Gröna Lund Presents New Attraction “Pumpen” to Open in 2025
Image: Courtesy of Gröna Lund
(eap) The Swedish amusement park Gröna Lund in Stockholm has unveiled a new attraction, a “Super Swing” ride from Swiss manufacturer RES Rides, which will open in April 2025.
“We want to offer amazing experiences for all our visitors, both young and old. That's why we have searched high and low for a unique ride that can be enjoyed by all ages. We have truly found that in this unique super swing, which we have chosen to name ‘Pumpen’. Whether you are 4 or 84 years old, you will feel the same thrill in your stomach when you experience both weightlessness and falls combined with speed,” says Gröna Lund’s CEO, Jan Eriksson.
Pumpen will be twelve meters high and have two gondolas with ten seats each, allowing a capacity of 20 people per ride. Children from a height of 95 cm accompanied by an adult and from 120 cm will be allowed to ride alone. The new attraction will be located in Gröna Lund’s children’s area “Lilla Området” and will be designed in the style of an industrial water pump – inspired by a former building at Gröna Lund.
“With over 140 years of history, Gröna Lund has tons of inspiration for new experiences! The style and architecture of Pumpen are inspired by a building that once stood nearby and hosted a vintage variety show in the 1930s. It also incorporates Art Deco design elements and will be a perfect fit in our childrens area,” explains Jakob Fagerström, Creative Director at Gröna Lund and operating company Parks and Resorts Scandinavia.
When it opens, the Super Swing is supposed be the second attraction of its type in the world. The first Super Swing is located at Germany’s Edelwies Natur- und Freizeitpark. ■
