Mega Hütt’n Gaudi – Joe Probst
Two floors of alpine hut adventures with a ghost train past
Operator: Joe Probst (Jessen)
Mega Hütt’n Gaudi by Joe Probst is a two-storey walk-through attraction. Rather than carrying visitors along a track in seats, it sends them through a series of unusual rooms and obstacles on foot. The attraction, run by Joe Probst from Jessen, combines a history rooted in the era of travelling ghost trains with a modern, alpine-themed fun course. The contrast between its hut-style exterior and the surprises inside makes the walk-through a distinctive attraction.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Two levels, a glass maze and skill-based obstacles; converted from an East German ghost train.
A walk-through attraction with character: behind the glass maze and hut-style façade is an attraction that has reinvented itself time and again over the decades.
Experience Mega Hütt’n Gaudi
Unlike a traditional ride, you largely set your own pace here. You make your way through the walk-through attraction, finding your way between glass panels and other obstacles as you work through its two levels. The glass maze in particular calls for close attention: a path that looks clear may not actually lead anywhere. There are also light skill challenges, where figuring things out together can be just as entertaining as reaching the exit.
The design plays on the contrast between a cosy alpine hut and a surprising interior. From the outside, the attraction looks like one large, thematically unified house. Inside, the focus is less on scares than on movement, finding your way and laughing together. If you are visiting with friends, you will often find the first funny moments simply by watching each other.
General
- Manufacturer
- Home-built attraction converted from a former East German ghost train
- Model
- Two-storey walk-through attraction (converted from an East German ghost train)
- Year built
- 1988
- Original name
- Geisterhölle
- Also known as
- Hütt’n Gaudi; Crazy Trip
Ride
- Height
- 10 m
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 19 × 6.5 m
- Power rating
- 15 kW
History of Mega Hütt’n Gaudi
The attraction has an unusual past. It began as an East German ghost train built in 1988, initially travelling under the name “Geisterhölle”. In 1992, it was converted into a walk-through attraction, later known, among other names, as “Crazy Trip”. This changed not only its name but, above all, the experience: instead of a ghost train ride, the focus shifted to making your own way through the course.
After its former operators Hofmann, followed by Sehning and Parniske, the attraction passed to Joe Probst. A further conversion in 2016 shaped its present appearance as Mega Hütt’n Gaudi. These multiple transformations are what make the attraction interesting: behind the current façade is not a brand-new standard installation, but a showman's attraction that has evolved over decades. At fairs, it stands out both as a family attraction and as an example of how older attractions can adapt.
Timeline
Built in 1988 as the ghost train “Geisterhölle”; converted into the walk-through attraction “Crazy Trip” in 1992; later “Hütt’n Gaudi”; converted again into “Mega Hütt’n Gaudi” in 2016.
- Operator
- Joe Probst (Jessen)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
1988–1992 Hofmann (Mansfeld); 1992–2013 Sehning & Parniske (Leipzig)
Who is the ride suitable for?
Mega Hütt’n Gaudi is particularly suited to visitors who prefer to take part actively rather than simply sit in a gondola. Families can explore the course together, and it is an alternative for groups with varying appetites for fast rides. The fun comes from making your own way through the building, not from high speeds or inversions.
For younger children, the key question is whether they can manage the obstacles on their own. Check the operator's current guidance on site and accompany children if needed. If your shoes are wet or the attraction is crowded, take your time and tackle the obstacles carefully. If you prefer a quieter experience, try the attraction outside the busiest visiting times. You can find more similar attractions in the attraction overview.
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