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522: 142: 531: 492: 543: 513: 504: 27: 431:). It features a 41-metre-tall (135 ft) 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 133: 383: 450:. The 1,381-metre-long (4,531 ft) 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 386: 391: 389: 385: 384: 390: 589: 715: 388: 700: 435:
3D studio. During the first two weeks after the premiere visitors could experience the virtual reality replica next to the roller coaster's entrance.
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Vertical construction of Helix began in October 2013 when the supports were built on a rocky hill.
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to build a multi-launch roller coaster with a terrain layout. It would be codenamed Projekt Helix.
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3 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.
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announced that they would be adding a new attraction for the 2014 season. The park hired
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57°41′43.2″N 11°59′26.8″E / 57.695333°N 11.990778°E / 57.695333; 11.990778
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