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The Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg has been the source of thousands of screams of joy since 1923. It is the most visited and most significant amusement park in all of Scandinavia and manages to attract over 3 million thrill-seekers every year. Opened on Gothenburg’s 300th birthday, the park makes history come to life with its wooden tracked roller coasters. But the main reason the Liseberg is worth the visit during winters is their one-of-a-kind Christmas market. Its attractions became most popular due to the magnificent décor at Christmas time, and now form a distinctive feature of the park. So bring your family down to Gothenburg for the Christmas holidays this year, be amazed by the picturesque beauty and fast rides of the Liseberg Amusement Park; book your flights to Sweden now.
Family fun for everyone
It is true when they say that Liseberg has something for all ages. It is the perfect place to dance, meet with friends, hear good stories, sit and relax on the park bench, and feed the ducks. You can also take adrenaline-pumping rides, play carnivalesque games, or go bargain-hunting at the flea-market, at the back end of the park. Every year the park features some new rides to bring in even more tourism from across the globe. At the Children’s Paradise, you get the opportunity to busy your kids elsewhere and be free to do whatever you wish without worry. If you’re in the mood for adventure, try the spinning gondola, it goes 42m high. Also the epic rollercoaster ride Balder;a 70 degrees drop down, the Flume log ride; surfing down in water or Aero Spin; the name says it all! The options and attractions here are endless. For family fun, they have teacups, train rides, Ferris wheel, bumper cars and just about every other ride you can think of!
A lit affair
The Christmas Market that is hosted by the Liseberg during November and December presents an opportunity to buy a complete assortment of gifts items at bargain prices. Father Christmas himself premiers from 18th November onwards for children to sit on his lap and tell him of their wishes. The trees around the amusement park are lit with almost 5 million lamps in roaring welcome of Christmas time. It looks like the twinkling stars in the sky have fallen on earth. The world-renowned ‘Ice Gallery and Bar’ are carved entirely out of ice, here at the Liseberg and are a must-see for every visitor. Beautiful ice sculptures are featured here in the gallery, and the Ice Bar is also entirely made from ice. The ice includes the bar stools and tables, all made from ice gathered from the nearby Torne River. You can also take a nip from the Swedish specialty drink called “Glogg” if you’re particularly in the Christmas spirit.
Eateries and restaurans
If you want delicious and unlimited options in yummy foods, then Liseberg provides you with all there possibly is. For a coffee break visit Emilys Trädgårdscafé; for fast food, Max hamburgare and Mattorget is best, and the chill factory provides you with tasty ice-creams! In addition to these Rondo is the fabulous show venue that you cannot miss. You can even have a vegetarian buffet at the Green Room; this place has it all!
Recreational sports
Ice Skating becomes a popular sport in winters for everyone, and many concerts are featured here at the Liseberg at Christmas time. Usually presenting national sensations such as Lotta Engberg etc. it is something not to be missed. Once you get tired out from all the shopping, ice skating, and rides; then you must try out the fantastic Swedish cuisines available here. Many food stalls open up featuring favorites such as doner kebabs made from reindeer meat served with mulled wine. Don’t miss an opportunity to celebrate a traditional Swedish Christmas here at the Liseberg in Gothenburg. Catch our latest airfare deals for flights to Gothenburg at Travelhouseuk, for an enchanting trip.
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