Reviews • Håkon Hapnes Strand

The theming on this hybrid dark ride/coaster is epic. I just wish they had picked a theme me and my kids knew anything about. When you don't speak Ger...

The theming on this hybrid dark ride/coaster is epic. I just wish they had picked a theme me and my kids knew anything about. When you don't speak German and don't know the franchise, it gets kind of pointless. The layout is really well done, and it's a lot of fun to fly through the forest, even if there is no intensity. The queues were rather long.

There is so much going on in this coaster. The theming is great, and the queue room with the musical tesla coils is nothing like I've seen before. Fro...

There is so much going on in this coaster. The theming is great, and the queue room with the musical tesla coils is nothing like I've seen before. From the moment you get on and there are electric sparks on large monitors all around you while the entire platform is shaken up and down, you know you're in for a wild ride. The launch is unique, shooting right up into a steep loop with a stall that leaves you hanging weightless upside down. Another cool moment is when you break to a full stop and are launched backwards. I had read complaints about rattling and discomfort in the outer seats, but I didn't really notice it. The only thing I was missing was more intense ejectors, but the ride makes up for it with all its unique elements.

Helix is a truly unique experience with its start on top of a hill and the way it hugs the terrain. When the train leaves the station, it's action rig...

Helix is a truly unique experience with its start on top of a hill and the way it hugs the terrain. When the train leaves the station, it's action right from the start, and it doesn't stop until you're back at the station. If anything, the ride just gets better as it progresses. There are so many different elements here, they just keep on coming. The crux of the ride is a top hat towards the end that provides crazy airtime if you ride from the back. From the front, the ride is slightly less intense, but you get more positive Gs. The only thing Helix is missing is a big drop, but it's so good it honestly doesn't need one. The accelerators don't add g-force, but that's not the point. They serve the purpose of setting up the next element. Overall, my favorite coaster in Europe.

Fun theming. Who hasn't asked to go "all the way to the Moon" as a kid. It is nicely located next to the playground so that part of the family can go ...

Fun theming. Who hasn't asked to go "all the way to the Moon" as a kid. It is nicely located next to the playground so that part of the family can go on Luna while the rest watches from below. Going backwards was a nice twist. Unfortunately you have to be in the front to "go to the Moon", as the back hardly goes up the hill at all. On the other hand, the back gets a much better first drop. My son really struggled with the choice here. The virtual queue was fully booked and the wait times were quite long by the time we got there.

Was known as Bizarro when I was there. It really does look bizarre with its sharp angles. The ride is not as crazy as it looks, but still a lot of fun...

Was known as Bizarro when I was there. It really does look bizarre with its sharp angles. The ride is not as crazy as it looks, but still a lot of fun.

This actually had the longest wait time in all of Liseberg because it wasn't part of the excellent virtual queuing system used in the bigger rides. It...

This actually had the longest wait time in all of Liseberg because it wasn't part of the excellent virtual queuing system used in the bigger rides. It was not worth the wait.

Really underrated and definitely one of the very best rides at Six Flags Great Adventure. The lift hill gives you sufficient time to regret your life ...

Really underrated and definitely one of the very best rides at Six Flags Great Adventure. The lift hill gives you sufficient time to regret your life decisions and the first drop is awesome. The two camelback hills that follow are comparable to solid drops on a mega coaster. Great capacity too.

At 183 cm, I'm a completely average-sized man, yet I struggled to fit my legs inside to the point that it interfered with my daughter's lap bar. I got...

At 183 cm, I'm a completely average-sized man, yet I struggled to fit my legs inside to the point that it interfered with my daughter's lap bar. I got told off by the operator as if it was my fault. To make matters worse, he didn't speak any English. In the end, he started the ride even if she was not properly secured because he would not bother to lift the lap bars again. Awful experience.

A good kiddie coaster that has great capacity, since it long train takes 38 people. However, the dark indoor section didn't have any theming, which se...

A good kiddie coaster that has great capacity, since it long train takes 38 people. However, the dark indoor section didn't have any theming, which seems like a wasted opportunity.

An okay kiddie coaster that feels a bit dated. The tracks were rusty and could need some refurbishment. The wait time was also too long considering th...

An okay kiddie coaster that feels a bit dated. The tracks were rusty and could need some refurbishment. The wait time was also too long considering the quality of the ride. The kids liked it though.

Very nice and smooth ride with impressive duration and airtime throughout. It resembles El Toro, but the first drop is not nearly as steep (61 degrees...

Very nice and smooth ride with impressive duration and airtime throughout. It resembles El Toro, but the first drop is not nearly as steep (61 degrees vs. 76), and because of that it's not as intense. The monster gimmick looks cool and is huge. Definitely a crowd pleaser, but it also feels a bit pointless at the very end of the ride.

After riding Colossos at Heide Park a few days before, this was a bit underwhelming. And it pales compared to El Toro. That being said, Balder has a v...

After riding Colossos at Heide Park a few days before, this was a bit underwhelming. And it pales compared to El Toro. That being said, Balder has a very good layout considering the space that the park had to deal with. It's a good coaster if you want to avoid the biggest drops and honestly great fun for anyone.