Tusenfryd, Amusement park in Ås, Norway.
Tusenfryd is an amusement park in Ås Municipality, located about 20 kilometers south of Oslo, with roller coasters, water rides, and family attractions spread across several themed zones. The site combines high-speed thrill rides with quieter areas for younger visitors, offering green spaces between attractions where guests can rest.
The park opened on June 11, 1988, as Norway's first major commercial amusement facility with a handful of rides and limited facilities. Over the decades, new sections and roller coasters were added, expanding the original layout into a nationwide destination.
The park's name means a thousand joys in Norwegian, a phrase that echoes through daily operations when families gather around carousel rides and food stalls. Local school groups often visit during spring weeks, mixing lessons with play as guides explain ride mechanics in both national languages.
Visitors will find parking available on site and can reach the park by public transport from Oslo and surrounding towns. Restaurants and snack stands throughout the grounds serve meals and refreshments, with indoor and outdoor seating for different weather conditions.
ThunderCoaster is the tallest and fastest steel roller coaster in Norway, threading through trees and rocks at speeds that surprise riders on steep drops. The coaster uses the natural terrain and runs partly below ground level, creating a sensation of speed that feels greater than its technical figures.
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