Two brand-new rides in the wake of EUR 12 million investment

Saisonstart2018Over the past 10 years, Scandinavia’s biggest summerland has invested more than EUR 55 million in product development and new rides. For the 2018 season, Djurs Sommerland has again made six- gure investments and will be unveiling two new attractions. Last year, Danish and foreign families enjoyed breathtaking rides in the new DrageKongen – Europe’s fastest and longest Family Suspended Coaster This year, new experiences await the whole family when a children’s coaster and a family ride are ready for the season opening.

Young thrill-seekers and their families can look forward to fun new experiences in Djurs Sommerland when the summerland opens again on 27 April 2018. Visitors to Djurs Sommerland will get to try out the Safaribussen family ride and feel the exhilaration of riding the Jungle Rally children’s coaster.

Passengers in Safaribussen will have to fasten their seatbelts and hold on tight as the bus passes through the Asian landscape. The ride is full of surprises when the driver suddenly loses his way and drives round in circles. There is plenty of speed and excitement for the youngest in Jungle Rally, as they jump behind the steering wheel with the whole family and soar through the wild jungle.

“At Djurs Sommerland, we have a focus on new quality rides that make it a great experience for families with children of all ages to visit the park. To complement our other attractions, we are investing EUR 2 million in the coming season in two new rides which are popular in major amusement parks around the world. We are con dent that Safaribussen, which has no restrictions, and Jungle Rally, which our youngest visitors down to 90cm tall can try out, will also be well received in Djurs Sommerland,” says CEO Henrik B. Nielsen

Renewal creates growth

“This year’s additions will be located in the same area as our most recent investment, DrageKongen, and will eventually form part of a new theme area in the park,” adds Henrik B. Nielsen.

DrageKongen, Europe’s fastest and longest Suspended Coaster, is a spectacular ride. It offers an exhilarating and breathtaking experience, rising 30 metres into the air before diving down an underground tunnel at 85 km/h. The 825-metre-long roller coaster opened in 2017, and with a price tag of EUR 12 million, represents the biggest single investment in a Danish amusement park to date. In addition to DrageKongen, Djurs Sommerland has also invested in Piraten, Juvelen and Skatteøen in recent years – roller coasters which stand out on account of their size, quality and unique features, and which rank among the best internationally.

“Renewal is vitally important in our eld, and our investments in 27 new rides over the past 10 years have accelerated our visitor numbers – most recently setting an impressive record of over 808,000 guests in 2017, which we aim to beat in 2018. We look forward to yet another season where we can unveil exciting new attractions for our guests,” concludes Henrik B. Nielsen.