Bø Sommarland
Offering some of the most magical experiences in the Scandinavian region is the Bø Sommarland, which is one of Europe's largest attraction for both local and international tourists. It is also one of the biggest water parks in this part of the world. Located two hours from Oslo, Norway's capital city, the amusement park hosts an average of 200,000 visitors every summer as people seek fun ways to spend their summer breaks.
Opening Hours And Charges:
The park opens from the first week of June to mid August, and is open everyday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, with the exception of Saturdays when the park closes its doors at 7.00 pm. This has made the park a popular venue for hosting kids and teenagers birthdays as it provides the right environment for the kids to have fun with their friends from school or the neighborhood. Entrance charges to the amusement park are NOK 299 for a one day ticket, NOK 99 for subsequent days tickets and GBP 759 for a seasonal ticket. The park's administration also make provisions for one to upgrade a one day or two day ticket to a seasonal ticket for GBP 709. The charges are exclusive of parking charges, and the cost of rides as well as other amenities. Seasonal tickets however provide for free parking and a ten percent discount on all products bought within the park. One is also exempted from queuing and has free access to eighteen other parks across Europe in Spain, the UK, France, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and Italy.
Attractions In The Park:
The park's attractions are divided into three classes depending on the intensity of the activities involved. These classes are the extreme class intended for the tough guys, the exciting/moderate class for people looking for some excitement but not an adrenaline rush, and finally the kind class mostly for the young and the more conservative.
The Extreme Class:
This class comprises of centrifuges, potholes, and half-pipes. The centrifuge rotates and depending on the amount of force you gather lets you drop gradually to a pool of water. The pothole allows you to ride a boat over a drop of over 100 meters - dropping more than sixteen meters at a high speed inside a tube wit electric effects. The half-pipes let you slide down over twenty meters at different speeds, angles and directions until you land at the bottom of the water land.
The Moderate Class:
This class is made up of zigzag slides, Tarzan trails and a kids playground. The zigzag slides let you slide along dedicated paths that are less steep and less eventful than the potholes and half-pipes. The Tarzan trail offers an exciting adventure of climbing, crawling and swinging that will test on balance, strength, courage and agility. In addition to these, the playground offers the complete and proper playground experience for youngsters. It is made up of slides, tunnels, towers and swings to make it the perfect experience for kids.
The Kind Class:
The class primarily consists of various rides to offer both adults and kids mobility within the park for those who are tired from the other activities.
Other Amenities:
The overall arrangement and provisions of the amusement park are guaranteed to provide value for your money as they ensure no shortage of fun. Furthermore, the park has several food courts that provide fast services to those who need to replenish their energy reserves with either a meal, snack or quick drink. The park is also equipped with competent emergency personnel such as divers and first aid providers to minimize the possibility of accidents dampening the fun in the facility.
Opening Hours And Charges:
The park opens from the first week of June to mid August, and is open everyday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, with the exception of Saturdays when the park closes its doors at 7.00 pm. This has made the park a popular venue for hosting kids and teenagers birthdays as it provides the right environment for the kids to have fun with their friends from school or the neighborhood. Entrance charges to the amusement park are NOK 299 for a one day ticket, NOK 99 for subsequent days tickets and GBP 759 for a seasonal ticket. The park's administration also make provisions for one to upgrade a one day or two day ticket to a seasonal ticket for GBP 709. The charges are exclusive of parking charges, and the cost of rides as well as other amenities. Seasonal tickets however provide for free parking and a ten percent discount on all products bought within the park. One is also exempted from queuing and has free access to eighteen other parks across Europe in Spain, the UK, France, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and Italy.
Attractions In The Park:
The park's attractions are divided into three classes depending on the intensity of the activities involved. These classes are the extreme class intended for the tough guys, the exciting/moderate class for people looking for some excitement but not an adrenaline rush, and finally the kind class mostly for the young and the more conservative.
The Extreme Class:
This class comprises of centrifuges, potholes, and half-pipes. The centrifuge rotates and depending on the amount of force you gather lets you drop gradually to a pool of water. The pothole allows you to ride a boat over a drop of over 100 meters - dropping more than sixteen meters at a high speed inside a tube wit electric effects. The half-pipes let you slide down over twenty meters at different speeds, angles and directions until you land at the bottom of the water land.
The Moderate Class:
This class is made up of zigzag slides, Tarzan trails and a kids playground. The zigzag slides let you slide along dedicated paths that are less steep and less eventful than the potholes and half-pipes. The Tarzan trail offers an exciting adventure of climbing, crawling and swinging that will test on balance, strength, courage and agility. In addition to these, the playground offers the complete and proper playground experience for youngsters. It is made up of slides, tunnels, towers and swings to make it the perfect experience for kids.
The Kind Class:
The class primarily consists of various rides to offer both adults and kids mobility within the park for those who are tired from the other activities.
Other Amenities:
The overall arrangement and provisions of the amusement park are guaranteed to provide value for your money as they ensure no shortage of fun. Furthermore, the park has several food courts that provide fast services to those who need to replenish their energy reserves with either a meal, snack or quick drink. The park is also equipped with competent emergency personnel such as divers and first aid providers to minimize the possibility of accidents dampening the fun in the facility.