Colossos - Kampf der Giganten turns 25!

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Colossos – Kampf der Giganten turns 25 – we’re celebrating! Discover everything about the history of Colossos and stay excited. Here you will learn everything that makes Colossos so unique: From the first construction plans to the record-breaking moments that made the roller coaster world-famous, to the major milestones that shaped it into the wooden giant you know today.

In the coming weeks, our social media channels will provide exciting insights, retrospectives, and everything about the history and highlights of this legendary wooden roller coaster. The best part: we are celebrating Colossos' birthday with an exclusive party on September 12, 2026. Tickets can only be won!

Celebrate with us 25 years of heart-pounding excitement, 25 years of adrenaline, 25 years of Colossos!

Discover the history

A quarter of a century of pure adrenaline, thundering speed, and unforgettable moments: Colossos turns 25 years old!

Get ready for a journey through the history of our wooden roller coaster:

2000

The construction of a legend began

Before Colossos became the wooden giant that everyone knows today, it looked very different in the year 2000 at this exact spot: instead of thundering trains and wooden tracks, a huge construction site dominated the scene.

Heavy machinery, tons of wood, and months of precision work laid the foundation back then for one of the most impressive construction projects in the entire park – the beginning of a true roller coaster icon.
2000

The giant takes shape

As the first massive wooden blocks were processed and assembled, it slowly began to become clear what would emerge here. Piece by piece, the imposing wooden structure grew upward – and early on, it was clear to many observers: something very special was being created here.

With thousands of precisely cut wooden beams, an enormous amount of manual labor, and impressive engineering, Colossos developed over the following months into a true wooden giant.

At the end of this intensive construction phase stood a roller coaster that set new standards – one of the largest and fastest wooden roller coasters in Europe, which continues to inspire awe, adrenaline, and unforgettable moments to this day.
2001

The first ride

The day everyone has been waiting for: Colossos sets off on its very first ride on Friday, 13.04.2001!

For the crew, the engineers, and everyone who followed the construction, it was an emotional moment: from plans and construction site to reality – a giant that was destined to make history.
2012

Miss Liberty is moving

The upper part of the Statue of Liberty, which shaped the image of Heide Park Lake for many years, is being moved to the interior of the attraction.
2016

Retheming and temporary closure

For its 15th birthday, Colossos gets a fresh look: new logo, new theming around the tree people, and a newly arranged soundtrack – the station and waiting area shine in modern design. But later that same summer, the ride has to close due to defects in the tracks, and for a long time it remains unclear what will happen next. On January 11, 2018, Merlin Entertainments finally decides to renovate Colossos extensively and bring it back as "Colossos – Battle of the Giants." In June 2018, the renovation work begins with the removal of the first track.
2019

Colossos is back!

Europe's fastest and tallest wooden roller coaster is speeding up again: On April 19, 2019, the spectacular „Kampf der Giganten“ opened at Heide Park Resort. After almost three years of inactivity, brave visitors can finally face the gigantic fire creature again. An adrenaline kick for fans and the triumphant return of a true park icon.
2026

Colossos is turning 25 years old!

For a quarter of a century, the wooden giant at Heide Park Resort has thrilled brave visitors with gigantic airtime feeling, impressive height, and unmistakable character. A true anniversary for a real park icon – and the perfect opportunity to experience the legendary battle of the giants once again.

Colossos has traveled a distance of 1,625,000 km in 25 years, thereby circling the Earth almost 41 times and covering more than four times the distance from the Earth to the Moon.
Colossos has completed approximately 1.3 million rides in 25 years.
The G-force acting on the body during the ride is temporarily comparable to the launch of a space shuttle.
Fastest yo-yo effect: An 80-kilogram passenger briefly weighs up to 360 kilograms while traveling through the valleys on Colossos. At the highest points, however, they are almost weightless.
In clear visibility, you can see from Colossos all the way to Bad Fallingbostel (27 kilometers away).

Now, you know the whole story! Just come to Heide Park Resort and experience Colossos in person!

More highlights around Colossos

Visit our Colossos shop

Do you want to take your gigantic favorite home with you? Then check out the Colossos shop - a real must for all fans of the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in Europe! Location: Between the Colossos entrance and Colossos terrace