BonBon Land is a 34-acre Danish amusement park located in Holme-Olstrup in the South of Zealand, approximately 100 km away from Copenhagen.
History The Bonbon Land theme park dates back to Danish sweets boiler, Michael Spangsberg. He began producing candies with names that children would find humorous, such as 'mågeklatter' (Seagull Droppings) 'hundeprutter' (Dog Farts) and 'tissebleer' (Pee Diapers).
As the candies became popular, consumers began wanting to tour the factory in Holme-Olstrup. However, the factory could not offer tours due to strict hygiene regulations, leading Michael Spangsberg to opening Bonbon-Land.
In 1992, the park opened with a mini candy factory, a cinema, a shop, and four small boats shaped like ducks located in a small pond. Bonbon Land’s park covered an area of 85.000 m² (21 acres), increasing to 110.000 m² (27 acres) after the Beaver Rafting course was finished in 1998. The park was expanded to its current size of 130.000 m² (32 acres) when the ’Vildsvinet’ ride was added in 2003.
BonBon Land was purchased by the Spanish entertainment company Parques Reunidos in 2007.
The most expensive attractions are the Beaver Rafting course, with a price of 32 million DKK (Danish Krones; 4.7 Million US Dollars), 'Vildsvinet', with an estimated price of 25 million DKK (3.7 Million US Dollars), and 'Hankatten,' with a price of 20 million DKK (3 Million US Dollars) as of 2024. The new amusements added in 2010 were 'Svend Svingarm' and a new 4D cinema. In 2012, it was ranked as one of the weirdest parks by Time Magazine.
Bonbon-Land has over 60 different attractions with 4 roller coasters, 2 water rides, various playgrounds, and a pirate track.
Roller coasters Ride name Type Opened in Manufacturer Additional informationHundeprutterutchebane (The Farting Dog Switchback)steel sit down1993ZiererReaches a speed of 18 mph (30 km) on a 420 ft long track (128m) and a height of 15 ft (4,5m); height limit none / 1,1m alone. Force One model, train 2x10.Vild-Svinet (The Wild Boar)Gerstlauer Eurofighter2003GerstlauerReaches a speed of 45 mph (73 km) on a 1404 ft long track (428m) and a height of 72 ft (22m); height 1,25m. Euro Fighter model 500/8, the initial drop is at an angle of 97°. Hankatten (Tom Cat)steel sit down spinning wild mouse2007GerstlauerReaches a speed of 34 mph (55 km) on a 1303 ft long track (397m) and a height of 53 ft (16m); height limit 1,1m. Spinning Coaster model 380/4, car 2+2.Viktor Vandorm (Victor The Water Worm)steel sit down2009ZiererReaches a speed of 33 mph (53 km) on a 2471 ft long track (750m) and a height of 46 ft (14m); height limit 1m. Tivoli Custom model, train 2x20. Water rides Ride name Type Opened in Manufacturer Additional informationBeaver Raftingriver rapids ride1998IntaminThis 6-passenger raft ride is on a 560m long course.The Water Ratlog flume ride1995CB DesignA 220m long ride that features 2 drops on the way.
Other rides Ride name Type Opened in Manufacturer Additional informationThe Albatrossdisk2004Zamperlaheight limit 1,1m.The Cobra Towerdrop tower2001Fabbriheight limit 1,2m.The Crow Treestower2006Premier Rides height limit 1,2m.Dillen (Mania)air swing ride1999Huss height limit none / 1,25m. alone Status: Closed 2013Bon-Bio 4D4D cinema2010 currently showing The Little Prince (need different detail here)Hestoradostationary 5D interactive laser shoot-out2011Alterfaceheight limit 1,1m.Klaptorsken (The Cod)swinging pirate ship2002 Metallbau Emmelnheight limit 1,1m.MågeklatterneRadlerbahn2002Zierer SpruttenDragon Boats2002Zierer Paradisewalkthrough Candy Store1992 Søløven (The Sea Lion)dark boat ride2005CB Design Svend The Swinging Armgiant swing2009Zamperlaheight limit 1,4m.Skildpadden (The Tortoise)wave swinger1994 Zierer The Wormroundabout rideYearManufacturerDetails* The raccoon tower
Kiddie rides Ride name Type Opened in Manufacturer Additional informationThe DragonHimalaya-style ride Fantasy Worldwalkthrough2009 fantasy-themed scenes and kiddie play areaHot Wheelsdriving area2006 kids can operate cars, mini trucks, excavatorsHestepærerneon-track horse ride 1999 Metallbau EmmelnPlay Areasplay area various different play areas(needs different description)The Shrimpdinghy ride Trampolinestrampolines Walk the Plankchallenge course The Wet Dolphinwater playground2007
Other The park has Arcade Games, various Test-Your-Skill Games, and a Kiddie Show.
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External links
BonBon-Land's homepage