Huracan – Köhrmann

The new Maya-inspired styling

The styling is central to this new chapter under the name Huracan. Its visual language is inspired by a fantastical world of the Maya. This transforms a Top Scan previously installed at amusement parks into a ride with its own distinctive appearance, designed for touring. The backdrop, decorations and surroundings are intended to bring the name to life as a unified world of experience.

This elaborate theming fits with Köhrmann's history of rides. Earlier rides operated by the showman also stood out for their distinctive designs. For the new ride, this means that it is not only the construction itself that is interesting, but also the way it is presented at the fairground.

What it's like to ride Huracan Köhrmann

On a Top Scan, you sit alongside four other passengers in an open row of seats. A total of six such gondolas are attached to a rotating wheel. This wheel is mounted at the end of a large, moving main arm. As the main arm swings, the gondola cross rotates, and the rows of seats can also move around their own axes. This creates changing upside-down positions, spins and moments when you look out over the fairground from high above.

The model by Dutch manufacturer Mondial is therefore one of the most distinctive upside-down rides. Unlike a traditional pendulum ride, the experience does not come from a single swinging motion alone. Instead, several rotations overlap, and the sensation can vary from one seat to another.

Technology and transport

Mondial lists the Top Scan model as around 20 metres high, with six gondolas and a total of 30 seats. The former Extreme also had six rows, each seating five passengers. When setting it up as a travelling ride, transport, power supply, passenger loading and safety equipment are just as important as the mechanics.

The specific transport details and final operating conditions for Huracan will depend on Köhrmann's future version. They may differ from the earlier information provided by the Swedish amusement park. So when you ride it in future, always follow the latest information on site.

History: From Extreme to Huracan Köhrmann

The ride's history began in 1999 at the Gröna Lund amusement park in Stockholm. There, the Top Scan operated under the name “Extreme”. When the ride was removed from the line-up in Stockholm, it moved in 2013 to the Swedish park Furuvik near Gävle. At the time, the park confirmed the acquisition in its own press release and promoted the attraction as a new highlight for visitors.

The name “Extreme” was retained at Furuvik, where the ride operated for many summers. After the 2024 season, its time at the Swedish amusement park came to an end. The Top Scan then joined Köhrmann's showman operation. Its long history at amusement parks makes Huracan a special returnee: Huracan Köhrmann is not a newly built ride, but a well-known machine that has been extensively refurbished.

To see what it looked like before, watch the archived on-ride video of Extreme at Furuvik (2024). The video documents the same ride before its refurbishment and clearly does not show Huracan's current design.

Who is Huracan for?

Huracan is mainly for visitors who enjoy upside-down movements and varied spins. The freely suspended seats and open construction give you a direct sense of the height and movement. Although the Top Scan can have calmer moments, it is not a traditional family ride for young children.

Furuvik's archive describes the original ride as having a minimum height requirement of 140 centimetres. However, Huracan will be subject to the operator's newly established requirements. If you would like to discover similar attractions, you can find more rides in our attraction guide.