Experiences
Liseberg 2026: rides, tickets, opening times and hotels
Charlie (10) has just spun 17 metres into the air at high speed. "Now I never want to go home," she says, laughing. Here is Picolo's guide to Liseberg in Gothenburg, with the rides, tickets, the 2026 seasons and the hotels right by the park.
"Dad, you rode that one last time," says Ingrid, 4, pointing up.
High in the air, the Valkyria roller coaster has stopped at the very top. Feet are hanging in thin air and some people have already started screaming. At furious speed, it drops 50 metres straight down. Europe's longest dive coaster speeds by at 105 kilometres per hour, straight into an underground tunnel.
"Ah. My teeth are chattering, I can't ride that," says Ingrid.
"Imagine if you actually asked if the two of us could ride it together?" says her older sister Charlie. She wants to but knows there are plenty of other wild roller coasters. And the 10-year-old has a plan for which rides she wants to challenge herself with.
In short: Liseberg 2026
Liseberg in Gothenburg is the largest amusement park in the Nordics. The 2026 summer season runs from 18 April to 20 September, and Christmas at Liseberg opens from 14 November to 30 December. The big roller coasters require riders to be at least 130 centimetres tall and seven years old, Valkyria 132 centimetres. Buy entry and ride passes online, it is cheaper than at the gate.
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Our first choice: Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel, Liseberg's own hotel by the south entrance to the park, with family rooms with bunk beds. See rooms at Liseberg Grand Curiosa
To compare more hotels, see hotels near Liseberg. Visiting before Christmas? Read our guide to Christmas at Liseberg 2026.
Dinner in the park
Liseberg has more than 20 places to eat, and many have outdoor seating between the rides.
More than 20 places to eat in the park
The three have travelled from Oslo in Norway to Sweden, for a day out at Gothenburg's most popular stop: the amusement park Liseberg.
The afternoon starts with food and some planning of how the three will attack Liseberg. Hot dogs, nuggets and some soft drinks are enjoyed at one of the many restaurants on site. Liseberg has over 20 eateries where you can choose from everything from Italian at Al Parco, a quick hamburger at the Max chain, or healthier options in Saluhallen.
Valkyria
Europe’s longest Dive Coaster – a roller coaster with a vertical drop of 50 metres!
The boomerang ride Luna and Turbo
The first stop then goes to the top of the amusement park, where there is a large playground and Luna. It's a so-called boomerang roller coaster, where you drive quickly forward and "up towards the moon", and then backwards, a full 33.5 metres above the ground. Despite the age limit of three years, Ingrid does not want to try it out, but Charlie and Dad are ready to put on their harnesses.
"Luna was a lot of fun. It went straight up. I was a little scared, but it was just fun," is Charlie's verdict.
"It was actually fun," agrees her dad.
In the same area, Ingrid is ready for something she thinks she dares to try: Turbo. She gets on her motorcycle and is somewhat sceptical about the first lap. But after a short time, she is having fun, and she pushes her pedal down, making the ride go high in the air. She ends up riding Turbo several times.
"Didn't you think I'd dare, right? I'm actually a big girl now," says the 4-year-old eagerly.
Candy floss
Liseberg is full of stalls with ice cream, food, candy floss and classic Swedish sweets.
Helix and Valkyria for the bravest
Now it's time to test more challenging rides. The afternoon becomes a mix of queues and rides, and the kids win at a stall for the first time and carry home a giant box of sweets. Candy floss is bought and the urge to test Valkyria and Helix arises, before the kids realise that they are far too scary.
Ingrid's highlight towards the end of the day is getting a driving licence with a photo at Farfars Bil. While she was taking her 'licence', her older sister was on the classic Lisebergbanan, an 80 km/h speed racer and one of the most popular attractions at Liseberg.
A day at Liseberg
"Now I never want to go home," Charlie says after a day at Liseberg.
In stitches on Hanghai
As the clock approaches nine in the evening, the whole family is tired. Still, Charlie points to Hanghai. "Can we please take it?" Her dad gathers up the last of his strength and they join the queue.
Hanghai starts rocking back and forth. Charlie looks somewhat uncertain. The pace quickens, and they hover over 15 metres above the ground as they spin around. You almost get dizzy just looking at the rotations.
"It was awesome, I was in stitches," Charlie says when she runs over. "Now I never want to go home."
Liseberg 2026: seasons and opening times
Liseberg has three main seasons, and opening hours vary from day to day. Always check the calendar at liseberg.com before you go.
Summer: 18 April to 20 September 2026. All the big roller coasters run, and there are concerts on summer evenings.
Halloween: from early October to early November, with haunted houses and the big rides in the dark.
Christmas at Liseberg: 14 November to 30 December 2026, on selected days. The park is closed on 24 and 25 December. Read more in our guide to Christmas at Liseberg.
Helix only runs in summer and at Halloween, while Balder and Valkyria also run at Christmas.
The five most thrilling rides at Liseberg
1. Valkyria
A dive coaster with a 50-metre drop, straight down below ground, at 105 km/h. You must be at least 132 centimetres tall and seven years old.
2. Helix
The 1,381-metre roller coaster has seven inversions and a top speed of 100 km/h. You must be at least 130 centimetres tall and seven years old.
3. Balder
A wooden roller coaster running at 90 km/h. The steepest drop is 70 degrees, and you feel negative G ten times. You must be at least 130 centimetres tall and seven years old.
4. Loke
A gyro swing that swings 120 degrees, at up to 100 km/h and a maximum height of 42 metres. You must be at least 130 centimetres tall and seven years old.
5. AtmosFear
The free-fall tower is 146 metres tall, and you drop at 110 km/h. You must be at least 140 centimetres tall.
Liseberg with young children
Kaninlandet, the Rabbit Land, is the area for the youngest, with carousels and a playground. It has its own ride pass, Åkpass Kanin, for the rides in the children's area.
Many family rides have a limit of 90 or 110 centimetres, or let smaller children ride with an adult. The big roller coasters require 130 centimetres and age seven, and Valkyria 132 centimetres.
Take a break in the middle of the day, ideally at the hotel, and come back when the lights come on in the evening.
Tickets: entry, ride pass or both?
Entry gets you into the park and suits you if you mostly want to walk around, eat and look. A ride pass gives unlimited rides for a whole day, and Entry + Ride pass gives you both. If you only want a few rides, you can buy ride coupons individually.
Prices vary by day, and it is cheaper to buy online than at the gate. If you plan to visit several times in a year, the Liseberg Pass gives entry for twelve months.
Several hotels by the park sell packages with accommodation, entry and a ride pass. Check the offers when you book.
Getting to Liseberg
Liseberg is at Korsvägen, south-east of Gothenburg city centre, about half an hour's walk from Central Station or a few minutes by tram. Gothenburg Landvetter Airport has direct flights from London, and the airport bus takes you into the city.
Hotels near Liseberg
Stay within walking distance of the park and children can rest in the middle of the day, with time to return when the evening lights come on. The hotels below are all a few minutes' walk from the entrance.
Liseberg Grand Curiosa
Liseberg's own hotel is by the south entrance, so you walk straight from breakfast into the park.
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel: the park's own hotel
Liseberg's own hotel opened in 2023 by the south entrance to the park, with around 450 rooms, two restaurants and a bar. The interiors are playful and colourful, and the family rooms have bunk beds for the children. The Oceana water park next door burned down during construction in 2024 and is due to open around the turn of 2026/27. It suits families who want to stay as close to the park as possible.
Book your stay: See rooms at Liseberg Grand Curiosa
Gothia Towers
The three hotel towers stand right opposite Liseberg, with the tram outside the door.
Gothia Towers: views over the park
Gothia Towers stands right opposite Liseberg at Korsvägen. With three towers and around 1,200 rooms it is one of the largest hotels in the Nordics, with a spa and sky bar at Upper House at the top and the tram right outside. It suits couples and families who want a view and a spa after a day in the park.
Book your stay: See rooms at Gothia Towers
Hotel Heden
Hotel Heden sits by Heden park, a few minutes' walk from Liseberg and Avenyn.
Hotel Heden: cheaper and close to the park
Hotel Heden sits by Heden park, a few minutes' walk from both Liseberg and Avenyn. It is a simpler hotel with breakfast and a gym, and a more affordable choice in high season. It suits anyone who wants to stay near the park without paying top prices.
Book your stay: See rooms at Hotel Heden
See more options, including in the city centre, in our guide to hotels near Liseberg.
Frequently asked questions about Liseberg
When does Liseberg open in 2026?
The 2026 summer season runs from 18 April to 20 September. Halloween follows in October, and Christmas at Liseberg runs from 14 November to 30 December. Opening hours vary by day, so check the calendar at liseberg.com.
What is the difference between entry and a ride pass at Liseberg?
Entry gets you into the park, while a ride pass gives unlimited rides for a whole day. Entry + Ride pass gives you both. Tickets are cheaper online than at the gate.
How tall do you have to be to ride Helix and Valkyria?
Helix requires riders to be at least 130 centimetres tall and seven years old, and Valkyria at least 132 centimetres and seven years old. Balder and Loke have the same requirements as Helix.
What can young children do at Liseberg?
Kaninlandet is made for the youngest, with carousels and a playground, and has its own ride pass. Many family rides let small children ride with an adult.
Which hotel is closest to Liseberg?
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel is by the south entrance, and Gothia Towers stands right opposite the park at Korsvägen. Hotel Heden is a few minutes' walk away.
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