Scandinavia · Flat ride
Vindjammer
A giant Viking ship swings back and forth to increasingly steep angles.
Flat ride
High thrill
47"
min height
Before you ride
High swinging motion and stomach-dropping sensations.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Try a seat near either end of the ship for stronger swings.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 6 PM (~3 min) · also good around 12 PM (~4 min)
Busiest around 11 AM (~5 min)
| 11 AM | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| 12 PM | 4 minutes |
| 1 PM | 4 minutes |
| 2 PM | 4 minutes |
| 3 PM | 4 minutes |
| 4 PM | 5 minutes |
| 5 PM | 4 minutes |
| 6 PM | 3 minutes |
Average standby wait from 5 days of live waits, in park time (GMT+1). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Vindjammer stats
Vindjammer is a 66-foot flat ride at Europa-Park that reaches 40 mph and drops 55 feet. It was built by HUSS, opened in 1993 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 47 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 6 PM or 12 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- HUSS
- Model
- Pirate Ship
- Opened
- 1993
- Top speed
- 40 mph
- Height
- 66 ft
- Drop
- 55 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 30 sec
- Height requirement
- 47 in
💡 Fun facts
- Viking ship pendulum ride
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