Rutschebanen, Wooden roller coaster at Dyrehavsbakken amusement park, Denmark
Rutschebanen is a wooden roller coaster at Dyrehavsbakken park featuring a track of about 850 meters and a maximum height of roughly 22 meters. It winds through tight curves and steep sections across the park grounds.
This wooden roller coaster opened on May 16, 1932, and ranks among the oldest still-active examples of Danish amusement rides. It stands as an important witness to the early development of amusement parks in Scandinavia.
This roller coaster represents traditional Danish leisure culture and belongs to the world's oldest continuously operating amusement park. It shows how families have enjoyed recreation here across many generations.
Riders must be at least 100 centimeters tall, while children under 120 centimeters need adult supervision on the ride. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and listen carefully to the staff's safety instructions before boarding.
The coaster still uses a manual brake system where operators control descent speed on specific track sections. This hand-operated system is rare on modern rides and makes the experience feel authentic and distinctive.
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