From Wirbelnde Pilze to Stadlgaudi 4D

A woodland of spinning mushrooms

Wirbelnde Pilze opened in 2001 with other additions created for Bayern-Park’s tenth anniversary. The ride followed the familiar teacup principle: the main platform rotated while passengers could increase the spinning of their own vehicle. Its identity came mainly from the scenery. Gondolas moved through large mushrooms, trees and a woodland atmosphere that distinguished the ride from a simple fairground installation. The covered setting also made it useful when the weather became less favourable. For sixteen seasons, Wirbelnde Pilze provided a clear, playful family experience. When it closed at the end of 2017, the park did not remove every trace of the installation, as the following transformation reused part of the existing structure.

The rotation becomes the basis of a 3D game

Stadlgaudi 4D opened in 2018 after a transformation developed with Lagotronics Projects. Part of the covered structure and rotating principle was retained, but the experience changed completely. Five gondolas, each fitted with four carrot cannons, move past four three-dimensional scenes. Visitors wear 3D glasses, aim at objects in the kitchen, barn and farm-party preparations, then compare scores at the exit. Rotation is no longer only a physical sensation; it positions the vehicles in front of the screens and organises the game sequence. The replacement is a particularly interesting example of reuse. The former family ride provided a spatial and mechanical base, while the new attraction added storytelling, interaction, competition and characters linked to Franz-Xaver.