Autogarage – Werner and Waltraud Steinhart

Autogarage Steinhart: Take the wheel at the Wiesn

Every bumper car ride depends on what's happening on the track. You can choose which area to head for while the other visitors choose their own routes. This creates a mix of turns, encounters and sudden changes of direction. It's a popular activity, especially with friends. You can start at the same time without following a set route.

The covered pavilion also creates its own space within the fairground. From the outside, you can watch the cars in motion and see how their positions on the track keep changing. Then you can get in yourself and choose your own route.

Why Autogarage has its own place at the fair

The Mack design and its long association with Munich shape Autogarage's character. The Wiesn line-up changes every year, but driving your own bumper car remains a familiar meeting point. You can find other rides with a similar way of riding but their own histories in our attractions overview.

History: A Mack pavilion from 1974

This makes the ride part of the generation of classic two-column bumper cars made by German manufacturer Mack. The specialist register Ride-Index lists its year of construction as 1974 and documents it as operated by Werner and Waltraud Steinhart from Munich. Historical and more recent photos also show that the pavilion has been seen at fairs over many years.

The specialist register lists “Autogarage” as the ride's name. The ride is also simply known as “Autoskooter Steinhart” in Munich's event scene. Both names refer to the bumper car ride operated by the same family. Some press reports spell the name “Steinhard”. The Munich showmen's association and Ride-Index use “Steinhart”.

The operator and Munich's fairs

The Munich showmen's association also lists the Steinhart showman business specifically in its bumper car section. Its connection to the city is strong. On the Theresienwiese, the pavilion complements the larger roller coasters and family rides. Munich's events calendar lists its location on Schaustellerstraße.

The fact that the family also travels beyond Oktoberfest is shown by the coverage of the Weilheim fair in 2026. Waltraud Steinhart commented to the local press there on how the season was going. Travelling between different locations therefore remains part of the business’s everyday routine, even though the hall has been around since the seventies.

Who is Autogarage Steinhart for?

This classic bumper car ride is a good fit for your visit to the Wiesn if you like driving yourself. You share the track with other riders. You can ask the staff at the entrance about the current rules for children riding and whether they need an accompanying adult.