Star Flyer (Tivoli Gardens)

Star Flyer (Danish: Himmelskibet) is a carousel-meets-watchtower style amusement ride in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark. At 80 metres (260 ft), it is one of the world's tallest swing rides and affords sweeping views of the city's historical centre. It was manufactured by Funtime and opened in May 2006.[1]

Star Flyer
The Star Flyer
Tivoli Gardens
Coordinates55°40′21″N 12°34′04″E
StatusOperating
Opening date2006
General statistics
Attraction typeStarFlyer
ManufacturerFuntime
Height80 m (260 ft)
Speed70 km/h (43 mph)
Capacity960 riders per hour
Vehicle typeChairs
Vehicles12
Riders per vehicle2

Statistics

  • Height 80 m (260 ft)
  • Platform diameter 16 m (52 ft)
  • Chairs 12 (2 seats each)
  • Capacity circa 960 passengers/hour
  • Maximum rotation speed 70 km/h (43 mph)
  • Maximum vertical speed 3 m/s (9.8 ft/s)
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References

  1. "Gasværket". Tivoli Gardens. Archived from the original on April 4, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
Preceded by
unknown
World's Tallest Swing Ride
May 20062010
Succeeded by
Prater Turm at Wurstelprater


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