Bocholt funfair

The attractions at

the Bocholt funfair

Carousels and attractions

Look forward to more than 320 fairground operators and local restaurateurs.

A mix of high-quality, large fairground rides, a wide range of attractions for children and families, and an attractive selection of food and drink stalls await you.

Fair programme

Look °360

Schneider's Look 360 offers a whole new perspective on the funfair: the viewing platform takes you up to a height of around 71 metres in complete comfort and provides an impressive 360-degree panoramic view. This allows you to experience the Bocholt fair and the town from a whole new perspective.

Skyfall

Goetzke's 'Skyfall' is not for the faint-hearted: first you're hoisted up to a height of 80 metres, then comes the free fall - complete with plenty of speed, thrills and a brief glimpse of the funfair. A mobile free-fall tower that celebrates the thrill of a real free fall. The 24 passengers are hauled to the top of the tower by a steel cable attached to two hooks that connect the carrier carriage to the gondola. Those brave enough to take the ride are rewarded with a view into the distance that remains unrivalled to this day amongst mobile tower attractions. With a gentle jolt and the greatest possible element of surprise, the gondola breaks free from the hook and plummets into the depths without any cable connection. From bated breath to loud screams - from a fixed stare to a face beaming with joy - every emotion imaginable is on board, along with everyone who fits into the gondola. Just before hitting the ground, Skyfall brakes gently using magnetic brakes that operate without electricity, thus ensuring maximum safety.

Breakdancing

'Break Dance' by Bruch is pure fairground thrills: spinning gondolas, rapid changes of direction, music and lighting effects ensure a brisk pace and plenty of fun. Sixteen gondolas, each seating two people, spin on a large, gently sloping turntable. Thanks to the interplay between the turntable, the gondola crossbars and the freely rotating gondolas, no two rides are quite the same. The ride can accommodate up to 32 passengers per round.

Roue Parisienne

Burkhard Kleuser's 'Roue Parisienne' takes you high up: at a height of around 48 metres, you can relax as you go round and round, whilst enjoying a fantastic view over the funfair, the town centre and Bocholt. The Ferris wheel has 36 gondolas - 18 open and 18 enclosed - each with room for up to six people.

Devil Rock

The Devil Rock is an absolute classic and a truly unique attraction at German funfairs. It has six gondolas, each seating 2x3 people. The gondolas move up and down, and each three-seater can be rotated upside down.

Excalibur

The Bruch family's XXL swing ride, Excalibur, combines medieval mystique with thrills. Up to 20 people swing simultaneously to a height of around 47 metres and plummet towards the ground at an angle of 120 degrees. The ride was built in 2022 and made its debut in 2023 - offering plenty of speed, height and thrills.

Disco Jet

Heitmann's Disco Jet is a modern musical ride with plenty of oomph. It whizzes round the track over hills and through valleys - accompanied by music, LED lights, laser and fog effects. A real classic at the Bocholt funfair.

Bumper Cars Number 1

Isken's Autoscooter Number 1 offers bumper car fun on a track covering around 348 square metres. Modern cars, music and plenty of lighting effects create a real fairground atmosphere - a classic attraction for bumper car fans of all ages.

Fighter

On the 'Fighter' ride operated by the showman Mages, riders are taken up to a height of 42 metres and round in a circle at a maximum speed of 120 km/h. But they go round vertically in a circle. Accelerations of up to 4.5 G are reached.

The Octopus

Markmann's Octopus is a real fairground classic with plenty of action. Four large arms move up and down whilst the gondolas spin at the same time. This means every ride is a little different - lively, fast-paced and great fun.

Looping the Loop

Marquis's 'Looping the Loop' is pure fairground nostalgia: this historic looping swing dates back to the 1930s and operates entirely without a motor to power the gondolas. It's all down to your own physical effort here - with momentum, shifting your weight and good timing, you make the cage-style gondola loop over by yourself. In total, the swing can accommodate 16 people in eight gondolas.

Shake & Roll

Schäfer's 'Shake & Roll' certainly lives up to its name: the gondolas spin and sway in all directions, even turning upside down. Music, light effects and plenty of pace make for a wild ride packed with thrills. A classic attraction at the Bocholt funfair.

Villa Madness

Villa Wahnsinn by "von Olnhausen" is a two-storey obstacle course. Spanning around 24 metres in width, it features wobbly floors, a mirror maze, rolling barrels, moving obstacles and a spiral slide. It's less about speed and more about skill, balance and loads of fun.

Action House

Schmelter's 'Action House' obstacle course brings some excitement to the funfair. Spread over two storeys, it features treadmills, bridges, stairs and various obstacles, along with light and sound effects. The obstacle course is around 13 metres wide and 10 metres high - balance and agility are essential here.

Journey to Hell 2.0

Fellerhoff's 'Journey to Hell 2.0' is sure to give you goosebumps at the funfair: dark corridors, surprising effects and spine-chilling encounters make this ghost train a real treat for anyone who loves a good scare.