The coolest roller coasters in Europe

24 October, 2017 | Update: 04/04/2024

Are your children absolutely crazy about roller coasters? Or do you yourself enjoy a substantial adrenaline boost from time to time? Then be sure to keep reading, because in this blog, I have listed 13 of the most fun roller coasters in Europe for you.

To prevent disappointments when going to an amusement park with children, I have mentioned the required minimum height for each roller coaster, as you often need to meet a certain height to gain access.

All roller coasters at a glance

• • Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain – Disneyland Paris
  • Big Thunder Mountain – Disneyland Paris
  • Red Force – Ferrari Land
  • Silver Star – Europa-Park
  • Euro-Mir – Europa-Park
  • Black Mamba – Phantasialand
  • Taron – Phantasialand
  • Baron 1898 – Efteling
  • De Python – Efteling
  • Untamed – Walibi Holland
  • Van Helsing’s Factory – Movie Park
  • Anubis: The Ride – Plopsaland de Panne
  • Oblivion – The Black Hole – Gardaland

Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain – Disneyland Paris

Board the spaceship that takes you into the atmosphere of the Star Wars universe in Disneyland! In the Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, you join the Rebel Alliance and get ready for an intergalactic battle. Your mission: to pilot a reconnaissance ship to spy on the Imperial Star Destroyer… Race faster than light over this thrilling track! Minimum height is 1.20 meters.

Big Thunder Mountain – Disneyland Paris

Experience the Wild West in this wooden roller coaster in Disneyland Paris, located entirely outdoors on an island! In a mine cart, you climb steeply and dive under waterfalls. Although the roller coaster is certainly not the fastest on this list, the Big Thunder Mountain is really recommended because of its atmosphere. Minimum height is 1.02 meters.

Campings near Disneyland Paris

Red Force – Ferrari Land

This steel roller coaster, with its height of 112 meters, is the tallest roller coaster in Europe. And it is also the fastest: it reaches up to 180 kilometers per hour! The Red Force is, how could it be otherwise, located in Spain’s Ferrari Land. While this roller coaster doesn’t have thrilling turns or twists, many enthusiasts designate this track as the most fun and intense roller coaster in Europe because of its speed. Speed ​​demons big and small, take note, because you don’t want to miss this one! Minimum height is 1.40 meters.

Silver Star – Europa-Park

In Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, you’ll find many exciting roller coasters. A roller coaster that you definitely should not miss is the Silver Star. This roller coaster is one of the highest in all of Europe at 73 meters, and with speeds reaching 130 kilometers per hour through curves, loops, and descents, it’s also one of the fastest. You’ll feel the 4G forces and adrenaline coursing through your body. Minimum height is 1.40 meters.

Euro-Mir – Europa-Park

At first, this Euro-Mir roller coaster in Europa-Park seems calm, but nothing could be further from the truth! You slowly ascend only to take a 28-meter plunge downwards. What’s special and simultaneously frightening about this roller coaster is that the carts rotate 360 degrees during the ride. So, you might find yourself going backwards downhill. Only for the real thrill-seekers! Minimum height is 1.30 meters.

Camping near Europa-Park in Germany

Black Mamba – Phantasialand

In Phantasialand in Brühl, Germany, you’ll find the Black Mamba in the theme park. The Black Mamba is the king of snakes, and you’ll know it! During the ride, you twist along dark abysses and gorges, then race along a steep cliff over a waterfall. Everything is covered during the ride, such as exciting loops and corkscrews. Goosebumps guaranteed! Minimum height is 1.40 meters.

Taron – Phantasialand

In Phantasialand, you will also find the roller coaster Taron. This exciting roller coaster holds several world records. You whiz at high speeds close to rocks, through houses, and ravines, changing direction constantly. You are completely immersed in the mysterious theme area where the roller coaster is located. Minimum height is 1.30 meters.

Baron 1898 – Efteling

Roller coaster Baron 1898 in Efteling in Kaatsheuvel might be the most thrilling roller coaster of the park. During this ride, you plummet a whopping 37.5 meters! What’s thrilling about this roller coaster is that at the highest point, you hang completely vertical and you can’t see the track. It feels like you’re plummeting into the abyss without knowing where you’ll end up. Not only is the roller coaster itself an experience: the music and shows during the waiting queue make this roller coaster really worth a visit. Minimum height is 1.32 meters.

De Python – Efteling

Continuing with the snake theme! We already had the Black Mamba in Europa-Park in Germany, but the Python in Efteling in Kaatsheuvel is also a thrilling roller coaster. During a winding ride, you whizz among other things over double loops and a corkscrew. The Python is a true classic. Minimum height is 1.20 meters.

Going on holiday within walking distance of the Efteling? Holiday Park EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel is an excellent choice!

Camping near Efteling

Untamed – Walibi

Untamed is truly a unique roller coaster. With its wooden structure and steel track, it is the first hybrid roller coaster in Europe! With a speed of 92 kilometers per hour, you go upside down 5 times and experience no less than 14 weightless airtime moments. This roller coaster is popular among coaster enthusiasts and even holds a world record. Minimum height is 1.20 meters.

Van Helsing’s Factory – Movie Park

Do you dare to enter the world of vampires? Then take a ride in Van Helsing’s Factory. This ride is not for those who are easily scared, as the roller coaster is very much like a haunted house or a spooky Halloween party. You speed through sharp turns to stay out of the grips of the horrors. Minimum height is 1.20 meters.

Campings near Movie Park in Germany

Anubis: The Ride – Plopsaland de Panne

Plopsaland not just for the little ones? No way! During a ride on Anubis: The Ride, you go upside down three times. In less than two seconds, you reach top speed of 90 kilometers per hour and are shot straight up to the highest point of the roller coaster. Then, the cart plunges down, looping several times before returning to the starting point. Minimum height is 1.25 meters.

Oblivion – The Black Hole – Gardaland

Gardaland is located near the popular Lake Garda, which is a favorite holiday destination for many (Dutch) tourists every year. Climb up in Oblivion – The Black Hole, hang (vertically!) tens of meters above the ground, and fall at 100 kilometers per hour into the black hole. Minimum height is 1.40 meters.

Camping near the roller coasters in Gardaland

Is there a roller coaster you think should be on this list? Let me know in the comments.