News about DrageKongen

When DrageKongen opened in May 2017, Djurs Sommerland gained a new signature ride tied directly to its record promise. The Intamin coaster was presented as Europe's longest and fastest suspended family coaster, measuring 825 metres, rising 30 metres and reaching 85 km/h. That mix made the opening stand out. DrageKongen was built as a family attraction, yet its speed and scale sat well above many traditional family coasters. For visitors, it offered a ride that remained broadly approachable while still carrying enough force and pace to catch the attention of coaster fans. The 12 million euro investment gave Wild Asia a clear centrepiece and strengthened Djurs Sommerland's coaster line-up, which already counted five rides before DrageKongen arrived. Test-ride videos soon circulated online, giving enthusiasts material to compare the new coaster with other European family thrill rides. In a broader sense, the opening marked a moment when Djurs Sommerland pushed its profile beyond Denmark more strongly. DrageKongen was not only a new attraction, but a record-holder that helped place the park more firmly on the European theme park map.

Djurs Sommerland introduced DrageKongen in early 2017 as a ride with clear intent. The Danish park presented the new Intamin coaster as the longest and fastest suspended family coaster in Europe, and the figures immediately made it stand out for a family ride: 30 metres high, 825 metres of track and a top speed of 85 km/h. For Wild Asia, that meant more than another themed addition. It promised a coaster that could pull families and thrill seekers into the same queue. Construction was already well advanced when the announcement drew wider attention. The final track section had been installed at the end of December, and the first test runs followed in January, months before the planned opening on 6 May. The 12 million euro investment showed how central DrageKongen was to the park's season. Djurs Sommerland already had five coasters, but this sixth ride gave the park a sharper European profile. For fans, the appeal sat in that unusual balance: an accessible Intamin layout with the speed, length and visual presence of a much larger headline coaster.