Nordsee-Traum – Sascha Heine
Children's sports carousel with flying centre and a history in Monaco
Operator: Sascha Heine (Aurich)
Nordsee-Traum by Sascha Heine from Aurich is a children's carousel that combines the classic sports carousel concept with a flight centre. The ride is made by the German manufacturer Dietz and is aimed mainly at younger funfair visitors. Its name suits the current operator's northern German roots: rather than a major thrill ride, this is a varied ride for a family stroll around the fairground.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
Sports carousel with an integrated flying centre.
Nordsee-Traum combines small vehicles with a flying centre, bringing a traditional children's carousel concept to the fairground in East Frisia.
How children experience Nordsee-Traum
Nordsee-Traum belongs to the sports carousel family. These rides feature various small vehicles and themes that move around together on a shared carousel platform. The ride's special addition is the flying centre, which expands the mix of vehicles with an aviation theme. This lets children experience the ride from a different perspective than on a simple roundabout carousel with cars only.
The ride's compact footprint makes it an easy-to-spot attraction at the funfair. While the children take their turns, parents and accompanying adults can watch from the outside. This is particularly important for young visitors: they can enjoy their own experience while staying within sight. Watching together is almost as much a part of visiting this type of ride as taking a turn.
General
- Manufacturer
- Dietz (Germany)
- Model
- Sportkarussell mit Flugcenter
- Year built
- 2010
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 7 × 9 m
The history of Nordsee-Traum by Sascha Heine
Ride-Index records Nordsee-Traum as a Dietz ride built in 2010. The database lists Boinier from Monaco as its previous owner until 2020. Today, the ride travels with Sascha Heine from Aurich. Its international succession of operators is an interesting feature: a children's carousel now closely associated with East Frisia was previously linked to a showman from Monaco.
Its classification as a sports carousel with a flying centre sets Nordsee-Traum apart from many other children's rides. Its origin with Dietz and its documented history also help identify this particular ride. At a large fair, it offers younger visitors an attraction whose history extends beyond the operator's current region.
Timeline
Built by Dietz in 2010; with Boinier (Monaco) until 2020, later with Sascha Heine (Aurich).
- Operator
- Sascha Heine (Aurich)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Previous operators
Boinier (Monaco), until 2020
Who is the sports carousel suitable for?
The ride is aimed at families with children who enjoy sitting in small vehicles and discovering the different themes. Choosing a favourite vehicle before the ride adds to the anticipation. The flying centre adds a special touch by complementing the usual selection on a sports carousel. For adults, the ride is a way to add a gentler children's attraction to a funfair visit.
The operator decides which rides are suitable for which ages and whether a child must be accompanied, in accordance with the rules at the attraction. So read the notices at the entrance. If you are looking for other similar rides, the Directory of attractions gives you an overview of children’s carousels, flying rides and other family attractions.
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Sources: Ride-Index – Nordsee-Traum (Heine).
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