Bellewaerde Theme Park
Parque temático Bellewaerde
Bellewaerde Theme Park (Meenseweg 497, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen) – this is a theme park launched in 1954 and located at the former site of the World War I Battle of Bellewaerde. Originally a zoo and safari, this park was expanded into its present form (as a full-fledged amusement theme park) in the 1980s. Major rides include the first Boomerang coaster in Europe (1984), a dark ride with a pirate theme (Los Piratas), a Vekoma Mad House (Houdini’s Magical House), several water rides including a log flume, a river rapids ride and a spillwater ride, the Screaming Eagle vertical drop tower, a large number of stock rides such as a pirate ship, a swing carousel, a monorail, an original Zierer beetle coaster, old-timers, carousels, an octopus, tea-cups and a Jungle Cruise-like boat ride. Admission: Adult (€30), Children (€26). Note: €6 discount per ticket for groups of 6 or more. Hours vary. Check Bellewaerde’s website for its schedule and other details: www.bellewaerdepark.be