Abandoned German Theme Park Is a Photographer's Thrill

Some find amusement in peculiar ways.

In the south-east section of Berlin lies Plänterwald, a borough that sits along the Spree river. This wooded area is home to Spreepark, an old amusement park that once attracted hundreds of thousands. Today, the ferris wheel is at an eerie standstill, and the rollercoaster that used to thrill attendees is now covered in graffiti

The attraction is well-known in Berlin by its original name, Kulturpark Plänterwald. The park has been left to ruins since its owners announced bankruptcy in 2002 — but that hasn't stopped the public from enjoying the creepy rides and headless dinosaurs that remain along the ground Read more...