Linnanmäki Amusement Park
Linnanmäki
Finland's oldest amusement park, where a wooden roller coaster from 1951 still runs. Ticket revenue goes toward child welfare.
Linnanmäki Amusement Park opened in 1950 on a hill about 2 km north of the city centre. It has more than 40 rides, including a wooden roller coaster built in 1951 that still relies on manual braking, a high-speed roller coaster and an observation tower. The park is run by a child welfare organisation, and its profits support child welfare in Finland. Entry is free, but rides require a wristband (about €50) or single-ride tickets. The park is open in summer, and a light festival is held in winter. It is a 15-minute tram ride from the centre.
Opening hours
Approx. late April–Sep (hours vary by day)
Nearby sights
- Kallio Church
- Helsinki Olympic Stadium
- Hakaniemi Market Hall
- Finlandia Hall
- Helsinki Central Library Oodi
- Helsinki Central Station
- Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
- National Museum of Finland