Some people ask us via Facebook: What to do in Helsinki [1]? Finland’s capital is not only the main entrance point to the country, it is its biggest city too and therefore worth a visit. If you’re going to Helsinki and like to have fun – which I assume you do – read on: we’ll talk about Helsinki’s amusement park: Linnanmäki.
Down in the Linnanmäki theme park. Source (CC: by) [2].
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Linnanmäki’s attractions and opening times
This year’s new season has already begun at Linnanmäki (official page [6]), as they open up in April each year. They close their doors again at the end of October – check the opening times here [7].
The Linnanmäki amusement park of Helsinki states that it has more attractions than any other park in the the Nordic (and Scandinavian) countries [8]. If you want to check out what you would like to ride, this is the page to do so [9]: probably you’ll find some equivalent of your favorite rides if you are a theme park aficionado.
Of course, the park is also apt for families, in case you visit Helsinki with the ones closest to you.
You’ve got a ticket to ride. Source (CC: by-sa) [10]
The prices of Helsinki’s amusement park and directions how to get there
The entrance to this amusement park is already something amusing: it is free! You can go inside the park and take a walk for no cost, and you can also have fun watching the faces of the people currenty on the rides.
You will have to take out your wallet to ride an attraction though. Each separate ride costs approximately 8€ and the price for a full day of rides is 37€. You can also combine the day ticket with a SEA LIFE ticket and both will cost you 45€. These are, at least, the prices that they show on the English version of the website. The Finnish version has a myriad of ticket options (see them here [11], if you speak Finnish), like a special ticket for the last 3 opening hours or another day ticket for the next day for just 8€ more. Ask at the entrance of the Linannmäki for explanations in English if needed.
A good tip: Check out the Panorama sightseeing tower and experience Helsinki from 53 meters above the ground. This, alone, is worth visiting Linnanmäki: You get to see Finland’s capital scenery from the high ground… and is also free of charge.
The park at night. Although if you visit it during the White Nights time [12] you will see little darkness. Source (CC: by-sa) [13]
The park’s address is the following: Tivolikuja 1, 3km from Helsinki’s centre. There are several options how to get there with public transport – check all the options here [14].
Linnanmäki also has some restaurants and live events. During recent years they were especially promoting some of their restaurants, where cooks who had 4 Michelin stars altogether were working at.
Have you already visited the amusement park of Linnanmäki? What’s your favorite attraction?