Simworx, a world leader in the design, manufacture and development of dynamic motion-based media attractions, is excited to announce the opening of its newest attraction, Helios Experience, at Portlantis. Located at the Port of Rotterdam, on the edge of the North Sea, this experience will be open to the public from the 22nd of March 2025.
This ride takes guests through a thrilling show exploring the harbour from land, sea and sky.
Simworx has contributed its iconic 4D Cinema with 3DOF motion bases, and exciting added features including airplane style harnesses and an array of special effects such as wind and water misters that further elevate the experience.
In this attraction, visitors meet Helios Concepts, one of the most innovative companies in the Port of Rotterdam. They are invited in by the Head of Design & Development to take a peek into their high-tech hub and state-of-the-art workshop, where the world’s best engineers work on the transportation concepts of the future. Guests will get an exclusive preview of the latest designs that will revolutionise the ways in which they will transport containers, liquid cargo and goods through the port – before embarking on the ride of a lifetime.
Portlantis is Rotterdam’s new port experience centre and will soon take visitors on an enlightening journey through the port and the industrial area. Discover the dynamic world of Europe’s largest port and industrial complex, in an exciting and interactive way. Portlantis will also feature a restaurant, a rooftop walk with panoramic views, scouting expeditions and sightseeing cruises.
Simworx have developed many rides and experiences for the “edutainment” sector of the attractions industry over the years and are thrilled to continue the company’s legacy of bringing excitement to educational destinations. CEO, Terry Monkton added “At Simworx, we’re thrilled to open a new attraction in the Netherlands, a country so well known for amazing world class visitor experiences. We thoroughly enjoyed working with the Port of Rotterdam, helping them to bring their incredible story to life, and creating an exciting, original attraction that shows what the harbour does and how it could transform the future.”
The state-of-the-art experience centre can be found along the outer edge of Maasvlakte 2 opposite the dune. Portlantis is fully energy-neutral, thanks to efficient insulation, 266 solar panels and its own wind turbine.
Boudewijn Siemons, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, emphasised the pivotal role Portlantis plays in conveying the ambitions and responsibilities of the Port of Rotterdam and the Port Authority. “We are proud to showcase the port of Rotterdam to a wide audience in Portlantis. We are thus responding to the interest of visitors from all over the world, as well as from this region. In Portlantis, people can admire our port, learn all about it and also have space for reflection” Siemons stated.
Portlantis aim to attract 150,000 visitors each year. It can be visited in combination with a boat trip or a bus tour of Maasvlakte. Tickets are available for purchase via the website.
