On July 4, it was finally the world premiere of this summer's major new ride at Liseberg – Kraftverket – a whirlwind high speed carousel that, with its 3.5 G forces, tests the passengers from the first moment. 40 brave riders had been selected to test the Kraftverket before everyone else. ‘Powerful’, ‘awesome’, and ‘near-life experience’ were some of the reviews after the first ride.
Biannually, since 1980, the prestigious Applause Award honours a park whose management, operations and creative accomplishments have inspired the industry with foresight, originality and sound business development.
At a ceremony on April 30, 20225 in Europa-Park, Germany, Universal Studios Japan received the 22nd Applause Award, joining a very exclusive group of recognized parks:
- Universal
The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (AIA) has concluded its investigation regarding the fire at Oceana and has presented the final report. It is a thorough and well-founded report with important lessons for all involved parties.
The Accident Investigation Authority states in its report that the fire likely started in connection with an electrical sleeve welding of a diversion pipe in o
Ten months after the tragic fire at Oceana, where one employee lost their life, work has reached a key milestone. The demolition work is now finished and, following a positive decision from Liseberg’s Board of Directors, work to complete a new waterworld – which is set to be finished in two years – can enter a new phase. For the first time, Liseberg can also release brand new images of Oceana
At the beginning of Liseberg’s summer season in 2025, a major new attraction awaits: Kraftverket, meaning ‘the power house’.
In Liseberg fällt schon am 16. November der Startschuss für die Wintersaison, die glitzernde Schneelandschaften verspricht. Jahr für Jahr besuchen rund 400.000 Gäste aus Schweden und darüber hinaus den Park, um mit Familie und Freunden einen unvergesslichen Tag in herrlich vorweihnachtlicher Atmosphäre zu erleben.
Sveriges førende forlystelsespark, Liseberg i Gøteborg, udvider fejringen af Halloween og retter blikket mod Danmark. For første gang holder Liseberg særligt Halloween-åbent i den danske efterårsferie. Hele parken er åben i weekenderne, og Lisebergs Kaninland er desuden åbent i hverdagene. Det betyder flere åbningsdage end nogensinde før og nye oplevelser for Lisebergs gæster.
On Tuesday, September 3rd, a new world record was set at Liseberg for the highest average age on a roller coaster ride: 80.1 years!
Are you over 70 years old and ready for a thrilling challenge? Liseberg is now looking for people aged 70 and over to participate in a world record attempt on roller coaster Valkyria – aiming for the highest average age in a roller coaster ride.
"We want to celebrate every senior's right to have fun and experience excitement in life," says Mårten Westlund, PR and Communications Manager at L
Liseberg's Board of Directors has July 17 made the formal decision to rebuild Liseberg's indoor water park, Oceana. The water park, which suffered extensive damage in a fire in February this year, has been cleared over the last few months, and reconstruction will start in the fall.
Swedish amusement park Liseberg today opened its gates for the 101st summer season with a grand celebration. The park welcomed guests to a premiere day filled with festivities. At the southern entrance, a special premiere party awaited, where the Liseberg rabbits greeted all children with dance, colorful balloons, and 4000 rabbit ears distributed to the young visitors.
Together with the rabbits
During a prize ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday, Liseberg received a THEA Classic Award. This marks the third time for Liseberg over the awards 30-year history, and the second time in just two years. In the amusement park industry, a THEA Award holds the same prestige as an Academy Award, does in the film industry.
