About This Experience
Bobbejaanland is a thrilling amusement park located in Lichtaart, Belgium, opened in 1961 by Belgian singer-artist Bobbejaan Schoepen. The park has evolved from a modest attraction into a modern thrill park featuring over 40 rides and attractions. The park is particularly known for intense, innovative coasters: Fury - a massive Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster with beyond-vertical drops, intense elements, and one of Europe's most thrilling rides; Dreamcatcher - a unique flying coaster with face-down positioning through loops and inversions; Speedy Bob - a Vekoma motorbike racing coaster; Typhoon - a large looping coaster; and Revolution - a unique looping coaster where riders are suspended beneath the track. Other major thrill rides include Sledgehammer - an intense pendulum ride reaching extreme heights, Air Race - a spinning arms ride simulating aerobatics, and The Forbidden Caves - a dark ride with surprises. Family attractions balance the thrill lineup including Bob Express - a powered coaster for families, Safari - a boat ride, Dream Valley Play Forest - adventure play areas, and El Rio - a log flume. The park features several themed areas including El Paso (Wild West), Bobbejaanland Adventure (exploration theme), Dream Valley (fantasy forest), and Land of Legends. Live shows including diving spectacular, stunts, and musical performances occur daily. Multiple restaurants and food outlets serve Belgian frites (fries), waffles, and international cuisine. The park offers both day tickets and evening tickets during summer with extended hours. Halloween event features decorations, shows, and light horror entertainment (not scare maze intensive like some parks). On-site Hotel Bobbejaanland offers accommodation packages. Located in northern Belgium between Antwerp and Hasselt, easily accessible from Netherlands. Operating from April through October with peak summer operations. With its focus on thrill rides, particularly unique coasters like Fury and Dreamcatcher, Bobbejaanland appeals to adrenaline seekers while maintaining family appeal.
