Slagharen
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Attractie- & Vakantiepark Slagharen is in the east of the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is a Wild West-themed theme park, with a holiday park and a subtropical swimming paradise right next to it. On these pages you can read all about the rides, the shows, where to eat and sleep and how to get there.
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What kind of park is it?
Slagharen is themed entirely around the Wild West. The park has more than thirty rides, from the triple-launch coaster Gold Rush and the new Sky Sifter to carousels, playgrounds and gentle rides for the little ones. Running through the middle of the park is Main Street, a Wild West street with shops, restaurants and a bar.
The mascots are the raccoons Randy & Rosie. You can meet them in the park, as well as the notorious gang of outlaws, the Red Bandits. Next to the theme park are the holiday park with 620 accommodation units and the swimming paradise Aqua Mexicana.
New in 2026: Sky Sifter
In April 2026 Sky Sifter opened, a ride with two different experiences. You choose: the Gouden Route (Golden Route) goes upside down several times (from 1.30 metres), while the Zilveren Route (Silver Route) swings and soars without inversions (from 1.20 metres). The story revolves around a sheriff who became obsessed with gold and built an enormous machine above the stream.
Opening times:
Opening hours vary from day to day. In autumn and winter the park is open on fewer days; in early November it is only open at weekends, from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the calendar for your day.
Prices:
Slagharen uses dynamic daily pricing: the earlier you buy online, the cheaper it is. At the gate you pay € 37.90 (as of November 2026). Children up to and including 3 years old go free.
Staying overnight:
At the holiday park you stay in a lodge, cottage, Hacienda or wigwam. Admission to the park and Aqua Mexicana is included.
How the park began
Slagharen started in 1963 as Shetland Ponypark Slagharen. Henk Bemboom put 24 little houses in a meadow, each with its own pony and cart. The park grew quickly. In 1970 the first monorail in the Netherlands arrived here, and on 27 June 1979 the Looping Star opened, the first roller coaster in the Netherlands to go upside down.
In 2002 Main Street opened, in 2008 the park was given the name Attractie- & Vakantiepark Slagharen and in 2009 Randy & Rosie began their adventure. Since 2012 Slagharen has been part of the Spanish group Parques Reunidos, just like Movie Park Germany and Bobbejaanland. Aqua Mexicana opened in 2015.
Winter Slagharen 2026/27
From mid-November there is the ice rink and the new Funslide, where you slide down in a large tyre (separate ticket, unlimited rides all day). On 21, 22, 28 and 29 November and 5 December 2026 Sinterklaas visits the park.
From 12 December 2026 up to and including 3 January 2027 there is the Christmas programme, with the revamped Magical Winter Circus, light moments with Randy & Rosie at an eight-metre Christmas tree and an illuminated winter parade. According to Slagharen, the park is open until 19:00 during Winter Slagharen. Check the calendar for the exact days.
Buy your ticket in advance
If you buy online at least 5 days in advance, you pay the lowest price. Buying at the gate on the day itself is the most expensive.
Check the calendar
Slagharen is not open every day, and in the low season some rides have limited opening. Check the opening hours before you go.
Aqua Mexicana
The swimming paradise is not included in your day ticket. Day visitors can buy a separate swimming ticket at Guest Service, subject to availability.