Carrousel 1900 - Colmar, Alsace, France
Posted by: 
fi67
N 48° 04.604 E 007° 21.182
32U E 377327 N 5326140
Carrousel 1900 is Europe's largest traditional wooden carousel.
Waymark Code: WMNHEE
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 03/18/2015
Views: 9
This carousel is located in a corner of the park Champ-de-Mars in Colmar. According to several sources, it is the largest of its kind in Europe.
The carousel has a diameter of 16 meters and a height of 11 meters; the total weight is 38 tons.
The outside of the carousel is decorated with reproductions of paintings by Toulouse Lautrec and scenic pictures of the old Colmar. It has 80 seats, 30 of them are horses.
Because the whole carousel is covered behind glass windows it is operational all year round.
In the rear side of the structure there is a food stand where you can buy fresh crêpes and other sweet snacks.
Carousel Location: Other
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
2 €
Hours of Operation:
Daily from 2 PM to 7 PM, except on Tuesdays, open seven days a week during French school holidays.
Related Website: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:
Please include a photo of your self at the location or a picture of your favorite animal on that carousel.
If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.