Atlantis Rafting – Jens Vorlop
Spinning round boats in a sunken temple city
Operator: Jens Vorlop (Brackel, Harburg district; Hamburg showman family) · since 2006
0 fansAtlantis Rafting by Jens Vorlop is a travelling white-water rafting ride by the Italian manufacturer Fabbri. Since its debut at the Hamburger Winterdom 2006, the ride has combined rotating round boats with an elaborately designed temple landscape. The ride takes you along a winding water channel and plays on the legend of the sunken city of Atlantis. Unlike a classic log flume, guests sit in round boats whose orientation can change on the water.
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What to expect
- Water ride / splash effects
- Family-friendly
Highlights & records
10 freely rotating round boats for normally 4 passengers; operator press information sometimes states 4 adults plus 2 children, so the number of participants depends on the configuration/operation. Water circulation: approx. 300.000 litres, maximum ride height 10 m, inclined lift at 18 degrees; the overall height of 15 m includes the signage.
The Atlantis scenery meets real water movement: Jens Vorlop’s white-water ride takes you through a winding rafting channel in freely rotating round boats.
Experience Atlantis Rafting by Jens Vorlop
The ride begins at a boat dock set within an ancient temple scene. From there, the round boats are carried upwards on an inclined lift. During the ascent, you can already see parts of the decorated track and the fairground. This is followed by bends and stretches of water where the boats spin freely. This means your view can change even without the boat changing direction.
In the boats, you move directly on the water. The operator describes a design using air cushions. The ride therefore feels different from a water ride with logs guided along a fixed channel. Depending on the movement of the water and the rotation, a different seat may be at the front on the next turn. Splashes are also one of its distinctive features.
The Atlantis setting and its special features
The elaborate design draws on the idea of a sunken city. The setting includes temple areas, sculptures and other decorative elements. This creates a coherent theme between the water channel and the track, which is visible even before you board. After dark, the lighting adds to the effect.
The operating family describes a water circulation system with around 300.000 litres, which circulates through the ride using a pump system. This keeps the water moving within the ride. The lift hill is also part of the concept: instead of a vertical lift, Atlantis Rafting uses an inclined lift. The gentler ascent gives you time to look at the temple scenery before the ride begins through the water-filled bends.
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General
- Manufacturer
- Fabbri (Italy)
- Model
- Fabbri Wildwasser-Rafting / Rapid River
- Year built
- 2006
- Premiere
- 2006
Ride
- Track length
- 140 m
- Height
- 15 m
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 10
- Riders per gondola
- 4
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 50 × 22 m
- Power rating
- 200 kW
History of Atlantis Rafting by Jens Vorlop
Atlantis Rafting was built in 2006 for showman Jens Vorlop. The ride was made by the Italian ride manufacturer Fabbri and made its debut at the Hamburg Winterdom. It has been one of the major rides operated by the Hamburg showman family ever since. Its design was specifically developed around the theme of Atlantis and differs from conventional water rides featuring classic log boats.
The ride was later seen at numerous fairgrounds. It was also presented at the Gallimarkt in Leer. The organiser recalled 2024 an earlier appearance in 2018. Alongside the Hamburger Dom, the Wildwasserbahn is also known from other fairs in northern Germany.
Timeline
Built by Fabbri in 2006 for showman Jens Vorlop. Premiered at the Hamburger Winterdom 2006. It has been travelling with Jens Vorlop ever since. Themed as sunken Atlantis, with a temple complex and sculptures.
- Operator
- Jens Vorlop (Brackel, Harburg district; Hamburg showman family)
- With operator since
- 2006
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is Atlantis Rafting suitable for?
If you like water rides but would rather sit in a rotating circular boat, Atlantis Rafting offers a unique alternative. The combination of a winding channel, water and changing views makes the ride lively. As some sections can get you wet, be prepared for possible splashes. You can find out directly at the ride what rules apply to children and accompanying adults.
You can find more rafting rides and other water attractions in our overview of attractions.
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