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Hair raising free fall

To enter the mine, Baron 1898 plunges you down a 37.5 m free fall into the mineshaft at a speed of 90 km/h. Dare to embark on this wild ride?  Be warned: even the bravest will have their hair standing on end!

Good to know

Access conditions
  • Minimum height 1.32 m
  • Accessible by wheelchair with a transfer
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  • Not suitable for pregnant women
  • Not suitable in case of injuries
  • Cameras not allowed

Sensory stimuli
  • Frightening effects
  • Surprising effects
  • Smell effects
  • Loud noises
  • Flash and light effects
  • Partly in the dark
  • Might get dizzy
  • Smoke and fog effects
  • G-forces
  • Reaches great heights

Practical information
  • Open if the weather conditions permit
  • Semi- covered attraction
  • Attraction with baby switch

Single rider queue


There is a single rider queue at Baron 1898. This is a separate queue for guests who would like to visit the attraction on their own, allowing empty seats in vehicles to be filled. Read the eight FAQ and answers about the single rider queue.

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