Today’s roller coasters tempt and terrify in equal measure with names like Mind Eraser and Intimidator 305, boasting hairpin turns, heavy drops and insane speeds of up to 149.1 miles per hour.
But nothing beats a classic.
We've found 9 of the oldest roller coasters around the world. Most of these rides date back to the early 1900s, and you can still ride them today.
Leap-The-Dips (1902)
Lakemont Park, Altoona, PA
This tamely named wooden rollercoaster hails from 1902, and though it closed in 1986, the US National Historic Landmark reopened in 1999.
It’s only 41 feet tall, and its average speed of 10 miles per hour will barely ruffle your hair.
Scenic Railway (1912)
Luna Park, Melbourne, Australia
While not the oldest roller coaster in the world, the Scenic Railway is the world’s oldest continually operating one. Its dips and turns may leave you unfazed, but its stunning views of Port Philip Bay won’t.
Rutschebanen (1914)
Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Rutschebanen may be the main attraction in the world’s second oldest amusement park (built in 1843), but it was originally designed for the Baltic Fair.
To this day it retains an operator who manually brakes the 2,051-foot ride, keeping it at a mellow 36 miles per hour.
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