The present invention relates to a support construction (10) for a transportable attraction (100) for amusement rides provided with a base (2), at least two masts (21, 22) that are moveable between a folded and stretched position, and a main shaft (30) that is intended to be supported by the masts in the stretched position of the masts. Each mast comprises a base mast segment, which is hingedly attached to the base, and a top mast segment, which is hingedly connected with the base mast segment and is attachable to the main shaft. The base comprises at least two trailers (11, 12) and trailer coupling means for coupling the trailers. On each of the trailers a base mast segment of one of the masts is mounted. The support construction further comprises first mast coupling means for the coupling of a first pair of masts in folded position.
The invention further relates to a method for raising the support construction according to the invention.