AstroDan
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BEYOND THE WALL: FINLAND 2016/2017
Following Powerpark's decision to add a launched Gerstlauer coaster to their line up (opening later in 2015) - given the assumption that this park is the most inaccessible half-major park in Europe, I felt like looking into it.
And do you know what? It is nowhere near as 'impossible' as you might imagine. Not to mention - Finland actually has 3 parks - all of which are worth visiting. In fact, it's got more 'worth visiting' parks than Sweden.
The parks:
POWERPARK - The world's most northerly theme park?
Junker (Gerstlauer Launch)
Joyride (LT&T Compact)
Cobra (Vekoma Boomerang)
Mine Train (Zamperla Mini Mine Train)
Neo's Twister (Fabbri Twister)
Thunderbird (GCI Wooden coaster)
LINNANMAKI
Kirnu (Intamin ZacSpin)
Linnunrata (Zierer Force, Indoor)
Pikajuna (Mack Powered)
Salama (Maurer spinner SC3000)
Tulireki (Mack E-Motion)
Ukko (Maurer Skyloop)
Vonkaputous (Premier Liquid Coaster)
Vuoristorata (Side friction wooden coaster)
SARKANNIEMI
Half Pipe (Intamin Half Pipe)
Motogee (Zamperla Moto Coaster)
Tornado (Intamin SLC)
Trombi (Zamperla Volare)
Vauhtimato (Zamperla Tivoli Small)
I think this trip would have the potential to be a unique one - over perhaps 5-6 days - with 1 day in each of the parks, plus sightseeing time in Helsinki and the chance to travel on one of Europe's most remote rail systems.
Train travel appears could value - with the 5 hour journey from Helsinki to the station nearest Powerpark costing only around €40 (£30), with a 16 mile taxi drive to connect to the park.
We could fly to Helsinki or Tampere, and perhaps spend a day at Linnanmaki at the start and end of the trip - along with sightseeing opportunity.
If you would be interested in keeping abreast of this trip, please post in this topic. Possible visit dates would be May 2016 although it would depend on the season and operating schedule of the parks, as they do not open daily.
Following Powerpark's decision to add a launched Gerstlauer coaster to their line up (opening later in 2015) - given the assumption that this park is the most inaccessible half-major park in Europe, I felt like looking into it.
And do you know what? It is nowhere near as 'impossible' as you might imagine. Not to mention - Finland actually has 3 parks - all of which are worth visiting. In fact, it's got more 'worth visiting' parks than Sweden.
The parks:
POWERPARK - The world's most northerly theme park?
Junker (Gerstlauer Launch)
Joyride (LT&T Compact)
Cobra (Vekoma Boomerang)
Mine Train (Zamperla Mini Mine Train)
Neo's Twister (Fabbri Twister)
Thunderbird (GCI Wooden coaster)
LINNANMAKI
Kirnu (Intamin ZacSpin)
Linnunrata (Zierer Force, Indoor)
Pikajuna (Mack Powered)
Salama (Maurer spinner SC3000)
Tulireki (Mack E-Motion)
Ukko (Maurer Skyloop)
Vonkaputous (Premier Liquid Coaster)
Vuoristorata (Side friction wooden coaster)
SARKANNIEMI
Half Pipe (Intamin Half Pipe)
Motogee (Zamperla Moto Coaster)
Tornado (Intamin SLC)
Trombi (Zamperla Volare)
Vauhtimato (Zamperla Tivoli Small)
I think this trip would have the potential to be a unique one - over perhaps 5-6 days - with 1 day in each of the parks, plus sightseeing time in Helsinki and the chance to travel on one of Europe's most remote rail systems.
Train travel appears could value - with the 5 hour journey from Helsinki to the station nearest Powerpark costing only around €40 (£30), with a 16 mile taxi drive to connect to the park.
We could fly to Helsinki or Tampere, and perhaps spend a day at Linnanmaki at the start and end of the trip - along with sightseeing opportunity.
If you would be interested in keeping abreast of this trip, please post in this topic. Possible visit dates would be May 2016 although it would depend on the season and operating schedule of the parks, as they do not open daily.
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