PowerPark is a large scale amusement park in Alahärmä, Finland. It is located along Highway 19, north of Seinäjoki and east of Vaasa. The park includes a karting track resembling an F1 circuit that has previously hosted the Karting World Championship. The resort additionally contains a restaurant, hotel, camping area with cottages and a variety of amusement rides.
PowerPark was founded by Jorma Lillbacka, an entrepreneur and financier from Alahärmä, and according to estimates by Talouselämä magazine, Lillbacka has invested 100–200 million euros in the amusement park since its establishment. In 2015, PowerPark had as many as 450,000 visitors.Vuoden matkailuyritys hätyyttelee kävijöissä jo Särkänniemeä - Tunnettuus silti "yhä varmasti alhaisinta" (in Finnish) In a study conducted by Taloustutkimus Oy, the PowerPark experience park was rated the best leisure center in Finland in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The South Ostrobothnia Tourism Prize (Etelä-Pohjanmaan matkailupalkinto) was also awarded to PowerPark in 2010.
PowerLand
Major rides
Name Manufacturer Model Opened Ride type Thunderbird GCI Wooden Coaster 2006 Rollercoaster, wood Cobra Vekoma Boomerang 2005 Rollercoaster, looping Junker Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster 2015 Rollercoaster, looping Joyride Coaster 47x21 2003 Rollercoaster Neo's Twister Fabbri Mouse 40 2011 Rollercoaster Piovra Moser's Rides Polyp 2004 Thrill ride Pitts Special Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster Custom 2020 Rollercoaster Typhoon 360 Technical Park Typhoon 360 2004 Spectacular Booster Fabbri Booster 2003 Spectacular Music Express Barbieri Musik Express 2002 Thrill ride Moser's Rides Mach Tower 2012 Drop tower Giant Wheel Fabbri Giant Wheel 34 2003 La Paloma Zierer Wave Swinger 2005 Bumper Cars Gosetto / cars IE Park Bumper Cars 2003 Fiesta Mexicana Zamperla Star Flyer 2007 Thrill ride Pegasus Technical Park Pegasus 2008 Spectacular Kwai River Interlink LG Log flume 2013 Water ride Enterprise Huss Enterprise 2019 Thrill Ride In 2007, a worker died after being hit by the Typhoon ride. According to the news, she was retrieving a shoe. After the incident, the park was closed earlier than usual and both workers and customers were given crisis aid.
Family rides
Name Manufacturer Model Opened Ride type Dino Safari Jeep Zamperla 2002 Crazy House Barbieri 2003 Time Machine 2005 Galeon Zamperla Rockin' Tug 2007 Thrill ride Mine Train Zamperla Family Gravity Coaster 80STD 2007 Rollercoaster Devil's Mine Hotel Gosetto Dark Ride 2007 Real Snacks Jetski Zierer Jet Skis 2013 Thrill Ride Balloon Tower Technical Park Balloon Tower 2008
Kiddie rides
Name Manufacturer Model Opened Ride type Jumping Star Zamperla Jumping Star 2002 Rio Grande Train Zamperla Rio Grande 2003 Wild Horse Carousel 2002 Mini Jets Zamperla 2003 Mini Tea Cup Zamperla Teacup Ride 2002 Chain Carousel Sopark Wave Swinger 2002 Mill River 2005 Chuck Wagon Zamperla Ferris Wheel 2005 Jump Around Zamperla 2007 Pirate Ship 2002 Captain Hook Zamperla 2009 Lion King Technical Park Flying Twist – Aladino 2011
Removed rides Name Manufacturer Model Opened Ride type Tapis Volant Fabbri Flying Carpet 2002–2005 Thrill ride Dark Ride Emiliana Luna Park Ghost Train 2005–2006 Mega Drop Fabbri Freefalll 2002–2011
Horse centre
The Riding Centre of PowerPark started its operations in 2008. The centre is located in a peaceful place, behind a small woods, in the vicinity of PowerPark. The Riding Centre will provide horse treks of different kinds in South Ostrobothnian landscapes.
Harness racing track In the spring of 2016, a harness racing track was completed at PowerPark. Its curves are gentle, there are no elevation changes, and the banking allows for fast trotting even in the corners.
In Härmä, the old harness racing track, located two kilometers from the Powerpark track, is still in use as well. PowerPark is set to host the prestigious Kuninkuusravit harness racing championship in 2028 together with the old racing track in Härmä.
References
External links
Official homepage in English