# Walkable Rollercoasters 'Tiger & Turtle -- Magic Mountain' is Interactive By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-11-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiger-turtle-magic-mountain1 References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/11/16/tiger-turtle-magic-mountain-by-heike-mutter-and-ulrich-genth/) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2061199/Rollercoaster-sculpture-Duisburg-gives-walkers-pleasure-fairground-ride.html) Duisburg, Germany is home to the large outdoor sculpture 'Tiger & Turtle Magic Mountain' designed by Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth. This metal-made maven pushes the boundaries of interactive art. The quirky sculptural piece resembles a theme-park thrill ride, with its soaring height and extreme loops. Though this whimsical piece resembles a [roller-coaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-gardens) from afar, a closer look reveals that it is interactive and walkable, allowing visitors to fully engage with it. When atop the sculptural piece, visitors are lifted 45m above land gaining a [grandiose view](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis) of their surrounding landscape. The dynamic piece features a curved flight of stairs that steep in different ways and built-in Led-lights integrated in handrails. The built-in lighting illuminates the sculpture and allows for night-time accessibility. The Tiger & Turtle Magic Mountain sculpture, designed by Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth tests human perception and is a bold interactive art experience. Image Credit: EPA, Bernd Thissen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Art Experiences:** The rise of interactive art installations like 'Tiger & Turtle Magic Mountain' provides opportunities for artists and businesses to create immersive and engaging experiences for visitors. - **Night-time Accessibility:** The integration of built-in LED lights in sculptures and installations opens up possibilities for nighttime experiences and new ways to explore art and public spaces after dark. - **Walkable Architecture:** The concept of walkable structures, such as the interactive stairs in 'Tiger & Turtle Magic Mountain,' presents opportunities for architects and designers to create unique and engaging urban environments. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The emergence of interactive art experiences creates new opportunities for artists, art galleries, and museums to attract and engage a broader audience. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The implementation of interactive installations like 'Tiger & Turtle Magic Mountain' can enhance tourist attractions and create unique experiences to attract visitors. - **Architecture and Design:** The incorporation of walkable elements in architectural designs opens up possibilities to create innovative and interactive spaces in urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fayetteville-to-the-moon.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daydreamer.md) - [Interactive Public Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helix.md) - [Bold Motion Bench Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelbench-krllermller-edition.md) - [Customizable Roller Coaster Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roco-roller-coaster-simulator.md) - [Opera VR Rollercoasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurosat-coastiality-the-phantom-of-the-opera.md)