Silver Star, Hypercoaster in Europa-Park, Germany
Silver Star is a steel hypercoaster at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany. Its 1,620-metre track climbs a 73-metre lift hill lined with anti-rollback teeth, then drops 67 metres at 68.5 degrees, reaching 127 km/h. Three trains of 36 riders cross camelback hills, a horseshoe turn and a 270-degree helix, much of it above the car park.
Planned by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard together with Mack Rides, the ride opened at Europa-Park on 23 March 2002 after nine months of construction, at a cost of about 12.5 million euros. At 73 metres it was Europe's tallest roller coaster until Shambhala opened in 2012.
Racing motifs appear throughout the ride, from the sleek curves that echo motorsport tracks to the exhibition displays visitors encounter near the boarding platform. Guests settle into seats arranged like sports car cockpits, with open-air restraints allowing an unobstructed view downward.
Visitors must measure at least 140 centimeters tall to board, with staff checking height at the entrance to the ride. Wait times vary depending on the time of day and crowd levels, so arriving early in the morning or late afternoon often leads to shorter queues.
Magnetic brakes along the camelback hills regulate speed with precision, creating moments when riders lift from their seats and feel weightless. The open design without inversions allows riders to keep their eyes on the park and surrounding countryside throughout the entire journey.
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