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EUROPEAN STAR AWARD 2017
EUROPE’S BEST THEME PARKS (<1 MIO. VISITORS)
ERLEBNISPARK TRIPSDRILL
T
he family-run enterprise that stemm-
the first large coaster arrived. These days Erlebnispark
ed from an excursion destination
Tripsdrill offers its 730,000 annual guests an attractive
founded in 1929 is considered to be the
mix of original family attractions, modern thrill rides and
oldest surviving theme park in Germany.
characterful Swabian theming. Its offer is rounded off
It was in 1960 that the first ride construc-
with a wildlife park and a small overnight resort compris-
tion was erected, but not until 1998 that
ing of high class tree houses and shepherd huts.
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FÅRUP SOMMERLAND
enmark's most northern theme park was opened in 1975. Since
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then it has been steadily extended, for example in 1989 with a
water park, which is now the nation's largest. Fårup's rides and attractions, including noted European constructions from S&S, Gerstlauer and Vekoma, bring a lot of attention to the park. Additionally Hotel Fårup, opened in 2016 and located in the centre of the facility, offers the popular North Jutland holiday region with some stylish accommodation.
thrills the European Star Award
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