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 or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to ...
, Luna Park's fortunes waned in the latter 1920s and early 1930s as the effects of the
Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe global economic downturn from 1929 to 1939. The period was characterized by high rates of unemployment and poverty, drastic reductions in industrial production and international trade, and widespread bank and ...
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
Amusement parks opened in 1912
Amusement parks closed in 1932
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