Fårup Sommerland | Fønix | Vekoma | 2022

[Pokemaniac]

I think it's fairly easy to tell that this will be the best new coaster in Europe for 2022.

Granted, that's partially because there's squat all for competition. 2022 will really be a pretty horrid year for coasters in Europe.

 

[Eyebrows]

Holy **** those pictures…

Pictures of coasters don’t usually make me feel anything but I got goosebumps.

 

[oriolat2]

Holy **** those pictures…

Pictures of coasters don’t usually make me feel anything but I got goosebumps.

Enough of being so subtle. That coaster looks sexual.

 

[Ries]

More coasters need a roll through the station building. (fact).
Great pictures. The flow of the track seems that this could a be pretty sweet ride.

 

[MatthijsFB15]

Fønix-update

Squirrel and Hedgehog finished the track yesterday and 'it will not be long before we start riding the first test rides on Denmark's largest roller coaster'

https://www.facebook.com/faarupsommerland/posts/10158963631965376

 

[Tom P]

Wow, that was quick...RCS sure do know their way around

 

[Peter Immelmann]

What a smart move to employ squirrels. Obviously they are a lot faster in operating in large heights without a manlift and safeguarding...

 

[Howie]

First time I've dropped into this thread. I still haven't got used to the idea that seeing 'Vekoma' in the topic title does not necessarily mean 'something a bit sh*t' anymore.
And where the hell is Fârup Sommerland anyway?
Where? Denmark? Oh ok. Can't say I've even considered visiting Denmark before, any good? This looks like it might be worth mincing over there for. Lech was certainly decent, but I would have liked to ride it with more than just me and Dr Dave on it so this might be a good way to experience one of these new Vekomas with a full train of riders, and therefore running at full speed.
Consider me intrigued.

Ps Where the hell is Denmark anyway?

 

[Peter Immelmann]

Where? Denmark? Oh ok. Can't say I've even considered visiting Denmark before, any good?

Well, you probably should, Denmark plays a very special role in the history of amusement parks being home to the very first park ever built (Bakken, which was founded in 1583 according to RCDB). Also Tivoli Gardens has some significant history to look at. And given its size, the country has quite a large number of roller coasters (3 times more per citizen than the US, for instance). So probably worth having a look at google maps

And, no, I'm not Danish...

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Not sure where these came from, but these pictures nicely capture the Vekoma goodness radiating from this project

 

[TheCoasterCruiser]

Not sure where these came from, but these pictures nicely capture the Vekoma goodness radiating from this project
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They came from my phone - I uploaded them to CoasterClub Denmark’s FB page yesterday after a tour of the construction site.

And now that I’m here, I can tell you that this coaster looks absolutely amazing in person. It’s going to be crazy intense and I really think it could be one of the best coasters in Europe when it opens.

 

[Ries]

Love them pictures.
Make me want to visit Sommerland agian after all these years. Looks fabulous!

 

[cocoa]

we truly live in a golden age, where 'vekoma goodness' is just a regular thing to say

 

[Niles]

This coaster is stunning, pictures are from CoasterClub Denmark:

The source has loads more great pictures, definitely worth a look:

CoasterClub Denmark

CoasterClub Denmark. 1,186 likes · 15 talking about this. Forening for danske forlystelsesentusiaster. - Kontakt: [email protected]

www.facebook.com

 

[Nicky Borrill]

I’ve only ridden 3 of the new gen vekomas… (I think) and of those, none are bad rides… Lech is… Well Lech, you know all about it… Formula and Abyssus are great rides too, if a little disappointing coming from Lech… Stood alone they’re really both great coasters. This looks like it’s going to be incredible!!!

I haven’t done Denmark either, but it was already on the cards for the beginning of a 2022 Scandinavian road trip!!! (My longest road trip yet if I pull it off!)

 

[UP87]

Formula and Abyssus are great rides too, if a little disappointing coming from Lech…

But Formula is a year older then Lech Coaster...

 

[Nicky Borrill]

But Formula is a year older then Lech Coaster...

I meant first ride order… On my first visit I flew into Katowice and out of Krakow…

 

[Intamin to Win]

This coaster is stunning, pictures are from CoasterClub Denmark:

The source has loads more great pictures, definitely worth a look:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3764123610357325&id=151979638238425

The “stall loop” is such an awesome, yet sorta obvious idea I’m surprised it has taken this long to do. You’d think a loop/dive loop/immelman etc with an elongated upside down section would have been done before the stall itself

 

[Hixee]

The “stall loop” is such an awesome, yet sorta obvious idea I’m surprised it has taken this long to do. You’d think a loop/dive loop/immelman etc with an elongated upside down section would have been done before the stall itself

I think the premise isn't particularly new, but perhaps decent execution is: https://rcdb.com/12027.htm

 

[CrashCoaster]

This coaster looks absolutely incredible, possibly the best Vekoma ever built. I think the word I'd describe the ride most is blursed, simply cause some of the elements/profiling look incredibly messed up in the best way possible. Can't wait to see testing commence then we can see how the thing will pace.