Beach Monster – Peer Hamberger
Schwarzkopf-Monster 2 with a history dating back to 1972
Operator: Peer Hamberger (Vietow) · since 2026
0 fansBeach Monster von Peer Hamberger is a classic monster-type 2 ride by the German manufacturer Schwarzkopf. This striking octopus combines the rotation of the entire ride with additional movements of its arms and gondolas. This creates a ride experience that is clearly different from simple roundabouts: the direction your gondola faces and its position above the fairground are constantly changing. This particular ride is also known by its former names, Flower Swing and Crazy Beach Monster.
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What to expect
- Multi-axis rotation
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Historic Schwarzkopf Monster 2 ride; not identical to Klinkerfuß's Bakker-Polyp Beach Monster.
On Beach Monster, several spinning movements come together. This is what makes the traditional Polyp distinctive to this day.
This is what it’s like to ride the Beach Monster
On Beach Monster, you sit in a gondola attached to one of the ride’s far-reaching arms. As the carousel rotates around its central axis, the arms move. The gondolas also rotate. These simultaneous movements create the characteristic ride experience of a Schwarzkopf Monster: you are carried sideways, change height and keep facing a new direction.
What makes it particularly appealing is that the ride does not feel like one smooth, even circuit. The combination of the main rotation, moving arms and gondolas lets you take in the surroundings from ever-changing perspectives. If you enjoy circular rides with unusual movement patterns, the Polyp offers a classic alternative to modern looping and high-rise rides.
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General
- Manufacturer
- Schwarzkopf (Deutschland)
- Model
- Monster 2
- Year built
- 1972
- Premiere
- 1972
- Original name
- Flower Swing
- Also known as
- Crazy Beach Monster; Flower Swing
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 20
- Riders per gondola
- 2
- Capacity
- 1,200 riders/h
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 18 × 19 m
- Power rating
- 100 kW
The history of Beach Monster
The ride dates from 1972, making it one of the long-established travelling Schwarzkopf creations. In its early years, it was known as Flower Swing. Its operating history runs from Drexel to Roie and Splitt, and then to Manfred Hoffmann, who ran the ride until September 2023. The Polyp was then operated first by Maximilian Hans Müller and later by Joe Probst. Since 2026, it has been operated by Peer Hamberger from Vietow.
The change of operator did not alter the identity of the physical ride. This story matters precisely because other rides also use the name Beach Monster: Hamberger's ride is a Schwarzkopf Monster 2, not the Bakker-Polyp of Klinkerfuß with the same name. With its long history, Beach Monster shows how a ride can remain part of fair culture for decades under different names and operators.
Timeline
Built as Flower Swing 1972; called Crazy Beach Monster until 2023. After several changes of operator, with Peer Hamberger since 2026.
- Operator
- Peer Hamberger (Vietow)
- With operator since
- 2026
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
Drexel (Frankfurt), 1972–1978; Roie (Frankfurt), 1979–1991; Splitt (Dresden), 1992–1998; Manfred Hoffmann (Cologne), 1999–September 2023; Maximilian Hans Müller (Berlin), 2023–2024; Joe Probst (Jessen/Seyda), 2025
Who is the Polyp suitable for?
Beach Monster appeals to visitors looking for a ride with plenty of movement. Unlike a Ferris wheel, the focus is not on the view, but on alternating rotation and swinging movements. The ride experience is also different from a roller coaster: there is no track, but several rotating movements happen at the same time.
If you watch the ride before getting on, you can see particularly clearly how the gondolas move independently of the main carousel. Before getting on, pay attention to the staff’s instructions about height and age restrictions. You can find other Polyp rides and round rides in our overview of attractions.
Sources: Ride-Index – Beach Monster (Hamberger).
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