Fairground Operator License

Fairground operators (Schausteller) running rides, shooting galleries, food stands, or other amusement facilities at fairs, Christmas markets, and folk festivals need an itinerant trade card (Reisegewerbekarte) from their local trade office. If you operate gaming machines with prizes, an additional gaming device permit is required.

Amusement rides and other temporary structures (fliegende Bauten) must have a type-specific design approval and undergo a building safety inspection at each new setup location. Liability insurance is mandatory for rides that transport or move people, such as roller coasters and carousels. The itinerant trade card is valid nationwide and requires proof of personal reliability. Your rides and structures must meet the technical safety standards and undergo regular inspection by authorized engineers.