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located at

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, Sweden. The ride, built by Mack Rides, features two

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launches and has a top speed of 100

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(62 mph). It features a dual-launch helix. The ride opened on 26 April 2014, Liseberg's opening date for the 2014 season. Helix is the first roller coaster in the world that has a 1-on-1 replica virtual reality experience. This experience is created by ArchiVision, a

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3D studio. During the first two weeks after the premiere visitors could experience the virtual reality replica next to the roller coaster's entrance. The roller coaster's

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is located where the

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Maxxima used to be, by the foot of the tower AtmosFear. The track follows the hillside in a custom-made track design. The elements during the ride include two corkscrews, a pretzel knot, a top hat, a zero-g roll, and a rare Norwegian loop. The estimated cost for the project is about 239,000,000

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History

In October 2012,

announced that they would be adding a new attraction for the 2014 season. The park hired Mack Rides to build a multi-launch roller coaster with a terrain layout. It would be codenamed Projekt Helix. Vertical construction of Helix began in October 2013 when the supports were built on a rocky hill. Helix opened on 26 April 2014.

Photos

Helix, Liseberg 2014-04-26 12.jpg, A train leaving the station Helix, Liseberg 2014-04-26 07.jpg Helix, Liseberg 2014-04-26 08.jpg Helix, Liseberg 2014-04-26 10 (crop).jpg Helix, Liseberg 2013-12-29 7.jpg, Helix under construction in December 2013 Helix cart display 1 (crop).jpg

References

External links

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