Atlantis – Strempel-Irrgarten (formerly Kutschenbauer)
Glass maze with a colourful showman history
Atlantis Irrgarten is a funfair attraction with its own documented history. Find out how it works, what makes its history distinctive and what to bear in mind when you visit.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Glass maze with a historical sequence of names and operators; current operator unclear after summer 2026.
Atlantis is about finding your way and exploring—not speed or inversions.
Atlantis Irrgarten: getting lost is positively encouraged
Atlantis Irrgarten is a portable walk-through attraction where finding your way matters more than speed. In a glass maze, you search for your route through an area that can seem confusing because of transparent surfaces and reflections. That contrast is what makes the experience: a path may look simple from the outside, but inside the attraction demands your attention. Unlike a traditional ghost train, there is no vehicle to carry you automatically through the scenes. You are on your feet and choose your own route. This makes Atlantis a change of pace from round rides and roller coasters. The current design and individual effects may have changed over the years. For that reason, no unverified special effects are presented as standard features.
General
- Manufacturer
- Strempel (Germany)
- Model
- Portable walk-through attraction / glass maze
- Year built
- 1981
- Original name
- Gaudi in Bavaria (until 1997)
Ride
- Height
- 9 m
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 7 × 20 m
- Power rating
- 30 kW
Technical details and current status
Ride-Index lists Atlantis as having a footprint of 20 by seven metres, a height of nine metres and a power requirement of 30 kilowatts. These figures apply to the documented walk-through attraction, not to a guaranteed pitch size at every fairground. The number of visitors per hour, the exact route length and the average time spent inside are not reliably stated. It is also unclear whether the attraction will continue to travel unchanged after the reported change of operator. We therefore link it to a specific fair only after receiving clear, up-to-date confirmation. You can find more walk-through attractions in our attraction overview. Historical data: Ride-Index.
History of Atlantis Irrgarten
According to Ride-Index, the attraction was built by the manufacturer Strempel in 1981. Until 1997, it was known as Gaudi in Bavaria. The operator history lists Hans Drelischek from Munich, followed by Jürgen Drelischek from Nuremberg. From 2017, the attraction travelled under Kutschenbauer from Delmenhorst. Ride-Index reports that this operator stopped travelling with it in June 2026. In autumn 2026, reports circulated that it had been passed on to Daniel Rasch. However, there is no directly accessible evidence from the operator confirming this change. The current operator is therefore deliberately left open in this profile. This caution prevents an old showman's name from being presented as the current owner. There are also other attractions called Atlantis; the one described here is specifically the Strempel maze from 1981.
Timeline
The attraction was built in 1981 and bore the name Gaudi in Bavaria until 1997. Ride-Index reports that operator Kutschenbauer stopped travelling with it in June 2026. A subsequent change of operator to Daniel Rasch has been reported by a secondary source, but has not yet been independently confirmed.
- Type of operation
- Travelling
Previous operators
Hans Drelischek (Munich); until 2016, Jürgen Drelischek (Nuremberg); from 2017 until June 2026, Kutschenbauer (Delmenhorst), according to Ride-Index.
Who is Atlantis suitable for?
If you enjoy puzzles, finding your way and a little adventure on foot, a glass maze could be for you. The experience differs from a passive ride because you have to make decisions yourself. Families should make sure to follow the rules at the entrance. The verified information does not specify a general minimum height or age limit. Ask the staff whether younger children need to be accompanied. Visitors with reduced mobility should also check accessibility on site rather than relying on general descriptions of walk-through attractions. One particularly practical tip: take your time and don't try to push past other visitors. That makes the experience more enjoyable for everyone.
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