10 scariest waterslides in the world

Water parks are great fun for all the family, but these stomach-flipping feats will have your knees knocking. From Brazil to Dubai, these are 10 of the tallest, fastest and most petrifying waterslides in the world. The question is which ones would you dare to ride?

Number 10: The Verrückt , Schlitterbahn, Kansas City

Verrückt was a water slide at the Schlitterbahn Kansas City water park. At 168 feet 7 inches the slide surpassed Kilimanjaro at Aldeia das Águas Park Resort to become the world's tallest water slide when it opened in 2014. Following an accident in 2016, in which a 10-year-old boy was killed while riding, the park announced that the ride would be demolished.

Number 09: The Scorpion’s Tail, Noah’s Ark Waterpark, Wisconsin

This ride feels almost as deadly as it sounds, it takes only 5-7 seconds to complete the 400 feet loop and plummet. In the safety of a clear capsule, the floor vanishes beneath you and the adventure begins as you whirl through the thrilling ride. Noah's Ark is the largest water park in the United States. It features 51 water slides, and dozens of various attractions.

Number 08: Twister and Speedy, Sonnetherme Lutzmannsburg Thermal Spa, Austria

Is a peaceful thermal spa not really your thing? Then shake things up with two of the world’s scariest waterslides. Speedy features a 460ft descent at breakneck speed, while Twister is a thrilling flume that sprawls a staggering 660ft.

Number 07: Faster, Galaxy Erding, Germany

Galaxy Erding is the second largest thermal bath complex in Europe. There are total 26 slides in Galaxy Erding. That’s means there is something suitable for all of you. But adrenalin junkies should try Faster. The Extreme faster slide, capable of free-fall speeds of up to 45mph.  This water slide is barred for women.

Number 06: Jumeirah Sceirah , Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai

The Wild Wadi Water Park is an outdoor water park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The old Jumeirah Sceirah was the largest water slide outside of North America, but it has since been removed to make space for the new one. The new Jumeirah Sceirah is now open! It’s longer, scarier and twice the fun! With two tandem slides, guests first climb the 32 metres tower and enjoy a spectacular view of the entire waterpark. Once on top of the tower, two capsules await for two guests to ride on at the same time. Before they know it, the floor beneath them opens and both guests’ slides down the 120 metres slide at an astonishing speed of 80 km/h!

Number 05: Insano, Beach Park, Brazil

Beach Park, a veritable carnival of aquatic fun about 10 miles outside of Fortaleza, Brazil, sets the scene for the Insano. Insano Previously recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest waterslide in the world. Imagine yourself lying supine in your bathing suit atop a 14-story building. Then, when given the cue, you just slide off at a speed of 65 mph, such that you reach the pool waiting below in about 4 to 5 seconds.

Number 04: Leap of Faith , Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas

Leap of Faith drops riders 60 feet from the top of a beautifully constructed Mayan Temple at Terrifying speeds into a shark-filled lagoon.
A comment from TripAdvisor: “Holy Crap! The good thing about this is that you go so fast it’s over in no time. The bad thing is that you go so fast you don’t really notice when you end up in a see-through tube surrounded by sharks. I let out a blood curdling scream all the way down.”

Number 03: Aqualoop ,Terme 3000 Adventure Pool Complex, Slovenia

Coming in the top five fastest waterslides in Europe, the trail-blazing Aqualoop was also the first to include an exhilarating 360-degree loop.

Number 02: Summit Plummet, Blizzard Beach, Florida

The most extreme attraction at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, this must-ride slide rockets you down a sheer 120-foot slope. It’s for Hardcore thrill-seekers. You won’t want to miss this ski jump that’s so steep, you can’t see where you’re going—until you're there!
Scale the heights of Mount Gushmore then brace yourself for the thrilling ride to the bottom, where a digital stop clock will display your top speed.

Number 01: Brain Wash, Wet ’n’ Wild Water Park, Florida

This domed funnel flume bombards riders with sound, videos and lights as they make the 53ft vertical drop, reaching incredible speeds. An adrenaline-fuelled feast for the senses.