EUROPA PARK, RUST, GERMANY

Europa Park has started to clear the ground and dig big holes in preparation for their new wooden coaster. Concept art is also on display at the park.

The manufacturers, Great Coasters International, also posted an image of the pre-packed wood being shipped off to Germany on their Facebook page.

The coaster will be 144ft (43.9mtrs) high, 3,445ft (1,050mtrs) long and reach a top speed of 62mph (100 kph). It will be the park's first wooden coaster, taking Europa Park's total number of operating coasters up to 11.