I bring to your attention the Top 10 scariest attractions in the world. All of them are located in different countries, each of them is unique and rightfully deserves attention:
10th place
Giant Canyon Swing, Colorado. The attraction is located on the very edge of a cliff at an altitude of 400 meters. Four passengers can ride on it at the same time. The swing swings at a speed of 80 km per hour. Before going to meet the abyss, all sufferers must sign a document with approximately the following content: “such activity can lead to falls, injuries and death” - i.e. disclaimer.
9th place
Formula Rossa (Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, UAE) is the fastest of all roller coasters. The trolley accelerates to 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The slide itself is designed in the shape of the famous Monza racing track. Due to the enormous speed, all racers are given special glasses.
8th place
Takabisha (Fuji-Q Highland Park, Fujiyoshida, Japan). The attraction is famous all over the world due to its largest angle of descent - 121 degrees, thanks to which a feeling of absolute weightlessness is achieved for several seconds. The most high point attraction - 43 meters.
7th place
Zip World at Penrhyn Quarry (Britain, north Wales). Skydive from Britain has created an extreme ride in which a person rushes at a speed of 161 km/h over mountainous terrain. A person slides along a cable, the length of which is more than one and a half kilometers, at an altitude of hundreds of meters. During the “flight”, a stunning view of the mountain landscapes opens up.
6th place
InsanIo (Beach Park Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil). Insano translates as "madness". The highest water slide in the world - the height is 41 meters, the falling speed reaches 105 km/h. Listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
5th place
Dodonpa (Fujiyoshida, Japan). A roller coaster with four times the acceleration of its own fall. In less than two seconds, the trailer accelerates to 172 km/h. Everyone is guaranteed 55 seconds of indescribable horror.
4th place
Slingshot Sling Shot (Cyprus, Lunapark - Ayia Napa). The height of the slingshot is 35 meters. In just a couple of seconds, visitors rise to the height of a 15-story building, and then quickly fall down - and so on several times in a row. If desired, visitors can be captured on camera during the flight.
3rd place
Kingda Ka (New Jersey, USA). The world's tallest metal slide - 139 meters. The trolley accelerates to 205 km/h in 3.5 seconds, making the attraction the most dynamic in the world.
2nd place
Above the Roof of the World (Las Vegas). On the observation tower of the Stratosphere Las Vegas hotel-casino, there are three of the scariest attractions in the world. At an altitude of 350 meters, the Big Shot tower, the Insanity carousel and the monstrous X Scream trailer terrify visitors.
Catapult "Big Shot". The attraction lifts visitors to a height of 329 meters, at a speed of 70 km/h and four times acceleration, for a few seconds daredevils admire the landscape from the best observation deck in America, and then fall down.
Carousel "Insanity". An ordinary carousel, if not for one “but” - visitors have to spin at a height of 300 meters, and are separated from the edge of the roof by a distance of 20 meters. What adds adrenaline is that the cabins are completely open.
"X Scream" trailer. The rail is at a sharp angle, the trolley rapidly accelerates and flies into the abyss, going over the edge of the roof. At the moment of braking, the nose of the trailer is far beyond the end of the rail.
1st place
Free Fall Zone (Ohio, Paramount). The attraction platform rises to a height of 100 meters, which is equal to the height of a 26-story building. After viewing the surrounding beauties, thrill-seekers quickly fall down at a speed of 100 km per hour.
Do you know where the most extreme places on the planet are? And in Russia? Read the post to the end and find out.
No. 10. Ennedi Plateau, Chad, Africa
Ennedi is a sandstone mountain plateau in the Republic of Chad, surrounded by the sands of the Sahara. The Ennedi mountain plateau is one of the wonders of nature.
Getting here is very problematic due to a number of factors: the lack of developed tourist routes, thriving banditry among the local population who live in poverty, political unrest. Previously, Ennedi could only be reached by joining caravans, but now 4x4 safaris have become popular here.
But all difficulties fade into the background when you get to the Ennedi plateau. Sandstone cliffs up to 120 m high, natural arches, balancing stones, ancient petroglyphs on the rocks.
Dozens of climbers from all over the world have been trying to conquer the arches on the Ennedi plateau for a long time, and only in 2010 a group of climbers led by Mark Sinnott managed to climb the highest of them.
No. 9. Danakil, Ethiopia/Eritrea, Africa
Danakil is a desert in northern Ethiopia and southeastern Eritrea. The desert area is 100,000 km2. It is inhabited by the Afar people, who are mainly engaged in salt mining.
High temperatures, low humidity, toxic fumes, earthquake faults, and sulfur lakes make this place dangerous for tourists to visit.
However, despite all these dangers, the Danakil Desert is a popular tourist attraction. Those who dare to visit Danakil are presented with magnificent views depicting a cosmic, extraterrestrial landscape.
No. 8. Chernobyl, Ukraine
Everyone has heard about the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which happened on April 26, 1986. Efforts to eliminate the consequences of the nuclear explosion began immediately after the accident and continue to this day.
After the radiation level in the area of the plant decreased, the Chernobyl exclusion zone became open to the public. The first tourists appeared in the 30-kilometer exclusion zone in the mid-90s, when radiation levels dropped significantly.
Dozens of travel companies began to appear that organized excursions to the Exclusion Zone. In 2002, a UN report was published, according to which it was now possible to stay in the exclusion zone without much harm to the human body. Starting this year, the number of tourists visiting the Exclusion Zone began to grow steadily, by an average of two thousand people per year. Forbes magazine in 2009 named the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant the most “exotic” place for tourism on Earth.
Still, this place remains dangerous and when visiting the Exclusion Zone you must follow a number of rules:
It is prohibited to move around the territory without a guide.
Visitors are required to wear only closed, tight-fitting clothing.
Not recommended for outdoors smoke and eat.
It is not recommended to touch buildings and structures, as well as plants.
It is not recommended to sit down or place any objects on the ground.
It is not recommended to drink water from ground sources located within the exclusion zone.
It is strictly prohibited to remove or remove any objects from the exclusion zone.
When leaving the zone, radiation monitoring is carried out at the checkpoint. In case high level items subject to radiation contamination are subject to confiscation. Despite the decrease in radiation levels, visiting the exclusion zone is still associated with health risks. Tour organizers are not responsible for the health of visitors, so before entering the exclusion zone you will be required to sign your agreement with this clause.
No. 7. Vostok Station, Antarctica.
Vostok Station is a Russian Antarctic research station. This unique station was founded on December 16, 1957. It is located in the center of the continent, among ice and snow. The thickness of the ice cover under the station is 3700 m.
Vostok station is a symbol of inaccessibility. The station is located 1253 km from the South Pole and 1260 km from the sea coast. The Polar Night lasts here for 120 days - from the end of April to the end of August. The population of the station does not exceed 40 people.
Low temperatures, an altitude of more than three kilometers above sea level, and complete isolation from the world in winter make it one of the most inconvenient places on Earth for humans to stay. Despite the most difficult conditions, life in the “East” does not stop even at -80 °C. Scientists are studying a unique subglacial lake, which is located at a depth of more than four kilometers.
No. 6. Tiger Monastery, Thailand
Tiger Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in western Thailand. Founded in 1994 by Abbot Phra Acharn Phusit Kanthitharo as a forest monastery and refuge for wild animals, including several tigers.
It was possible to get close to these ferocious predators, feed them and pet them only in the Tiger Monastery. The first tiger cub was brought to the temple in 1999. The monks left the beast, and he got along well with people even as an adult. More than 130 tigers lived in the temple.
Despite the tameness of tigers, accidents have occurred. Time after time, tigers scratched tourists.
But on May 30, 2016, Thai police and representatives of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation began removing all the tigers from the monastery. During this operation, about 40 dead tiger cubs were discovered in the veterinary office of the monastery. The monastery was accused of trading tigers on the black market.
No. 5. Mountain trail El Caminito del Rey, Spain
El Caminito del Rey is located on the side of a sheer cliff in the village of El Chorro in Malaga, Spain. It was recently opened after reconstruction. The most dangerous trail in the world was closed after the death of 5 people who tried to walk along it in 2000.
The structure consists of concrete and crutches driven into the rock and railway rails. The road is located at a very long distance from the ground, its length is 3 kilometers, width is only 1 meter.
The trail was built between 1901 and 1905 for the purpose of transportation building materials for power plant workers at Chorro and Gaitanejo Falls. It received its name “Royal Path” after the visit of King Alfonso XIII, who walked along it to the site of the inauguration of the dam in 1921. Over time, the metal supports and concrete structures deteriorated and the trail required reconstruction.
Despite the official ban on visits, there were extreme sports enthusiasts who still walked along the Royal Trail, using safety equipment. There are videos on the Internet about this extreme route.
The trail opened on March 29, 2015, and is featured in the Lonely planet guidebook's list of best new attractions.
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No. 4. Volcano Villarrica, Chile
Villarrica is the most active volcano in Chile and one of the most active on the South American continent. It is located in the Southern Andes in the National Park of the same name, overlooking the lake of the same name.
Villarrica's height is 2847 m. It has a rich history of recorded eruptions. The volcano is part of a caldera - a vast basin - that was formed 3,500 years ago. In addition to Villarrica, there are about 30 cinder cones and volcanic faults in the basin.
The Villarrica volcano attracts tourists not only with its beauty and power, but also with the fact that you can ski and snowboard here.
Active volcanoes These are extreme places to visit in their own right, but for $10,000 you can make your volcano visit even more extreme and bungee jump from a helicopter right above the volcano. The service includes six days of hotel accommodation in the city, meals, a helicopter flight over Villarrica and equipment.
No. 3. Everest, Nepal/Tibet
Every year, climbers from all over the world try to conquer the highest mountain in the world - Everest. The height of the peak is 8848 meters. When climbing, climbers face the following difficulties: lack of oxygen in the air, low temperature, hurricane winds, the threat of avalanches, etc.
The first official expeditions appeared here in the 20s of the 20th century. The peak was first conquered in 1953 by Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Edmund Hillary. At various times, 287 people died while trying to climb to the top, but despite this, every year there are new people who want to conquer Everest.
No. 2. Pamplona (Encierro), Spain
The small town of Pamplona is a calm and quiet place. But once a year, Pamplona becomes one of the most extreme places on the planet - during the week of encierro.
Encierro is a Spanish national custom that consists of running away from bulls, cows or calves specially released from a pen. The holiday became known to the whole world after E. Hemingway’s novel “The Sun Also Rises (Fiesta).”
The most famous encierro in Spain takes place in the city of Pamplona during the fiestas of St. Fermin (from 7 to 14 July daily in the morning). The entire race route (from the paddock to the arena along city streets) is fenced off with wooden barriers made of bars, which are quite easy to climb onto (or crawl under). The length of the route is about 1 km. Anyone can run: from members of local bullfighting clubs to foreign tourists.
Many runners fall and are often seriously injured. The most large number casualties were recorded in 1924. That year, 13 people were killed and 200 wounded. In 2009, a 27-year-old man died.
Animal rights movements have protested against encierros, including in the form of “human encierros.”
No. 1. Queimada Grande Island, Brazil
Queimada Grande, or Snake Island, is located in the Atlantic Ocean, 35 km south of the coast of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. The area of the island is about 0.43 km2.
The island is called snake island because it is infested with thousands of snakes. This is a real open-air serpentarium. There is not a single house or hotel here, only an empty autonomous lighthouse.
One of the most dangerous snakes on the planet lives here - the spear-headed island Bothrops (Bothrops insularis), which has one of the most powerful poisons. A Botrops bite causes rapid tissue necrosis, acute renal failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebral bleeding and death in 7% of cases.
The island's main inhabitants have no natural enemies, making it an ideal place for them to thrive. Snakes breed here all year round, one female can produce up to 50 individuals.
There is no other living creature on the island, since any animal immediately becomes prey for snakes. They feed mainly on migratory birds, which calmly perch on tree branches, unaware of the mortal danger awaiting them.
Once upon a time, snakes lived on the mainland, but people set fire to the jungle and drained the swamps. Gradually the snakes were forced out onto the island. According to experts, Queimada Grande and the mainland were connected by a narrow isthmus, along which the snakes crossed. As a result of geological processes, the isthmus sank into the sea, and the island was at the complete disposal of poisonous settlers.
The snakes have repeatedly defended their rights to the island. They drove out the banana planters in the 19th century and killed 3 lighthouse keepers. In the end, people got tired of fighting the scourge and the Brazilian government declared Snake Island a restricted area. This is the only case known in history when a snake community completely displaced humans from the territory.
Despite the prohibitions, boats with tourists float off the coast of the island who want to look at the teeming poisonous snakes a piece of land.
The most extreme places in Russia:
1. Oymyakon. This village, located 1000 kilometers from Yakutsk, in which just over five thousand residents live, is considered the most severe place on the planet where there is a permanent population. Oymyakon is quite popular among daredevils who want to get new emotions and at the same time test themselves. – 67.7 degrees - absolute minus on Oymyakon.
2. Altai is well known to fans active recreation. Every year climbers, connoisseurs of horseback riding tours, and lovers of descents along rivers and lakes come here. The Altai ranges rise to a height of up to 4,000 meters, and the most impressive peak is Mount Belukha (4,506 m).
3. Kamchatka. Volcanoes are the main attractions of the Kamchatka Peninsula. Volcanic activity is one of the causes of small tremors that occur in the immediate vicinity of the volcano or on it itself. During volcanic eruptions, volcanic ash, volcanic slag and volcanic bombs - clots of molten rocks, as well as a large number of various gases and water vapor - are released into the atmosphere.
In total, there are more than 300 volcanoes in Kamchatka. The volcanoes of Kamchatka are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
See a play, climb a mountain. Entertainment services are provided for people with all kinds of interests, but for some this is not enough. For those who need something a little more edgy, no matter how weird, cool or extreme, there are companies that provide the services of your dreams or your perfect nightmare...
The weird, unusual and extreme entertainment presented below completely redefines entertainment and provides new options for people who are tired of the same old and boring entertainment.
10. Attending your own funeral
For just $3,000, a funeral with music and sad decorations is organized for those who wish. The Celebration of Life will be attended by mourners selected to suit the client's lifestyle, and will be supervised by the client. The client will sit among the funeral visitors and listen to a speech about his death, told by the priest, after which he will see how a closed coffin is buried in which he supposedly lies. The package includes a carefully crafted obituary and a remembrance ceremony during which mourners will talk about the “deceased”’s contributions to the world. Clients may experience deep depression from this, or see their life from a different perspective, or even gain a new purpose in life. After all, you can only die twice.
9. Spend the night in the morgue
If a funeral isn't enough for someone, you can add another $2,000 and "stay" at the morgue after a fake accidental death. The client is taken to the establishment in a body bag to which a special badge is attached. The most expensive plan includes an examination by a pathologist with comments. The client is provided with a certificate of cause of death, medical records and a death certificate for relatives. The client also has the opportunity to overhear company employees calling family and friends to report his death.
8. Kidnapping experience
The French company Ultime Realite provides a full simulated kidnapping service for clients who can pay between $1,000 and $3,000. The adventurers are observed by company employees for 5-7 days (after the client signs an agreement that he agrees to this, of course). They are then rounded up by several men in black, thrown into a car and kept locked in an undisclosed location. Clients are interrogated, robbed, threatened or asked for bail, depending on what they choose. Sometimes a negotiator is involved in the presentation. Captivity can last up to 11 hours before the victim is finally released.
7. Manhunt
If kidnapping seems too passive, for $2,000 you can book a human hunt and participate either as the hunter or the hunted. You will be chased or pursued in an action-packed, dangerous race through rough terrain, on boats, through city streets and into the wild, as you struggle to save your life or catch a notorious drug dealer or gang member for a reward.
6. Piloting a Russian fighter
The most unusual experience on Earth is provided by FlyFighterJet.com. For $16,000, they provide the opportunity to fly on the Russian MiG-29 fighter, on which you can take off to an altitude of 22 kilometers! You will be given the opportunity to pilot an excellent fighter aircraft capable of reaching a speed of 680 m/s and perform maneuvers aerobatics at that speed. The flight involves flying at an eerily low altitude over the Russian countryside. The offer includes a full medical examination and the opportunity to shake hands with one of Russia's best fighter pilots.
5. Night dive with stingrays
Do you want to tickle your nerves? Face your fear of huge fish head-on by diving with 6m manta rays, also known as sea devils. These huge creatures “fly” in the water using their wings and weigh hundreds of kilograms. While snorkeling, you will be able to see the natural habitat of these sea monsters, which will swim past you in search of food, attracted by the light of a flashlight. These close relatives of sharks will circle you and push you around. Manta rays don't hunt people, but they do have teeth and can swallow large objects...
4. Rent a Formula 1 car
If standard sports and performance cars don't cut it anymore, why not get the best possible motorsport experience? For a relatively small sum of $600, you can sit in the driver's seat of a Formula 1 car with an engine power of 900 horsepower, capable of reaching speeds of more than 300 km/h. You can drive around the track in a car yourself, just like Michael Schumacher, taking turns at higher speeds than any other computer game. Before leaving, of course, safety precautions will be explained to you, but you are responsible for keeping the car on the track, just as you will have to withstand wild loads on your own.
3. Extreme ironing
If the majority extreme species sports aren't extreme enough, why not combine them with well-ironed clothes? Extreme ironers improve their ability to iron a shirt in a situation that would cause most people to break out in a cold sweat. International organization Extreme Ironing was opened in 1999 in New Zealand to promote the weird and cool sport around the world. For a small fee, those interested can take part in ironing competitions in a variety of strange conditions, including ironing while standing in a kayak, hanging from a hill, while skydiving or while surfing. El often performs various tricks while ironing and can iron things even next to deadly crocodiles.
2. Marathon through the Sahara Desert
For true extreme sports enthusiasts and perhaps masochists, there is nothing better than a marathon across the Sahara Desert. Entrants pay $4,000 for the opportunity to participate in the competition, during which they must travel 250 kilometers through the hottest and darkest sand dunes and rocky desert terrain. This rugged terrain in southern Morocco is one of the 5 most extreme desert areas on Earth. The sand drags people down, and temperatures on clear days can reach 38 degrees Celsius. The race is considered the most difficult in the world and some people prepare for it 3 years in advance. Unfortunately, two race participants could not stand the heat and thirst in 2007 and died during the marathon.
1. Kayaking in the Southern Ocean
For $16,000 you can go kayaking in the icy waters off Antarctica! Adventurers come to the southernmost point South America- Tierra del Fuego, from where they kayak to the glaciers of Antarctica. They begin their journey at -56 degrees Celsius and overcome icy water and large waves. Afterwards, they maneuver their vulnerable kayaks through dangerous sheets of moving ice, navigating through frozen passages. In addition to this, the danger can be added to the possibility of meeting leopard seals, which can capsize the kayak.
Probably every person loves and wants to travel. There are many most different ways make your trip unforgettable, and, of course, one of them is amusement parks. Big cities can offer you carousels for every taste - for children and adults, scary and funny, calm and breathtaking! And, of course, if you dare to ride some dangerous attraction, you will probably not soon forget this fear, this adrenaline that was raging in your blood. Therefore, I present to your attention the top 10 most dangerous and scary attractions in the whole world. And if you are an extreme sports enthusiast, I highly recommend trying each one.
10. “Huge Canyon.”
It is located in America, in the state of Colorado. Its peculiarity is its location, namely that the “Canyon” is located literally on the edge of a cliff, four hundred meters high. Only four people at a time can go on a short journey for a dose of adrenaline. The swing can swing at a speed equal to eighty kilometers per hour, and the ride itself lasts only one minute. It is interesting that before facing the abyss, every daredevil is required to sign a document that states the consequences that love for extreme sports can lead to.9. "Formula Rossa"
These trolleys accelerate to 240 kilometers per hour in 4.5 seconds; not every sports car has such characteristics! The shape of the slide repeats the famous race track from the Monza circuit. The speed on this attraction is so high that everyone who wants to ride is given special glasses for this. 8. "Takabisha"
This Japanese attraction has gained worldwide fame thanks to its descent angle, which is 120 degrees and is considered the largest. It is precisely because of its presence that all passengers have a feeling of complete weightlessness. The height of the peak of the attraction is forty-three meters. 7. "Zip World at Quarry"
The British skydiver managed to come up with and bring to life an incredible attraction, the essence of which is that a person “flies” over the mountains at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour. The daredevil glides along a cable more than 1.5 kilometers long and at an altitude of several hundred meters. Anyone who wishes for such entertainment will be able to admire the beautiful scenery of the mountainous area. 6. "Insanlo"
Yes, yes, the translation of the name of this attraction sounds exactly like that. And you can find it in Brazil, Fortaleza. You will see the tallest water slide in the whole world. Its height is forty-one meters, and the speed of your fall may well reach one hundred and five kilometers! This attraction is rightfully in the Guinness Book of Records. 5. "Dodonpa"
The speed of Japanese trolleys is four times the acceleration of their fall. Two seconds and the attraction reaches a speed of more than one hundred and seventy kilometers per hour! All those who dare to take such a trip are guaranteed about a minute of fear, horror and panic, although it lasts less than a minute. But we assure you that this trip will seem much longer to you! 4. "Sling Shot"
The famous Lunapark invites you to try yourself as a projectile. The height of this attraction is thirty-five meters! In just a couple of moments, passengers will be lifted above a fifteen-story building, and then dropped down at an incredible speed - and this will happen several times. 3. "Kingda Ka"
The carriages of this attraction can accelerate to two hundred kilometers per hour in just three seconds, which makes the roller coaster the most dynamic in the world. Its height is one hundred thirty-nine meters. 2. "Big Shot"
This highest attraction on the planet awaits you in Las Vegas. He lifts daring volunteers to a height of three hundred and thirty meters, seats you in chairs, offers you to admire the gorgeous panoramic view for a few minutes, and then, at a speed of more than seventy kilometers per hour, sends you down in free fall. 1. “Free fall zone”
The state of Ohio will perhaps give you the chance to experience indescribable emotions thanks to its unusual attraction. Its platform is at an altitude of about one hundred meters, which is equal to a house with approximately twenty-six floors. After extreme sports fans admire the beauty of the landscape, they will quickly go down at a speed of one hundred kilometers per hour. The life of a modern person is full of stress. How to deal with stressful situations? An excellent remedy in this difficult struggle is adrenaline. Here are ten of the most extreme attractions in the world. After all, a fall from a great height, a loop, and breakneck speed are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent! And if you need a good dose of adrenaline - welcome! The mechanism is very simple: a momentary stressful situation provokes the production of adrenaline. The brain receives a signal of danger, which triggers the production of painkillers such as dopamine and endorphin. It is these two components that successfully fight depression and create a feeling of happiness. But is it worth delving into the jungle of medical science if everyone already knows that attractions- it's fun, joy and an unforgettable experience. There are amusement parks all over the world, even in small towns, but some are more impressive than others. That is why the 10 most extreme attractions in the world are collected here.
In 2000, the longest attraction in the world was opened in the Japanese city of Nagashima. It stretches for almost 2.5 km. And this structure reaches 100 meters in height, which is comparable to a 30-story building. The route is replete with ups and downs, the passage of which at a speed of 150 km/h will not leave any lover of extreme entertainment indifferent. Since these roller coaster were opened in the Year of the Dragon, the eastern passion for symbols is reflected in the shape and name of the attraction. The curves of this route are very reminiscent of the silhouette of a steel dragon, which justifies its name. The cost of building the attraction amounted to more than $52 million. This staggering amount is largely due to unprecedented security measures, in particular, a system of protection against.
9. Kingda Ka
Since 2005, Kingda Ka has held the title of the tallest metal slide. This grandiose structure, 139 meters high, is located in New Jersey (USA). New Jersey is included in And if all over the world such structures are called roller coasters, then in America they are known as Russian ones. In less than 4 seconds, the trailers accelerate to 205 km/h, which allows you to fully appreciate roller coaster American style. This attraction is much loved by visitors, but in 2009 it was closed for lengthy renovations. The fact is that lightning struck the structure, seriously damaging it. But after the renovation, Kingda Ka, as before, pleases daredevils from all over the world.
8. Son of the Beast
A slide with a scary name is also located. She began her work in 2000 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Son of beast's place among record holders is explained by the fact that it is the highest wooden slide. The height of this wooden structure is 66 meters. In addition, this is one of the few wooden slides with loop. These roller coaster visitors pass at a speed of 125 km/h.
7.Sochi Park
Since June 2014, Russia has had its own record holders for extreme rides. Located in Olympic Village. Now fans of extreme entertainment can enjoy them to the fullest in Sochi Park. This amusement park prepared entertainment for every taste. Thus, the already famous “Quantum Leap” is an exciting ride with a height of 58 m. On this roller coaster you can accelerate to 105 km/h. And the Firebird is the highest free-fall attraction in Russia. The car soars up to quickly fly 65 meters down. In total, Sochi Park has a dozen different attractions. In addition to extreme entertainment, you can visit the dolphinarium and experimentanium. Thanks to the latter, little visitors can learn through visual experiments what optics, acoustics, and mechanics are.
6. Colossus
The status of the most twisted metal roller coaster belongs to the Colossus attraction. This unusual building is located in Great Britain, ( The UK is also famous for its bizarre taxes and is one of the) or rather, in the city of Chertsey. The length of this attraction is 850 meters, and the height is only 30. But these slides are famous for another reason. They are designed in such a way that the trailers with people during the journey manage to turn upside down ten times. And even overcoming this intricate spiral at a relatively low speed - 65 km/h - allows extreme sports enthusiasts to fully get their dose of adrenaline.
5. White Cyclone
In 1995, an incredible roller coaster called “White Cyclone” was created in Japan, which is stunning with its ornate shape. The length of the route is 1700 meters, the height is 42 meters, and maximum speed exceeds 100 km/h. It is worth noting that this attraction, outstanding in length, is made of wood. The amount of wood that went into the construction of this structure would be enough to build 1000 houses. But is it really possible to calculate the power of positive emotions that overwhelm visitors to the attraction? Adults no older than 54 years old, and children no less than 130 cm tall can experience the power of the “White Cyclone”.
4. Silver Star
The real European leader among roller coasters is the Silver Star. The attraction has a length of 1500 meters and a respectable height of 73 meters. The trailers in some areas accelerate to 100 km/h. These slides are located in the German amusement park Europa Park, which is larger in size only than the French Disneyland. The theme of Europa Park is very interesting: it is a smaller copy of Europe, namely 13 states. In addition, three fairy-tale countries have been recreated within the park. There is definitely a lot to see in the park, and more than 4 million visitors a year are clear proof of this.
3. Takabisha
The Japanese attraction Takabisha was awarded by the Book of Records. The uniqueness of these slides lies in the largest angle of descent. The trailer literally falls from a height of 43 meters at an angle of 121 degrees. They say that it is these conditions that allow you to experience a state of weightlessness for several minutes. In addition, the Takabisha track has seven loops, flying through which at a speed of 100 km/h, visitors find themselves upside down.
2. Top Thrill Dragster
In 2003, when it opened in Sandusky, Ohio, the Top Thrill Dragster became an absolute record holder. At that time there were attractions, which differed in height, length or speed. Top Thrill Dragster stood out with four record-breaking indicators: as the fastest ride in its class and the highest. It was also distinguished from the rest by the presence of a section where the angle of incidence was 90 degrees. In addition, there is a 120-meter section of the route where a steep drop occurs. The slide is 850 meters long and reaches a height of 130 meters. At the same time, in some sections the trailers accelerate to 190 km/h. And even though today some of the outstanding indicators of this attraction have been broken, it has gone down in history as a record holder.
1. Stratosphere
The observation tower in Las Vegas is 350 meters high. Las Vegas has . This building is part of a complex that includes the Stratosphere Las Vegas casino and hotel. But they use this observation deck not just to admire the surroundings. Now it's the tallest amusement park in the world. Yes, yes, in this small area there are as many as three exciting attractions that will amaze the imagination. This has been the case since 2005. Before this, in 1996, the Big Shot catapult was built on the tower, allowing you to enjoy a free fall from a height of 329 meters. And a roller coaster that was certainly the tallest in the world. But the main advantage of this entertainment was its extraordinary height, otherwise the attraction was very mediocre. Firstly, it was very short in length, which is explained by the limited space on the observation tower. Secondly, the speed of the trailers was artificially limited, which can also be considered a disadvantage. Therefore, in 2005 it was decided to dismantle roller coaster, and in their place 2 new attractions were installed. And now the carousel “Madness” spins people at an altitude of 300 meters. In this case, the seats are located in such a way that the person is in a face-down position, and this creates a feeling of flight. And the X Scream attraction allows you to understand what it’s like to fly downhill at an altitude of 350 meters. A carriage with visitors at speed on an inclined rail flies out of the site, stopping at the very last moment. "Stratosphere Las Vegas" – good way test your nerves to the limit.
There is no point in arguing about the place of attractions on this list. Each of them is the first in something. Having tested their nerves on all the listed attractions, any fan of extreme entertainment will be able to create their own unique top list.
