Lounge 360° – Hanstein
33-metre-high Ferris wheel with open gondolas
Operator: Sascha Hanstein (Bremen)
Lounge 360 Hanstein ist ein transportables Riesenrad des Schaustellerbetriebs Sascha Hanstein aus Bremen. Es gehört zur Baureihe RL 33 des niederländischen Herstellers Lamberink und wurde 2017 gebaut. Der Name passt zum Charakter des Fahrgeschäfts: Statt rasanter Drehungen erwartet dich eine entspannte Aussichtsfahrt über den Festplatz und seine Umgebung.
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What to expect
- High ride with a view
- Family-friendly
With open gondolas and a gentle ride, Lounge 360 offers an unobstructed view over the funfair site.
Lounge 360 Hanstein: views from open gondolas
The Ferris wheel has open gondolas that make the view outside feel especially immediate. As the wheel turns slowly, the perspectives on rides, stalls and visitors change. You can spot details that remain hidden from ground level. For many visitors, the Ferris wheel is therefore a calm alternative to Break Dance, Musik-Express and other fast attractions.
A ride is particularly useful for getting an overview of a larger funfair site. If you enjoy photography, the unobstructed view from the gondolas is appealing. Make sure your camera and phone are held securely, and follow the staff's instructions. The view naturally depends on the Ferris wheel's location.
General
- Manufacturer
- Lamberink (Netherlands)
- Model
- RL 33
- Year built
- 2017
- Premiere
- 2017
Ride
- Height
- 33 m
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 24
- Riders per gondola
- 6
- Capacity
- 1,150 riders/h
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 21 × 17 m
Technical details of Lounge 360 Hanstein
The manufacturer is Lamberink from the Netherlands, model RL 33. The ride is about 33 metres high and, according to the ride database, requires a footprint of around 21 by 17 metres. It has 24 gondolas, each with room for up to six people. This gives a total of 144 seats when fully occupied. The theoretical hourly capacity is stated as around 1.150 people. The actual waiting time depends, among other things, on how many visitors are getting on and off.
The figures given relate specifically to Lounge 360. The Hanstein family has also been associated with other Ferris wheels; their technical details should not be mixed up. In particular, a historic Europa-Rad operated by Hanstein is a different ride.
Debut and touring history
Lounge 360 was built in 2017 and made its debut on 23 June 2017 at the Southside Festival in Neuhausen ob Eck. The ride was built for the Hanstein showman operation; no previous owners are listed in the specialist chronicle. Since then, it has appeared at various events. Historical photos should always include the year they were taken, as an earlier appearance does not confirm a particular future date.
Timeline
Debut 23.06.2017 at the Southside Festival, Neuhausen ob Eck. Built for Hanstein; no previous owners documented in the specialist chronicle.
- Operator
- Sascha Hanstein (Bremen)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Tips for your visit
If you want a quieter experience, choose a time when it is not busy. Sunset or after dark offers particularly lovely views of the illuminated fairground. With open gondolas, wear suitable clothing, as it can be windier at height than on the ground. The rules for young children riding and the maximum occupancy are displayed at the ride.
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