A summer day and a family holiday in an amusement park is a classic that should not be tampered with. Summer is the season for amusement parks and theme parks, but some of these destinations remain open even at other times of the year. This time, our holiday in Finland focuses on the best amusement parks and theme parks in the country, especially for families with children. A little fun and goofing around is sometimes in order for adults too, and these places are just perfect for this kind of relaxation. Moominworld Moominworld is a classic that deserves a place on this list. In the 2020s, the theme park, which lives in the spirit of the beloved book and animation series, still continues to fulfil its most important task – a fairytale adventure that is memorable especially for children. When planning your trip, it is good to remember that Moominworld is practically a park that focuses entirely on the summer season. Naantali is a lovely little summer town though, so this is highly recommendable when travelling to Southern Finland in the summer. Dudesons Activity Park In Seinäjoki and Espoo, you can find activity parks bearing the name of the Dudesons, known for their many TV productions. As its name suggests, Dudesons Activity Park's idea is to offer a variety of activities, such as climbing, backflip training, ball games and all kinds of trickery. Adults are also welcome, because according to the Dudesons' philosophy of life, it is good to stick to playfulness even as the years go by. When all energy reserves are drained after the workout, take a seat in Pirttihirmu, their restaurant that sells simple and inexpensive local food. Särkänniemi The first classic amusement park on our list is Särkänniemi, Finland's second largest amusement park. Särkänniemi and the tower Näsinneula in the middle of it have become symbols of Tampere. Restaurant Näsinneula, located in the tower, is open throughout the year. Especially on dark autumn and winter evenings, the atmosphere cannot be matched. In summer, the focus is on the amusement park, which is one of the country's most important tourist destinations every year. Planning the holiday in time is worthwhile, as day tickets are on sale in the spring for the summer season 2021. Pikseli Our second-place competitor represents a more modern and even futuristic touch. Pikseli is a virtual park where classic amusement park rides are absent, but there is at least as much action and excitement as the traditional competitors can provide. The visitor gets VR headsets to experience up to 30 different games, from fencing to shooting and flying. This is kind of like trying extreme sports without the risk of injury. Your mom will be grateful! Safety distances have also been taken care of with intermediate walls that isolate the player from other visitors. Pikseli has virtual parks in Espoo (Iso Omena), Vantaa (Flamingo), Helsinki (REDI) and Seinäjoki (Ideapark). Linnanmäki The 70-year-old Linnanmäki wins our comparison of theme parks. Opened in 1950, this amusement park is Finland's largest in terms of both area and number of visitors. More than 40 devices ensure that there is plenty of amusement throughout the day in summer, when the amusement park side is open. Like Särkänniemi, Linnanmäki also maintains activities from autumn to spring when the amusement park is closed. SEA LIFE, consisting of over 50 aquariums, is open all year round. The Peacock Theatre provides a stage for musicals and theatre throughout the year. Theme parks are fun for the whole family and, as our list shows, there is more to theme parks than just a visit during the summer. So, plan your trip, book tickets now and give yourself some fun time!
