Ghost Villa – Brouwer-van Reken
Two floors of funfair scares with a long history
Operator: Brouwer-van Reken (Netherlands)
Die Ghost Villa von Brouwer-van Reken ist eine zweigeschossige reisende Geisterbahn, deren Geschichte bis in die frühen Neunzigerjahre zurückreicht. Die Anlage war unter verschiedenen Namen und Betreibern auf niederländischen und deutschen Festplätzen unterwegs. Damit hat sie eine besonders wechselvolle Vergangenheit. Ihr Reiz liegt in der Verbindung aus einer klassischen Fahrt im Geisterbahnwagen und dem ungewissen Blick in die nächste dunkle Szene.
The name “Villa” alone promises a house full of eerie encounters. Unlike a walkthrough attraction, you do not make your own way through it: the ride takes you through staged rooms. This keeps Ghost Villa true to the traditional principle of the travelling ghost train.
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What to expect
- Dark ride / indoor
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Two-storey travelling ghost train with several changes of operator and name; rebuilt by Mondial.
Ghost Villa combines a classic ghost train ride with the story of an attraction that has travelled under the names Roller Ghoster and The Villa.
Ghost Villa: What the ride is like
The carriages move through a ghost train scenario on two levels. This layout sets it apart from simple single-storey rides. The route makes use of the available space vertically as well. As you roll through the dark sections, the suspense comes from only seeing the next scene shortly before you reach it.
The experience focuses more on atmosphere, surprises and the drama of a ghost train ride than on the acceleration of a thrill ride. Ghost Villa is therefore especially interesting for visitors who enjoy classic funfair scare attractions and prefer a story-led ride to a wild loop-the-loop.
General
- Manufacturer
- Barbisan (Italy); rebuilt by Mondial (Netherlands)
- Model
- Treno Fantasma, two-storey
- Year built
- 1993
- Premiere
- 1993
- Original name
- Roller Ghoster
- Also known as
- Roller Ghoster; The Villa
The history of Ghost Villa and its former names
The Italian manufacturer Barbisan built the ride 1993. It was later rebuilt by the Dutch manufacturer Mondial. This rebuilding is an important part of its identity: if you look for older photos or reports, you will not always find its current name on the façade.
Until 2012, the ghost train was known as “Roller Ghoster”. It then appeared under the name “The Villa” before “Ghost Villa” became established. Its former operators include Kulpe, Buwalda\/Kriek, Mondial Rides and Sipkema-Bartling. Since the change to Brouwer-van Reken, the ride has continued to travel under its current operator. This succession of owners and names shows how a travelling attraction changes over the decades. This makes its history particularly interesting for funfair fans.
Timeline
Built as Roller Ghoster in 1993. Under this name until 2012, then as The Villa, and as Ghost Villa since 2017. Rebuilt by Mondial; with Brouwer-van Reken since the end of the Sipkema-Bartling era.
- Operator
- Brouwer-van Reken (Netherlands)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
1993–2007 Kulpe (Netherlands); 2007–2012 Buwalda\/Kriek; 2013–2016 Mondial Rides; 2017–2024 Sipkema-Bartling
Who is this ghost train suitable for?
If you enjoy a good scare but would rather sit in a carriage than feel your way through a dark maze, this concept is a good fit for you. The two-storey layout adds variety to the route, while the darkness heightens the surprises. The eerie staging may still be intimidating for younger children, so check the entry guidance displayed at the attraction.
At the funfair, it is worth taking a good look at the façade and entrance: in a traditional ghost train, they are just as much a part of the overall experience as the ride itself. You can find more ghost trains and funfair attractions in our attractions overview.
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