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BonBon-Land

Coordinates: 55°15′38″N 11°51′50″E / 55.26056°N 11.86389°E / 55.26056; 11.86389
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Bonbon-land
Bonbon-land logo
LocationHolme-Olstrup, Denmark
Coordinates55°15′38″N 11°51′50″E / 55.26056°N 11.86389°E / 55.26056; 11.86389
Opened1991
OwnerParques Reunidos
Operating seasonApril 1. - October 24.
Attractions
Total65
Websitehttp://www.bonbonland.dk

BonBon-Land is a Danish amusement park located in Holme-Olstrup in the South of Zealand, about 100 km from Copenhagen. This 34-acre park attracts about 450,000 each season.

History

The origins of the theme park Miko-Land can be dated back to when the Danish sweets boiler Michael Spangsberg got an idea to produce candy brands with deliberatly disgusting sounding names. The branch became popular, prompting people to want to visit the factory in Holme Olstrup,However, the production of the candy had to fulfill specific regulations concerning hygiene, preveting tours. Due to this inconvenience, Michael Spangsberg created the cncept for "Bonbon land", a theme park based on concepts from the previously mentioned candy branch.

The theme park was officially opened in 1992, with the only attractions being a mini candy factory, a cinema, a store, and a collectionof boats resembling ducks. Due to the parks success, multiple rides and attractions were added. Bonbon-Land eventually became one of Denmark’s most popular children’s parks (as of 2008, it was the eight most popular tourist attraction in Denmark).[1] In 2007, Parques Reunidos [2] purchased the park.


Until 1998, BonBon-Land was expanded to cover an area of 85.000 m², and was increased to 110.000 m². Then in 2003, in connection with the opening of ’Vildsvinet’, the park expanded to cover roughly 130.000 m² (32 acres), which is now its current size.[3]

The most expensive amusements are the rafting course with a price of 32 million DKK, 'Vildsvinet' from 2003, with an estimated price of 25 million DKK as well as 'Hankatten' that had a price of 20 million DKK. New amusements in 2010 are 'Svend Svingarm' and a brand new 4D cinema.

In 2012, it was ranked as one of the weirdest parks by Time.[4]

Roller Coasters

Ride Name Type Opened in Manufacturer Additional Information
Hundeprutterutchebane (The Farting Dog Switchback) steel sit down 1993 Zierer Reaches a speed of 18 mph (30 km) on a 420 ft long track (128m) and a height of 15 ft (4,5m); height limit none / 1,1m alone. Force One model, train 2x10.
Vild-Svinet (The Wild Boar) steel sit down 2003 Gerstlauer Reaches a speed of 45 mph (73 km) on a 1404 ft long track (428m) and a height of 72 ft (22m); height 1,25m. Euro Fighter model 500/8, the initial drop is at an angle of 97°.
Hankatten (Tom Cat) steel sit down spinning wild mouse 2007 Gerstlauer Reaches a speed of 34 mph (55 km) on a 1303 ft long track (397m) and a height of 53 ft (16m); height limit 1,1m. Spinning Coaster model 380/4, car 2+2.
Viktor Vandorm (Victor The Water Worm) steel sit down 2009 Zierer Reaches a speed of 33 mph (53 km) on a 2471 ft long track (750m) and a height of 46 ft (14m); height limit 1m. Tivoli Custom model, train 2x20.

Water Rides

  • Beaver Rafting - river rapids ride that opened in 1998. This 6-passenger raft ride is on a scenic 560m long course. Intamin.
  • The Water Rat - log flume ride that opened in 1995. A 220m long ride that features 2 drops on the way. CB Design.

Other Rides

  • The Albatross - disk that was opened in 2004; height limit 1,1m. Zamperla.
  • The Cobra Tower - drop tower that opened in 2001; height limit 1,2m. Fabbri.
  • The Crow Trees - hoist yourself up the tower that opened in 2006; height limit 1,2m. Premier Rides.
  • Dillen (Mania) - air swing ride that opened in 1999; height limit none / 1,25m alone. Huss.
  • 4D Film - theatre opened in 2010, currently showing The Little Prince.
  • Hestorado - stationary 5D interactive laser shoot-out that opened in 2011; height limit 1,1m. Alterface.
  • Klaptorsken (The Cod) - swinging ship that opened in 2002; height limit 1,1m.
  • Mågeklatterne - Zierer Radlerbahn.
  • Sprutten - Zierer Dragon Boats.
  • Paradise - walkthrough Candy Store that opened in 1992.
  • Søløven (The Sea Lion) - dark boat ride that opened in 2005. CB Design.
  • Svend The Swinging Arm - a giant swing that opened in 2009; height limit 1,4m. Zamperla.
  • Skildpadden (The Tortoise) - wave swinger that opened in 1994. Zierer.
  • The Worm - roundabout ride.

Kiddie Rides

  • The Dragon - Himalaya-style ride.
  • Fantasy World - walkthrough with fantasy-like scenes and kiddie play area that opened in 2009.
  • Hot Wheels - kids can operate cars, mini trucks, excavators (opened in 2006).
  • Hestepærerne - on track horse ride.
  • Play Areas - the park has a number of play areas with various activities for kids.
  • The Shrimp - dinghy ride.
  • Trampolines - trampolines.
  • Walk the Plank - challenge course.
  • The Wet Dolphin - water playground that opened in 2007.

Other

The park has Arcade Games, various Test-Your-Skill Games, and a Kiddie Show.

  • Entrance to the park
    Entrance to the park
  • Vildsvinet ride
    Vildsvinet ride
  • Albatros ride
    Albatros ride
  • 4D Cinema
    4D Cinema

References

  1. ^ "Top 50 most visited attractions 2008". 15 April 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-04-15. Retrieved 27 May 2010. VisitDanmark's homepage
  2. ^ Owners of Bonbon Land Parques Reunidos homepage Retrieved 27 May 2010.
  3. ^ "BonBon-Lands History". Archived from the original on 2010-10-28. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
  4. ^ Samantha Grossman (16 February 2012). "Top 10 Weirdest Theme Parks - BonBon Land". Time. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
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