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Record 2013 Attendance for Parks and Resorts Scandinavia

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Parks and Resorts Scandinavia have recorded a 10 year high in visitor numbers with 2.7 million guests from January to September 2013 (a 6% increase on the 2012 season).

Outgoing CEO Jan Roy attributed the successful season to a strategy of investing in world class guest experiences and high quality staff.

Parks and Resorts Scandinavia LogoGrönalund  (Visitors: 1, 511, 665 (2013), 1, 372, 894 (2012)) 
Grönalund’s 130th anniversary celebrations contributed to the record attendance figures.  Grönalund’s visitors have increased by 50% since 2008.

Kolmarden and Vildmarkshotellet  (Visitors: 478, 530 (2013), 480, 534 (2012)) 
Kolmarden visitors remain at the same levels as last year.  A new dolphin show was introduced in 2013.

Skara (Visitors: 300, 303 (2013), 260, 376 (2012)) 
Skara’s success is attributed to the new thrill ride Big Drop (Europe’s biggest free fall waterslide with trapdoor) which has attracted new guests to Scandinavia’s largest  waterpark.

Furuviksparken (Visitors: 235, 379 (2013), 222, 388 (2012)) 
Furuviksparken increased visitor numbers with a successful summer concert.

Aquaria (Visitors: 165, 464 (2013), 192, 050 (2012)) 
Aquaria is open all year round.  New for this year is a seahorse exhibit. 

 

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