Energylandia is a large amusement park in Zator, Poland, about 50 km west of Kraków. Opened on July 14, 2014, it expanded rapidly through the following decade, absorbing a neighboring water park and adding a string of headline-grabbing steel coasters that turned a modest regional attraction into one of Europe’s biggest draws.
By the early 2020s Energylandia had grown to roughly 70 hectares of themed zones, including Dragon Zone, Extreme Zone, and Fairytale Land, and drew close to two million visitors a year, ranking among Google’s most-searched European tourist attractions in 2021.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Zator, Lesser Poland, Poland
- Opened: July 14, 2014
- Size: About 70 hectares (170 acres)
- Roller Coasters: 19
- Tallest Ride: Hyperion, 77 m (Intamin)
- Notable Attraction: Zadra, RMC hybrid coaster
- Annual Visitors: About 1.85 million (2022)
The Ride Lineup
Energylandia’s reputation rests on its concentration of major steel coasters. Hyperion, an Intamin giga coaster that opened in 2018, stands 77 meters tall and reaches roughly 142 km/h, making it the tallest and fastest coaster in Poland. A year later, Rocky Mountain Construction added Zadra, an I-Box hybrid coaster that climbs to about 63 meters with three inversions, tying it for the tallest RMC steel coaster in the world.
Beyond these two flagships, the park groups its attractions into themed zones, including a family-oriented Fairytale Land, the thrill-focused Extreme Zone, and Aqualantis, a water park incorporated into the site since 2016. The count of 19 roller coasters places Energylandia among the parks with the most coasters anywhere in the world.
Growth Into a European Destination
Energylandia grew from a local park into a continental attraction within less than a decade, driven by owner Marek Goczał’s continued investment in record-chasing rides. The park’s rapid expansion and Hyperion’s 2018 debut pushed international attention toward Zator, a small town that had not previously been on the theme-park map.
That momentum was reflected in 2021, when Energylandia ranked eighth on Google’s list of Europe’s most-searched tourist attractions, putting it alongside far older and more established parks on the continent.
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Energylandia FAQs
Where is Energylandia located?
Energylandia is in Zator, in the Lesser Poland (Małopolskie) region, about 50 km from Kraków.
What is Energylandia’s tallest roller coaster?
Hyperion, an Intamin giga coaster that opened in 2018, is the park’s tallest ride at about 77 meters.
How many roller coasters does Energylandia have?
Energylandia has 19 roller coasters, among the highest counts of any amusement park in the world.
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