Around Hamburg – Sluppke

Why the track is a good fit for a family outing

Rund um Hamburg is an example of a children's ride whose appeal comes from a simple idea: small vehicles on their own track. Children sit in the cars themselves and experience them driving past, while adults can follow the circuit. The ride is also easy to take in compared with larger attractions. This makes it a classic children's attraction with a clear Hamburg identity and a welcome addition to a fair's selection.

Rund um Hamburg: Small vehicles on a big ride

The vehicles take centre stage on the children's race track. Each child takes a seat in a small car that moves along a set route. The ride is like a miniature car journey: you sit in the vehicle yourself and see the fairground pass by from a low vantage point. Unlike bumper cars, the aim is not to choose your own direction or dodge other vehicles.

The name Rund um Hamburg gives the ride a distinctive regional connection. The attraction belongs to showman Sluppke from Hamburg, making it a particularly good fit for a fair in northern Germany. You can also easily follow the ride from the sidelines: parents can wave to their children as the cars pass by. For little car enthusiasts, a carousel ride becomes their very own driving experience.

History of Rund um Hamburg

The Ride-Index ride database lists Rund um Hamburg as a race track made by Dietz in 2008. It names Sluppke from Hamburg as the showman and notes that the attraction came directly from the manufacturer. Its documented history therefore differs from that of many older children's carousels, which have changed operators several times over the decades.

The specific combination of name, manufacturer, year of manufacture and operator is important for identifying the ride. Children's race tracks can look similar even when they are different attractions. Likewise, an attraction generally described as a “race track” is not necessarily Rund um Hamburg. Here, the Dietz ride built in 2008 is part of the profile of Hamburg showman Sluppke.

Who is the race track suitable for?

The children's race track is for young visitors who enjoy a gentle ride in a small vehicle. Instead of inversions or steep drops, they can expect a straightforward route. This makes the ride a good choice for families looking for a first ride at the fair. The vehicle theme also offers an alternative to classic horse and flying carousels.

Check the notices at the ride before getting on. The showman's team will tell you the minimum age or height for riding and whether children need to be accompanied. You can also find out the fare at each engagement. If you want to compare other attractions, our attraction overview features other children's rides and family favourites.