Heide Park, Amusement park in Soltau, Germany.
Heide Park covers 850,000 m² in Soltau, making it the second-largest theme park in Germany. It is divided into five areas, among them Bucht der Piraten, Transsilvanien with its medieval-style castle on a wooded hill, and Land der Vergessenen, home to the wooden coaster Colossos. Around 40 rides stand on the grounds, including the wing coaster Flug der Dämonen.
The park opened in August 1978 with a handful of rides and drew around 200,000 guests in its first year. Over the following decades, the site grew through gradual additions and new attractions into one of the largest parks in the northern part of the country.
The park mascot is a bear named Wumbo, and the most recognisable landmark is a 1/3-scale replica of the Statue of Liberty, 35 metres tall, inaugurated on 4 July 1986 for the original statue's centenary and later moved to stand inside the Colossos roller coaster. Halloween in October is a special event, and five shows run daily, including the 35-minute pirate show Im Auge des Drachens at the 1,200-seat Pirate Arena built in 2010.
Most attractions require a minimum height, though some areas welcome younger children as well. Weekends and public holidays often bring longer waiting times, so visiting on weekdays usually means shorter queues.
A scaled replica of the Statue of Liberty stands on the grounds, installed in the eighties. Guests can stay overnight in themed accommodation with interactive rooms, including areas based on children's characters.
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