Black Mamba

Black Mamba is an inverted roller coaster at Phantasialand, Brühl, Germany, that travels through several underground sections and features four inversions, including a vertical loop, zero-gravity roll, and corkscrew along its 768-meter track. The trains run just above the heads of visitors, heightening the sensation of speed and proximity throughout the ride.

The roller coaster opened on May 24, 2006, following a special pre-opening event that raised funds for a school project in Malawi. Since then, it has become a permanent fixture of the park, drawing many visitors each year.

The station and the surrounding zone display architectural features from West African cities, particularly the mud buildings of Timbuktu and Djenné. This design choice creates a visual environment that transports visitors to a different world as soon as they enter the area.

The ride reaches speeds of 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour) and accommodates 1,500 riders per hour using trains that carry 32 passengers each. Visitors should be aware that height restrictions and safety requirements are checked before boarding.

Engineers filled the hollow steel rails with sand to minimize noise, while positioning two-thirds of the track below ground level. This combination of material choice and track placement helps keep the ride quieter for the surrounding area.