The first test run of new dive coaster Valkyria at Liseberg was completed on Saturday 7th July, when one of the trains completed a circuit of the track for the first time.

There will now be a period of testing, fine tuning, staff training and finally an inspection of the ride, before it can open to the public.

Valkyria – which will open in summer 2018, will be the largest and longest dive coaster in Europe.

 Kenneth Carlsson, Project Manager:

"It went entirely according to plan. As expected, when Valkyria is the roller coaster's response to a Rolls Royce."

Andreas Andersen, CEO of Liseberg:

“We still have a bit left, but with today's first test run we have taken a big and important step towards Valkyrias opening later in the summer. An opening we all look forward to."

Valkyria will be Europe’s longest and highest dive coaster. The attraction is being supplied by the Swiss roller coaster maker Bolliger & Mabillard. This is the first time Liseberg has invested in an attraction from the company, which has a reputation as a creator of some of the world’s best roller coasters.

The track will be 700 metres long, 47 metres high and drop 50 metres into the tunnel. Each of the three trains will be made up of three cars, each with six seats side by side, and they will reach a top speed of 105 kph. Valkyria will open in summer 2018 in the Myths & Legends area at Liseberg.