Liseberg Discussion Thread

[lond]

Good news: The construction of Oceana has come that far it's time to fill it with water  all the 1,200,000 liters.....

Press release

/// Marcus

And finally a new page in the thread 

[Doppel Looping]

Do you know what ever happened to jetline?

I know it is at grona lund but you seem to be in Sweden.
  

 

[DiscoBreak]

A large fire broke out today around 10:00 am at Liseberg's Oceana.

Swedish news sites:

• Göteborgs-posten
• dn.se
• svt.se

Cause unknown at this point.

[lond]

Just got the news that a fire have started in Lisebergs soon to be open water park

Images from GP:

It was reported that some loud bangs when the fire started...

/// Marcus

 

[DiscoBreak]

Looks like the fire now has spread to the main Oceania complex.

Initial reports state that it started on/near the slides but has now more or less engulfed the entire complex.

Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel has also been evacuated.

Liseberg Press Release

[RCT3Bross]

I just saw video's of the slides exploding. 

This is really sad as it doesn't look like there is any saving this building. Really curious what started this fire.

To think this never opened, Liseberg sure has had a though time these last 4 years.

[lond]

I will follow the investigation closely...

It is very concerning that the slides can burn with this intensity..

/// Marcus

[DiscoBreak]

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3 hours ago, RCT3Bross said:

I just saw video's of the slides exploding. 

This is really sad as it doesn't look like there is any saving this building. Really curious what started this fire.

To think this never opened, Liseberg sure has had a though time these last 4 years.

 

According to NCC (the developer/main contractor), they believe the fire broke out in connection with a "work process". If I were to speculate, I would guess the fire occurred during welding. Again, nothing has been confirmed.

The building is deemed a complete loss.

At the moment, 13 people have been treated for minor injuries.

 

Drone footage:

 

[bert425]

that's so awful!

The park had put so much work into it, and even 6 months ago on our construction tour, it looked amazing inside.

 

terrible loss after so much time and effort had been spent. .

(luckily no deaths tho. . . so there's that to look to, and that it did not spread to Grand Curiosa - right next door - is a blessing)

[Electerik]

Echoing what Bert said.

Hopefully it was insured in a way that will allow the park to rebuild it fairly quickly.

[KBrylczyk]

7 hours ago, DiscoBreak said:

According to NCC (the developer/main contractor), they believe the fire broke out in connection with a "work process". If I were to speculate, I would guess the fire occurred during welding.

If I were to speculate, I'd say they replaced all the water with gasoline.  There's video going around of the big explody and hot damn, it looks like a Michael Bay movie.

[RCT3Bross]

So to add on the bad news.

Liseberg released a update last night about the fire. There they report about a missing employee, there is reason to believe the worst.

 

[SharkTums]

A fire is one thing, this is a full on explosion. Really insane footage. Hopefully they'll get it out soon and we can find out what happened to cause something this crazy. 

[bert425]

I'm seeing reports that the fire has flared up again, and they are struggling to get it under control

I can't find a corroborating story tho . . .  but if so, how did it flare back up 16 hours later?

 

[Garet]

1 hour ago, bert425 said:

I can't find a corroborating story tho . . .  but if so, how did it flare back up 16 hours later?

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Quelling the blaze had been made difficult because of the risk of collapse, firefighters said, adding there still were pockets of fire burning.

Svante Carlsson of the city’s fire department said his firefighters have gotten the fire under control on Tuesday. There was “extensive damage and some parts of the structure have collapsed,” he said, adding that he expects his crews “to be on the scene for some time.”

Full Article

There's probably still construction equipment inside that is highly flammable or explosive due to fuel or gas tanks and firefighters can probably only do so much from the outside.

I have no idea what materials are used in modern-day construction tools or were in the building but an example, electric car batteries can spontaneously reignite themselves for hours or even days after the fire is out.

[lond]

Here is Liseberg English press room about the fire: Liseberg pressreleases about the fire @ Oceana

And in the Swedish press room there is a pressrelease that the executive board of Liseberg that the ambition is that Oceana shall be rebuilt: Oceana shall be rebuilt

/// Marcus

[Pedrinho]

These are so bad news. We already planned our return to Gothenburg for this summer.
Our prayers for the family of the deceased worker.

And all the best for Liseberg.

This hurts in so many levels.

[lond]

The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority will do a investigation on the cause and what to do to prevent it to happen again: Fire at Oceana Waterworld in Gothenburg

Today I went by Liseberg/Oceana to take some photos of the aftermath of the fire...

When standing outside you realise how extensive the damage is on the water slides and the main building 

I will not fly my drone over the area due to the ongoing investigation and that there are "no photo"-signs on the doors to Oceana.

I will probably not post any more photos until they start the rebuild of Ocenan...

All the best for Liseberg and to let them take care of their employees.. 

/// Marcus 

And from a distance:

[DoinItForTheFame]

Hurts my heart to see that.  

[lond]

Because we finished early on the last day on the OHS refresh education i did with work in Göteborg, i got some extra time on my way home and used it to stop by Liseberg

 

The tower is rebuilt and the arches are on the way

 

I spot something new for this year

73/ Marcus

[jedimaster1227]

Liseberg has announced their newest addition, Stormvåg, a family swinging ride which will open in the park in the Summer of 2026.

https://www.mynewsdesk.com/liseberg/pressreleases/stormvaag-rolls-into-liseberg-new-family-attraction-opens-summer-2026-3405511

Stormvåg rolls into Liseberg – new family attraction opens summer 2026

In the summer of 2026, new adventures will set sail in Liseberg’s very own archipelago as Stormvåg (Storm Wave) – a brand new family attraction – makes its debut. The ride is a Wild Swing XL model, one of the first of its kind. Stormvåg will be located along the Liseberg riverbank and, with its charming boatyard inspired theme, will become a natural part of Liseberg’s beloved West Coast area.

While Wild Swing attractions can be found elsewhere in Europe, this is one of the first of a new generation – taller, bigger, faster and with even more thrills.

Stormvåg is a bit reminiscent of the classic Topspin ride, but here the whole family can ride together. It’s got just the right amount of thrill to spark spontaneous laughter. It’s simply a ride that makes you really happy, says Kenneth Berndtsson, VP of Operations Director at Liseberg.

Stormvåg will take over the area previously home to the iconic Kristallsalongen. Like all new attractions at Liseberg, it will feature unique theming that offers guests an experience beyond the expected.

Development of this part of the park began back in 2013 with the opening of Kaninlandet and the adjacent West Coast Area. Stormvåg marks an important next step in enhancing the guest experience in the area, adding a long awaited touch of Gothenburg and West Coast charm. Alongside the new attraction the surrounding area will also be refreshed, including new restrooms and locker storage.

The entire area is getting a much anticipated upgrade and the attraction itself becomes the perfect bridge between Kaninlandet and our more thrilling rides. Stormvåg is a key piece in the continuous development of the park and Liseberg’s overall appeal, says Andreas Andersen, CEO of Liseberg.

About Stormvåg

• Manufacturer: Art Engineering (Germany)
• Ride model: Wild Swing XL
• Foot print: 14 m x 15 m.
• Height: 14.5 m.
• Capacity: 24 guests per ride (12 on each side)
• Ride cycles: Many – but never fully upside down
• Height requirement: 105 cm accompanied by an adult; other limits to be confirmed upon inspection
• Location in the park: Between Fisketuren and Jukebox, on the former site of Kristallsalongen
• Concept & Design: Alex Korting, Themed Entertainment Design, and David Schofield, Creative Director, Liseberg
• Opening: Summer 2026