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Thor’s Kingdom to be established in Norway
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This depiction shows Thor's Kingdom, which is to become Norway's biggest theme park. (thorsrike.no/File)
Norway has announced plans for its biggest theme park, Thor’s Rike, or in English, Thor’s Kingdom.
Based on Norse mythology and Viking history, the park will include “a shimmering lake and forestland inhabited by trolls, dwarves, elves, a Norse underworld, a fleet of longships and Viking feasts,” as reported by AFP.
The new park, located in Haugesund, Norway’s “Homeland of Viking Kings”, is looking to be the “Viking capital of the world.”
Current plans include a castle visible from the entrance, similar to those found in Disneyland parks around the world, but unlike those found at Disney, this castle won’t be home to a princess.
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“The lonely, worn castle marks the entrance to Thor’s Rike. From this vantage point the fort looks abandoned, destroyed and a little scary. But the dream of adventure on the other side is tantalizing,” says the park description.
Current blueprints of the park split the land up into six sections, including a Grotto, Harbor Village and Valhalla, where guests can feast in the hall of Norse god Odin. The park will also contain rollercoasters and other thrill rides that tie into the theme.
Initially, the opening was set for 2018, but as developers are still searching for investors, 2019 or 2020 look more likely. (sul/kes)
