Valkyria (roller coaster)


Valkyria is a steel Dive Coaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard operating at Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg, Sweden, which opened on 10 August 2018. It is Europe's longest and highest Dive Coaster. The name Valkyria is derived from the Norse mythology creature Valkyrie, a mythological creature that brought fallen warriors to the afterlife.

History

In the days leading towards the announcement of the investment project starting on 21 September 2016, Liseberg released multiple trailers for upcoming news to the park in 2017. Less than a week later on 27 September 2016, Liseberg announced the construction of two new attractions, including Valkryia, for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
The ride's simulated POV was released on 13 April 2017, along with the announcement that construction on the ride's station had begun where Kanonen was located. Furthermore, the park announced that it would host a virtual reality experience for the ride later in 2017 season. The construction of Valkyria is part of a 250 million SEK investment of the park that will be constructed along with Loke, a Gyro Swing manufactured by Intamin, both being in the theme of Norse mythology.
In January or February 2018, vertical construction of the track began after a year of foundation work was completed for the roller coasters' layout.The ride was due to open in April 2018, however, due to problems with building the tunnel that had previously arose, the ride was delayed until August. On the 10 August 2018, Valkyria opened to the public.