Welcome to a world of magic - Parks and Resorts (original) (raw)
Parks and Resorts owns and operates some of the most popular theme parks in Sweden: Gröna Lund, Kolmården (the largest zoo in Scandinavia) including the hotel Vildmarkshotellet, Skara Sommarland (water park and amusement park), and Furuvik (wildlife park and amusement park). Together we welcome more than three million visitors annually and employ more than 3,000 people over the course of a season. With a yearly turnover of SEK 1.3 billion, Parks and Resorts is the leading amusement park group in Scandinavia.
Our ambition is to offer world-class park experiences. Therefore we invest all profit in constant improvements in quality and service. Since 2006, SEK 1,7 billion has been invested in themed areas, attractions, animal habitats, lodging and food experiences.
Our parks
Gröna Lund With nearly 1,700,000 visitors a year, Gröna Lund is one of Sweden’s most visited attractions. The park, beautifully located by the sea, has 31 rides. 7 of them are roller coasters which makes Gröna Lund the park with the most roller coasters per square meter in the world. In addition, Gröna Lund offers more than 70 concerts per season and is home to one of Sweden’s most famous stages, where artists like Bob Marley, Kiss and Elton John has performed.
Kolmården
Nestled in the beautiful countryside south of Stockholm, covering 1.5 square kilometres (370 acres), Kolmården Wildlife Park is one of the most popular family destinations in the Nordic countries. The park is home to 600 animals from all over the World. The Dolphin Show “Life”, the Safari gondola where you quietly glide close above lions and giraffes and Wildfire – the greatest wooden roller coaster in the world is some of the major attractions.
Skara Sommarland
Skara Sommarland is Scandinavia’s largest water park with 12 exciting water rides, such as Big Drop, a free-fall drop ride and the giant swirl Vortex. The park also offers tivoli attractions and gokart tracks, all in all 45 attractions, 4 restaurants and a variety of lotteries, games, kiosks and cafés. Part of the experience is the popular camping ground with its own entrance to the park.
Furuvik
Furuvik is a theme park with a zoo, amusement park, adventure pool and concert venue situated outside of Gävle, Sweden. Furuvik opened in 1900. Since 2008 the only primate research station in the Nordic countries can be found in Furuvik.