Van Helsing's Factory, Steel roller coaster at Movie Park Germany, Bottrop.
Van Helsing's Factory is an enclosed roller coaster at Movie Park Germany in Bottrop with 400 meters of track. It reaches speeds of 36 kilometers per hour (22 miles per hour) and carries riders in four-seat cars powered by a chain lift and drive tire system.
The ride opened in June 2011 at Movie Park Germany and replaced the previous Gremlins Invasion attraction that had occupied the same space. The project represented a significant investment in new entertainment infrastructure for the park.
The ride draws inspiration from Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, using the character of Professor Van Helsing and his battle against vampires as its theme. Visitors experience a factory setting designed around supernatural creature hunting.
The ride takes place entirely indoors, which creates a very different experience from outdoor coasters depending on lighting and temperature conditions. Waiting times are typically shorter if you visit early in the day or during quieter periods at the park.
The exterior resembles a 1950s industrial building with workshop-style details that catch visitors' attention as they approach. Inside, themed rooms feature hunting equipment and pursuit vehicles that bring the vampire-hunting storyline to life during the ride.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
