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LisebergGothenburg, Sweden

Liseberg is a top-ranked Scandinavian theme park in Gothenburg featuring world-class wooden coasters, thrilling drop rides, and charming family areas.

Opened8 May 1923 OperatorLiseberg AB OwnerGothenburg City Council Visitors~3,000,000 annually AttractionsOver 30 rides
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You will find Liseberg in Gothenburg, Sweden, with dual entrances located at Örgrytevägen and Getebergsled. First opened on May 8, 1923, for the Gothenburg Exhibition, the park was acquired by Gothenburg City Council in 1924 and is managed today by the municipal company Liseberg AB. Drawing approximately three million visitors every year, it stands as the second most visited theme park in all of Scandinavia and has earned global accolades from Forbes and IAAPA.

Spanning a largely forested area, the destination features over 30 distinct rides along with lush botanical landscapes like Liseberg's Lustgarten. The grounds host themed zones such as Kaninlandet (Rabbit Land) alongside impressive entertainment venues like the historic Stora Scenen main stage, Rondo show venue, Kvarnteatern, and the Taube Scene. Its charming official colors of pink and green dress the main entrance, historic houses, and park logo, complemented by its green-and-pink rabbit mascot introduced in 1983.

Liseberg is renowned for its world-renowned attractions, including the acclaimed wooden roller coaster Balder and AtmosFear, a massive 116-meter drop tower offering Europe's longest free fall. Thrill-seekers and families alike flock to signature water adventures like FlumeRide and the Kållerado rapids ride, alongside intense spinners like Loke, Mechanica, and AeroSpin. Beyond ride thrills, visitors enjoy haunted houses, dance halls, arcade halls, and high-profile live concert performances from Swedish and international music icons.

Whether you are planning a summer getaway or a holiday trip, Liseberg caters to every type of traveler. Families with young children can explore a huge collection of dedicated gentle rides in Kaninlandet, while thrill-seekers tackle high-g force flat rides and coasters. The park extends its appeal past the summer season into autumn and winter, offering frights during Halloween horror house events and traditional holiday magic at its famous Christmas market.

01 Signature rides & attractions

The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.

Coaster
Balder
A famed wooden roller coaster twice voted the Best Wooden Tracked Roller Coaster in the world in major international polls.
20032005
Thrill
AtmosFear
A massive 116-meter drop tower converted from an observation tower, holding the record for the longest free fall in Europe.
116 m2011
Water
FlumeRide
A 630-meter log flume navigation featuring two thrilling drops, with the tallest plummeting 14 meters.
630 m14 m drop1973
Water
Kållerado
A dynamic rapids adventure where 9-passenger boats navigate a 560-meter course through rushing waterfalls and foliage.
560 m1997
Thrill
Loke
A giant 27-meter tall Gyro Swing flat ride engineered by Intamin.
27 m2017
Thrill
Mechanica
A custom 28-meter tall Star Shape attraction delivering intense rotational maneuvers.
28 m2015
Thrill
AeroSpin
A 35-meter SkyRoller ride designed by Gerstlauer that lets riders control their spin.
35 m2016
Dark ride
Spökhotellet Gasten
A terrifying walkthrough horror maze inhabited by live actors.
1998
Family
Kaninlandet
Kaninlandsbanan
A monorail pedal ride providing scenic elevated views across Rabbit Land.
2013

Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.

Park map

The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.

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Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.

02 Tickets & prices

Ticket prices for Liseberg change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.

We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.

03 Getting there & parking

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Park EntrancesÖrgrytevägen and Getebergsled

Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change

04 Where to stay

On-site and resort hotels put you right at the gates — often with early park access — turning the visit into an easy two- or three-day trip.

Hotell Liseberg Heden
City accommodation

Hotel facilities originally opened by Liseberg AB in 1947 to serve visitors to Gothenburg.

05 Best time to visit & opening times

SeasonWhenGood to know
SummerMay to SeptemberFull operation of rides, shows, and outdoor stages.
HalloweenOctoberFeatures houses of horror and seasonal fright attractions.
ChristmasNovember to DecemberHosts a Christmas market serving traditional Swedish cuisine like mulled wine and reindeer döner kebab.

Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel

06 Themed areas

Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.

KaninlandetLiseberg's Lustgarten

Good to know

  • Minimum height requirement for AtmosFear and Spökhotellet Gasten is 140 cm (4 ft 7 in).
  • Liseberg features many skill games and arcades like Spelhuset, which require an extra charge.
  • The park operates dual entrances located at Örgrytevägen and Getebergsled.
  • Special winter food offerings at the Christmas market include reindeer meat döner kebab and mulled wine.