Santa in the Sky – Mindset Media GmbH
Glide above Cologne’s MediaPark in a Christmas sleigh
Operator: Mindset Media GmbH (Köln)
0 fansSanta in the Sky by Ferrero Rocher is a Christmas sleigh suspended high above Cologne’s MediaPark and operated by Mindset Media GmbH. The experience combines the design of a reindeer sleigh with a ride high above the ground: instead of looking out from an ordinary gondola, you take in the Christmas market from a festively decorated seating platform. Its premiere is planned for Santa’s Christmas Market in MediaPark. The view of the rooftops and lights across the site takes centre stage.
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What to expect
- High ride with a view
- Step-free access
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Entry is only through prize draws; a maximum of 16 people per flight. Flights take place approximately every 30 minutes. According to the operator, the attraction is also accessible to wheelchair users.
Santa in the Sky combines Christmas magic with an exceptional view across Cologne. You can only get a seat in the sleigh if you win a ticket.
Santa in the Sky: What to expect on the high-altitude ride
The sleigh lifts off from the event site with its guests, offering panoramic views of MediaPark and the surrounding Cologne skyline. The operator’s description gives a flight height of up to 30 metres. A limited number of passengers can board each ascent. Unlike a fast vertical ride, the focus here is on a calm experience above the illuminated Christmas market: you can take in the surroundings from a different perspective and enjoy the special setting.
According to the published information, the flight itself lasts about ten minutes. So your time in the air is not just a brief moment, but an event in its own right during your visit to the market. The elaborately decorated sleigh, with its Santa motif and reindeer, adds to the Christmas feel. Dusk is an especially good time to enjoy the view below, when the stalls and light displays in MediaPark are at their best.
Santa in the Sky: Prize draws instead of ticket sales
Santa in the Sky has one special feature: tickets cannot be bought in the usual way. Seats are allocated exclusively through prize draws. According to the operator, you can enter via prize draws at the Ferrero Rocher pop-up store directly opposite the attraction and through online promotions run by the partners involved. If you receive a winning code, you can then reserve a flight time through Mindset Media’s booking system.
As seats are limited, you cannot simply turn up and ride without a winning code. So it’s worth checking the official prize draw information before visiting MediaPark. You can also find more attractions and events in our attraction overview.
Where Santa in the Sky – Mindset Media GmbH is touring
1 stop
The line links the stops in chronological order; it does not show a travel route.
General
- Model
- Suspended Christmas sleigh (high-altitude platform)
- Premiere
- 2026
- Also known as
- Santa in the Sky by Ferrero Rocher
Ride
- Height
- 30 m
- Ride time
- 10:00 min
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 1
- Riders per gondola
- 16
Background: Dinner in the Sky as an experience concept
The attraction is operated by Cologne-based Mindset Media GmbH, which is also associated with the Dinner in the Sky event format. The Santa experience announced for Cologne takes the basic idea of an elevated event platform and gives it a Christmas theme. The flight attraction is presented by Ferrero Rocher and is part of the new offering at MediaPark.
The combination of exclusive entry through prize draws and a ride high above the ground sets Santa in the Sky apart from classic Ferris wheels and swing rides. It is a standalone event experience, with views of Cologne as a central part of the ride.
Timeline
Santa in the Sky by Ferrero Rocher was announced for Santa’s Christmas Market in Cologne’s MediaPark 2026. Mindset Media GmbH is also behind the Dinner in the Sky event format.
- Operator
- Mindset Media GmbH (Cologne)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is the Christmas sleigh suitable for?
Families can also take part, provided they follow the published terms and conditions. Minors must ride with an adult who is their legal guardian. The operator also expressly states that people with disabilities and wheelchair users can ride. Seats are limited, so a valid prize reservation is required.
Visitors who are not looking for fast spins and inversions may particularly enjoy this unusual experience high above the ground. The focus is on the views, the Christmas decorations and sharing a view across the market.
Good to know
- Minimum height
- 120 cm
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