Duinrell is an amusement park situated in the town of Wassenaar, Netherlands on the estate of the counts Van Zuylen van Nijevelt. In addition to the main amusement park sporting about 40 different attractions, Duinrell has been critically acclaimed for its water park with swimming pool (the Tikibad), which boasts 21 waterslides and a kids' water park. The grounds also include campsites, lodges, and some sporting facilities.
_02.jpg) Entrance to Duinrell | |
| Location | Wassenaar, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°08′48″N 4°22′52″E / 52.14667°N 4.38111°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1935 |
| Owner | Van Zuylen van Nijevelt family |
| Slogan | Duinrell, daar kikker je van op. |
| Operating season | 16 April to 30 October |
| Attractions | |
| Total | Over 40 (as of 2023) |
| Roller coasters | 3 |
| Water rides | 4 |
| Website | https://www.duinrell.com/ |
The park has a mascot named Rick the Frog.[1]
History
editThe Duinrell farm in Wassenaar dates as far back as 1646 as part of a large estate. In 1935 the estate opened to the public with a restaurant and "Oranjerie," eventually adding campgrounds, a swimming pool, and developing into a recreational estate.[2]
As of 2022[update], the park is visited by well over a million people each year.[3]
References
edit- ^ Great Fun For All - Duinrell, archived from the original on January 24, 2013, retrieved March 13, 2012
- ^ "The history of Duinrell". www.duinrell.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Netherlands: visitor numbers to theme park Duinrell 2022". Statista. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
External links
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