First Impressions
Pull into Klugheim and the environment hits you before the ride does. Phantasialand's immersive dark-fantasy village wraps around Taron so completely that you forget you're in a theme park. The queue winds through atmospheric caves lit by flickering torches, building anticipation with every step.
When the train finally launches — not once, but twice — the acceleration pins you into the restraint in the most satisfying way imaginable.
The Numbers That Matter
Taron is a multi-launch coaster from Intamin clocking in at:
- Top speed: 117 km/h
- Track length: 1,320 m
- Inversions: 0 (it doesn't need them)
- Launch count: 2
The lack of inversions is what surprises newcomers. Taron is all about speed, airtime, and near-miss elements — and it earns every second of its four-minute runtime.
The Ride Experience
The first launch shoots you through the canyon at 80 km/h before the second fires you to full speed through a tight, low-to-the-ground layout. The pacing is relentless. High-banked turns, sudden direction changes, and millimetre-clearance flyovers create a sensation of controlled chaos that few rides in Europe can replicate.
The near-miss interaction with Raik (the park's family coaster) mid-ride is a masterstroke of layout design.
Verdict
9.5 / 10. Taron is the benchmark for launch coasters in Europe. If you visit Phantasialand for nothing else, this alone justifies the ticket price. Ride in the back for maximum intensity, front for the best view of what's about to hit you.