Altstadtrad – Robert Bomberka
Ferris wheel making its debut at the Gifhorn Christmas market
Operator: Robert Bomberka (Meinersen)
0 fansAltstadtrad, owned by Robert Bomberka from Meinersen, is a travelling Ferris wheel. Its documented debut took place on 29 November 2023 at the Christmas market in Gifhorn. As it travels over the festival site, it offers a different perspective on markets and fairs than roundabout rides at ground level. Its debut in the middle of Advent is part of its story. A Ferris wheel shapes the skyline of a Christmas market. At the same time, it offers a view of illuminated paths and stalls.
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Robert Bomberka's Altstadtrad combines views over the fairground with a travel story that began 2023 in Gifhorn.
This is how you experience the Altstadtrad by Robert Bomberka
On the Altstadtrad, you travel upwards along a circular track and then back down to the boarding point. Unlike a fast pendulum ride, the focus is not on alternating between strong accelerations. The view from above is what matters. As the wheel completes its circuit, the view changes. At first, the fairground is still roughly at eye level. Then the view opens up over rooftops, paths and nearby attractions.
As the ride revolves around a fixed centre, you can take in the surroundings from several different angles. A Ferris wheel is easy to follow from the ground, too. From there, you can see how the gondolas are spaced around the wheel. Altstadtrad is therefore more than just a ride. It also serves as a visible landmark on the event grounds.
Robert Bomberka and the travelling Ferris wheel
Robert Bomberka operates Altstadtrad as a mobile ride. It is set up at different fairgrounds and later transported away again. This travelling ride can therefore be used at fairs as well as at other types of events. Its debut in Gifhorn also shows that even outside major summer funfairs, a Ferris wheel can become the centrepiece of an event site.
General
- Premiere
- 2023
- Also known as
- Altstadt-Rad
History: the premiere of the Altstadtrad in Gifhorn
The first documented presentation of the Altstadtrad took place at the Gifhorn Christmas market on 29 November 2023. This means the ride’s history is closely linked to Gifhorn town centre. The town holds its Christmas market in the pedestrian zone and describes a Ferris wheel as part of its festive offering. In this setting, you can combine a ride with a visit to the Advent stalls.
The ride database Ride-Index lists the attraction under the name Altstadt-Rad and attributes it to Robert Bomberka from Meinersen. This makes it possible to distinguish this specific ride from other travelling Ferris wheels. For many Ferris wheels with similar names, the operator and debut help identify them.
Timeline
Documented premiere on 29 November 2023 at the Gifhorn Christmas market under Robert Bomberka. Listed as Altstadt-Rad in the ride register.
- Operator
- Robert Bomberka (Meinersen)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is Robert Bomberka's Altstadtrad suitable for?
The Altstadtrad is particularly interesting for visitors who would like to enjoy a view over the event site. This lets you take in the activity on the square from a different perspective. If you are visiting with children, check the operator’s participation requirements. This also applies if you are unsure about the height. You can find other Ferris wheels and rides in our attraction overview.
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