American Bumper II – Mareen Schwill
Family bumper cars with 18 cars and colourful LED lighting in the hall
Operator: Mareen Schwill / Schwill & Kinder (Peitz, Brandenburg) · since 2013
0 fansAmerican Bumper II by Mareen Schwill is a travelling bumper car ride with particularly colourful lighting. The showwoman from Peitz operates the ride as part of the family business Schwill & Kinder. The ride’s history dates back to 2005: specialist sources list the original American Bumper as an autodrome by the Czech manufacturer Fiala. Today, classic self-drive fun and modern lighting technology come together on the same driving surface.
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What to expect
- Light show / LED facade
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
18 Bertazzon cars and energy-efficient, multicoloured LED lighting in the hall, according to the official operator; young children can ride accompanied by an adult.
On the road since 2005 and now in its fifth generation of showmen: American Bumper II combines classic self-drive fun with modern lighting.
The illuminated hall and the cars
A distinctive feature of American Bumper II is the LED lighting system beneath the roof. According to the showman, it can illuminate the hall in different colours. This changes the atmosphere between the cars, especially after dark. The lighting is not just a single illuminated sign; it shapes the entire covered riding area.
The operator states that the ride requires a set-up area of 30 by 15 metres. Its power requirement is given as 45 kilowatts. The Bertazzon cars move freely around this area, creating the characteristic interplay of dodging and bumping. Modern lighting technology thus complements a traditional bumper car design.
Where you can experience American Bumper II
According to the Schwill showman business, it travels mainly around Berlin-Brandenburg and Saxony. The ride is for visitors who enjoy driving themselves as well as companions who watch from the sidelines. Its particularly distinctive combination is a long family history, colourful lighting in the hall and independently steered cars.
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American Bumper II by Mareen Schwill: the ride experience
On American Bumper II, you steer your own car. Instead of following a set route as you would on a carousel, you choose your direction as you ride. When several cars are on the track, new situations arise constantly: you dodge a vehicle, turn the steering wheel and look for a clear path. It is this shared experience that makes bumper cars a regular meeting place at the fair.
The ride features 18 cars made by the Italian manufacturer Bertazzon. The operator specifically says that younger children can also have their first ride when accompanied by an adult. This makes American Bumper II a ride that different generations can enjoy together. The conditions of participation are shown on the signs at the ride.
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General
- Manufacturer
- Fiala (Czech Republic), Bertazzon cars (Italy)
- Model
- Fiala autodrome / bumper cars
- Year built
- 2005
- Original name
- American Bumper
- Also known as
- American Bumper – Schwill; AS Schwill; American Bumper II
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 15 × 30 m
- Power rating
- 45 kW
The history of American Bumper II by Mareen Schwill
The Ride-Index ride database lists the construction as a Fiala autodrome built in 2005. The ride is initially listed under René Schwill from Peitz and the name American Bumper. The family connection is confirmed by the current operator’s website: Mareen Schwill took over her father René Schwill’s showman business in 2013.
The ride’s current website calls it American Bumper II. The family continues to present it as part of its travelling line-up. The change from the former name to its current presentation reflects the development of a ride that has been in use for many years. The family also emphasises that it regularly maintains and updates the technology and design.
Timeline
2005 Fiala autodrome listed as American Bumper under René Schwill from Peitz. In 2013, Mareen Schwill took over her father’s family business. Current operator name: American Bumper II; ongoing updates to the lighting and cars.
- Operator
- Mareen Schwill / Schwill & Kinder (Peitz, Brandenburg)
- With operator since
- 2013
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
René Schwill (Peitz, until 2013 family business passed to his daughter Mareen Schwill)
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