Fire in the leisure country Geiselwind: Start of the season in danger!

Fire in the leisure country Geiselwind: Start of the season in danger!

In the "Leisure-Land Geiselwind" in Lower Franconia, a significant fire broke out shortly before the start of the season. According to the PNP , the fire was created in the kitchen of a restaurant. The exact cause of the fire is still unclear, but the fire brigade was quickly on site and fought against the flames. The unfortunate situation led to an adjacent state road to be blocked. The Autobahn 3, which runs near the amusement park, remained navigable.

The estimated damage amounts to a high six -figure amount. According to reports, there was no evidence of injuries because the park was closed at the time of the fire. In addition to the restaurant, an adjacent kiosk and several vehicles were affected. The authorities had to secure a gas tank that was next to the fire location to prevent a possible explosion.

profile of the park

The "Leisure-Land Geiselwind" has existed since its opening on June 29, 1969 and is located in the Kitzingen district on Autobahn 3 between Nuremberg and Würzburg. The park extends over an area of 500,000 m² and offers around 120 rides and attractions. This includes several roller coasters, shows and an animal outdoor enclosure. Last year, the park was able to attract over 450,000 visitors, which underlines its attractiveness in Bavaria. The wikipedia informs that the number of visitors in recent years increases steadily, from 168,000 in 2016 to 300,000 in 2022.

The park has been operated by a company based in Coburg since 2017, which has also taken over the management. In 2016, the park was sold by Ernst Mensinger, which was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for his services to the leisure country. This year's start of the season is planned for March 29. The coming weeks are therefore decisive for the operator, who may have to react quickly after the fire to maintain regular operation.

comparison with other incidents

The fire is reminiscent of an incident in the western town of "Pullman City", where in January 2024 there was also a significant fire that caused millions. Here, too, part of the main street was affected and required extensive measures by the fire brigade. The incident in the hostage wind could thus be part of a questionable trend in the amusement park industry, where security and fire protection play an increasingly important role.

The leisure country Geiselwind remains a popular destination for visitors to all ages thanks to its diverse offers. Nevertheless, the security of employees and guests will have to be thoroughly checked after the fire in order to avoid such incidents in the future. The ZDF reports that the fire brigade's missions lasted until the fire continued to be completely checked.