Piraña

The circular boats navigate through 520 meters of rapids, encountering waterfalls and water features while reaching speeds of 20 kilometers per hour.

Piraña opened in 1983 as the first river rapids ride in Europe, marking a transition from Efteling's traditional fairy-tale focus to modern attractions.

The structure incorporates pre-Columbian elements, with Teotihuacan warrior statues at the entrance and Tahuantinsuyu banners in the boarding section.

Children under 1.20 meters require accompaniment by someone aged 16 or older, while those below 1 meter must sit on an adult's lap.

Four water pumps circulate 10 million liters of water per hour through the course, allowing rafts to overtake one another during the journey.

Location: Loon op Zand

Inception: May 18, 1983

Part of: Efteling

GPS coordinates: 51.64705,5.04933

Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:34