Gröna Lund Discussion Thread

[PKI Jizzman]

Great work all around, it looks like a ton of fun. No dead spots at all as they talked about!

[Nrthwnd]

It looks great!

And I love that they've got the station resembling a subway station.

They should sell fridge magnets like that GL subway sign.

Have a great opening, MattiasB!

[MattiasB]

Thanks.

[coasterbill]

That looks like a ton of fun.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Looks like a great coaster! Defiantly looks like it packs a punch for it's size! 

[JJLehto]

Damn, does look like a compact little ride, and checking out the stats, 56 mph? Deff could be intense and forceful. Crazy the rides that are packed into this place! 

[Nrthwnd]

I really miss Grona Lund. One of my absolute fave parks on my two TPR Scandinavian Tours. ('09 & '14).

The new coaster only makes me more anxious about ever getting back there again, <sighs>.

Other than that "boo hoo", I hope the opening for it goes well, all things considered, going on at this time in the world. 

One of GL's great staff, and myself. In the rain on our arrival evening visit. (6-23-2014)

We also went to the park the next day, before boarding an overnight cruise to Helsinki, Finland!

[superpin]

A short film from yesterday evening when they continuously cycled Monster with the lights on.

Monster with lights on

[Nrthwnd]

Since MONSTER is up and running (and running and running and running...) I thought I'd post this past construction poster that I've had on file.

It certainly works for me, as I've always loved European artwork when it comes to advertising coasters and parks and events. This is no exception.

Not quite sure is this was for actual Tivoli itself, or Grona Lund. No matter .....

[Tanks4me05]

Does anyone know where the maintenance and admin buildings are in the park?  I've been wondering for a while, because they do a really good job at hiding them.  I know that the expansion is gonna have all the maintenance underground, but I couldn't find any info or pictures of the existing park.

[MattiasB]

MONSTER.

[Nrthwnd]

^ And you even got to be a part of it, Mattias!

Very nice video. Coming out of the ground, was a nice touch.

[FABH]

Love the combination of Slade, neon lights, monsters, the cameo and an amazing rollercoaster! 

[cfc]

Nicely done! Monster looks like a great addition to Grona Lund.

[FABH]

Some more footage of Monster to look at while we count down they days until opening. 

[prozach626]

I love how one of the best coaster types ever is still alive and well to this day. (fight me)

[Nrthwnd]

(after the video)

Oh my. Wow. I mean. Oh. My. Damn. It's. I mean. Wow.....

[FABH]

There is nothing more beautiful than a sunset ride at Gröna Lund!

 

[Nrthwnd]

^ All in all ..... I think I still love the whole "Underground" load/unload station the best.

Especially when you slow down before re-entering it. Very cool. And the ride's awesome, too!

Edited May 22, 2021 by Nrthwnd
'underground' needed to be "Underground." (o:

[KarlaKoaster]

Great POV of a really nicely presented ride. That first drop looks so good, especially into the first inversion. 

[jedimaster1227]

Once again Grona Lund has gotten really creative with their placement of a new coaster it looks great! Really hoping one day I can get out to the park to experience this unique place myself!

[DBru]

The setting of this ride is just incredible. The foot-choppers seem nearly endless. Can't wait to make it back to Sweden!

[A.J.]

Grona Lund has just announced a major new expansion, anticipated to open in 2024!

https://www.gronalund.com/2024

The press release is only available in Swedish, but here are the highlights:

• New amusement area with 25 percent of land and roof surfaces designed with trees and vegetation and a park-like character
• Potential new attraction with an overall height of 45 meters
• "Classic amusement romance" with new attractions at ground level
• Public bridge / beach promenade
• Architecture borrowing from historic buildings around the area

This post will be updated if and when an English press release is published.

[Hilltopper39]

I mean it's just an artists rendering for an expansion that's several years away, but that sure looks like one of the newer Vekoma's, like Lech Coaster. If that's the case man that's a heck of an addition to a park that's universally loved by just about everyone. Great to see this place continue to grow, this looks fantastic. 

[alejon]

Unfortunately the zoning plan was torn up by the environmental court just a week ago. Stockholm City Council had approved it in April last year but it was appealed. 

Gröna Lund will appeal it to the highest environmental court and seem pretty confident though. 

It's Wildfire all over again..