Heide-Park Resort — 850,000 Reasons For Fun And Adventure

With over 850,000 square meters (528 square miles) and 1.4 million guests each year, Heide-Park is one of Germany’s largest theme parks. And due to its location in the Lüneburg Heath it’s an ideal starting point for a great Germany vacation experience.

There are six roller coasters, three water rides and many other non-coaster experiences. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or prefer a relaxed water cruise, Heide-Park has something for ya! ;-)

Operating Times

Heide-Park typically is open from the end of March until late October. Hours are everyday from 9 am until 6 pm. (Sometimes shorter during the off-season. Rides usually begin running at 10 am.)

Main Themes

Roller Coaster, Extreme Rides, Water Rides, Boat Rides, Train Rides, Panoramic Tower, Carousel, Landmark Architecture, Restaurants

Location

Bremen, Hamburg and Hanover are all in driving distance to Heide-Park. Bremen is a 92 km (57 mi) trip, Hamburg is 76 km (47 mi) and Hanover is 93 km (58 mi) away.

How To Get To The Heide-Park

By Air

The Big Three international airports, the Bremen Airport, the Hamburg Airport and the Hanover Airport are all less than 100 km (62 mi) away, providing an easy commute to the park. Upon arrival, you can transfer to their train stations, which all have connections to Soltau and Heide-Park.

By Car

From the Autobahn A7, take the Soltau-East exit and just follow the signs to Heide-Park.

By Public Transport

There’s a train station at Wolterdingen / Soltau that is only 2,000 meters from the park. Trains from Bremen, Hamburg and Hanover all connect here.

Heide-Park Highlights

Colossos

Colossos is an extreme roller coaster that has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the steepest wooden coaster on Earth. This enormous thrill ride boasts a sense of flying and weightlessness for those daring enough to get on board. You’ll be whizzing through the air, as high as 60 m (197 ft), at speeds of almost 120 km/h (75 mph) and steep drops at a 60 degree angle.

Desert Race

Desert Race is a roller coaster that may not be among the tallest, but it makes up for that in sheer speed. As the coaster launches you from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds (!), you’ll feel the force of gravity at about 4.7G!

This extreme roller coaster twists and turns sideways at dizzying speeds that will leave your legs wobbling and your heart pounding at the end.

Mountain Rafting

Being one of Germany’s largest water rides, the Mountain Rafting is a great summertime experience. You sit in your raft with five other passengers, you’ll sail through waterfalls, whirlpools and dangerous plunges. Be sure to bring your bathing suit or waterproof clothes for this one. You’re virtually guaranteed to get wet!

More Heide-Park Attractions

Whether you crave speed or prefer the slower side of life, you’ll find something here at Heide-Park. The slow rides include a Mississippi steamboat cruise, Dutch canal ride, Fairyland magical cruise and a monorail that will show you the sites of the park.

The six roller coasters are sure to appease your appetite for speed, and the several whirling rides — like the Huracan and Giant Octopus — are lots of dizzying fun. Water log flume rides will keep you wet and cool in the summer.

And don’t forget the many shows that the park puts on every day. Everything from pirates to exotic birds are here to entertain you.

Restaurants

Hotel Port Royal offers a buffet brunch every Sunday where you can dine on warm breakfast goodies and coffee, tea or juice — even if you aren’t a guest of the hotel. The hotel also provides buffet dinners during the week.