Summer Attractions
Downhill Racer
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Downhill Racer
The Downhill Racer is really a set of four side-by-side speed slides. Riders use a foam sled with handles and plunge head-first down a nearly 3-story tall undulating drop and then skim across the surface of the landing zone. The ride begins atop the Castle Entrance building.
| Ride Length | 131 feet with 65 foot run out |
| Ride Height | 33 feet |
| Ride Type | Speed slides |
| Height Requirement | 42 inches tall |
| Location | Schlitterbahn West |
| Water Source | Spring-fed Comal River |
| Tips | High thrill and/or deep water attractions requiring great rider control, swimming skills, and/or physical condition. Can be stressful to those who fear heights, high speeds, or enclosed places. Do not use if you have health limitations. Requires great rider control, swimming skills and/or physical condition. |
Dragon’s Lair Heated Pool & Swim Up Bar
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Dragon’s Lair Heated Pool & Swim Up Bar
When you want a break from all the activity of Surfenburg, the Dragon's Lair Heated Pool & Swim Up Bar and swim-up bar is the perfect spot. Sip a cool drink as you watch the Kristal River flow past or just soak in the warm, soothing water.
| Water Depth | 2 to 4 feet |
| Ride Type | Hot tub, swim-up refreshment bar |
| Location | Surfenburg Area |
| Water Source | Closed, treated system |
| Tips | Moderate thrill rides and/or water depth up to 48 inches. For inexperienced riders, beginner swimmers, and supervised partially disabled persons. Some rider control and maneuvering is required. |
Dragon’s Revenge
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Dragon’s Revenge
Your adventure begins as you challenge the Dragon. Enjoy the first generation uphill water coaster. The Dragon's Revenge is a feast for the eyes and the ears with splashes and surprises that will thrill guests of all ages.
| Ride Type | Uphill Water Coaster |
| Height Requirement | 42 inches tall |
| Location | Surfenburg Area |
| Water Source | Closed, treated system |
| Tube Needed? | Yes |
| Number of Drops | Two |
| Number of Blaster Jets | Nine |
| Tips | High thrill and/or deep water attractions requiring great rider control, swimming skills, and/or physical condition. Can be stressful to those who fear heights, high speeds, or enclosed places. Do not use if you have health limitation. Requires great rider control, swimming skills and/or physical condition. |
Gator Bowl Activity Pool
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Gator Bowl Activity Pool
Located within the Resort at the Bahn but open to both resort and waterpark guests, the Gator Bowl is a quiet pool off the beaten path. Besides being perfect for sun lounging and just a peaceful swim, there's a challenging hand-over-hand rope bridge over floating foam gators.
| Water Depth | Up to 8 feet |
| Ride Type | Challenging activity pool |
| Height Requirement | None |
| Location | Schlitterbahn West |
| Water Source | Spring-fed Comal River |
| Pool Surface Area | 70 feet by 40 feet |
| Tips | Aggressive ride action requiring rider control and/or strong swimming skills. For "in shape" guests having no medical restrictions. Deep water or moderate-to-high speeds may be encountered. Physical activity may be strenuous. |
Hang Ten Harbor Activity Pool
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Hang Ten Harbor Activity Pool
Ready for a challenge? Try crossing the bobbing logs of Hang Ten Harbor while holding onto the rope above.
| Water Depth | up to 48 inches |
| Ride Type | Activity Pool |
| Location | Surfenburg Area |
| Water Source | Closed, treated system |
| Tube Needed? | None |
| Tips | Moderate thrill rides and/or water depth up to 48 inches. For inexperienced riders, beginner swimmers, and supervised partially disabled persons. Some rider control and maneuvering is required. Ride connects with Kristal Cove |
Hans Hideout
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Hans Hideout
How a friendly, German pirate ended up in the middle of Texas is a long story. But kids of all ages can enjoy the hideaway he left behind! Han's Hideout is a multi-level, five-story-tall water funhouse filled with all sorts of hands-on water play elements. There're dumping buckets, water cannons, net crawls, tunnels, slides and more. And to cap it all off, the bow of old Han's shipwreck dumps 500-gallons of water on everyone below every few minutes.
| Ride Type | Kid's play area / water fun house |
| Height Requirement | Maximum Height 48" |
| Location | Blastenhoff Area |
| Tips | Aggressive ride action requiring rider control and/or strong swimming skills. For "in shape" guests having no medical restrictions. Deep water or moderate-to-high speeds may be encountered. Physical activity may be strenuous. |
Hillside Tube Chute
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Hillside Tube Chute
Beginning at the base of the Schlitterbahn Castle, the Hillside Tube Chute snakes through a series of hairpin turns, rapids and whirlpools before splashing down in the Lagoon Pool.
| Ride Length | 1,060 feet |
| Ride Type | Tube chute |
| Height Requirement | None |
| Location | Schlitterbahn West |
| Water Source | Spring-fed Comal River |
| Tips | Small children must be in a separate tube. Tubes with bottoms are located at our guest relations counters near the bottom of the Downhill Racer. High thrill and/or deep water attractions requiring great rider control, swimming skills, and/or physical condition. Can be stressful to those who fear heights, high speeds, or enclosed places. Do not use if you have health limitations. Requires great rider control, swimming skills and/or physical condition. |
Kinderhaven
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Kinderhaven
Kinderhaven was specially planned for families with small children. It's a shallow water playground separated from the rest of Blastenhoff's high-spirited activities, but conveniently located in the middle of all the action. Surrounded by shaded seating and open sun-lounging areas, Kinderhaven lets both kids and parents have fun. Kids will love to explore the miniature pirate ship with its slides and water cannons. The littlest ones can splash around in a shaded section of the pool.
For shallow water, slow moving water and soft play equipment.
| Height Requirement | Maximum Height 48" |
| Location | Blastenhoff Area to the left of Blastenhoff Beach |
| Water Source | Closed, treated system |
Kristal Cove
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Kristal Cove
Kristal Cove is fun-filled family activity pool adjacent to the Kristal River. There's plenty of shaded seating plus a gently-sloping beach for lounging and, when the mood strikes, the Kristal River is just a short swim away.
| Ride Type | Family pool with beach |
| Height Requirement | None |
| Location | Surfenburg Area |
| Water Source | Closed, treated system |
| Tips | Low speed and/or shallow water attractions offering passive water fun for those who just want to get wet and relax. For supervised youngsters, seniors, disabled, or partially health limited guests. Connects with Kristal River |
Kristal River
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Kristal River
Kristal River is one of three "endless" rivers at Schlitterbahn. By that we mean that these rivers are all at one level and form a continuous loop. Riders, therefore, can stay in them as long as they wish, being propelled along by the current. You swim, float on a tube, or on hop on the back of one of the friendly alligators that inhabit the river. Kristal River encircles the Surfenburg section and can be entered from a number of stairways located along the inner perimeter or from the adjacent Kristal Cove. For a more exciting entry to the river, try the Backsplash, a fast-flowing channel that begins near the Boogie Bahn and flows directly into the Kristal River.
| Water Depth | Up to 48 inches |
| Ride Type | Tube ride / lazy river |
| Height Requirement | None |
| Location | Surfenburg Area |
| Water Source | Closed, treated system |
| Tips | Moderate thrill rides and/or water depth up to 48 inches. For inexperienced riders, beginner swimmers, and supervised partially disabled persons. Some rider control and maneuvering is required. Connects with Boogie Bahn, Kristal Cove, Backsplash. |
Lagoon Activity Pool
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Lagoon Activity Pool
The Lagoon is a huge activity pool for swimming, floating, splashing and simply having fun under the hot Texas sun. There's an in-water volleyball court, a heated swim-up refreshment bar, a rain drop, a waterfall, and nearly an acre of water for fun. Plus the Hillside Tube Chute and the Soda Straws end in the Lagoon.
The Lagoon receives its water from the adjacent spring-fed Comal River. The water is drawn from the river at the start of each day and continuously refreshed throughout the day. Water enters the lagoon on one side and flows back into the Comal River on the other. At night the pool is completely drained in preparation for the next day.
| Water Depth | 2 to 4 feet |
| Ride Type | Kid's play area / pool |
| Height Requirement | None |
| Location | Schlitterbahn West |
| Water Source | Spring-fed Comal River |
| Pool Surface Area | 50,000-square-foot |
| Tips | Moderate thrill rides and/or water depth up to 48 inches. For inexperienced riders, beginner swimmers, and supervised partially disabled persons. Some rider control and maneuvering is required. Shaded seating borders the Lagoon and overlooks the Comal River. Many guests make the Lagoon their headquarters for their day at Schlitterbahn. |
Lagoon Heated Pool & Swim Up Bar
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Lagoon Heated Pool & Swim Up Bar
The Lagoon Heated Pool & Swim Up Bar is a restful watery oasis in the middle of all the Schlitterbahn fun. There's a swim-up refreshment bar and in-water tables.
| Water Depth | 2 to 4 feet |
| Ride Type | Hot tub, swim-up refreshment bar |
| Height Requirement | None |
| Location | Schlitterbahn West |
| Water Source | Spring-fed Comal River |
| Pool Surface Area | 35 feet by 45 feet |
| Tips | Moderate thrill rides and/or water depth up to 48 inches. For inexperienced riders, beginner swimmers, and supervised partially disabled persons. Some rider control and maneuvering is required. |