Wodan Timbur Coaster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wodan Timbur Coaster |
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Wodan's logo
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| Europa-Park | |
| Location | Europa-Park |
| Park section | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 48°15′41″N 7°43′09″E / 48.26139°N 7.71917°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 31 March 2012 |
| Cost | € 10,000,000 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Great Coasters International |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Length | 3,444 ft (1,050 m) |
| Speed | 62.1 mph (99.9 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 3:25 |
| Max vertical angle | 52° |
| Capacity | 1250 riders per hour |
| G-force | 3.5 g |
| Height restriction | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 12 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train. |
| Restraints | Lap bar |
| Wodan Timbur Coaster at RCDB | |
The Wodan Timbur Coaster is an exciting wooden roller coaster located in Germany. You can find it at Europa-Park, a popular theme park in Rust, Baden-Württemberg. This thrilling ride first opened its doors to visitors on March 31, 2012.
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What is Wodan Timbur Coaster?
Wodan Timbur Coaster is a big wooden roller coaster. It is located in the "Iceland" part of Europa-Park. This section of the park opened in 2009. Wodan was the very first wooden roller coaster built at Europa-Park.
Who Built This Coaster?
The coaster was built by a company called Great Coasters International (GCII). They are famous for building many amazing wooden roller coasters around the world. Some of their other well-known rides include Troy at Toverland and El Toro at Freizeitpark Plohn.
How Does the Ride Work?
Wodan Timbur Coaster uses three special trains. These trains are called GCII Millennium Flyer trains. Each train has wheels made of polyurethane. This material is different from the usual steel wheels found on many other coasters.
What Does the Name Mean?
The name "Wodan Timbur Coaster" has a special meaning. "Wodan" is the Germanic name for the Nordic god Odin. Odin is a very important god in old Norse stories.
The word Timbur comes from the Icelandic language. It means wood. So, "Timbur Coaster" simply means "wooden coaster". Together, the name tells you it's a wooden coaster named after a powerful god!
Exploring the Theme
The whole ride is designed around Norse mythology. This means it uses stories and characters from ancient Nordic legends. When you wait in line, you will see many cool details.
Special Effects and Characters
The waiting area uses amazing effects. You might see fire, mist, and water effects. These help to make you feel like you are in a mythical world.
One of the characters you will see is Hel. She is known as the goddess of death in Norse myths. She even has a turning sand timer! Inside the ride station, there are statues that seem to watch you. They turn to follow the train as it leaves and returns.
Ride Through Tunnels
During the ride, the coaster dives into several dark tunnels. This adds to the excitement and mystery of the Norse theme. It makes you feel like you are going on an adventure!
Images for kids
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The WODAN Timburcoaster in action
