Liberty Wheel – Gormanns
Ferris wheel with a view and illuminated silhouette
Operator: Robert Gormanns (Rostock)
Liberty Wheel: Liberty Wheel is the travelling Ferris wheel operated by the Gormanns family. Unlike a fast round ride, it focuses on the view, smooth movement and the special perspective from above a fair. Its lighting defines its silhouette, especially in the evening.
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What to expect
- High ride with a view
- Family-friendly
26 gondolas make the change of perspective above the fairground an experience.
Sources and context
The technical and historical details come from this documented source. Check the official organiser list for the latest appearances. You can find more rides in our attraction directory. Appearance details relate to the event, not to the ride's permanent specifications.
Liberty Wheel: ride experience
When you get into one of the gondolas, the view changes with every rotation. At first you see the stalls next to the wheel; higher up, they give way to a view of paths, roofs and lights. The movement of a Ferris wheel is controlled, giving you time to look around. The views are different in the dark than during a daytime ride. If you are not used to heights, you can watch a full rotation from below first. For photos, look out for reflections and the gondola's movement.
General
- Manufacturer
- Mondial (Netherlands)
- Model
- Transportable Ferris wheel
- Year built
- 1990
Ride
- Height
- 38 m
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 26
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 22 × 18 m
- Power rating
- 60 kW
History of Liberty Wheel
According to the ride database Ride-Index 1990, the wheel was built by Mondial and travelled with Dutch showmen before the Gormanns family acquired it. Gormanns have operated it since the mid-1990s. The operator itself gives the Liberty Wheel's height as 38 metres, its frontage as 22 metres and its depth as 18 metres. Another database gives 36 metres; the operator's specific figure takes precedence here. The power connection is listed as 60 kilowatts. Such a setup requires heavy transport and a crane, as the family explains in its description of the assembly work.
- Operator
- Robert Gormanns (Rostock)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
van der Honing (NL); Rooze (Apeldoorn, NL); since 1995, Gormanns & Söhne
Who is Liberty Wheel suitable for?
Liberty Wheel is especially interesting if you would like to see the layout of a fair from above. During the day, individual buildings and paths are easier to make out; in the evening, the colourful lighting takes centre stage. For a relaxed look around, choose a ride when you are not in a hurry, and keep your camera or phone secure. The team at each location sets the specific rules for children riding, any supervision requirements and the price; no figures that can be relied on long-term are available. Although the Ferris wheel regularly appears at major fairs, its dates should not be confused with its year of construction or its general touring history.
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