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Kongeparken (The King's Park) is an amusement park in the village of Ålgård, near in Norway. Kongeparken is the biggest amusement park in the south-west of Norway, and the main tourist destination in the county of .Region Stavanger: Kongeparken Published 2012, visited 21 October 2013 The park has more than 50 different rides and attractions.Kongeparken: [2] Published 2012, visited 21 October 2013 and has won multiple awards.NRK: Kongeparken vant bransje-"Oscar" Published 16th of Mars 2012, Visited 21 October 2013


History
Kongeparken was opened by Gabriel Ålgård in May 1986 and intended to be a park with outdoor activities such as BMX, roller-skating and golf. Construction cost about 220 million . Kongeparken had more than 200,000 visitors in its opening year but was bankrupt by July. In 1997, the park was bought by its current owners, the Lund family, who had more than a hundred years experience through the Lunds Tivoli amusement parks. The Lund family added new themes and increased activities, reversing a decline in visitor numbers. Kongeparken is owned and operated by Rogaland Fritidspark AS. Haakon Lund, the son of Bjoern and Veslemoey Lund, is currently in charge.Ålgårds Historie, Ålgård Rotary, Press: Ålgård Offset AS, 2009


Bears theme
The Lund family rebuilt Kongeparken around the theme of bears. In the late 1800s, the family had been the first importers in Europe of from America. In 1997, a pair of bears, Brumle and Brumleline, were brought to the park. Named the King and Queen of Bears, they are housed in a castle which features one of the park's biggest rides, a roller coaster with spinning gondolas. Other bears in the park are named the Bie Queen, Pysjamas, Tranbamsen, Storm, and the Icebear. The park also has a , the BearBotel, where children can leave their teddy bears.


Rides and adventures
Kongeparken is targeted at children aged from three to 12 years old but also has more challenging activities for older children. The park has more than 50 rides, along with restaurants and other attractions. New rides are introduced each year, such as the Fossen in 2013. Other attractions include a bobsleigh track, a do-it-yourself chocolate factory, and a children's fire station.


Christmas in Kongeparken
Jul i Kongeparken (Christmas in Kongeparken) is held in November and December and features fairy lights, Christmas trees, elves, carol singing and family workshops.


Attractions and rides
1986Ormen Lange (The Long Serpent)Bobsleigh140 cm (90 cm with adult)Renewed 2007The bobsleigh Ormen Lange is 1000 meter long, making it the longest Bobsleigh in Norway.Wiegand, Germany
1986GulliverClimbing structureNo limitWas given away in 2013A themed climbing structure, built in the shape of Gulliver the giant.Hags, Sweden
1986Kapteinskolen (The School of Captains)Motorized boats140 cm (90 cm with adult)Currently in useMotorized boats, the children can drive themselves.Engine; Honda, boat; Foster, both from the US.
Before 1997Plogen (The Plow)Bumpercars130 cm (90 cm with adult)Sold to Sweden in 2011Traditional bumbercarsPreston & Barbieri, Italy
Before 1997Gårdsskyting (The Farm shooting)GameNo limitRenewed in 2010A shooting game, with a farm theme.Tornado, UK
Before 1997Zyklon Removed, sold to FranceA transportable roller coaster., Italy
Before 1997Dyrene i Afrika (The Animals of Africa)CarouselNo limitCurrently in useRotating animals and vehicles, suitable for all ages.S&W, UK
Before 1997Gravemaskinene (The Excavators)Mini excavatorsNo limitCurrently in use, renewed in 2011Mini excavators for children and adults.Norway
1997Grizzly, model ZL42 Removed in 1999A transportable roller coaster with a loop., Italia
1997Kakaokoppene (The Cocoacups)CarouselNo limitCurrently in useRotating cocoa cups.S&W, UK
1997Brumletoget (The Bear Train)Mini railwayNo limitCurrently in useA miniature train, with carriages for the children. This was the first attraction bought by the Lund family for the opening of the park in 1997., Italy
1997Bjørneløypa (The Bear Track)Gocart track90 cm, max 140 cmCurrently in useA gocart track where the children can drive for themselves.Formula K
1997Humla (The Bumblebee)Troika120 cmIn storage as of July 2023.Norway's largest carousel, originally moved from .HUSS Park Attractions, Germany
1997Marihøna (The Ladybug)CarouselNo limitRemoved 2019Colourful carousel for all ages., Italy
1997Ballongen (The Balloon)CarouselNo limitRemoved 2011Children's ride with colourful balloons., Italy
1998Freia Sjokoladefabrikk (The Chocolate Factory)Interactive show90 cm, max 12 yearsCurrently in use, shows throughout the day in the openinghours of the park.The Chocolate Factory: A small chocolate factory, only for children. The children learn about chocolate, its origin, and how it is produced. They get to make their own chocolate to enjoy. Adults can attend the last show of the day. Free tickets in the Bamsebotell in the park.Kongeparken, Norway
1998Svalbard Ekspressen (The Svalbard Express)Roller coaster90 cmCurrently in use.The first themed roller coaster in Norway., Netherlands
1999Roller CoasterZyklon Removed in 2001A transportable roller coaster, Italy
2000Bamsebotell (The Teddy Bear Hotel)A teddybear hotel and souvenir shopNo limitCurrently in useA hotel where the teddybears can relax and enjoy while the owners are visiting the park. Also a souvenir shop with a lot of different items and clothing articles, and a lobbystop, that is a kiosk with a lot of different sweets.Kongeparken, Norway
2001Grizzly 2Zyklon ZL 42 Removed in 2003A transportable rollercoaster, with a loop., Italy
2001Kongeraften (The King's Rafting)Waterslide130 cm, 90 cm with adults, max 110 kgCurrently in useWaterslide where guests sit in a boat down the ride, it is possible to be two people in one boat.Metabau, Germany
2002MegaSplash (The Big Splash)A jumping boat140 cm, 90 cm with adultCurrently in useA boat that is thrown ut in the air and lands in the water.Heege, Germany
2002Stjerneskudd (The Shooting Star)A free fall bungy Only in use for the 2002 seasonIn a bungy, two people are dropped in free fall.Fabri, Italy
2002BrumleBand (The Bear Band)A teddybear showNo limitRemoved 2019A teddybear show for the children. Here you meet the local bear Bjørnulf, the singer Ferdinand, the Paris-madam Mimi, the explorer Ranja and The hotel manager Bastian. Currently in storage.Norway
2003Fabeldyrene (The Fairytale Animals)Carousel90 cm, max 12 yearsRemoved 2013Made by the artist Oscar Wiese for the 2003 EXPO in Switzerland.Doppelmayr, Switzerland
2003Svanesjøen (The Swan Lake)Pedal boats shaped like swans Removed in 2007Swanshaped boats for the guests to enjoy the waterside.
2003Luftskipet (The Airship)Carousel90 cmCurrently in useNorway's tallest carousel, which stretches 32 meters in the airSanoyas Hishino Meisho, Japan
2004Helspinn (The Full Spinn)Carousel90 cmCurrently in useSpinning cups, where you can decide what speed to rotate.Originally from Sanoyas Hishino Meisho, Japan, bought in France.
2004Fuji Smil Med Meg (Fuji Smile With Me)Free 3D camera rentalNo limitCurrently in useFree use of 3D cameras from Fuji, the ability to obtain images digitally, or printed directly in the park.Partnership between Kongeparken and Fujifilm Norway
2004Lag en venn (Make a Friend)Build a bearNo limitCurrently in useMake yourself a friend, a teddy bear or soft toy, children can decide whether it should be hard or soft, large or small, clothing, eye color and much more. A big heart and a personal birth certificate is also included.Developed by Kongeparken
2005Storm (The Storm)Tilt a whirl ride120 cm, 90 cm with adultCurrently in useSpinning shells placed in the water, themed around Captain Storms sinking ship. bought in France.Originally from Sanoyas Hishino Meisho, Japan, bought in France together with Helspinn.
2005Redningssentralen (The Rescue Center)Cable car125 cm, max 100 kgCurrently in useCable car where you are thrown out over the pond.Heege, Germany
2005Borte Vekk (The Long Gone)Climbing structureNo limitCurrently in useClimbing structure and playground for the children.Haags
2006Nordavinden (The North Wind)-Starship125 cmCurrently in use,Themed around the story of the boy who went to the North Wind to regain his flour. The guests are exposed to 2G, and everything happens in a tremendous speed., Closed in 2020 - 2021 for infection control measures.Kongeparken, ARM (Wisdom Rides )
2007Høydeskrekk (Scared of heights)Climbing trail130 cm, max 100 kgCurrently in useClimbing Trail running up to 13 meters above the ground. Children and adults can challenge themselves and climb through the suspension bridges and go walk on lines. One of a kind in northern Europe.Kongeparken
2007Redningsskøyta (The Rescue Ship)Carousel130 cm, 100 cm with adultCurrently in useThemed carousel, fits 2 people, the passenger can steer the boat while the carousel goes around., Germany
2008Bukkerittet (The Buck Ride)Spinning Mouse, Rollercoaster with rotating gondolas 120 cmCurrently in use2Themed roller coaster with spinning gondolas, this is unprecedented in Norway. Can attain a speed of about 70 km / h and the guests are exposed to nearly 2.5 G.Reverchon Industries,France.
2008Bamsehulene (The Bear Caves)Play area for the children, outsideNo limitCurrently in useFirst launched as Growing up green in 2008, during Stavanger as the European Capital of Culture project in 2008.http://www.hfwu.de/de/sp/aktuelles/news-detailansicht.html?no_cache=1&tx_ttnewstt_news=928&cHash=0189026849 Kongeparken and landscape architecture students from all over Europe
2009Vepsen (The Wasp)Boomerang, original Frisbee (ride), 130 cmCurrently in useA pendulum type attraction where both the gondola and shuttle goes around, 360 degree rotation, 15 meters above the ground, 3.5 G., Italy
2009Lorta-LarsAnimated person who tells the local dialectNo limitCurrently in useLorta-Lars is situated in the front of Jærgården. His monologues are written by the Jæren author Tobias Skretting, and the voice is borrowed from Ingar Lode.Kongeparken, Norway
2010Tiltetårnet (The Tilt Tower)Tilt tower 125 cm, 110 cm with adultsCurrently in useTilt Tower where you get shot in the air and dropped down again. The first of its kind in Scandinavia.ABC Rides, Switzerland
2010Sverd i Sten (Sword in the Stone)Interactive show, outdoorsNo limitCurrently in useOne of a kind attraction, pull out the sword from the stone and you'll be king for a day. Closed 2020 - 2021 for infection control measures.Kongeparken
2010Kongen på haugen (The King on the Hill)A climbing mountain for childrenNo limitCurrently in useClimbingmountain built over the restaurant Den Glade RustningMetabau, Germany
2011Barnas Brannstasjon (The Children's Fire Station)Interactive show90 cm, max 12 yearsCurrently in useThe Children's Fire Station: Interactive show where kids learn fire safety in the home and can attempt to put out a fire, the attraction was awarded the THEA awards in 2011, for the world's best attraction with a limited budget. Concept and production developed by Kongeparken. Other suppliers: Metallbau Emmeln, GW Group, Visiual Terrain, Kool Fog, Sigma Services & Alcorn McBrideKongeparken
2011Bamsespinn (The Bearspinn)CarouselNo limitCurrently in useOriginal name: The Bear Affair, spinning, giant Bears, suitable for everyone.Sellner Manufacturing, US

2011Brannbåtene (The Fireboats)Remote controlled boatsNo limitNew in 2011Themed as fire boats, remote controlled, launched together with the Children's Fire Station in 2011.Tornado
2011Kræsjebilene (The Crashcars)Bumbercars130 cm, 90 cm with adultReplaced Plogen in 2011Themed bumper cars, designed specifically for Kongeparken.Design of cars and houses by Kongeparken
2012Spinnvidle (The Crazy Spinner)120 cm, 100 cm with adultCurrently in useFirst swing ride in Norway with double seating., Germany
2013Fossen (The Waterfall)Log flume (ride)140 cm, 90 cm with adultCurrently in useFirst of its kind in Scandinavia, with gondolas shaped like bathtubs. A 4 minutes long water ride where you get really wet if you sit in the wrong place in the bathtub. Here it goes forwards and backwards down wild rapidsKongeparken, ride structure: ABC Engineering
2014Sætra
2015
Source: Kongparken, Errors might occur.


Awards
Kongeparken has won many awards in Norway and internationally.
  • In 2012: The Children's Fire Station (Barnas Brannstasjon) won the THEA Awards for best new attraction!.TEA: Thea recipients Published 2013, visited 28 October 2013
  • In 2012: Kongeparken got top score (6/6) by the Norwegian newspaper VG.
  • In 2011: Kongeparken got top score (6/6) by the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet.Dagbladet: Hit slipper du ikke inn om du er større enn en Oompa-Loompa Published 10 August 2011, visited 21 October 2013
  • In 2010: Kongeparken was the biggest attraction in Rogalands, Norway, with 215 303 visitors.
  • In 2009 and 2010: Kongeparken got a score of 5/6 by the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet.
  • In 2008: Kongeparken was named one of the two best amusement parks in Norway by the national newspaper Dagbladet.
  • In 2006: Spirit Award for the best leadership training program. The prize is awarded in the U.S.Coaster Buzz: IAAPA 2006: IAAPA gives awards for HR programs Published 14 November 2006, visited 28 October 2013
  • In 2005: Rogaland Travel Award.Rogaland Fylkeskommune: Rogaland Reiselivs produktpris 2005 Published 16 December 2005, Visited 28 October 2013
  • In 2004: Brass Ring Award for best print advertising in a park with 250 000 visitors. The prize is awarded in the U.S.Aftenbladet: Kongeparken vant pris i USA Published 20 November 2004, visited 28 October 2013
  • Pony Award. The prize is awarded in Italy.


Visitors
1986: 215,000 visitors

1997: 40,000 visitors

2009: 199,451 visitors

2010: 215,203 visitors

2011: 203,673 visitors

2012: 213,365 visitors

2013: 230,434 visitors

2014: 254,629 visitors

2015: 259,113 visitors

2016: 251,340 visitors

2017: 246,313 visitors

2018: 248,467 visitors


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