Discover Chiapas – DIE Wasserbahn
Our tips:
- Expect to get wet
- Watch out for the backwards drop
- Consider a Quick Pass
Chiapas – DIE Wasserbahn
Chiapas – DIE Wasserbahn is the big water ride in the Mexico themed area. The attraction opened in 2014 and, according to the park, has the steepest water ride drop in the world: 53 degrees.
The concept
You sail in a boat through Maya ruins, jungle and a large festive cave inspired by Día de los Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead. The music was specially recorded by a film orchestra from Budapest. The ride lasts just over six minutes and spans five levels.
The Experience
Along the way there are three drops (one of them backwards) and a little hill where you briefly lift out of your seat. The highlight is the finale: a 53-degree drop with a big splash. Before that, you pass through the party cave full of colour, light and music.
Discover Chiapas – DIE Wasserbahn
Expect to get wet
You will get wet, especially on the final drop. In Mexico and Mystery there are drying booths (Personentrockner) where you can dry yourself for a fee.
Watch out for the backwards drop
You go down one of the three drops backwards. It's short, but it does give you a bit of a fright.
Consider a Quick Pass
Want a shorter wait? At the Gästeservice in Berlin you can buy a Quick Pass for this attraction (€10 per ride, as of November 2026, while stocks last).
Visitor information
You must be at least 1.20 metres tall. Between 1.20 and 1.30 metres you ride accompanied; from 1.30 metres you can ride alone. With the Baby-Switch, parents with young children don't have to queue twice: one parent rides while the other waits with the child, then they swap. Chiapas is open all year round, down to about -5 °C.
More than a water ride
Chiapas is thrilling and beautiful, with some of the best-themed scenery in the park. On a warm day it's a lovely way to cool off; in winter you'd better pack an extra jumper in your bag.
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