Attractiepark Slagharen, Amusement park in Hardenberg, Netherlands.
Attractiepark Slagharen is an amusement park in Hardenberg, Netherlands, with more than 30 rides including coasters, water attractions, and family zones. The grounds sit in Overijssel province and spread across themed sections with pathways linking individual rides.
The site started as a pony farm in 1963, when Henk Bemboom converted the farmland into a day-trip destination for families from the region. Modern rides were added gradually over the decades, while the original animal park idea remained part of the site.
This destination shapes its themed zones around the American West, with timber facades and saloon architecture that give visitors a frontier context. The styling runs through pathways and structures, shaping what people see as they move around.
Visitors reach the grounds by car or public transport, with pathways inside the site paved and wide enough for strollers. Opening times vary by season, with weekend and holiday periods typically running from 10 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon.
Pony rides still recall the agricultural origins of the grounds, even though coasters like the Gold Rush Express have since been added. The combination of old animal attractions and modern rides shows how the site has evolved over more than six decades.
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