Euro-Car – Sottile
Small cars on a winding children's track
Operator: Showman business Sottile / Barth (according to Hochheimer Markt: Aldo Sottile and Margit Barth; Ride-Index names Marco Sottile)
Euro-Car Sottile is a children's ride where small vehicles travel around a set circuit. The ride is listed on the official Hochheimer Markt website as being associated with the Sottile and Barth showmen. It is designed for children who enjoy a varied ride with bends and small hills, without having to drive a large set of bumper cars yet.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Children's track with small vehicles on a hilly circuit.
A first little car ride with bends and hills — without having to steer yourself.
What makes Euro-Car Sottile special
The ride database lists Dietz as the manufacturer and describes the type as a mini-track. This means Euro-Car is not one of the classic circular children's carousels. Its elongated track creates a different ride experience. Small bumps and bends add variety without the speed of a major thrill ride. The operator information is important for identifying it. The event organiser's website names Aldo Sottile and Margit Barth; a specialist source lists Marco Sottile. The difference in names cannot be explained conclusively without direct confirmation from the operator. When looking at older photos, therefore, check which specific ride is shown.
What a ride on Euro-Car Sottile is like
The vehicles travel one behind the other along a set track. Straight sections alternate with bends and gentle changes in height. Unlike bumper cars, you do not have to steer, so you can focus entirely on the movement. The design evokes a miniature traffic world where children can enjoy a circuit of their own. Parents can follow the route from outside and see the vehicles again on each lap. This is reassuring for younger visitors who want to ride without an accompanying adult for the first time.
General
- Manufacturer
- Dietz (Germany)
- Model
- Mini-track / children's track
- Year built
- 1999
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 13.5 × 6 m
History and visitor tips
Ride-Index documents the year of construction as 1999 and lists the ride as a mini coaster. The ride dates from 1999. Its individually designed vehicles and varied track give it its character. The choice of vehicle is particularly important for children. Let your child choose their preferred design before joining the queue. Demand may be higher on family day, especially when special prices are offered. You can follow where Euro-Car will appear next in the event overview.
- Operator
- Schaustellerbetrieb Sottile / Barth (according to Hochheimer Markt: Aldo Sottile and Margit Barth; Ride-Index lists Marco Sottile)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is the children's track suitable for?
Euro-Car appeals to children who like cars and want to go for a little ride of their own. Since the vehicles stay on a fixed track, there are no collisions like with bumper cars. Even so, the bends and hills may be unfamiliar to very young children. Watch the ride before getting on and follow the staff's instructions. The available sources do not reliably state a general minimum height or age limit. Prices may also vary from one event to another.
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