Taumler – Roie
Swinging ride with a fast-spinning circular bench
Operator: P. Roie / showman family Roie (Frankfurt am Main)
Taumler Roie is a classic swinging ride where you don't sit in an individual gondola. Instead, you share a large circular bench with other riders. The rotation and swinging create an unusually lively ride that is quite different from bumper cars, Musik Express or a Ferris wheel.
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What to expect
- Multi-axis rotation
- Sound system / music
Highlights & records
Circular bench with a diameter of nine metres; according to the event organiser, up to 14 revolutions per minute.
On the Taumler, it's not just about speed, but above all about being tossed around together.
Special features of Taumler Roie
The Roie showman operation uses a swinging ride made by Höpler. The official description of Hochheimer Markt mentions a circular bench with a diameter of nine metres and up to 14 revolutions per minute. This explains why the ride makes a considerable impression despite its modest height. Unlike a modern thrill ride with individual shoulder restraints, sitting freely on the bench is part of its historic ride design. So you should pay particularly close attention to the staff's instructions.
What Taumler Roie feels like
The Taumler sets a whole circle of riders in motion together. As the rotation picks up, you need to be ready for changing sideways forces. You aren't held in place on a fixed track. Instead, you feel how the movement can shift you along the bench. That's why holding on is especially important. The fun also comes from the other riders' reactions. One moment they're relaxed; the next, they're looking for a stable position again. It's a more intense group experience than a gentle carousel ride.
General
- Manufacturer
- Höpler (Germany)
- Model
- Swinging ride / Taumler
- Year built
- 1982
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 16.5 × 15.5 m
History and tips
The ride is listed in the specialist database as having been built in 1982. This makes it one of the classic round rides that have travelled for many years and still have their own character decades after their debut. Before getting on, take a look at how other riders are sitting and where they are holding on. For a first impression, choose a seat where you can watch the movement clearly. After the ride, take a moment to get your bearings before heading to the next carousel. Find more fairs in our funfair calendar.
- Operator
- P. Roie / Roie showman family (Frankfurt am Main)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is this ride suitable for?
The Taumler is for people who enjoy strong sideways movements. Surprises are part of the ride too. If you are prone to dizziness or nausea, watch the rotation from the outside for one round first. The ride may also be unsuitable if you have back problems or limited mobility. Whether you can ride depends on the operator's specific rules and how you are feeling. The available sources do not provide a reliable basis for a general minimum height or age limit.
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