Geildorf in North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination Guide Germany

Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces, Brühl

The Augustusburg and Falkenlust palaces is a historical building complex in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, which have been listed as a UNESCO cultural World Heritage Site since 1984. They are connected by the spacious gardens and trees of the Schlosspark. Augustusburg Palace and its parks also serve as a venue for the Brühl Palace Concerts. The Max Ernst Museum is located nearby.

Located at 50.8275, 6.90806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1740, World Heritage Sites in Germany, Rococo architecture of Germany, Palaces in North Rhine-Westphalia, Baroque architecture in North Rhine-Westphalia, Baroque palaces, Museums in North Rhine-Westphalia, Historic house museums in Germany, Gardens in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hunting lodges

Phantasialand

Phantasialand is an amusement park in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany that attracts approximately 1,75 million visitors annually. The park was opened in 1967 by Gottlieb Löffelhardt and Richard Schmidt. Although starting as a family-oriented park, Phantasialand has also added thrill rides, especially during recent years.

Located at 50.8, 6.87944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Amusement parks in Germany, Buildings and structures in North Rhine-Westphalia, Visitor attractions in North Rhine-Westphalia

Black Mamba (roller coaster)

Black Mamba is an inverted roller coaster built by Bolliger & Mabillard in the German theme park Phantasialand. The ride is situated in the "Deep in Africa" area of the park and is named after the black mamba snake.

Located at 50.7986, 6.88028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roller coasters in Germany, Roller coasters introduced in 2006

Brühl train disaster

The Brühl train disaster happened on 6 February 2000 in the Brühl, Germany, railway station on the West Rhine railway. A train negotiated a low speed turnout at three times the correct speed and derailed, killing 9 people. At the time of the accident, the Brühl railway station was a minor station on the double-tracked West Rhine railway line with one passing siding each on both sides of the through tracks.

Located at 50.8297, 6.9125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway accidents in 2000, Railway accidents in Germany, Transport in North Rhine-Westphalia, History of North Rhine-Westphalia

Colorado Adventure

Colorado Adventure is a steel roller coaster located at Phantasialand in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. During construction it was decided to opt for a roller coaster in a Western style rather than a traditional roller coaster. The name Colorado is derived from the U.S. state of the same name, well known during the ‘Wild West’ period in the USA. The ride has been voted by fans as one of the world’s best examples of the mine roller coaster.

Located at 50.7987, 6.88146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roller coasters in Germany, Roller coasters introduced in 1996

Temple of the Night Hawk

Temple of the Night Hawk is a enclosed roller coaster located at Phantasialand. Founded in 1988 after 18 months of construction, the ride was originally called ‘'Space Center'’. The ride led passengers past models of rockets and emulated asteroids and the darkened hall was dimly lit with thousands of tiny spots of light to resemble stars.

Located at 50.801, 6.878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roller coasters in Germany, Roller coasters introduced in 1988

The Crypt (Kings Dominion)

The Crypt is a HUSS suspended Top Spin located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. The Crypt was also the name of a giant top spin at Kings Dominion's sister park, Kings Island (King's Island's version closed on October 30, 2011 while the King's Dominion version still operates). Both rides were originally themed after the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, until Kings Dominion, Kings Island, and the other three Paramount Parks were sold to the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.

Located at 50.7987, 6.88146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Kings Dominion, Amusement rides manufactured by HUSS Park Attractions, Cedar Fair attractions

Brühl station

Brühl station is a train station in the city of Brühl in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It consists of a passenger station and a freight yard about a kilometre to the north. Both parts of the station are on the Left Rhine line; the freight yard also has a connection via Brühl-Vochem to the Cologne port and freight railway network (Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG, HGK).

Located at 50.8292, 6.91222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia