Wildschonau Opens The World's Most Modern Summer Toboggan Run
The Alpine Coaster "Drachenflitzer" is the highlight in the new leisure center "Familienerlebnis Drachental Wildschönau". Excitement, fun and adventure guaranteed.
The Tyrolean high valley in the Kitzbühel Alps has one more attraction: the amusement park “Family Adventure Drachental Wildschönau” right in the center of Oberau lets young and old adventurers rejoice. The heart of the spacious outdoor area is the "Drachenflitzer", the most modern summer toboggan run in the world. Equipped with the latest and safest technology, the railway also guarantees maximum comfort.
The thrill is not neglected either: Up to 25 meter high roundabouts let the adrenaline level skyrocket. The offer in the "Family Experience Drachental Wildschönau" is complemented by a play lake with climbing elements, ball tracks in the oversized dragon head, mountain bike trails, pump track, exercise course, diving towers with airbags, trampoline and a restaurant. www.drachental.at
"The kite speedster is simply awesome," says Michael Unger, chairman of the Wildschönau tourism region, who has raced along himself. Right in the center of Oberau, behind the parish church, the highlight of the amusement park “Family Experience Drachental Wildschönau”, the Alpine Coaster, nestles against the Riedl slope. The "Drachenflitzer" is the most modern summer toboggan run in the world and the heart of the area.
Chairman Michael Unger did not want a model from the previous Alpine Coaster series and thus got the technicians tinkering with it. With the order from Wildschönau, the manufacturer has taken on the development of a new type of summer toboggan run and is now showing the most modern technology with all the required comfort in the Tyrolean high valley. The construction heralds a new era. "The sleds are much wider and more comfortable, there is also plenty of space for two adults, ”Unger describes. In addition, the toboggan seats reach under the runners, so getting fingers and jackets is impossible.
The biggest innovation in terms of safety is the braking system. Previous models were equipped with disc brakes that had to be changed over and over again. The “kite runabout”, on the other hand, stops on an eddy current basis. The carriages are equipped with two magnets, which are lowered to just in front of the rail when braking. This creates eddy currents and slows them down. The biggest advantage of it: The magnets show zero wear. Also great: the sled does not stop suddenly, but brakes gently to a few kilometers per hour. “The new models also have an integrated collision lock,” explains Unger. “You automatically stay 25 meters away from the vehicle in front.” T
he seat belt, which cannot be loosened while driving, is also very modern. Just like the lighting with LED lights. This means that night tobogganing is also possible,
So much security, where is the action? Don't worry, you won't miss out on the thrill. Three up to 25 meter high roundabouts provide a spectacular roller coaster feeling in the Wildschönau. And all this without a network, after all, sufficient security is ensured. “Fly 25 meters above the ground, with a clear view all the way down, then the adrenaline level will skyrocket”, emphasizes Unger and adds: “Visually, the kite runabout is much slimmer, it almost adapts to nature and hugs itself apparently floating on the slope. "
So much security, where is the action? Don't worry, you won't miss out on the thrill. Three up to 25 meter high roundabouts provide a spectacular roller coaster feeling in the Wildschönau. And all this without a network, after all, sufficient security is ensured. “Fly 25 meters above the ground, with a clear view all the way down, then the adrenaline level will skyrocket”, emphasizes Unger and adds: “Visually, the kite runabout is much slimmer, it almost adapts to nature and hugs itself apparently floating on the slope. "
The other attractions in the 30,000 square meter "Family Experience Drachental Wildschönau" also offer plenty of fun. At the games lake there are movable wooden rafts, wobbly platforms and climbing elements. You can go up high on the ten meter high wooden kite. Three floors inside offer marble runs, climbing nets and play areas. The smallest visitors can let off steam in their own adventure playground or test their balance on the exercise course.
The diving platform, on the other hand, requires more courage. Because from one, three or five meters, little adrenaline junkies throw themselves into a huge airbag - an oversized air cushion that guarantees a soft landing. Do you prefer to travel on two wheels? The three trails on the Riedlhang are the ideal training ground for young mountain bikers. Incidentally, it goes uphill with the conveyor belt - the magic carpet from winter, adapted to summer. The treadmill also transports adventurers up the 75 meter long tubing track. And if you still haven't had enough, you can really work out on the mountain bike in the pump track.
The Grisu restaurant, named after the little dragon from a cartoon series, provides refreshment in between. From there you have all the adventure opportunities in view. Speaking of the view: “Our park is designed in such a way that young and old alike can enjoy it. It should be a center for everyone and not exclude anyone, ”explains Unger. For example, the Wildschönau retirement home is right next to the amusement park. At the request of the residents, a tree was felled so that they had a clear view of the adventure complex.