Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems has announced that its King Cobra waterslide at Aqualand Frejus, France, was awarded first place in the category of Best Waterslide in Europe by the country's Kirmes and Park Revue magazine.

The award was presented during a special reception at the Euro Attractions Show in Berlin, Germany, earlier this week.

This is the first year that Kirmes and Park Revue has presented its European Star Awards, dedicated solely to the European theme park industry.

An international team of experts voted in 10 different categories to determine the winners, acknowledging the efforts of European theme parks and attraction designers and focusing the spotlight on their 'entrepreneurial courage' and 'exceptional innovation', according to the magazine's staff.

Aqualand owner, Aspro Group, chose Polin's King Cobra slide as the newest attraction for Aqualand Frejus after previously working with the developer on installations at several other parks that Aspro Group owns.

Aqualand Frejus is the first waterpark in France to be home to a King Cobra waterslide.