ONE of Germany’s most popular theme parks is set to open two new rides later this year as part of a multi-million-pound investment.
Despite not being well-known among Brits, Holiday Park in Haßloch, Germany, welcomes 660,000 visitors every year.
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Part of a five-year masterplan, the theme park is pumping €80m (£66.6m) into new rides and attractions.
This multi-million-pound cash injection includes two new coasters, both of which are slated to open this year.
New ride 100% Wolf will be a family-friendly thrill coaster that will be the main attraction inside a new themed land.
Running along a 760m-long track, the new ride will feature a vertical spike.
It aims to bridge the gap between the park’s indoor rides and its thrill coasters, offering something for the whole family.
When it opens later this year, 100% Wolf will become the theme park’s fourth rollercoaster.
Meanwhile, Holiday Park’s Burg Falkenstein ride has been given a new look for 2025, with a new Smurf theme.
Slated to open later this year, the reimagined ride will feature over 45 animatronic figures based on the comic book characters.
In total, there will be 42 Smurf figures, each standing at 60cm tall and capable of intricate movements.
A new Mack Extreme Spinning Coaster is set to open at the theme park next year.
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But by far its biggest investment is a new €40m (£33m) waterpark.
While it’s slated to be a standalone waterpark, not much is known about the huge multi-million investment.
There are plenty of other rides and attractions to keep families entertained until the park’s new offerings open in the spring.
Holiday Park is home to more than 40 rides and attractions, including bigFM Expedition GeForce, which is routinely named the best rollercoaster in the world.
Other rides at the theme park include The Big Wave, the Free Fall Tower, the Balloon Race and the Lighthouse Tower.
There are several water rides at the theme park, including Dino Splash, Donnie Slide, Dizzy Slide and Jerome Race.
Indoor rides for younger park-goers include the Ball Pool and the Farm Carousel.
Entry tickets for the winter season start from as little as €12 (£10) per person.
Holiday Park is just under a 90-minute drive from Frankfurt where direct flights operate to the UK.
Direct flights operate from London to Frankfurt, with return fares from £27 per person.
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Use these tips on your next theme park trip
Next time you visit a theme park, you may want to use our top tips to make the most of your adrenaline-inducing day out.
- Go to the back of the theme park first. Rides at the front will have the longest queues as soon as it opens.
- Go on water rides in the middle of the day in the summer – this will cool you off when the sun is at its hottest.
- Download the park’s app to track which rides have the shortest queues.
- Visit on your birthday, as some parks give out “birthday badges” that can get you freebies.
- If it rains, contact the park. Depending on how much it rained, you may get a free ticket to return.
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