Hansa Park is one of the most interesting theme parks in Germany. This place opened
back in 1973 as Legoland before being transformed into a charming, one-of-a-kind family park. This
property always looked great with the atmosphere and theming, but the park has really stepped up
its ride offerings with a series of thrill rides from Gerstlauer. So in this video, I will rank
the park’s top 15 rides and attractions. Most of these rides are still at the park,
but there is one special defunct attraction that will make this list.
15) Barracuda Slide- This quartet of wet/dry water slides consist of a triple down.
The first and third drops are mild, but you will feel the entire raft lift off the slide on the
second hump which is quite the thrill. 14) Pony Post- This pony trek style
ride is typically a children’s ride where you ride on a galloping horse,
but this one gives riders guns to shoot at targets along the course. While this park doesn’t have a
true dark ride, they at least have one of the weirdest interactive shooting rides out there.
13) Stortebekers Kaperfahrt- This is a WhiteWater West spinning raft ride with emphasis on spinning.
Your raft will quickly spin for the entire descent much like a tea cup style ride.
And you have a 50-50 shot of coming off wet. While the ride itself won’t get you wet, the free…yes
free…sprayers adjacent to the attraction can get you soaked if guests are manning them.
12) Wildwasserfahrt- This Arrow log flume will always get you soaked.
The splash from the first mini drop rebounds off the wall right into the boat.
The second drop is taller, but it’s just ok in terms of thrills.
This ride does have a scenic layout though between the bits of theming and all the landscaping.
11) Schlange von Midgard- This Gerstlauer coaster has a fun layout over the water.
You get two laps and it offers some decently strong laterals at points.
Then there’s also a dark ride sequence during the ride’s lift hill that transforms
your garden variety junior coaster into a worthwhile experience for all ages.
10) Crazy Mine- This Maurer wild mouse has some great hairpin turns in the first half.
You get some strong laterals as you round the corners. There is a pretty hard brake before the
second half, but you can still get an airtime pop on the largest drop and subsequent ascent. Then
you also have some western theming around the attraction…and to be honest…I may even like the
observation tower adjacent to the attraction more than the ride itself. It offers some sweet views!
9) Holsteinturm- Speaking of great views, this park features a 33 story tall Huss observation
tower. Hansa Park is atop a hill overlooking the Baltic Sea and the view looking down at
the water is breathtaking. The view of the park is amazing too. I love how you can see
for miles in each direction and this is an absolute must while you’re at the park.
8) Super Splash- This park’s second adult flume…and fourth log flume overall…has a
really short layout. You head up a large 66 foot or 20 meter tall lift, navigate some turns,
and head down a double down. The second part of this drop has some fun floater airtime, especially
since you have zero restraints. And the resultant splash causes just a sprinkle. Just make sure to
lean forwards since the drop can jackhammer. 7) Royal Scotsman- This Vekoma coaster uses the
familiar roller skater ride system, but it’s a much larger and more elaborate layout. I love
how the coaster interacts with Nessie. The visuals are great, especially the helix through Nessie’s
vertical loop. This helix also has a bit of force to it and the second helix has some laterals too.
While this ride isn’t overly thrilling, it is very smooth and enjoyable for all ages.
6) Space Scooter- This is one of the most unique set of bumper cars.
Each car has a laser and you operate a foot pedal to shoot at 9 different targets or planets.
Whoever completes this task first wins. It’s a neat gimmick I haven’t seen anywhere else, but it
is sort of awkward how you need to t-bone the wall to hit them. Then the cars also have good speed
and power, so you also have the option to clobber other guests who are focused on the targets.
Glocke- This Funtime frisbee was most famous for being themed to a bell. It was one of
the most unique looking rides out there. Too bad it also had one of the lowest capacities,
seating just 6 riders per cycle, which is why it was ultimately removed. It’s a shame because the
ride experience was really good. The max swings had good sustained floater airtime and this
one spun faster than other frisbees. And there was also a cool water geyser below your feet.
5) Nessie- This classic Schwarzkopf is the park’s oldest operating coaster,
but it’s still a nice ride, especially in the back row.
In that seat, you get some floater airtime on the first drop and strong ejector airtime on
the second drop. Then everyone can appreciate the very forceful vertical loop, the visuals
with the Royal Scotsman coaster, and the pop of airtime diving into the final brake run.
4) Karnapulten- This Gerstlauer sky roller is one of my favorite type of flats. While the
main arm seemed to rotate a bit slower than other installations, it was very easy to flip the cars.
I was able to get over 40 flips. The ride does have a bit of a learning curve and requires some
patience and coordination, but the results are dizzying, thrilling, and rewarding.
3) Highlander- This Funtime drop tower is one of the largest in the world. This ride stands 390
feet or 120 meters tall and remember, this park is located atop a hill so it feels even taller.
The views are just as amazing as those from the observation tower.
That’s especially true since the seats are able to tilt 30 degrees right before you drop as long as
you ride it in the afternoon when it’s operating in Super Tilt mode. This makes the drop very
thrilling. Between that position, the height, and all the floater airtime, it was an absolute rush.
It’s one of my favorite drop towers for sure. Now I must caution you that the next two rides
feature some spoilers. The park’s main two coasters have some special thematic elements.
This list will discuss the main theme of the rides, but there are some spoilers. I will
avoid the biggest ones, particularly for number one on this list, but I want to give a warning.
2) Flucht von Novgorod- This is one of the most unique Gerstlauer Eurofighters out there.
For one, the theming is spectacular. The ride’s story is that riders are searching
for someone who mysteriously disappeared in a Russian city. You have a lot to look at in the
queue and the ride has some dark ride sections at the very start and halfway through the ride.
Then the coaster sequences are exciting too. The first half starts with one of the most powerful
LSM launches out there. You then have a camelback loaded with ejector airtime, some ok turns,
and a barrel roll ripe with hangtime. You then re-enter the building for a fast second half.
While this ride does have over-the-shoulder restraints, it is quite smooth thankfully.
1) Schwur des Karnan- This is Gerstlauer’s masterpiece. This is one of the most
impressive coasters in the world because of how well it combines thrills and theming.
The ride tells the story of a selfish king who becomes cursed when trying to protect his castle.
This is told through a series of videos and effects in the queue line.
Then the ride continues this story in the initial sequence. The ride’s main drop is one of the best
in the world, combining strong ejector airtime and laterals. Then you shoot outside for an intense
layout that reminds me of Skyrush. You have some powerful airtime moments and downright insane
laterals. The one downside with this coaster is that the ride shuffles throughout the course,
which is particularly problematic when you have a ride this fast and forceful.
I still really love the coaster, but it did leave me with a headache after my 2022 rides,
which were rougher than those in 2019. This is still a world-class coaster though because
of its story-telling and power, and I have a whole review explaining why.
So those are my top 15 favorite rides and attractions at Hansa Park. What are your favorite
rides at this German theme park? Let me know down in the comments. If you enjoyed this review, I’d
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