PowerPark
Amusement park in South Ostrobothnia, Finland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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PowerPark is a large scale karting and amusement park in Alahärmä, Finland. It is located along Highway 19, 66 kilometres (41 mi) north of Seinäjoki and 76 kilometres (47 mi) 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.[citation needed] Other than that the resort also contains a restaurant, large hotel, a camping area with cottages and all sorts of amusement rides.
Location | Alahärmä, Kauhava, Finland |
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Coordinates | 63°13′42″N 022°51′35″E |
Status | Operating |
Opened | 1999, rides area 2002 |
Owner | Lillbacka enterprises |
Operating season | May to August (rides area) / throughout the year |
Attendance | 400,000–450,000 (2015)[1] |
Area | 160 ha (400 acres) |
Attractions | |
Total | 42 |
Roller coasters | 6 |
Water rides | 2 |
Website | www |
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.[2] In 2015, PowerPark had as many as 450,000 visitors.[3] In a study conducted by Taloustutkimus Oy, the PowerPark experience park was rated the best leisure center in Finland in 2010,[4] 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.[5] The South Ostrobothnia Tourism Prize (Etelä-Pohjanmaan matkailupalkinto) was also awarded to PowerPark in 2010.[6]