Flying Star – Holtz

Sources and context

The classification is based on the documented specialist or organiser source. The current list of names is published on the official Rostock events page. You can find more rides in the attractions directory. Unverified technical details are expressly left open.

Flying Star Holtz: Ride experience

On the Flying Star, children sit in specially designed seats or vehicles. The ride takes them around in a circular motion that simulates a short flight. For young riders, even the lift and the spectators passing by are often exciting. Parents can generally see the ride clearly from outside and watch how their children experience it. A baby flight ride is designed very differently from a large swing ride tower. If you are looking for a first flying carousel experience, check the specific boarding requirements and the ride's speed.

History of Flying Star Holtz

The Ride-Index ride database lists a Flying Star belonging to Willi Holtz from Anklam as a baby ride by the French manufacturer Lutz. Its set-up dimensions are given as approximately twelve by twelve metres. Waschitza from Stuttgart is documented as a former operator; the exact year of manufacture is not stated in the source reviewed. Older Rostock line-up lists show Flying Star under Holtz. However, there is also another Flying Star operated by Bacha, which is also made by Lutz. Photos and videos therefore cannot be reliably identified by name alone. Confirmation of the operator for 2026 is still pending.

Who is Flying Star Holtz suitable for?

Flying Star is aimed at young funfair visitors for whom a large ride is not yet suitable. Before buying a ticket, check whether a minimum age or height is required, or whether children must be accompanied. This is especially important because baby rides with similar names may have different seating and safety systems. If you want to capture your child’s first ride, find a safe spot outside the barrier. When looking at historical photos, make sure they really show Holtz’s ride and not another Flying Star. Its participation in the Rostocker Weihnachtsmarkt has been announced by name; the operator’s identity is being checked separately.

For parents, the most important thing is that the child feels comfortable getting on. So first watch a full ride. This will help you see how the carousel starts, how the gondolas move and how getting off is organised. It would be misleading to give a general minimum age: what matters are the specific requirements set by the operator of each ride.

A good tip is not to plan your visit too hectically. Let your child look at the vehicles and their movements first. Then you can decide together whether the ride is suitable. You can find the actual ride prices, options for accompanying your child and any height restrictions only at the ride itself.