Hansa-Park

Hansa-Park
Previously known as Hansaland - 1977 to 1987
View from Holstein Tower (2004)
LocationSierksdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Coordinates54°04′37″N 10°46′48″E / 54.0769°N 10.78°E / 54.0769; 10.78
StatusOperating
OpenedMay 15, 1977
OwnerLeicht family
General managerChristoph Andreas Leicht
Area113 acres (0.46 km2)
Attractions
Total92
Roller coasters7
Water rides7
Websitewww.hansapark.de

Hansa-Park is a seasonal amusement park in Sierksdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany off the Baltic Sea. It was opened on May 15, 1977 under the name Hansaland and renamed Hansa-Park in 1987. It currently spans 113 acres (0.46 km2) and includes more than 125 attractions. From 1973 to 1976, the site was home to the first German Legoland.[1]: 57 

The park is owned by the Leicht family and managed by Christoph Andreas Leicht. The park attracts more than a million visitors each year, making it the fifth largest German amusement park. Stern magazine, in collaboration with the BAT Freizeit-Forschungsinstitut (Leisure Research Institute) tested the ten leading German amusement parks. Hansa-Park scored second place behind Europa-Park overall and first place in the north. The Family Park by the Sea was the first German amusement park to receive the OK for Kids seal of approval from the Deutscher Kinderschutzbund (the German Association for the Protection of Children) and TÜV Nord (Technical Inspection Association, North) for the whole park.

The grounds are divided into eleven different themed areas, including Adventure Land, Old-Time Fun Fair, Beautiful Britain, Bonanza-City, The Realms of the North, Fiesta del Mar, Hansa Garden, The HANSEATIC LEAGUE in EUROPE, Lumberjacks' Camp, Children's World, Water Fun and Land of the Vikings.[2] Each of these areas contains rides and shows consistent with its theme. The park's special charm lies in its careful and detailed use of theming, with many little gags positioned along the way to the large attractions.

List of rides

Roller coasters

Picture Name Safety Restrictions Type Max. Height Length Max. Speed Manufacturer Opened Duration Park Section
Nessie Superrollercoaster At least 10 years old or w/adult, must be under 1.95 metres (6.4 ft) tall Steel roller coaster 26 metres (85 ft) 840 metres (2,760 ft) 90 kilometres per hour (56 mph) Schwarzkopf 1980 2:10 min Beautiful Britain
Royal Scotsman At least 10 years old or w/adult Steel roller coaster 16 metres (52 ft) 522 metres (1,713 ft) 50 kilometres per hour (31 mph) Vekoma 1993 1:10 min Beautiful Britain
Crazy Mine At least 9 years old and 1.10 metres (3.6 ft) tall Steel roller coaster 13 metres (43 ft) 370 metres (1,210 ft) 45 kilometres per hour (28 mph) Maurer Söhne 1997 1:10 min Adventure Land
Escape of Novgorod At least 1.25 metres (4.1 ft) tall Steel roller coaster 40 metres (130 ft) 700 metres (2,300 ft) 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) Gerstlauer 2009 1:50 min Lumberjacks' Camp
Midgard Serpent At least 1.00 metre (3.28 ft) tall Steel roller coaster 10 metres (33 ft) 200 metres (660 ft) 40 kilometres per hour (25 mph) to 45 kilometres per hour (28 mph) Gerstlauer 2011 1:40 min Land of the Vikings
The Oath of Kärnan At least 1.25 metres (4.1 ft) tall Steel roller coaster 73 metres (240 ft) 1,235 metres (4,052 ft) 127 kilometres per hour (79 mph) Gerstlauer 2015 The Realms of the North
The little Tsar At least 6 years old

Accompanied by an adult

Up to 5 years old

At least 0.95 metres (3.1 ft) tall

Steel roller coaster 3 metres (9.8 ft) 54 metres (177 ft) 20 kilometres per hour (12 mph) Preston & Barbieri 2017 Old-Time Fun Fair

Water rides

Picture Name Safety Restrictions Type Max. Height Length Manufacturer Opened Duration Park Section
Wild Water Ride at least 10 years old or w/adult log flume 15 metres (49 ft) - Mack/Arrow 1977 - Lumberjacks' Camp
Super Splash at least 10 years old or w/adult log flume 20 metres (66 ft) - Intamin 1986 - Water Fun
Störtebeker's Sea Raid at least 10 years old or w/adult raft water slide 20.4 metres (67 ft) 213 m White Water West 2000 - The Realms of the North
Stormy Dragon Boat Ride at least 2 years old, adult required if under 6 mini log flume 7 metres (23 ft) 160 m L&T Systems 2007 - Land of the Vikings
Barracuda Slide at least 8 years old and 25 kg or w/adult raft water slide 12 metres (39 ft) - van Egdom 1998 - Land of the Vikings
Flower Magic Boat Tour - boat ride - - Mack Rides 1977 - Old-Time Fun Fair
Indian River at least 4 years old children's boat ride - - - 2001 - Adventure Land
Viking Boat Trip at least 1.10 metres (3.6 ft) tall children's boat ride - - Mack 1998 - Land of the Vikings

Other rides

Picture Name Safety Restrictions Type Max. Height Manufacturer Opened Park Section
Highlander at least 1.40 metres (4.6 ft) tall Drop Tower 120 metres (390 ft) Funtime 2019 Beautiful Britain
Dr Livingstone's Safari Flight 5–10 years old children's airplane ride - - 2005 Old-Time Fun Fair
Flying Dutchman at least 8 years old pirate ship 20 metres (66 ft) Huss 1981 Old-Time Fun Fair
Flying Orcas at least 1.10 metres (3.6 ft) tall flying spinning whale ride 6 metres (20 ft) Huss 1998 Land of the Vikings
The HANSA Carousel - carousel - Bertazzon 2004 The HANSEATIC LEAGUE in EUROPE
HANSA-PARK Express children up to 5 years must be seated next to an adult. train ride - - 1977 Touring the park with stops in HANSA-Garden, Lumberjacks' Camp, Bonanza-City, and Land of the Vikings
Holstein Tower - gyro tower 100 metres (330 ft) Huss 1988 HANSA-Garden
HANSA Swing Ride at least 7 years old and 1.00 metre (3.28 ft) tall children's swing carousel 10 metres (33 ft) Wood-Design 2016 Old-Time Fun Fair
Super Truck at the Kiddie-Camp at least 1.00 metre (3.28 ft) tall convoyride - Marcel Lutz The HANSEATIC LEAGUE in EUROPE
Cog Ship Ride at least 8 years old spinning ship ride - Mack Rides 1977> Old-Time Fun Fair
Mini Scooters up to 1.35 metres (4.4 ft) tall mini bumper cars - Bertazzon, Mack 2002 Children's World
The Navajo Trail High-Rope Garden at least 6 years old, 1.10 metres (3.6 ft) to 2.10 metres (6.9 ft) tall above-ground footpath 7 metres (23 ft) to 10 metres (33 ft) Faszinatour 2006, 2008 erweitert Adventure Land
Low-Rope Garden at least 3 years old playground - Ziegler Freizeitanlagen 2009 Water Fun
Odin's Travels through the Sky (formerly La Torre Rapida) at least 1.05 metres (3.4 ft) tall mini drop tower 7.5 metres (25 ft) Zamperla 2002 Land of the Vikings
Pony Express 4–12 years old, at least 1.10 metres (3.6 ft) tall electric pony ride - Metallbau Emmeln 2001 Adventure Land
Pow-Wow at least 8 years old Teacups - Zamperla 1995 Adventure Land
Safari Jeeps 4–12 years old car ride - Metallbau Emmeln - Old-Time Fun Fair
Wave Rider at least 8 years old Troika - Huss 1978 Thrill Rides

Former rides

Picture Name Safety Restrictions Type Max. Height Manufacturer Opened Closed Park Section
Seeschlange steel roller coaster 8 metres (26 ft) Zierer 1977 1992
El Paso Express at least 12 years old Superbob 10 metres (33 ft) BHS/Schwarzkopf 1989 2015 Fiesta del Mar
Flying Shark at least 8 years old and1.40 metres (4.6 ft) tall Ranger 26 metres (85 ft) Huss 1991 2019 Adventure Land
Monte-Zuma at least 10 years old, 1.40 metres (4.6 ft) to 1.95 metres (6.4 ft) tall drop tower 50 metres (160 ft) Maurer Söhne 2000 2012 Fiesta del Mar
Russische Schaukel at least 6 years old historic Ferris wheel - Werner Robrahn 1990 2014 Old-Time Fun Fair
Space Scooter at least 10 years old bumper cars - Bertazzon, Mack 2002 Thrill Rides
Sturmvogel at least 8 years old pendulum ride 18 metres (59 ft) Schwarzkopf 1991 2012 Adventure Land
Torre del Mar at least 6 years old swing carousel 70 metres (230 ft) Funtime 2005 2015 Fiesta del Mar
The Bell at least 8 years old and 1.25 metres (4.1 ft) tall pendulum ride 28 metres (92 ft) Funtime 2008 2019 The Realms of the North

Shows and events

The Mexican theme world hosts the International Variety Show, the Multi-Media- & Special-Effect-Show, a cinema showing 4D films and The Talking Fountain, a fountain with hidden speakers and water syringes. It is also the starting point of the daily HANSA-PARK Parade. There is a children's show in the Old-Time Fun Fair theme world and a Water Circus featuring Patagonian Sea Lions.[3]

There are various seasonal Park Events.[4]

References

  1. ^ Herman, Sarah (2012). A Million Little Bricks: The Unofficial Illustrated History of the LEGO Phenomenon. New York City: Skyhorse Publishing. p. 48. ISBN 978-1-62087-054-9. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  2. ^ "HANSA-PARK - Deutschlands einziger Erlebnispark am Meer". HANSA-PARK. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
  3. ^ "All Shows at a Glance". Hansa Park. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Park Events". Hansa Park. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
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