PowerPark


PowerPark is a large scale karting and amusement park in Alahärmä, Finland. It is located along Highway 19, north of Seinäjoki and east of Vaasa. The main karting track already resembles an F1 circuit and has previously hosted the Karting World Championship, but they also have a hectare-large indoor track, the largest in Europe. Other than that the resort also contains a restaurant, large hotel, a camping area with cottages and all sorts 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. 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 was also awarded to PowerPark in 2010.
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PowerLand

Major rides

NameManufacturerModelOpenedRide type
ThunderbirdGCIWooden Coaster2006Rollercoaster, wood
CobraVekomaBoomerang2005Rollercoaster, looping
JunkerGerstlauerInfinity Coaster2015Rollercoaster, looping
JoyrideCoaster 47x212003Rollercoaster
Neo's TwisterFabbriMouse 402011Rollercoaster
PiovraMoser's RidesPolyp2004Thrill ride
Pitts SpecialGerstlauerInfinity Coaster Custom2020Rollercoaster
Typhoon 360Technical ParkTyphoon 3602004Spectacular
BoosterFabbriBooster2003Spectacular
Music ExpressBarbieriMusik Express2002Thrill ride
Moser's RidesMach Tower2012Drop tower
Giant WheelFabbriGiant Wheel 342003
La PalomaZiererWave Swinger2005
Bumper CarsGosetto / cars IE ParkBumper Cars2003
Fiesta MexicanaZamperlaStar Flyer2007Thrill ride
PegasusTechnical ParkPegasus2008Spectacular
Kwai RiverInterlink LGLog flume2013Water ride
EnterpriseHussEnterprise2019Thrill 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

NameManufacturerModelOpenedRide type
Dino Safari JeepZamperla2002
Crazy HouseBarbieri2003
Time Machine2005
GaleonZamperlaRockin' Tug2007Thrill ride
Mine TrainZamperlaFamily Gravity Coaster 80STD2007Rollercoaster
Devil's Mine HotelGosettoDark Ride2007
Real Snacks JetskiZiererJet Skis2013Thrill Ride
Balloon TowerTechnical ParkBalloon Tower2008

Kiddie rides

NameManufacturerModelOpenedRide type
Jumping StarZamperlaJumping Star2002
Rio Grande TrainZamperlaRio Grande2003
Wild Horse Carousel2002
Mini JetsZamperla2003
Mini Tea CupZamperlaTeacup Ride2002
Chain CarouselSoparkWave Swinger2002
Mill River2005
Chuck WagonZamperlaFerris Wheel2005
Jump AroundZamperla2007
Pirate Ship2002
Captain HookZamperla2009
Lion KingTechnical ParkFlying Twist – Aladino2011

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.