New amusement park Bommelwereld opens in the Netherlands
By Simone Jacobs
After more than two years of construction, the new amusement park Bommelwereld in Groenlo has opened its doors to the public for the first time.
Bommelwereld amusement park opens doors to Dutch public
As of October 3, the new indoor amusement park in the Netherlands Bommelwereld is open for an adventurous day out. Located in Groenlo, the park is based around the famous Olivier B. Bommel and Tom Poes comic book series by Dutch creator Maarten Toonder.
The owner of the theme park, Edwin Bomers, hopes that older visitors will enjoy the connection to the famous cartoon bear and that younger ones will get to know the part of “national cultural heritage”. “There are QR codes in the park that can be scanned and tell the story of Olivier B. Bommel," Bomers told AD.
With more than 20 attractions at the park, from rollercoasters to bumper cars, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets for Bommelwereld cost 26 euros during the launch month, and 20 euros for toddlers and seniors. From November, the tickets will be slightly cheaper at 22,50 euros.
Dutch amusement park opens after two years of construction
Plans for the new amusement park were first submitted in 2022 before construction began in May 2023. Bommelwereld appears as a giant castle on a hill next to the N18 highway in Groenlo, Achterhoek.
Bomers also owns the Marveld Recreatie, the holiday park located nearby. From January 2026, anyone staying in a bungalow or hotel at the recreational park will receive free admission to Bommelwereld.
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Editor for the Netherlands at IamExpat Media. Simone studied Genetics and Zoology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa before moving to the Netherlands, where she has been working as a writer and editor since 2022. One thing she loves more than creating content is consuming it, mainly by reading books by the dozen. Other than being a book dragon, she is also a nature lover and enjoys hiking and animal training. Read more