Power Outage Stops All Rides at Tusenfryd Amusement Park
A high-voltage power failure in Ås municipality has brought all attractions at Tusenfryd, Norway’s largest amusement park, to a complete standstill. According to park marketing manager Erik Røhne Andersen, the outage began Saturday afternoon, leaving guests stranded on rides and forcing a systematic evacuation of attractions. Grid operator Elvia reports that 686 customers were affected by the localized fault, with crews currently working to locate and repair the damage.
How does a power outage impact theme park operations?
When a large-scale power failure occurs, amusement parks like Tusenfryd rely on established emergency safety protocols to secure guests. Marketing manager Erik Røhne Andersen confirmed that staff immediately initiated standard procedures to evacuate visitors from rides, including the Tømmerrenna (log flume), where guests were seen walking down from the attraction. While the outage halted operations across the site, park officials emphasize that mechanical systems are designed to safely stop, not free-fall, when power is lost.
Modern roller coasters are equipped with fail-safe braking systems. In most cases, these brakes are “normally closed,” meaning they require electricity to stay open. If the power cuts out, the brakes automatically engage, bringing the train to a controlled stop.
What is the current status of the grid in Ås?
The outage, which affected 686 grid connections in the Ås area, was confirmed by Elvia, the regional power supplier. As of Saturday afternoon, the specific location of the high-voltage fault remained unidentified. Elvia personnel are actively searching the local network to restore service. According to Tusenfryd management, the park’s ability to resume operations is entirely dependent on the grid operator’s progress in clearing the fault.
How are visitors responding to the park closure?
For many guests, the outage turned a day of thrill-seeking into an unexpected wait. Visitors Henrik (12) and Jacob (13), who traveled from Bergen to visit the park, reported seeing guests assisted out of rides like the “Western Express” and “Supersplash” before operations ceased entirely. Magnus Bjørkås, another visitor caught in the outage, noted that the power loss occurred suddenly while he was purchasing food, effectively pausing all park activity for the duration of the technical issue.
Comparison: Operational Impact
| Feature | Status During Outage |
|---|---|
| Ride Operation | All stopped |
| Guest Safety | Controlled evacuation via standard protocols |
| Power Restoration | Dependent on Elvia grid repair |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are visitors still stuck on rides at Tusenfryd? No, park staff confirmed that evacuation procedures were initiated immediately following the power loss.
- When will the park reopen? Tusenfryd officials stated that all attractions will resume as soon as the power supply is restored by the grid operator.
- Who is responsible for the power outage? The outage is a high-voltage grid fault currently being handled by the regional supplier, Elvia.
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