Gerstlauer
German manufacturer of amusement rides and roller coasters
48°18′36″N 10°26′59″E / 48.31000°N 10.44972°E / 48.31000; 10.44972
Lift and 97 degree first drop of the Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter Typhoon at Bobbejaanland .
Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH is a German manufacturer of stationary and transportable amusement rides and roller coasters , located in Münsterhausen , Germany. As of May 2024, all 113 Gerstlauer-made rollercoasters are still in operation and at their original park, apart from Seifenkiste at Trampolino Familien- und Freizeitpark, which is currently in storage, and Pandemonium at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom , which now operates at Six Flags Mexico under the name of Joker.
History
In 1982, Hubert Gerstlauer, a former employee of the Anton Schwarzkopf -owned Schwarzkopf Industries GmbH company founded his own company, named Gerstlauer Elektro GmbH . With this new Gerstlauer-named company, he delivered electric and pneumatic equipment for Schwarzkopf's facilities. After final bankruptcy of Schwarzkopf Industries GmbH in 1992, Gerstlauer Elektro GmbH acquired part of their production sites and facilities, and continued the manufacture of amusement rides and roller coasters. In March 2007, Gerstlauer Elektro GmbH was subsequently renamed Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH.
Gerstlauer's first own-designed and manufactured roller coaster, the 'G'sengte Sau', a bobsled roller coaster , was built in Erlebnispark Tripsdrill , an amusement park in Baden-Württemberg , south-eastern Germany. Since 2003, Gerstlauer became popular with their Euro-Fighter roller coaster, which is present in different styles in Europe and the United States. A specific design feature of all Euro-Fighter roller coasters is a drop with a 'beyond vertical' angle of more than 90 degrees . Another model is their spinning roller coaster , in which the riders are seated facing each other.
Gerstlauer also built trains for several wooden roller coasters , though several of which are no longer operating. Examples of these include The Boss at Six Flags St. Louis , USA.
List of Gerstlauer designed rides
Gerstlauer roller coasters
As of August 2024, Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH has built 115 roller coasters around the world.[ 2]
Other Gerstlauer amusement rides
In addition to roller coasters, Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH has also manufactured a range of flat rides and track rides.
Gallery
References
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^ Gerstlauer - rcdb.com
^ Marden, Duane. "G'sengte Sau (Erlebnispark Tripsdrill)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Oachkatzl (Märchenwald im Isartal)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Thor's Hammer (Djurs Sommerland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Drachenritt (Belantis)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Vilda Musen (Gröna Lund)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Vild-Svinet (BonBon-Land)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Drachenjagd (Legoland Deutschland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Fairly Odd Coaster (Nickelodeon Universe)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Heiße Fahrt (Wild- und Freizeitpark Klotten/Cochem)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Coastersaurus (Legoland California)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Typhoon (Bobbejaanland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Spinning Dragons (Worlds of Fun)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Aqua Wind (Lagunasia)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Pandemonium (Six Flags New England)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Cobra (Paultons Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Speed: No Limits (Oakwood Theme Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Rage (Adventure Island)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Pandemonium (Six Flags Fiesta Texas)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Mystery Mine (Dollywood)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Pandemonium (Six Flags St. Louis)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Han-Katten (BonBon-Land)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Galaxy Orbiter (Galaxyland Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge (Nickelodeon Universe)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster (Drayton Manor)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Pandemonium (Six Flags Over Texas)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Lynet (Fårup Sommerland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Dubai Drone (VR Park Dubai)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Saw: The Ride (Thorpe Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Anubis: The Ride (Plopsaland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Fluch Von Novgorod (Hansa Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Falcon (Duinrell)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Spinning Coaster (Infunity)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Huracan (Belantis)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Die Schlange Von Midgard (Hansa Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Dare Devil Dive (Six Flags Over Georgia)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Gipfelstürmer (Freizeitpark Ruhpolding)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Untamed (Canobie Lake Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Van Helsing's Factory (Movie Park Germany)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Vicky The Ride (Plopsa Coo)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Takabisha (Fuji-Q Highland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Eurofighter (Zoosafari Fasanolandia)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "TNT Tren De La Mina (Parque de Atracciones de Madrid)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Dragonfly (Duinrell)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Iron Shark (Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Gold Rush (OK Corral)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Gekion Live Coaster (Tokyo Jypolis)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "The Joker (Six Flags México)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Pandemonium (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "The Smiler (Alton Towers)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Rattenmühle (Familypark)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Karacho (Erlebnispark Tripsdrill)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Abyss (Adventure World)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Unknown (Tierpark Essehof)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Siefenkiste (Trampolino Familien- Und Frezeitpark)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "FireChaser Express (Dollywood)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Eril's Seifenkiste (Erlebnispark Steinau)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Siefenkiste (Jaderpark)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Huracanito (Belantis)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Kráter (Parque Del Café)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Serpent (Sindibad)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Herkules (Familypark)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Maskerade (Wiener Prater)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Junker (PowerLand)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Rewind Racers (Adventure City)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Schwur Des Kärnan (Hansa-Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Cobra Des Amun Ra (Belantis)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Spin Runway (Yomiuriland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "The Monster (Asventureland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Predator (IMG Worlds of Adventure)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Green Hornet: High Speed Chase (Motiongate)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Madagascar Mad Pursuit (Motiongate)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Smurfs Village Express (Motiongate)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Hydrus (Casino Pier)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Vikingcoaster (Rabkoland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Kiddy Racer (Conny-Land)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Kiddy-Racer (Potts Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Gold Rush (Attractiepark Slagharen)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Kampala Express (Knuthenborg Safaripark)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Pégase Express (Parc Astérix)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Hilly-Billy-Race (Tier- und Freizeitpark Thüle)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "HangTime (Knott's Berry Farm)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Adrenaline Peak (Oaks Amusement Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Tantrum (Six Flags Darien Lake)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Tiki-Waka (Walibi Belgium)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Speed Rockets (Jardin d'Acclimatation)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Yippe (Parque Del Café)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Family Coaster (Land Of Legends Theme Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "TMNT Shellraiser (Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "The Shredder (Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Mystic (Walibi Rhône-Alpes)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Fury (Bobbejaanland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Panic Coaster – Back Daaan (Tokyo Dome City)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Gold Rusher (Tatzmania Löffingen)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Vertika (La Récré Des 3 Curés)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Wakala (Bellewaerde)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Unknown (PowerLand)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "G'sengte Sau (Wiener Prater)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Merkant (Mandoria)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Valkyrie (Gyeongju World)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Boomerang (Luna Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Space Factory (Yomiuriland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Fyr & Flamme (Hunderfossen Familiepark)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Defiance (Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "FirleFranz (Bayern-Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Storm - The Dragon Legend (TusenFryd)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Bucklbahn (Eis Greissler Manufaktur)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Ziegel-Blitz (Jaderpark)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Vindfald (Tivoli Friheden)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "unknown (Parque del Cafe)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Palindrome (Cotaland)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Dragon 2 (Jardin d'Acclimatation)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "Speed Boat (Walibi Belgium)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "unknown (Parc Astérix)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "unknown (Holiday Park)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
^ Marden, Duane. "unknown (Mandoria)" . Roller Coaster DataBase .
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^ "Air Racers » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
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^ Stella, Alicia (9 January 2023). "Everything We Know About Epic Universe: How to Train Your Dragon" . orlandoparkstop.com . Retrieved 2 July 2023 .
^ "Duell der Adler » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Duell der Adler - Bayern-Park" . www.bayern-park.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "【!!!全国首台/全网首发!!!】郑州银基动物王国-奇翼飞鹰POV" . Bilibili . 12 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021 .
^ "Fly France » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Carnaval" . carnaval.ae . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ Lehmann, Andres (2 April 2024). "Neues Fahrgeschäft Karls Erlebnis-Dorf in Elstal bei Berlin: "Flying Döner" " . zusammengebaut.com (in German). Retrieved 7 April 2024 .
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^ "Flying NINJAGO - LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort" . www.legoland.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
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^ "極楽パイロット" . さがみ湖リゾート プレジャーフォレスト . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Giant Wheel » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 19 July 2021 .
^ "Grande Roux - Nigloland" . www.nigloland.com . Retrieved 19 July 2021 .
^ "Höhenflug » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Jett Fly - Majaland Kownaty" . www.majalandkownaty.pl . Retrieved 19 July 2021 .
^ "Jukeboxs » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 8 January 2021 .
^ "JukeBox - Liseberg" . www.liseberg.com . Retrieved 8 January 2021 .
^ "Kärnapulten » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "KÄRNAPULTEN - Deutschlands einziger Erlebnispark am Meer" . www.hansapark.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Leonardos Flugmaschine » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "» Leonardo's Flying machine - Familypark" . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Duell der Adler » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ Louis, Alexander (9 February 2021). "Neues Flug-Karussell „Majas Wilde Schwestern" in Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Rövershagen aufgebaut" . Parkerlebnis.de (in German). Retrieved 7 April 2024 .
^ "Mowgli in the Dino Land » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Летная школа" . dreamisland.ru . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Nieuw in 2023: nieuwe attracties én belevingen in Avalon" (in Dutch). 15 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ "Red Arrows Sky Force » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Red Arrows SkyForce" . Blackpool Pleasure Beach . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Attraktionen - Schwaben Park" . www.schwabenpark.de . Retrieved 7 April 2024 .
^ "Sky Fighter » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Sky Fighter | The Land of Legends Tema Park için İndirimli Online Bilet Satın Al!" . www.landoflegendsticket.com . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Air Show » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Sky Fly" . Holiday Park . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Sky Fly - Majaland Warsaw" . www.majalandwarsaw.pl . Retrieved 2 May 2022 .
^ "Skyhawk » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 8 January 2021 .
^ "Skyhawk - Canada's Wonderland" . www.canadaswonderland.com . Retrieved 8 January 2021 .
^ "Tail Spin » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Tail Spin - Prepare Yourself For Takeoff | Dreamworld" . www.dreamworld.com.au . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shell Shock » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock – Nickelodeon Universe" . nickelodeonuniverse.com . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Tentekomai » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 8 January 2021 .
^ "Tentekomai - Sky Roller-Attraction-Fuji-Q Highland" . www.fujiq.jp . Retrieved 8 January 2021 .
^ "Wild Wings » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Wild Wings - Attractions - Duinrell.com" . www.duinrell.com . Retrieved 12 April 2020 .
^ "Wings of Icarus » Gerstlauer Amusement Rides" . www.gerstlauer-rides.de . Retrieved 19 July 2021 .
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