Freizeit-Land Geiselwind
| Previously known as Vogel-Pony-Märchenpark | |
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| Coordinates | 49°46′49″N 10°27′27″E / 49.78028°N 10.45750°E |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | June 29, 1969 |
| Owner | Matthias Mölter |
| Attendance | >250000 (2019) |
| Area | 55 ha (140 acres) |
Freizeit-Land Geiselwind is an amusement park near Geiselwind, Germany. Covering 55 hectares,[1] the park offers over 100 attractions, including 6 roller coasters.[2]
History
[edit]The park was founded in 1969 by Ernst Mensinger under the name "Vogel-Pony-Märchenpark" (fairy tale park with birds and ponies). It was opened next to a newly built section of the Federal Motorway A3.[3] In the beginning, the park had a focus on animals. Later, more and more amusement rides were added. For several decades Acapulco divers entertained the visitors.
The new owner after the death of Mensinger in 2017 is Matthias Mölter.[4]
Roller Coasters
[edit]| Ride Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Model/Type | Max. Height | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang | 2000 | Vekoma | Boomerang | 35.5 m | 285 m |
| Cobra | 2018 | Interpark | Wild Wind | 10.1 m | 200 m |
| Blauer Enzian | 1989 | Mack Rides | Blauer Enzian | 234 m | |
| Piraten Spinner | 1994 | Zierer | Spinning Coaster | 100 m | |
| Doggy Dog | 2017 | SBF Visa Group | Family Coaster | ||
| Drachen Höhle | 2019 | Zierer | Hell Diver | 6.9 m | 384 m |
The last four roller coasters don't have an inversion. Cobra has one inversion and Boomerang three (six per ride).
Further attractions
[edit]| Name | Picture | Type | Opened | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flugmaschine |  |
Condor | 1994 | Huss |
| Piraten Schleuder | Breakdance | 1994 | Huss | |
| Top of the World |  |
Gyro tower | 1998/1999 | Nauta-Bussink |
| Tower of Fear | Drop tower | 2017 | Rodlsberger | |
| Volcano |  |
Shot'N Drop | 2003/2018 | Huss |
| Wildwasserbahn |  |
Log flume | 2017 | Reverchon Industries |
| Auge des Drachen | 
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Dance Party | 2019 | SBF Visa Group |
| Merlin and the Magic Circle | Sling Shot | 2021 | Funtime |
This list of attractions is incomplete.
Gallery
[edit]-
Cobra -
Enterprise (1992-2019) -
Carousel -
Acapulco divers
References
[edit]- ^ "Freizeit-Land Geiselwind". Drei-Franken-Eck (in German). Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ "Freizeit-Land Geiselwind (Geiselwind, Bavaria, Germany)". rcdb.com. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ "Wie das Freizeit-Land Geiselwind begann und groß wurde". mainpost.de (in German). 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ "Interview mit dem Geiselwinder Park-Boss Matthias Mölter: "Wir sind eigentlich viel weiter als geplant!"". Lokale Nachrichten aus Stadt und Landkreis Schweinfurt (in German). Retrieved 2020-07-26.
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