This amusement park is located not far from the city centre in the harmonious surroundings of Plänterwald leisure area. In 1992, it was taken over in the meantime the area carried by the citizen of Berlin senate by a private operator company and resumed under the name Spreepark.It offers 30 carousels and other fairground rides, including the little Britzer train with its warning bell, big dippers and a big wheel with a fantastic view of Berlin. You can also visit the theme areas like “Las Vegas County” or see stage shows here. Main attraction was first of all at GDR times the 45 meters high ferris wheel. This had 36 cars at this time, in which altogether 216 persons could enjoy the view over Berlin. On the free light stage at its foot annually approximately 200 meetings with appearances well-known ensembles from the GDR took place e.g. Eberhard of choir, Klaus Renft Combo and Nina Hagen as well as groups and single artist from other countries of the Eastern Bloc at GDR times.
Connections: s plänterwald
Openings: apr-oct mo-fr 9am -6pm, sat + sun + public holidays 10am -7pm.
Admission: 28dm, school classes (with school pupil’s identity cards) 19dm, children (under 12) 26 dm.
Address: kiehnwerderallee 1- 3, treptow
Tel: +49 (0)30 - 533350
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