12 Thrilling Alpine Coasters you can't miss in northern Italy! (Fun Bob)
What is FUN BOB?
The ‘Fun Bob’ is an exciting family attraction. These are mountain slides that descend on a single track at varying speeds, allowing everyone to control their own speed. The track winds through picturesque mountain scenery, sometimes with a view of a lake, sometimes through a forest – always with exhilarating adrenaline!
Access to the starting point is usually via a cable car (although some choose to hike up the mountain).
Each slide accommodates one or two people (parent + child).
Animals are not allowed.
Bags should be placed on the knees or hung on the back of the seat.
At most locations, there is an automatic camera along the way. It takes still photos of the rider. At the end of the course, the photo is displayed on a screen, and there is an option to choose whether to purchase it.
So please – here are 12 roller coasters in Northern Italy (in each of the regions of the Alps and Dolomites!), see what’s closest to you, plan your route with other attractions along the way – and give your family an unforgettable experience!
Fun Bob on Mount Baranc (San Candido, Valle di Fundres, Alto Adige)
Where? The town of San Candido, Val Pusteria, Alto Adige
What to enter in Waze? Via Matthias Schranzhofer, 26, 39038 San Candido BZ,
Access: The ascent is via an open chairlift.
What’s up top? A small amusement park and a fun park for little ones, and of course, a café with a stunning view.
Length of the track: 1700 meters
Speed: up to 36 km/h
*Sometimes nighttime skiing is available under the stars!
Where? Near the city of Merano, Alto Adige
What to search on Waze? Umlaufbahn Falzeben
Ascent: via a closed cable car
What is there at the top? A cofee bar
Trail length: 1100 meters
Speed: up to 40 km/h
3- Alpine Coaster Klausberg Flitzer (in the northernmost valley of Italy)
Where? 45 minutes north of the town of Bruneck, Aurina Valley (Valle Aurina) in the Trentino-Alto Adige region (Trentino Alto Adige)
What to enter in Waze? Klausberg-Flitzer
Ascent: Via closed cable car.
What else is there in the area? At the bottom before the climb, there is a small park with life-sized dinosaur sculptures, a small adventure park, and water play facilities.
Length of the track: 1800 meters, the longest in Italy.
Speed: Up to 40 km/h
4- Alpine Coaster Gardonè (Val di Fiemme)
Where: Predazzo town, Val di Fiemme, Trentino Alto Adige region
What to write in Waze: Alpine Coaster Gardoné
Access to the top: Closed gondola
What else is in the area? Near the coaster trail, there are attractions for children, tubing, and a cafe restaurant.
Track length: 1000 meters
Speed: Up to 40 km/h
More in the vicinity:
You can combine the area with: Kayaking/tubing: Calvese Ski Parking
Adventure park: Acropark Castello Molina
Hiking to the waterfall: Cascate dell’Avisio di Cavalese
5- Fun Bob di Auronzo di Cadore (Northern Dolomites Center, near Cortina d'Ampezzo)
Where: in the town of Auronzo di Cadore Auronzo di Cadore
45 minutes east of the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo (Cortina d’Ampezzo), Veneto province
What to write in Waze? FunBob Auronzo
Uphill Access: gondola closed.
What else is available on-site? games, adventure park, bike rentals, restaurants
Track Length: 3000 m’
Speed: 45 km/h
Can be combined in the area with:
Wildlife Park: Biotopo Torbiere di Danta
Lago di Misurina lake trip
6- Bob Estivo Artesina (Northwest Italy)
Where? In the town of Artesina Artesina
one and a half hours southwest of the city of Turin (Torino), in the province of Piedmont (Piemonte), near the border with France.
What to enter in Waze? Bob Estivo Artesina
Access at the top: Open gondola
What else is in the complex? Children’s playground
Track length: 1300 meters
Speed: up to 43 km/h
Can be combined in the area with:
Tree climbing park: Mondolè Park
7- Fun Bob Alpyland (near Lake Maggiore)
Where? The town of Stresa, Lake Maggiore (Lago Maggiore), Piedmont region (Piemonte).
What to enter in Waze? Funivia Stresa Mottarone
Reaching the summit: Closed cable car followed by an open chairlift.
What’s nearby? Café restaurant
Trail length: 1000 meters
Speed: 40 km/h
Can be combined in the area with:
Botanical Garden: Giardino Botanico Alpinia
Boat trip to the Borromean Islands
8- Fun Bob dell'Alpe Campo (Western Alps)
Where? The town of Rimasco, about an hour and a half from the lakes Maggiore and Orta
What to write in Waze? ALPE CAMPO RIMASCO
Access to the top: Open chairlift
What else is in the area? A restaurant with local Piedmont cuisine and a children’s playground. Option to go on hiking trails
Trail length: 1000 meters
Speed: up to 40 km/h
Can be combined with activities in the area:
A trip to the waterfalls: Cascata del Buss
9- Family Bob in Valdidentro (Western Dolomites)
Where? Near the town of Bormio, in the heart of the Alps in the Lombardy region.
What to enter in Waze? Cima Piazzi Happy Mountain
Access to the top: With the gondola itself.
What else is available on site? A local restaurant.
Trail length: 600 meters
Speed: 40 km/h
Can be combined in the area with:
A trip to the Lago di Cancano.
10 - Bob Estivo di Presolana Monte Pora (near Bergamo)
Where: 45 minutes north of Lake Iseo. One hour from Bergamo. An hour and a half from Brescia
What to enter in Waze? Pista Bob Presolana
Getting to the top: with the gondola.
What else is available in the area? Activities for youth and children, bike trails, a small lake
Course length: 700 meters
Speed: 40 km/h
Can be combined with nearby:
the town of Clusone with its murals.
Lake Iseo.
Adventure park (45 minutes drive) – Parco avventura Monte Alben
11- Fun Bob Tarvislandia
היכן? מחוז פריולי ונציה ג’וליה. בעיירה קמפו רוסו (Camporosso) שעה מהעיר אודינה.
מה לכתוב בוויז? Bob su rotaia
הגעה למעלה: עם הקרונוע עצמו.
מה יש בנוסף במתחם? גן שעשועים קטן לילדים.
אורך מסלול: 880 מטר
מהירות: עד 40 קמ”ש
ניתן לשלב בסביבה עם:
עליה ברכבל ל Monte Lussari.
טיול באגמים: Laghi delle Fusine
12 - Bob su Rotaia Piancavallo estate (near Forgonzada)
Where? Friuli Venezia Giulia region. In the town of Piancavallo
What to write in Waze? 33081 Aviano, Province of Pordenone,
How to get to the top: by the cable car itself.
What else is available on site? Ice skating rink
Track length: 100 meters
Speed: up to 40 km/h
Can be combined with:
Rampy Park – Adventure park (nearby roller coaster)
Lake Lago di Santa Croce (about an hour’s drive)
