Highway No. I – Michael Krämer

One Highway among many with similar names

The name Highway is also used for other bumper car rides. For example, the Schneider showman family operates a ride called “Highway No. 1”, which travels to other fairs. Michael Krämer from Herzberg, the Fiala design and the operator history through Probst are therefore key to identifying this profile correctly. A shared idea for a name does not make different halls the same ride.

Highway No. I Krämer: What the ride is like

Bumper cars differ from a ride on rails mainly because you make your own decisions at the wheel. As soon as the ride begins, you can choose a direction and find your way around the covered track. Other visitors steer their vehicles at the same time, constantly changing the situation. Sometimes you can take a wider turn; then another car suddenly appears and calls for a new manoeuvre.

The interaction between the individual drivers is what makes a visit so varied. When you’re out with friends, you can start at the same time without taking the same route. From the outside, you can watch the cars spread across the area and keep finding new paths. Highway No. I is based on this classic principle of a self-controlled ride.

History of the Fiala-Halle from 2004

The Ride-Index ride database describes today's hall as a Fiala two-column scooter from 2004. Its first documented operating period was with showman Probst from Gütersfelde: the ride travelled from 2004 to 2013 with them. It then joined showman Krämer's operation in Herzberg. This gives today's Highway No. I its own history, which can be traced through several operators.

It is particularly important to distinguish it from an older ride with the same name. Michael Krämer previously operated a different “Highway No. 1”, which later passed to Sperlich. This older installation is not the Fiala construction described here. If you are looking for archive photos, you should therefore check the actual operator, the venue and the period in question.

Operator Michael Krämer from Herzberg

Showman Michael Krämer is based in Herzberg an der Elster. The Brandenburg Showmen's Association explicitly lists the bumper cars “Highway No. I” as one of his attractions. His business also offers the Aviator high-flying swing ride. Having several attractions is typical of a showman's family that regularly travels to different fairgrounds.

In Herzberg, Krämer is also involved in the animal park fair. Regional news reports describe him as chairman of the organising support association. Such local events are special for travelling showmen: they combine the usual journey between different fairgrounds with a fair in their home region.

Who is Highway No. I Krämer suitable for?

If you enjoy steering for yourself and reacting to other vehicles as you go, this bumper car ride offers the familiar funfair experience. Free driving is especially enjoyable as an activity with friends. You can find out the age and supervision rules for children at each fairground, directly from the staff. In our overview of attractions, you’ll find more self-drive bumper cars and their different stories.