On one side of the park, you’ll find Peppa Pig, colorful trains, and first rides for little ones. On the other, there are 60-meter-tall wooden roller coasters, free falls at almost 100 km/h, and a ride that accelerates to 100 km/h in less than two seconds. Heide Park in Germany is one of those places where families with children of different ages can enjoy a single trip together. Meanwhile, adults can get their own serious dose of adrenaline.
Heide Park is located in Soltau, Lower Saxony, in the Lüneburg Heath region between Hamburg and Hanover. Heide Park is the largest theme park in northern Germany for the whole family, with more than 30 rides and shows. Attractions range from a dedicated Peppa Pig world and the How to Train Your Dragon area to the famous Colossos and other extreme rides. We tried it ourselves, and it was a great warm-up before visiting Europa-Park in Germany.
Heide Park in Germany for the Whole Family
One of Heide Park’s biggest advantages for families is its wide range of attractions. There are dedicated areas for younger children, family rides, water attractions, and thrilling rides for teenagers and adults.
Therefore, you can confidently visit Heide Park with both younger and older children.
Peppa Pig Land – for the youngest visitors
If you’re traveling with little ones, Peppa Pig Land should be one of your first stops. This colorful, dedicated area is designed to introduce young children to the fun of theme parks.
Here, children can ride Grandpa Pig’s train, soar in Peppa’s balloons, take a boat ride, visit Peppa’s house, and meet Peppa and George. Most rides in this area have no minimum height or age requirement. However, younger children must be accompanied by an adult on some attractions.
How to Train Your Dragon World – for older children
Another fantastic family area is How to Train Your Dragon – The Island, inspired by the DreamWorks films. Here, children become young dragon trainers, try different rides, explore a dragon’s cave, and meet Toothless.
This area is aimed at children from around three years old, although height requirements vary by ride. For example, one attraction allows children from 95 cm tall, while Hicks Himmelsstürmer requires a minimum height of 120 cm.
Heide Park’s stars – the famous “Big 7”
However, Heide Park is best known for its adrenaline-pumping rides. The park groups its seven major attractions under the name “Big 7.” These rides make it especially worth visiting with teenagers and roller coaster fans.
The biggest star is Colossos – Kampf der Giganten. This wooden roller coaster reaches an impressive 60 meters in height, with a 1.5-kilometer track and a top speed of 110 km/h. In 2026, Colossos celebrates its 25th anniversary. Riders must be at least 140 cm tall and 10 years old.
KRAKE is another spectacular attraction and Germany’s first dive coaster. The train climbs to a height of 41 meters, pauses briefly at the edge, and then plunges down. Its top speed reaches 103 km/h.
If you want to experience extreme acceleration rather than just height, try Desert Race. It was Germany’s first launched roller coaster, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in less than two seconds.
Flug der Dämonen stands out because riders sit on either side of the track, with their legs dangling freely in the air. The ride reaches speeds of 100 km/h and a height of 40 meters.
Another adrenaline classic is Scream. This 103-meter-tall tower delivers a 71-meter free fall at almost 100 km/h.
The “Big 7” also includes the classic Big Loop, where riders go upside down four times, and Toxic Garden, a suspended ride with five inversions.
Water rides for hot days
On a hot day, make time for Heide Park’s water rides, too. Mountain Rafting is one of Germany’s largest rapid river attractions of its kind. Meanwhile, Wildwasserbahn sends riders down a 440-meter course in log-shaped boats. Another fun family attraction is ToPiLauLa-Schlacht, an interactive water battle. However, don’t expect to stay completely dry!
Is one day enough for Heide Park?
In theory, yes. However, you’ll need to plan your day carefully. The park has more than 30 rides and shows, and queues can build up at popular attractions during the season. If your main goal is to experience the “Big 7” and you visit outside German school holidays and weekends, you can see a lot in one full day.
Heide Park recommends visiting on weekdays outside school holidays. Additionally, instead of heading straight for the first rides near the entrance, walk deeper into the park first. Queues are often shorter there in the morning.
We visited at an excellent time, in late August, when the school year had already started in Germany. The children rode some attractions two or even three times, so one day was more than enough. The park’s location may also make a difference. Unlike Europa-Park, where we encountered many French visitors, Heide Park had more German and Polish visitors.
Tickets and opening hours
- Tickets to Heide Park. Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on your chosen date, so it’s worth booking online in advance. Discounts are also available at times. As usual, we bought our tickets through our partners’ app the day before our visit: book tickets here.
- Heide Park is not open all year round. The season usually starts in late March or early April and runs until late October. However, the park does not open every day during the season, so check the official calendar for your travel dates. It usually opens at 10 a.m., but closing times vary by date. The time listed on the official website refers to when the rides close. The park itself closes an hour later. Arrive before the official ride opening time, as the entrance gates may open around 30 minutes earlier.
- Special autumn events are also held at the park. In 2026, “Late Rides” days are scheduled, allowing visitors to enjoy rides until 9 p.m. In addition, Heide Park’s Halloween program runs from October 10 to 31.
More practical tips from our visit
- Download the Heide Park app. Before your visit, install the official Heide Park Resort app on your phone. It includes an interactive park map, real-time ride wait times, show and Meet & Greet schedules, and restaurant opening hours. This is especially useful because the major rides are spread across different areas. You can also plan and decide which attractions you definitely want to try.
- Parking at Heide Park. The park has two large car parks with space for around 8,000 vehicles. Heide Park recommends reserving parking online, as on-site purchases are only possible in exceptional cases and cost more. We booked our parking space through the Heide Park app.
- The park has restaurants, cafés, and fast-food outlets throughout. Options include burgers, a German-style family restaurant, and other places to grab a bite. However, opening hours may vary by day, so check the app for the latest information. To save time, we recommend avoiding lunch between noon and 1 p.m., when restaurants are busiest. Instead, use that time to enjoy rides while other visitors queue for food.
- Time your meals strategically. The park also recommends eating a little earlier or later than most visitors. When restaurants are busiest, head for the rides instead. Late afternoon is another good time for the major roller coasters, as some organized groups have already left. We stayed until closing time, and from around 4 p.m., Greta and Oskaras could repeat their favorite rides without queuing.
- Bring a lightweight raincoat or a spare T-shirt if you plan to try the water rides. On cooler days, you’ll appreciate having something dry to change into.
