Crazy Scooter – Haeseli-Hammer
Basel bumper car classic with a long tradition at the autumn fair
Operator: Hans und Verena Haeseli-Hammer (Basel, Schweiz)
Crazy Scooter Haeseli-Hammer is a bumper car ride run by Basel showmen Hans und Verena Haeseli-Hammer. The ride is one of the familiar classics of the Swiss Chilbi scene and offers the immediate thrill that has defined bumper cars for generations: steering, accelerating, swerving and bumping into other cars yourself.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
You’re in control here: Crazy Scooter combines free driving, spontaneous collisions and authentic Basel Chilbi tradition.
Crazy Scooter Haeseli-Hammer: the ride experience
There’s no fixed ride programme to dictate what happens. You steer your own car and find your way across the large ride area. Encounters with other cars keep things constantly changing. It’s this mix of control and unexpected changes of direction that makes Crazy Scooter so appealing. The ride area is also surrounded by a covered structure, which provides shelter for the electrically powered cars.
The contrast between the traditional concept of the “Butschi-Bahn”, as bumper cars are also known in Switzerland, and the regularly updated vehicles is particularly interesting. The Basel Autumn Fair specifically reported 2024 that new bumper cars had been added to this ride. This keeps the familiar concept fresh for returning visitors.
General
- Also known as
- Crazy Scooter – Wetzel-Haeseli
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 28 × 16 m
Crazy Scooter: layout and special features
The operators also state that Crazy Scooter requires an area of 28 by 16 metres and a 125-amp power connection. The large rectangular ride area provides room for the cars to move freely, as is typical of bumper cars. The exact number of cars may change as they are updated; the report about new cars in 2024 shows that the ride continues to evolve.
You can find more Swiss rides in our attractions overview. Crazy Scooter combines the classic bumper car concept with a long tradition of Basel showmen.
The history of Crazy Scooter Haeseli-Hammer
Hans und Verena Haeseli-Hammer are showmen based in Basel. Their Crazy Scooter has been closely associated with the Basel Autumn Fair for many years. According to the fair organisers, the ride had already taken part in this traditional event for the 25 time in 2024. Its long-standing presence makes the bumper car ride a recognisable part of the event’s rides.
The operators also offer to organise fairgrounds and arrange bookings for other showmen’s businesses through their own website. So behind Crazy Scooter is not just a single ride, but a family business with extensive experience at fairs across Switzerland.
Timeline
2024 according to the Basel Autumn Fair, participation for the 25 time; new bumper cars this year.
- Operator
- Hans and Verena Haeseli-Hammer (Basel, Switzerland)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is Crazy Scooter for?
Crazy Scooter appeals to people who prefer to get involved themselves rather than just ride along. Groups of friends can meet on the ride area, while families can enjoy the action together. The great thing about bumper cars is that every ride is different: sometimes you get a clear run across the area, sometimes small traffic jams form, and sometimes a skilful turn is followed immediately by another collision.
If you enjoy the classic Chilbi atmosphere, you’ll find an attraction where sharing the experience matters more than extreme heights or inversions. You can find out about the age and height requirements at the ride itself.
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