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Traffic chaos at Karls Erlebnis-Dorf: 10,000 guests every day!
The new amusement park “Karls Erlebnis-Dorf” in Loxstedt attracts over 80,000 visitors and leads to traffic problems in Lower Saxony.
Traffic chaos at Karls Erlebnis-Dorf: 10,000 guests every day!
A few weeks ago, northern Germany got a new attraction: “Karls Erlebnis-Dorf” in Loxstedt. With an opening in May 2025, the theme park is already attracting masses of visitors. As Kreizeitung reports, the numbers are impressive - up to 10,000 guests are counted every day, with around 80,000 visitors streaming through the gates in the first few weeks. However, what proves to be an irresistible magnet for visitors also brings with it challenges.
The high number of visitors has put a lot of strain on the region's structures. The roads around the theme park are congested, causing significant traffic problems. On the Ascension weekend there were long traffic jams on the B6 and confusing waiting times, as Buten un Binnen describes. In order to ease the situation, the municipality of Loxstedt has already reacted: 400 additional parking spaces have been created and the access road is being equipped with intelligent cameras to optimize the traffic flow.
Traffic measures and outlook
Operator Robert Dahl is dissatisfied with the current traffic situation and is working closely with the relevant authorities to find solutions. An important step will be to accelerate the construction of the Seeborg/Weserstrasse intersection, including the introduction of traffic light timing at this busy intersection. In addition, the left-turn lane from the direction of Bremerhaven is to be extended by autumn in order to reduce traffic chaos.
But it's not just the region that is suffering from the influx of visitors. As managing director Robert Dahl emphasizes, significant traffic is also expected on the coming holidays, such as Pentecost. Despite the challenges, Dahl is optimistic that the situation will soon return to normal.
Growth of the theme park industry
The crowds in Loxstedt reflect a larger trend that can be observed in the theme park industry. According to Investment Week, the industry is showing positive growth despite global economic challenges. IAAPA CEO Jakob Wahl emphasizes that the theme park industry remains stable and resilient. These estimates are based on increasing visitor numbers and investments in new attractions. In Europe, parks such as Efteling and Disneyland Paris attract millions of visitors every year, underlining the appeal of these leisure destinations.
The number of visitors to “Karls Erlebnis-Dorf” is a clear signal that demand for amusement parks remains high. With the implemented and planned measures to improve traffic flow, this hotspot could still offer many exciting experiences for future visitors.