Craving kilometers of steel and speed? This list takes you on a ride through Europe’s tallest roller coasters, where every meter counts toward an adrenaline rush. From nostalgic wooden record-breakers to futuristic gigacoasters—do you dare reach the top?
10. Wildfire – Kolmården Wildlife Park, Sweden – 58 m
Wildfire, opened in 2016, is the world’s tallest wooden coaster thanks to Rocky Mountain Construction’s innovative Topper Track technology. The ride dives deep into the forest and offers sharp turns and airtime moments that blend classic wooden thrills with modern smoothness.
9. Hyper Coaster – Land of Legends Theme Park, Turkey – 61 m
This steel hypercoaster by Mack Rides opened in 2018 and is an exact copy of the successful Flash in China. With a height of 61 meters and two inversions, it delivers a smooth yet intense experience, featuring a spectacular vertical drop and long airtime hills.
8. Stealth – Thorpe Park, United Kingdom – 63 m
Stealth launches you to 128 km/h in under two seconds and shoots you 63 meters into the air. The launch and near-vertical drop deliver a thrilling adrenaline kick, followed by loops and sharp turns just above the park grounds.
7. Zadra – Energylandia, Poland – 62.8 m
Zadra is the world’s tallest hybrid coaster, built by Rocky Mountain Construction and opened in August 2019. It combines steel I-Box track with wooden supports, delivering spectacular airtime and intense inversions—a new benchmark in hybrid coaster design.
6. The Big One – Pleasure Beach Blackpool, UK – 64.9 m
The Big One, opened in 1994 and once the world’s tallest, is a classic by Arrow Dynamics. With a 65-meter lift hill and speeds up to 129 km/h, it still offers an impressive drop and nostalgic thrills along the Blackpool seafront.
5. Hyperia – Thorpe Park, UK – 71.9 m
As of 2024, you can ride Hyperia, the newest Mack Rides hypercoaster in the UK. It reaches nearly 72 meters and accelerates to 136 km/h within seconds, offering a smooth ride and multiple airtime hills in the heart of Thorpe Park.
4. Silver Star – Europa-Park, Germany – 73 m
Silver Star is a Bolliger & Mabillard hypercoaster rising 73 meters above Europa-Park. Its long drop and top speeds of over 130 km/h give riders one of the smoothest and most elegant rides in Germany.
3. Shambhala – PortAventura Park, Spain – 76 m
Shambhala: Expedición al Himalaya, built by B&M, was once Europe’s tallest and fastest coaster at 76 meters. The Himalayan-themed design and extended airtime hills make every ride spectacular.
2. Hyperion – Energylandia, Poland – 77 m
Since July 2018, this Intamin Mega Coaster has launched riders to a height of 77 meters, then plunges them through steep drops and wide turns. Hyperion combines immense scale with a smooth track and is loved for its raw power and speed.
1. Red Force – Ferrari Land (PortAventura World), Spain – 112 m
Red Force is Europe’s only gigacoaster and towers 112 meters over Ferrari Land. Opened in 2017 by Intamin, it accelerates to 180 km/h in just five seconds, making it the tallest and fastest roller coaster on the continent.
