PowerPark
PowerPark is a large scale karting and amusement park in Alahärmä, Kauhava, Finland. 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.
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| Location | Alahärmä, Kauhava, Finland |
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| Coordinates | 63°13′42″N 022°51′35″E |
| Owner | Lillbacka enterprises |
| Opened | 1999, rides area 2002 |
| Operating season | May to August (rides area) / throughout the year |
| Visitors per annum | 400,000–450,000 (2015)[1] |
| Area | 160 ha (400 acres) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 42 |
| Roller coasters | 6 |
| Water rides | 2 |
| Website | www |
| Status | Operating |
PowerLand
Major rides
| Name | Manufacturer | Model | Opened | Ride type |
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| Thunderbird | GCI | Wooden Coaster | 2006 | Rollercoaster, wood |
| Cobra | Vekoma | Boomerang | 2005 | Rollercoaster, looping |
| Junker | Gerstlauer | Infinity Coaster | 2015 | Rollercoaster, looping |
| Joyride | L&T Systems | Coaster 47x21 | 2003 | Rollercoaster |
| Neo's Twister | Fabbri | Mpouse 40 | 2011 | Rollercoaster |
| Piovra | Soriani & Moser | Polyp | 2004 | Thrill ride |
| Pitts Special | Gerstlauer | Infinity Coaster Custom | 2020 | Rollercoaster |
| Typhoon | Technical Park | Typhoon | 2004 | Spectacular |
| Booster | Fabbri | Booster | 2003 | Spectacular |
| Music Express | Barbieri | Musik Express | 2002 | Thrill ride |
| Dragon Tower | Moser Rides | Mach Tower | 2012 | Freefall |
| Giant Wheel | Fabbri | Giant Wheel 34 | 2003 | |
| La Paloma | Zierer | Vertical Swing | 2005 | |
| Bumper Cars | Gosetto / cars IE Park | Bumper Cars | 2003 | |
| Fiesta Mexicana | Zamperla | Vertical Swing | 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 |
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| Dino Safari Jeep | Zamperla | 2002 | ||
| Crazy House | Barbieri | 2003 | ||
| Time Machine | 2005 | |||
| Galeon | Zamperla | Disk'O | 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 | Lappset | 2002 | ||
| Captain Hook | Zamperla | 2009 | ||
| Lion King | Technical Park | Flying Twist – Aladino | 2011 |
Horse centre
The Riding Centre of PowerPark is being completed and will start 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.
