Luna Park was an amusement park near
Leipzig, Germany that existed from 1912 to 1932. It was built around the
Auensee lake, a former
gravel pit. The park featured a
scenic railroad ride, a
hippodrome, a
dance hall, restaurants, and a public beach. Immensely popular prior to the onset of
World War I
World War I (28 July 1914 11 November 1918), often abbreviated as WWI, was one of the deadliest global conflicts in history. Belligerents included much of Europe, the Russian Empire, the United States, and the Ottoman Empire, with fightin ...
, Luna Park's fortunes waned in the latter 1920s and early 1930s as the effects of the
Great Depression
The Great Depression (19291939) was an economic shock that impacted most countries across the world. It was a period of economic depression that became evident after a major fall in stock prices in the United States. The economic contagio ...
encircled the world. The park ceased operating as a commercial enterprise on January 13, 1932.
The main restaurant stayed open, even after the close of the park, which eventually became (1941) property of the city of Leipzig.
1912 establishments in Germany
1932 disestablishments in Germany
Amusement parks in Germany
Defunct amusement parks in Germany
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