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Saturday, September 05, 2026 at 13:58
Open from 10:00 to 18:00
Crowd level: 18,7 % - very low
Isolated showers possible at 15,3 °C
Regen gegen 14:35 Uhr, mitunter stark

Wartezeiten.APP 1.4.1 adds sharing, Watch upgrades and mini-games

Friday, 04. September 2026, 12:19

Two months after launch, Wartezeiten.APP is on version 1.4.1. 16 store updates sit in between. For the next park day that mostly means this: you can share wait times, the Apple Watch keeps up, live numbers stay put when the signal dies, and 13 offline mini-games wait in the queue with you. The app did not switch jobs. Less guesswork before the gates, less guesswork once you are inside. It arrived in the App Store at the end of June 2026 as a native iOS app with Apple Watch, built for iOS 26....

25 Years of Colossos: Five Fans Win Tattoos at Heide Park Resort

Tuesday, 25. August 2026, 15:14

How far does true roller coaster love go — all the way under the skin? Heide Park Resort is about to find out. For the 25th birthday of Colossos – Kampf der Giganten, the park is looking for five fans who will show their passion not only with fan merchandise but also with an exclusive Colossos tattoo. Win over the jury with an extraordinary story, and you will be tattooed on Sept. 12, 2026, at the big anniversary party, in the shadow of the wooden coaster. For 25 years, Colossos – Kampf...

Heide Park’s Pyro Games and Late Rides: Night thrills ahead

Thursday, 06. August 2026, 14:59

Fireworks overhead, coasters after dark, lasers in the Pirate Arena—that’s the kind of park night that sticks with you. Why is Heide Park Resort especially worth an evening this late summer? Because “Pyro Games” and “Late Rides” turn Northern Germany’s largest theme park into a stage for thrills once the sun goes down. Daytime action, nighttime atmosphere: guests who ride hard all day and stay for fireworks or after-dark coasters get the mix a lot of fans are after. Thrills and...

Heide Park Resort becomes the film set for Jürgen Vogel’s directorial debut

Friday, 10. July 2026, 13:48

“And action!” Cameras are rolling at Heide Park Resort. Northern Germany’s largest theme park has become a film set – and not by accident. Actor Jürgen Vogel chose it as the backdrop for his feature-film directorial debut. For fans, that means scenes shot on park grounds they already know by heart. Usually, guests come here for unforgettable thrills. Right now, the park doubles as an impressive movie set. Several scenes of Vogel’s film are being shot at Heide Park Resort. He needed a...

Wartezeiten.APP Now Available as Native iOS App with Apple Watch Support

Tuesday, 30. June 2026, 09:40

Theme park fans, take note: The Wartezeiten.APP has taken a major step forward. It is now available as a full native iOS app in the App Store – in seven languages and with comprehensive Apple Watch support. The app requires iOS 26 to deliver the best possible experience with its extensive technologies. It bundles live wait times, park status, weather, shows, statistics and smart alerts for more than 40 theme parks worldwide, giving visitors a quick overview of many parks at once – both...

Sasha Rides Colossos: Star Guest Launches 25th Anniversary

Monday, 13. April 2026, 13:07

At Heide Park Resort today, a very special birthday tribute was paid – right on board Europe’s tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster. Singer Sasha stepped in as the celebrity guest and completed the official anniversary ride on “Colossos – Battle of the Giants,” officially kicking off the 2026 birthday celebrations. The 60-meter-tall giant, with top speeds of up to 110 km/h and a steep 61-degree drop, has been the undisputed icon of Heide Park Resort since its opening day. For...

Heide Park Resort Opens for the 2026 Season on March 28 – Colossos Turns 25

Wednesday, 04. March 2026, 13:13

The wait is almost over! On March 28, 2026, Heide Park Resort will officially open its gates for the new season. Northern Germany’s largest theme park adventure welcomes guests of all ages once again with over 30 attractions and shows – and celebrates a very special milestone: the legendary wooden coaster Colossos, Europe’s tallest and fastest of its kind, turns 25. Preparations are in full swing right now. The rides are being polished to a shine, and the new trains of the Big Loop...

New Trains for Big Loop: Outstanding Comfort Thanks to Modern Vests at Heide Park Resort

Thursday, 05. February 2026, 14:06

Heide Park Resort is giving its iconic Big Loop roller coaster brand-new trains – and Technical Ride Manager Björn already has promising news: “You sit outstandingly well in these trains!” The new trains deliberately echo the look of the original 1980s trains, delivering a retro feel while being completely state-of-the-art underneath. The highlight of the upgrade is the new restraint system featuring flexible vests. These conform closely to the rider’s body, hold guests much more...

Heide Park Mega Deal: Book an Overnight Stay and Get a Merlin Adventure Pass for Free

Monday, 02. February 2026, 10:11

There’s no bigger adventure than this: Heide Park Resort is launching an incredible mega deal that will thrill every theme park fan. Anyone booking an overnight package at the Heide Park Adventure Hotel by March 1, 2026, will receive a Merlin Adventure Pass at no extra cost instead of the standard 2-day ticket — and this applies to every person in the booking. Arrival dates are valid from March 28 to July 31, 2026. The offer covers the “Basic Adventure” and “All-Inclusive”...

Heide Park Halloween 2025: New Mazes and Spooky Thrills

Monday, 29. September 2025, 13:52

North Germany's largest amusement park, the Heide Park Resort, invites visitors from October 3 to November 1 for its Halloween event. Guests can experience roller coaster rides in the dark, family-friendly scares, and extra horror attractions. On seven extended opening days, the park opens at noon; on other days from October 13, the hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to enjoy the evening lighting.

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