Coaster reviews

Masterpiece Ejectors Hangtime Rattle

Where to begin? Voltron obviously has amazing theming, especially the station building and in the queue. What blew me away most, though, were the operations. Trains were dispatched within seconds while not a single seat remained empty thanks to a well-implemented single rider lane. Therefore, the capacity is simply amazing for a thrill coaster of that calibre. The ride begins with a surprising and fun pre-show before the first launch catapults you upside down. The hangtime here is amazing and ultimately only outclassed by the fantastic stall after the second launch. Whippy inversions and airtime for days are probably the backbone of Voltron's relentless and creative layout. For me, the turntable is a welcome breather before the second half dials it up to 11 once more. There are so many ejector pops and laterals on the wing seats, that Voltron ultimately is an exhausting ride. Depending on the train, it might also not be the smoothest experience, especially on the wing seats. The inner ones have always been quite smooth for me, though. Even the rougher trains are tolerable, however, thanks to the comfortable seats and lapbars. Most people seem to prefer the back, but I enjoyed the front row a little more due to the insane amount of ejector pops. The only downside of the first row is the spike after the turntable which does nothing in the front. At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter where you sit. There is nothing quite like Voltron. It might not be the best coaster to marathon but it most definitely is a masterpiece in my opinion.

First Drop Pace Ejectors

If you're a cat-owner, you might be well used to your pet's daily zoomies. Well, Wodan is just that but as a rollercoaster. From the first drop, which is amazing, until the brake-run it's just a single and relentless adrenaline rush at full speed. At times I was convinced that the train was about to jump off the tracks. Most people say to ride it in the back for the drop alone. And while it is superior in the last car, I surprisingly enjoyed the first row more. At least in the winter, every one of those smaller hills gave me a short ejector pop in the front. But whatever you prefer, Wodan is great in general from start to finish. It's also smooth for a Woodie with the typical rattle being not much of an issue due to the comfortably padded cars.

Airtimes Capacity Fun Rattle Theming

***This review is about Silver Star with winter wheels*** I've always loved this B&M a lot but experiencing it in the winter with its harder set of wheels and the brakes disabled is something else. In general I'd say the back rows provide the best experience with lots of floater airtime during the first drop and the first two airtime hills. After the turnaround, though, things are starting to get really awesome. The sudden drop after the midcourse brake run provides amazing ejectors with another one following after the helix. The final s-bend delivers a great sense of speed. After a fun first half, Silver Star follows up with an exceptional second. It's biggest drawbacks are its location in the middle of the parking lot, the comparatively weak theming and a mild rattle on the outer seats. It didn't really hurt my experience but it's noticeably rougher now than it used to be. Still, Silver Star is a hyper I always enjoy coming back to.

Lap Bar Fun Smoothness

Riding Blue Fire for the first time over a decade ago, I came off the ride disappointed. Much to my surprise, I enjoyed it a lot more when I finally got back on it, this time in the winter. The launch was much punchier than I remembered, and the trains were running smoothly despite the coaster having operated for 15 years now. Along with the comfortable Mack lap bars, Blue Fire is an incredibly re-ridable thrill coaster. Arguably, it's on the tamer side but this does not detract from the fun factor in my opinion. The drawn-out loop even grants the tiniest bit of hangtime in the front row whereas the highlight is obviously the snappy final roll which has a really nice whip to it. Granted, this is not the most spectacular rollercoaster but it is a fantastic crowd-pleaser and in general a good time if you need to cool off after riding something like Voltron. Somehow, I grew to love Blue Fire (winter edition), who would have thought?

Theming Fun Smoothness Capacity Layout

Europa Park always has world class theming but what they did with the queue is out of this world. There are so many details and Easter eggs hidden while you're navigating narrow streets, elaborate rooms and the backstage area of a theatre. All the while different music provides the matching atmosphere. The queue could be an attraction in and of itself. That is important, as Cancan Coaster rarely is a walk-on even on slower days. Capacity is not bad per se but as it's an indoor family attraction, it always draws a decent crowd, even on rainy days. The ride itself is really smooth compared to Eurosat before. While Cancan coaster could do with a little more theming during the ride, the glow-in-the-dark visuals look great and provide a decent enough illusion of flying through nightly Paris. I was hesitant at first, as I loved its predecessor but was happy how the ride turned out in the end. A truly fun and re-ridable experience that is only held back a little by its simplistic layout.

Pace Fun Discomfort

Eurosat was never the smoothest ride but back then I didn't care. I loved the visuals, the soundtrack and the countdown towards the end of the spiral lift. It might just be nostalgia but I do miss the space theme quite a bit. In any case, Eurosat will always have a special place in my heart as it was my first indoor coaster and one of my first larger ones as well.

Theming Nice surprise! Comfort

While being more of a dark ride than a coaster, Arthur is certainly a unique experience. I enjoyed the theming, the smells and how it travelled through the giant hall with all the visitors below. The seats and lap bars are very comfy as well. While I was hoping for a little more speed during the outdoor sections, they're quite fun nonetheless. As Arthur is a mainly indoor family attraction, expect long queues throughout the day. Due to that, the single rider line might be a good idea: I was able to save more than half an hour going solo.

Location Rattle Discomfort

I used to like Euro Mir for what it is, but re-riding it in 2025 was a quite bad experience for me. The rattle has gotten so bad that one of its jolts toward the end while going backwards caused some actual physical pain in my back. I like the beginning, though, as it offers some great views over the park while circling around the iconic structure. What ultimately ruined the ride for me this time was the soundtrack, though. Apparently, they replaced the iconic theme with a rather bland and generic song for the winter season which turned the lift-hill into a bore. Therefore, you might add 0.5-1 star to my rating if the original theme is playing - it just adds so much to the experience.

Theming Fun Duration Rattle Discomfort

When it opened in 2000 this used to be my favourite coaster in the park. I've ridden it a lot over the years l, so I was rather surprised when I found out ten years after my previous visit to Europa Park that Poseidon had developed a rather uncomfortable rattle in the coaster sections. It hurts the experience a little even though the two drops are still fun. I still like the theming in the station and the beginning of the ride a lot, though. It's a great addition to the area, so it'll hopefully be due for a retracking at some point.

Fun Smoothness Too short

For a family coaster Pegasus has not only a great layout but really good pacing as well. The first drop even offers some nice airtime in the back. Therefore, I'd recommend riding it as far back as possible. It's only downside is that it's way too short. Luckily, the capacity is quite good for what it is, so you might be able to jump on right again.

Theming Nice surprise! Capacity

I'm not the biggest fan of Wild Mouse coasters but this is definitely one of the better ones. The theming is really good and immersive, even in the queue, while the lift in the beginning is a nice touch that fits the whole vibe of the ride. Matterhorn Blitz suffers from limited capacity, though, which often results in longer waiting times which are not always worth it. Trying to get on it towards the end of the day is usually not the worst idea, in my experience.

Theming Smoothness Disappointing! Layout

The station building of the rebuilt Alpenexpress Enzian is fantastic. The theming on general is quite good here although I can't help but miss the cave that is now gone after the fire. The train also feels a little slower than before but that might just be my memory playing tricks. Overall, it's a decent but not very spectacular family coaster. I preferred the old version though, if only slightly.

Theming Fun Layout

This was one of my first coasters as a kid. I liked it a lot and rode it every time I visited Europa Park. My favourite part was the cave with its unique smell and the interaction with the log flume. It's a shame it burned down as the new version of Alpenexpress Enzian falls slightly off in comparison. That being said, it's not intense at all and the layout is nothing to write home about. A great ride for kids though.

Theming Rattle Capacity Dead spots

Schweizer Bobbahn is a unique and somewhat iconic ride. I used to love it as a kid but re-riding it now is nothing but disappointing, I'm afraid. The low capacity often results in long queues throughout the day - personally, I wouldn't wait longer than five minutes to ride it, though. The actual coaster part is way too short and the final stretch after the break-run is a massive dead spot. The theming is great, however, and it also feels like an integral part of the Switzerland-area. If you're sitting in the back with another person in front of you, the rattle can cause quite a bit of discomfort.

First Drop Too short

There is not a lot to it: Atlantica Super splash is a glorified drop with a small backwards section sprinkled in. At least the drop is fun including a nice speedhill. That's why I usually ride it once every time I'm at Europa Park even though it's a rather pointless ride if we're being honest. Its theming is nice, though.

Fun Hangtime Capacity Lap Bar

Slowly going upside down is such a weird sensation. The hangtime is insane and the drop afterwards also very nice. What makes Sky Wheel so special is that it goes for at least two rounds. It's two biggest drawbacks are the low capacity and the X-car lapbars which I don't find very comfortable. Still a fun experience though!

Launch Too short Capacity Disappointing!

Apart from the launch I didn't enjoy Sky Dragster at all. It's a very short layout that rarely delivered the intensity I expected. Too often the bike slowed down at strange times killing the flow of the ride. Visually, it's not very appealing as this prototype basically doesn't have any theming whatsoever. But what kills it, is the incredibly poor capacity which usually results in long waiting times which make the experience not really worth it, in my opinion. At least, you can see that there's potential here.

Fun Capacity

It's one of a kind and a fun ride albeit not very intense. The layout is rather basic, and since the lines are usually quite long due to its poor capacity, it's probably a one-and-done for most people. Maybe try to ride it first thing in the morning or as your second ride directly after Sky Dragster.

Fun Rattle Discomfort

Sky Spin's a strange one for me. I rode it a lot as there was basically no line and got a different experience every time. Apart from the rattle the enjoyment of the ride depends a lot how the trains are spinning. Sometimes you'll get a fun experience throughout but at times it might result in an especially rough ride that bangs you around a lot. Overall, I enjoyed it more than I thought I would - I might have only been lucky, though.

Pointless

It's a kiddie coaster with a very basic layout and a tiny amount of spinning. So I'm obviously not the target audience. It wasn't rough, though.

Fun Capacity

What a fun little surprise. I didn't expect that coaster to be one of my favourites in the park. But the drop was surprisingly nice and the ride smoother than I expected. The only two downsides are its low capacity and the noise of the trains. It was deafeningly loud at times, especially in the station. Apart from that a classic coaster that was way better than it appeared to be at first glance.

Airtimes First Drop Smoothness Dead spots

As far as wooden coasters go, Colossos is easily my favourite one in Germany. Well, it's one of my favourite coasters in general. The first drop and the following airtime-hills are outstanding. Unfortunately, the helix kills the excitement a little, but what the final stretch lacks in intensity, it makes up for in theming. The fake-out dead-end track and the giant fire-shooting monster make for a great climax. I just wish they'd do something with the barren patch of grass in the middle - there's literally nothing going on. Aside from that, Colossos is an intimidating but awesome ride that's surprisingly smooth for a wooden coaster.

Inversions Smoothness Layout Too short Capacity

Flug der Dämonen was my first wing coaster and I was really impressed by how smooth the whole experience was. The ride has some great inversions and a fun layout which unfortunately is a bit on the shorter side. When I visited the park, the coaster had some downtime and once it opened, operations were on the slower side. Unfortunate, as it's a very re-ridable coaster.

First Drop Theming Location Too short Disappointing! Layout

Theming and location are great: the first drop above the lake into the Kraken's mouth and through the ship is phenomenal. Visually, it's a great coaster whether your riding it or just observing from the sidelines. It's a shame, then, that this is pretty much it. After the drop there's nothing else, the ride is over in a heartbeat. Ultimately, it's a fun one-trick-pony that's not really worth it if there's a >10 minute queue.

Launch Intensity Too short

The star of the ride surely is the hydraulic launch which is quite punchy and intense. The layout itself is fun albeit nothing out of the ordinary. "Desert Race" is too short, though, which ultimately holds it back a little. Still a fun coaster but it could have been so much more.

Inversions Location Theming Dead spots

Big Loop is an outdated coaster that has a special place in my heart as it was my second ride with inversions and the first one with an actual loop when I was a kid. So I'm somewhat happy that it's still around even though it hasn't aged too well. It's not the smoothest ride, the layout is very basic and on top of that it's over too quickly. Definitely not a must-do but I appreciate it for its nostalgic value and it's pleasing aesthetic next to the lake.

Headbanging Discomfort Tear it down!

As a kid I was too scared to ride Limit. When I finally came back to Heide Park as an adult, I obviously had to face my fears. Little did I know that my younger self probably spared me some trauma back in the day. The repainted 'Toxic Garden', as it's now called, is the worst coaster I've ever ridden. The over-the-shoulder restraints were a nightmare as my head was constantly banging from side to side. Only ride this if you hate yourself or want to experience whiplash first hand. A turd covered in a fresh coat of paint is still a turd, I'm afraid.

Launch Pace Intensity Rattle Lap Bar

I'm in a love-hate-relationship with Freischütz: I think it's a visually beautiful ride with its colour-scheme and it's location surrounded by trees. I also love the balls-to-the-wall intensity of it. Freischütz is absolutely relentless from start to finish and might as well be one of the most intense coasters in Germany. Greying out was pretty much guaranteed after the loop. That being said, the ride has developed some serious rattle over the years which might cause some light headaches on back-to-back rides. I'm also not a fan of the bulky X-car lap bars which put some pressure on my ribcage. Despite that, Freischütz still delivers 40 seconds of pure adrenaline if that's your cup of tea. In my experience row 5 was the one with the least amount of rattle, so maybe try riding in that one first.

Theming Too short Capacity Disappointing!

It's a family boomerang that's neither intense nor very long. The only thing it has going for it is it's theming as it's located in Klugheim. Capacity is lacking and the ride is incredibly short and ultimately disappointing. Having to wait in line for more than 5 minutes is definitely not worth it.

Layout

It's greatest strength is that the train car looks like a frog. Other than that, it's a kiddie coaster that runs on a track that is equally as creative as a NASCAR circuit. There's basically no point riding it unless you're either looking for the count or are 6 years old. Is it necessary? No, but there were quite a handful of happy kids getting repeated rides in when we were there.