Text: Lenka Ďurišová
There are days you look forward to all year round. For my husband and I, it’s the one when we go to Zator, Poland – to the biggest amusement park in Central Europe – Energylandia. It has been our little tradition for several years now. A trip that combines everything: joy, laughter, adrenaline, the smell of summer and the feeling that at least for a while we can be children again.
Adventures just over the border
Energylandia can be reached from Český Těšín in about an hour and a half by car. The park is in the town of Zator, between Katowice and Krakow, and offers over 120 attractions on an area of more than 70 hectares. New ones are added every year, so there’s no risk of boredom even on repeat visits. On the contrary – something new surprises us every time.
From the very first step through the entrance gate, you will be surrounded by a fairy-tale atmosphere – from the colourful decorations to the themed zones, to the dozens of cheerful melodies flowing from every corner.
For the small ones, for the adult ones… for all
My husband and I are among those who go through literally everything. We often start in the kids zone – not only because it’s not too crowded, but also because it reminds us of the good old carousels from pilgrimages. We then gradually work our way up to the medium attractions and yes – we don’t miss the extreme ones either.
Zadra is a must for us every year – that moment when the wooden roller coaster takes off and you don’t even have time to evaluate if it was a good idea at that speed is simply priceless. But we haven’t yet found the courage for Hyperion, one of Europe’s highest and fastest roller coasters – maybe next time!
Our colleague Katka’s recollection of her experiences on the extreme attractions is also a nice follow-up.
“My greatest experience was the wooden roller coaster Zadra. I almost screamed my vocal cords out on the first ride and for a while I felt like I might not survive, but I got in line again anyway.”
Kateřina Czempková
But even if you’re not a fan of roller coasters, you’ll still enjoy Energylandia. Our colleague Renča summed it up perfectly:
“Since I’m not a fan of roller coasters, I took on the role of the family sherpa. They managed to talk me into trying three of the milder rides, and even that was more than enough for my stomach. But it was lovely to watch the girls’ eyes light up with excitement and joy.”
Renata Andrlová
And that’s what it’s all about – everyone will find their own thing here. Including the water park, which is ideal on hot summer days, or themed zones such as Dragon, Extreme, Sweet Valley or Aqualantis.
A show that will get you out of your chair
What we like the most about Energylandia (after Zadra and churros) are their live shows. Every year they change their repertoire – dancing, acrobatics, stunts with cars, fire shows… it all adds another dimension to the day. When you sit for a moment in the amphitheatre between the rollercoasters and let the music, colours and movement engulf you, you really feel like you are in another world. And that’s what it’s all about.
Accommodation in style
If you want to stay overnight, the park offers accommodation in the near western town, where you can try sleeping in a teepee. It sounds a bit crazy, but according to my colleague Martina, it was definitely worth it:
“We stayed in a western town. Sleeping in a teepee was beyond our expectations and the kids enjoyed it as much as possible. The train took us to Energylandia, where we enjoyed the all-day attractions and the water park.”
Martina Jonsztová
A day to put your worries behind you
There’s one thing I love most about this day: forgetting all my worries for a while. I leave all the usual days, obligations, deadlines, problems… everything behind the park gate.
So, if you’re looking for a way out of boredom, head to Energylandia. But be warned: you might make it an annual tradition, too.
