Thrill seekers: get your ticket… to slide.
This is the tallest underground slide in the world, and the second tallest overall, a structure that is a staggering 64 m (210 ft) high and 175 m (575 ft) long, with riders reaching speeds of up to 30 kph (19 mph) during the 40-second descent.
Interestingly, the attraction, called the Schlossberg Slide, is completely hidden within the tree-covered Schlossberg mountain, which overlooks Austria’s second largest city, Graz, at an elevation of 473 meters (1,551 feet).
The hill, called “castle hill” in German, was once heavily fortified, but its defenses were destroyed in the 19th century by Napoleon. It is now a popular public park with expansive views of the city.
The Schlossberg funicular is a popular way to reach the top, along with a glass elevator that the slide partially wraps around (visitors can also walk to the top). The entrance to the elevator and the exit to the slide are located in a system of tunnels that served as air raid shelters during World War II.
The Schlossberg slide in Graz, Austria, is the tallest underground slide in the world and the second tallest overall.
The slide is 64 m (210 ft) high and 175 m (575 ft) long, and riders reach speeds of up to 30 km/h (19 mph) during the 40-second descent.
Schlossberg Slide is completely hidden within the tree-covered Schlossberg Mountain, which overlooks Austria’s second largest city, Graz, at an elevation of 473 meters (1,551 ft).
Both adults and children can experience the slide, but before you propel yourself down, there are a few things to keep in mind.
According to the slide websiteVisitors must be over 1.3 meters (4.2 feet) tall and must not be under the influence of alcohol when traveling.
Each person is given a sliding mat and must position themselves with their feet down and their arms and elbows close to their body.
The Austrian Slide has been well received on Tripadvisor, earning a four out of five star rating based on 45 reviews.
The slide has been well received on Tripadvisor, earning a four out of five star rating based on 45 reviews.
One visitor called it a “great way to get down the mountain,” while another person wrote, “It’s a great break from tourism and old European buildings.”
For those who don’t like excitement, there are many other attractions in Schlossberg, including a 4D cinema experience.
The Flight Graz 4D takes visitors on a 10-minute virtual tour of Graz using 4D motion cinema. It is described as a “scenic flight” of the city with immersive effects, including moving chairs, wind and fog.
At the top of the hill, visitors can stroll through the gardens, admire sensational views of the city and see the hill’s iconic clock tower, called the Uhrturm, which was built as part of the city’s fortifications in the 19th century. XVI.
Tickets for the slide are priced at €6 (£5.10) per person and can be purchased online at www.schlossbergrutsche.at/?LNG=en.
