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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Jungfrau (Mystery) Park

Jungfrau Park is an amusement park located near Interlaken, Switzerland. It was opened as a mystery park in 2003. 

The park was designed by Erich von Däniken and consisted of seven pavilions, each of which explored one of several great “mysteries” of the world.

Von Däniken opened the theme park to present his interpretations of unsolved mysteries involving extraterrestrial life that he believes took place around the world.

Here are the top interesting facts about Jungfrau (Mystery) Park

1. Jungfrau (Mystery) Park was Opened in 2003

Von Däniken came up with the idea for an amusement park back in 1997. He has hoped the park would be his place to present his interpretations of archaeological sites around the world, claiming that they involve visits from extraterrestrial life.

He hoped it would be a place where his theories of ancient astronauts and paleo-contact could be appreciated and given the full respect they deserve, all in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.

And a few years later, an investment group actually agreed this was a good idea.

The firm invested 43 million Swiss francs into the project, and Erich von Däniken’s Mystery Park was opened to the public in 2003.

2. The Park Closed its Operation in 2006

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In the winter of 2004, the park and its governmental support came under heavy criticism by Switzerland’s news channel. This was due to its failure to meet the expectations of projected 500,000 guests per year.

In 2005 only 200,000 visited Mystery Park, and it found itself in dire financial straits. This made the Operation of the park to be suspended on 19 November 2006.

Critics also attributed the park’s failure to other reasons: some cited von Däniken’s biases regarding alien interactions with ancient civilizations. Although these ideas worked well for his book and documentaries, they had less appeal to theme park visitors.

3. It was Re-opened in 2009 on a Seasonal Basis

In 2009, the park was bought out by New Inspiration Inc., who renamed it as Jungfrau Park. They are projected to attract 500 visitors daily during the summer season.

Since its reopening, Jungfrau Park now only opens on a seasonal basis, and the financial situation has never reached particularly rosy levels. For people who are fascinated by ancient alien theories, Jungfrau Park is the place to pay a visit.

4. It Consisted of Seven Pavilions

The park consisted of eight pavilions dedicated to various von Däniken hypotheses, with each pavilion designed to resemble its theme.

Among them were the Nazca Pavilion (alien runways), the MegaStones Pavilion (aliens built Stonehenge), the Orient Pavillion (aliens built the Great Pyramid), and other pavilions focusing on ancient alien contact, the Mayas, and the Vimana and flying palaces.

The Panorama Kugel was the central pavilion, topped by a 41-meter high sphere, from which the park’s grounds could be seen. The “Kugel” contained exhibits of von Däniken’s works.

5. Nazca Pavilion Featured the Nazca Lines near Nazca, Peru

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The Nazca Lines are a group of geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in southern Peru. They were created between 500 BCE and 500 CE  by people making depressions or shallow incisions in the desert floor, removing pebbles, and leaving differently colored dirt exposed

Erich von Däniken was fascinated by Nazca and was also a strong believer in extraterrestrial visitations. He claimed that the Nazca lines site reflected visits by astronauts from other worlds, who became the creators of ancient civilizations.

Another one of Erich von Däniken’s theories about the Naza was that figures, which he assumed to be astronauts, that were found on Nazca clay vessels, were “flying gods” that were visiting from other worlds.

6. MegaStones Pavilion Featured Stonehenge

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Mega stones in Jungfrau (Mystery) Park represented Stonehenge, which is a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England.

Von Däniken claims that Stonehenge was built by visiting aliens, or at least that they provided the necessary knowledge and technologies to build it.

Not wanting to imply that these visitors were underachievers, he also gives them credit for the Pyramids, and the Easter Island Moai, among other things.

7. Orient Pavilion Featured the Great Pyramid of Giza

Orient Pavilion in Jungfrau (Mystery) Park represented the great pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Erich von Däniken puts forward many beliefs about the Great Pyramid of Giza. In his book, he states those pyramids were built by ancient aliens and not ancient Egyptians.

He claims that it would have taken the Egyptians too long to cut all the blocks necessary and drag them to the construction site in time to build the Great Pyramid in only 20 years.

To date, the technique of construction is not well understood and the tools the Egyptians used are not entirely known; however, marks left in the quarries by those tools are still visible, and many examples of possible tools are preserved in museums.

8. Mysty Land is a Magical for Children

Mysty Land is a magical place where children’s eyes sparkle and adults become children again. Fun is guaranteed on the trampoline, in the bouncy castle, or in the ball pool.

 Mysty Land is a huge indoor and outdoor children’s playground, especially for families with children aged 2 and over. The little guests can let off steam in a safe and friendly environment and explore all the attractions on offer.

Parents and accompanying adults are of course invited to join in the fun or watch their offspring from the integrated family restaurant.

With its large area and various attractions, Mysty Land is the largest indoor and outdoor playground in Bernese Oberland.

9. Experience the Virtual Arena

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The virtual arena is a new experience for young and old at JungfrauPark Interlaken. Up to 6 players compete simultaneously in 2 teams during a game time of 15min.

Choose your favorite game and challenge friends or family members to break the high score. Experience action comparable to a paintball or laser tag game with the highest fun and addiction factor.

Thanks to the latest state-of-the-art wireless VR technology, you can enjoy carefree and unforgettable gaming fun without additional and heavy equipment.

10. Enjoy Erich von Däniken Original Shows

The greatest mysteries, the most incredible phenomena: In six themed pavilions, multimedia productions breathe life into the mysteries of this world. Let yourself be carried away, marvel, and enjoy.

Practical Information

Address: Obere Bönigstrasse 100, 3800 Matten bei Interlaken, Switzerland

Hours: 1pm- 6pm Tuesday : closed

Phone: +41 33 827 57 57