The new dive coaster Valkyria at Liseberg will open on Friday 10th August.

Work on one of Liseberg's largest, most expensive and most complicated attractions has been taking place since September 2016. The groundwork, which included an underground tunnel, has taken its time. Starting a few weeks ago, the ride has now been tested.

Valkyria will be the longest dive coaster in Europe.

Andreas Andersen, CEO of Liseberg:

“It has been a tough project, but the result is worth the wait. It's a great ride experience and we look forward to letting our guests try it. We know that what we have built is a new Liseberg icon - a guest favourite that will put both Liseberg and Gothenburg on the map and help us attract visitors for many years to come."

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 be in the Myths & Legends area at Liseberg.