Farfars bil, Family amusement ride at Liseberg, Sweden
Farfars Bil is a family ride with vintage motor cars on a rail track through simulated city streets, coastlines, and countryside. The journey moves slowly past changing scenes that create a relaxed touring experience.
A predecessor called Barnrallyt ran from 1956 on the site where Flumeride now stands, using the same veteran cars. In 1979 the ride moved and was renamed Farfars bil, with a 190-metre track built by the German firm Ihle Fahrzeugbau. For the 2013 season it was replaced by a new version near Liseberg's west coast area, with eight trucks and four buses inspired by 1930s models.
The name means Grandfather's Car in Swedish. Since 2013 the ride has been a collaboration with Volvo: children drive past scenes of city, coast and countryside, and traffic safety and Volvo's history are part of the trip. The vehicles recall 1930s models, and the brand emblem on the grilles has changed several times over the years.
Children must be 110 centimeters tall to ride alone, while younger children need an adult with them. It's helpful to visit during quieter times if you want to avoid long waiting periods.
After the ride, passengers receive a personalized license certificate with their photo as a keepsake. This fun souvenir captures a memory of the journey in the vintage cars.
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