Tornado – Stricker & Söhne
Compact Zamperla family roller coaster
Operator: Stricker & Söhne (Berlin)
Tornado Stricker is a compact travelling family roller coaster by the Italian manufacturer Zamperla. The ride is now operated by Stricker & Söhne from Berlin and was previously associated with Wolters-Domke. Its strength lies in its manageable size: the ride offers a roller-coaster experience without reaching the scale of large, high-speed rides. This makes it particularly appealing to families looking for an introduction to roller coasters.
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What to expect
- Family-friendly
A small roller coaster, with great anticipation for the first ride.
Ride experience: Tornado Stricker
On a small roller coaster, the experience includes bends, short drops and transitions between straight and curved sections of track. The ride offers the familiar feel of a rail-based coaster, but on a much smaller footprint than large travelling coasters. You can see the track from the outside, which makes it easier to judge whether it is suitable for you or your companions.
The Tornado ride is described in ride documentation as being about five metres high. Its compact design makes it a family-friendly addition between children's carousels and larger roller coasters. The exact track length, top speed and ride duration are not sufficiently documented, so these figures have not been taken from other Zamperla rides.
General
- Manufacturer
- Zamperla (Italy)
- Model
- Small roller coaster
Ride
- Height
- 5 m
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 12.6 × 20 m
- Power rating
- 20 kW
History and highlights
The ride database describes it as a Zamperla small roller coaster. Wolters-Domke of Berlin is listed as the former operating company; Stricker & Söhne is named as the current operator. No confirmed year of manufacture can be established from the available information. This field is therefore left blank rather than assigning a year based on similar models.
The name Tornado can easily cause confusion: other showmen operate rides with the same name, including rides of different types. To identify the right ride, both the operator and roller coaster type must match. A listing at a particular winter market is only linked when there is sufficiently up-to-date evidence for that year.
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- Operator
- Stricker & Söhne (Berlin)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
Previous operators
Formerly Wolters-Domke GmbH (Berlin).
Who is Tornado Stricker suitable for?
If children want to try their first roller coaster ride, it is worth looking at the ride together. Watch a full circuit and pay attention to the bends and drops. The operator sets the specific height or age requirements. Please check these at the entrance before you queue. Young children may need to be accompanied by an adult.
Tornado can also be a pleasant change for adults looking for something less intense than fast thrill rides. If you are looking for a particularly intense ride, bear in mind its compact design. A family roller coaster has different features from a looping coaster or a large spinning coaster. Prices and waiting times may vary depending on the event.
