Liseberg has filed a lawsuit against the insurance company Trygg-Hansa, which has refused to pay insurance compensation following the fire at Oceana on February 12, 2024. Trygg-Hansa claims that Liseberg lacks an insurable interest in Oceana. Liseberg's claim amounts to just over one billion Swedish kronor (€92 million).
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.
