Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg will close its nearly 100-year-old bumper cars attraction on October 4, according to a report by Expressen published on Tuesday, September 29. Liseberg CEO Andreas Andersen announced that the historic ride will be dismantled from its current location to make space for future park developments, though management is currently evaluating whether the classic cars could be relocated elsewhere or potentially sold to private collectors.
Liseberg Closes Century-Old Bumper Cars to Make Way for New Park Attractions
The bumper cars have operated at Liseberg since 1927. Over nearly a century of operation, the attraction has moved four times across the park and undergone eight distinct vehicle redesigns. According to reporting by Göteborgs-Posten, the ride has hosted notable celebrity drivers over the decades, including Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. Liseberg-historiker Patrik Källström says that the closure marks the end of an era for a beloved park classic.
“For Liseberg to remain attractive and develop, we sometimes have to make room for something new,” Liseberg CEO Andreas Andersen stated in a press release reported by Expressen, explaining the operational decision to clear the site.
Future Relocation and Private Sales Considered for Historic Vehicles
While the current footprint of the attraction is slated for demolition, park leadership has not entirely ruled out a future return for the vehicles. Park management is actively investigating whether a new site can be found. When Göteborgs-Posten asked if members of the public might be able to purchase the retired vehicles for home use, Andersen noted that he would not entirely dismiss the idea, though he pointed out the physical practicalities: “It is both large and heavy.”
More than 300,000 guests take a spin in the bumper cars annually. Visitors holding a standard park admission ticket can still catch a final ride during the farewell window running from October 2 through October 4.
Miniature Version to Remain Open in Kaninlandet
Not all bumper car experiences are disappearing from the Gothenburg amusement park. The smaller children’s variant of the ride, known as “Tuta & Kör,” will remain operational within the park’s Kaninlandet area. While the full-scale historic attraction bows out after nearly 100 years of operation, the mini-edition ensures younger visitors can continue experiencing a scaled-down version of the traditional ride.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Liseberg Bumper Cars Closure
When is the final day to ride the bumper cars at Liseberg?
The last day of operation for the historic bumper cars on their current site is Sunday, October 4, following a final weekend of farewell rides beginning October 2.
Why is Liseberg removing the nearly 100-year-old attraction?
Liseberg CEO Andreas Andersen stated that the park must occasionally clear space for new developments to ensure the facility remains attractive and continues to evolve.
Will the bumper cars be completely destroyed or relocated?
Park management is investigating whether the vehicles can be placed in a new location at a later date, and CEO Andreas Andersen has not ruled out the possibility of selling vehicles to private buyers.
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