Austria's largest amusement park by area, Familypark in St. Margarethen, is massively expanding its offerings for the 2026 season. The park will officially open its new main attraction, "Rotonda," on May 8th.
The ride is a so-called Disk'O Coaster from the renowned Italian manufacturer Zamperla, a type of ride that is a premiere for the Austrian market. The attraction is located in the "Adventure Island" themed area and marks the completion of a comprehensive expansion phase of the park.
The technical operation of "Rotonda" combines various movements: Up to 40 people can sit on a rotating, circular platform, facing away from the center. As this disc rotates on its own axis, it simultaneously moves along a rail-guided, undulating track over a so-called camel hump. This combination of centrifugal force and vertical movement creates dynamic changes of direction and a unique riding experience. The name is logically derived from the Italian words for rotation and wave.
The operator, the French group Compagnie des Alpes, invested approximately €4,7 million in the project. The design of the facility and the surrounding grounds is thematically based on regional viticulture and incorporates Mediterranean architectural elements as well as corresponding landscaping. By involving numerous local construction and planning companies, a significant portion of the investment remained within the regional economy of Burgenland. The new area is complemented by the family attraction "The Wild Winemaker," which opened at Easter and is primarily aimed at younger visitors.
With this investment, Familypark continues its strategy of becoming more attractive to older children and adults by offering technically sophisticated rides. Industry experts see the opening as a response to growing competitive pressure in Eastern Europe and border regions. Since the park attracts well over 700.000 visitors annually, the capacity expansion by 40 seats per ride also serves to optimize waiting times on busy days. The new adventure island thus solidifies the park's position as a leading tourist attraction in the Neusiedler See region.