1001 night – Hartmann
Classic flying carpet from 1983
Operator: Hartmann & Söhne (Schwerte)
1001 Nacht Hartmann 1001 Nacht by Hartmann is a classic flying carpet ride. The ride experience is very different from that of a modern propeller ride or roller coaster. Instead of constantly changing rotations, the passenger platform swings in a wide arc. This gives you a different view of the fairground each time. The ride is especially atmospheric after dark, when the surrounding attractions are lit up.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
1001 Nacht brings the classic flying carpet back to the funfair, with a high swinging motion and an unobstructed view across the fairground.
Photos, dates and sources
When searching for videos and archive images, it is important to identify the operator: several flying carpet rides have similar names. A photo of a different ride would therefore not be a suitable illustration. Before your visit, check the current line-up of rides at the event. You can find more timeless profiles in the attractions directory. Information about the manufacturer, previous operators and technology can be checked at Ride-Index.
1001 Nacht Hartmann: experience and ride feel
The ride was built in 1983 by the German manufacturer Weber. Ride-Index lists a maximum ride height of 32 metres and a ride height of 27 metres. The platform has room for 40 people. The documented footprint is 24 by 14 metres, with a connected load of 150 kW. These details describe Hartmann's specific ride, not every ride called 1001 Nacht.
General
- Manufacturer
- Weber (Germany)
- Model
- Flying carpet
- Year built
- 1983
- Original name
- Orient-Zauber
- Also known as
- Orient-Zauber
Ride
- Height
- 32 m
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 24 × 14 m
- Power rating
- 150 kW
History and technology of 1001 Nacht Hartmann
The ride's operator history is also remarkable. It was previously known as Orient-Zauber. Documented previous operators include Oscar Bruch junior from Düsseldorf, Heinrich Koidl from Vienna, Finnendahl from Bremen and Rolf Schmidt from Stuttgart. In 2005, the ride was temporarily put into storage. Such changes explain why older photos may appear under another name or with a different design.
Timeline
Built in 1983; previously known as Orient-Zauber. The maximum ride height documented by Ride-Index is 32 metres, and the ride height is 27 metres.
- Operator
- Hartmann & Söhne (Schwerte)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
Oscar Bruch jun. (Düsseldorf); Heinrich Koidl (Vienna, until 1998); Finnendahl (Bremen, 1999–2004); Rolf Schmidt (Stuttgart, 2005).
Tips for your visit
If you are interested in classic funfair technology, it is worth watching the ride from the side first. This gives you a particularly good view of the platform's movement. The view is an important part of the experience, but this is still an intense high-altitude ride. Check the current notices about height, age and health restrictions at the ride itself.
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