Nostalgic riding fun with brass music: The Krinoline
The Krinoline (Crinoline) promises nostalgic riding fun with its own brass band. If you’ve never gone for a ride, you’re missing out.
The special feature: a journey back in time to the 1920s
Crinoline rides were a popular attraction at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the crinoline at Oktoberfest is the last original of its kind. So if you want to experience this nostalgic ride, this is the place to come. Compared to the modern rides to the left and right of the crinoline, it seems rather leisurely. Times have changed since the ride was first set up on the Theresienwiese in 1924. Back then, it took three to four men to get the Krinoline going. It wasn't until 1936 that operator Michael Großmann began to power the sofa gondolas electrically. Even so, the maximum speed is still no more than 15 km/h. Even in the 1930s, faster and more modern rides attracted visitors. To make the Krinoline more appealing again, Großmann added a small balcony for a brass band. Since 1938, the band has been providing traditional brass music for a special riding experience. In 2024, the Krinoline celebrated its 100th birthday at the Oktoberfest.
The Krinoline: For everyone who likes to take it easy
Who should ride the Krinoline? The answer is: everyone, young and old alike! Anyone who likes a leisurely pace will get their money's worth on this ride. But so will everyone else, because riding it is a tradition and simply part of visiting Oktoberfest. The leisurely ride invites you to chat, and the brass band music creates the right “Krinoline feeling.” The 16 sofa gondolas swing under a red and blue striped tent on a mast decorated with Art Nouveau paintings and fairy lights. When the ride in the Krinoline begins, the moment has an almost magical quality. Long live nostalgia.
Crinoline for Gscheidhaferl: Like a hoop skirt
When the Krinoline spins, it is reminiscent of a hoop skirt that women wore under their dance dresses in the 19th century. The name is no coincidence, as the term “Krinoline” refers to a special type of hoop skirt, which often featured a construction made of spring steel bands to create the expansive width of the dresses. When the women danced, the hoop skirt swung – just like the gondolas of the crinoline.
