Särkänniemi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈsærkæˌnːie̯mi]; translates to "Cape of Sandbank") is an amusement park in Tampere, Finland, located in the district by the same name. The park features an aquarium, a planetarium, a children's zoo, an art museum and an observation tower Näsinneula (Näsi Needle). Särkänniemi is the second most popular amusement park in Finland with Linnanmäki in Helsinki being the most popular one. Särkänniemi has five rollercoasters: the inverted coaster Tornado, the flying coaster Trombi, the family motorcycle launch coaster MotoGee and Hype, a launched steel Sky Rocket II coaster, and family coaster Vauhtimato ("Speedy Worm"). The half-pipe coaster called Half Pipe was recently removed due to multiple reasons. Särkänniemi is owned by the city of Tampere and attracts about 1,100,000 visitors annually.
Särkänniemi
Previously known as Neulan huvipuisto (different park at the same location 1973-74)
Särkänniemi is the biggest rival for Linnanmäki as the lead amusement park in Finland. Both are about the same size. The park gave up the dolphinarium in 2016 and the dolphins were safely transported to Attica Zoological Park in Greece. The park has more than 30 rides and attractions. There are also two water rides in the park, a log flume called Tukkijoki and a river rapids called Koskiseikkailu. Särkänniemi has been voted several times as the best leisure center and the greatest amusement park in Finland.[2][3]
In the future, a hotel and spa with restaurants and water experiences are planned around the amusement park, as well as new apartments. It will also be possible to travel to the area by tram in the future as part of the Tampere light rail network.[4]
This multi-purpose park is owned by the city of Tampere and boasts a variety of rides as well as both Aquarium and Planetarium was opened in 1969,[2] a children's zoo that opened in 1970, a 168m tall Observation Tower that opened in 1971,[2] The Sara Hilden Art Museum opened in 1979, and the Dolphinarium opened in 1985.
The amusement park aspect of Särkänniemi started in 1973 with the opening of Neulan Huvipuisto (Neula Amusement Park); in the beginning the park offered only a handful of children's rides. In 1975 the city of Tampere took over the operations of the fun park and integrated it into other attractions on the peninsula.
Located on the peninsula, about a kilometre from the city centre of Tampere, that juts out into the Black Gulf. The area used to house three different breweries in the 18th century onward and in the 20th century a huge warehouse serving the log industry was built on the peninsula of Särkänniemi. These buildings were demolished in the 1960s.
The park is easily accessible by bus lines 4 and 16.
The 25-acre amusement park is not divided into specifically themed sections although one area is called Kiddie Land and in 2012 an Angry Birds Land was opened.
Reaches a speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and a height of 46 m (151 ft) on a 260 m (853 ft) steel track with one full inversion (heartline twist, sky loop) and one twisted loop. Height limit 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in). Sky Rocket II model, train 1x12. Under construction until spring 2017.
Reaches a speed of 74 km/h (46 mph) and a height of 25 m (82 ft) on a 700 m (2,297 ft) long track with 5 inversions (loop, tunnel, cobra roll, heartline roll, heartline roll). Height limit 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in). Suspended looping coaster, train 2x12.
Reaches a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) and a height of 15 m (49 ft) on a 391 m (1,283 ft) long track with 2 inversions (heartline roll, heartline roll). Height limit 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in). Spiral lift Volare model, car 4x1.
Reaches a speed of 26 km/h (16 mph) and a height of 3 m (10 ft) on a 60 m (197 ft) long track. Height limit 1 m (3 ft 3 in) / 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) alone. Small Tivoli model, train 2x5.
Defunct Coasters
Ride name
Type
Opened
Closed
Manufacturer
Additional information
Half Pipe
Steel
2003
2019
Intamin
Reaches a speed of 69 km/h (43 mph) and a height of 30 m (98 ft) on a 70 m (230 ft) long half pipe track. Height limit 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in). Half Pipe model, train 2x8.
Jet Star
Steel
1980
2012
Anton Schwarzkopf
Reaches a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) and a height of 13 m (43 ft) on a 538 m (1,765 ft) track. Height limit 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in). Jet Star model, designed by Ing-Buro Stengel, car 1x4.
Flat rides
Särkänniemi seen from Näsinsilta bridge
X – Giant Discovery Revolution rotating 360° pendulum ride that opened in 2016; height limit 1.4m. Zamperla.
High Voltage – Power Surge, high-impact thrill ride that opened in 2014; height limit is 1.3m. Zamperla.
Waka – Disk'O Coaster that opened in 2009; height limit 1.2m. Zamperla.
Take Off – Breakdance spinner that opened in 2006; height limit 1.3m. Huss.
BOOM – Zamperla Z-Max drop tower that opened in 2019; height limit 1.4m. Zamperla.
Water rides
Rapids Ride – this Rapids Adventure ride was opened in 1999. Intamin; a 6-passenger boat journeys a 490 meters course with a tunnel and a waterfall.
Log River – a log flume ride that opened in 1982. Reverchon, Tamperer; a 400 meter long course with 3 drops, the highest of which is 13 m tall.
Other rides
Audi Racing – bumper cars that opened in 1986. Reverchon.
Funny House – walkthrough
Gazebo – swing ride that opened in 1996. Gerstlauer.
Hurricane – giant swing that opened in 1991; height limit 1.2m. Mondial.
Planetarium – opened in 1969.
Troika – troika spinner ride that opened in 1975; height limit 1m. Huss.
Viking Ship – swinging Viking ship that opened in 1988. Zierer.
Ilmaveivi – wave swinger that opened in 1989. Zierer.
Kiddie rides
Angry Birds – play area with kiddie rides that opened in 2012. Lappset / Rovio.
Angry Birds Obstacle Course – obstacle course that opened in 2012. Lappset.
Angry Birds Ride – Zamperla jump around that opened in 2012. Zamperla.
Bounce Castel – bouncy castle for kids only.
Candy Carousel – merry go round that opened in 1993. Bertazzon.
Coffee Cups – spinning cups for kids only. Soriani&Moser.
Convoy Truck Race – convoy trucks for kids only. Cosetto.
Crazy Bus – crazy bus ride. Zamperla.
Lady Bird – roundabout. Modern Products.
Little Ladybird – mini roundabout for young kids only. Modern Products.
Magic Bikes – magic bike ride that opened in 2008. Zamperla.
Mushroom Race – roundabout ride. Modern Products.
Old Timers – on track cars that opened in 1981. Ihle.
Pavilion Carousel – carousel for kids. Modern Products.
Piggy Train – mini train for kids only that opened in 1994. Zamperla.
Pirate Ship – small swinging pirate ship. Modern Products.
Red Baron – airplanes. Soriani & Moser.
Regatta – roundabout boat ride. Soriani & Moser.
Rocking Tug – rocking tug ride that opened in 2004. Zamperla.
Turtle Train – mini train for kids only that opened in 1999. Zamperla.
Other attractions
The Aquarium at Särkänniemi was opened in 1969. It has a total combined aquarium volume of 550,000 litres (150,000 US gal), and is home to more than 3,000 animals representing 200 species. The lower floor of the aquarium includes a mangrove swamp habitat that is home to monos, archer fish, gourami fish, rainbow sharks and blowfish.[5]
The Children's Zoo that opened in 1970 has over 30 different species of animals on show.
Näsinneula Observation Tower that opened in 1971 is 168 meters tall and it has a restaurant on the top floor.
Sara Hilden Art Museum opened in 1979 and has on display works from mostly contemporary Finnish artists.
Creepy Carnival is a horror-themed festival held annually in autumn.[6]
References
^Ufo Näsijärven rannassa? Vai sittenkin moskeija? – 50 vuotta täyttävän Särkänniemen syntyhistoriassa riittää hurjia suunnitelmia ja vikkeliä käänteitä – Tamperelainen (in Finnish)
^ abcdSärkänniemi 50 vuotta - katso kuvakooste suosikkikohteen vuosikymmenten varrelta! – Iltalehti (in Finnish)
^Särkänniemi peittosi Härmän Powerparkin ja Helsingin Linnanmäen – hintataso, sijainti ja monipuolisuus ratkaisivat voiton – Aamulehti (in Finnish)
^Kylpylä, hotelli, ravintolakatu ja vesielämyksiä: Katso havainnekuvista, miten kunnianhimoinen muutos Tampereen Särkänniemeä voi odottaa – YLE (in Finnish)
^ "Beautiful and delightfully dreadful things swim in the Aquarium". sarkanniemi.fi. Särkänniemi. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
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ˈsaerkaeˌnːie mi translates to Cape of Sandbank is an amusement park in Tampere Finland located in the district by the same name The park features an aquarium a planetarium a children s zoo an art museum and an observation tower Nasinneula Nasi Needle Sarkanniemi is the second most popular amusement park in Finland with Linnanmaki in Helsinki being the most popular one Sarkanniemi has five rollercoasters the inverted coaster Tornado the flying coaster Trombi the family motorcycle launch coaster MotoGee and Hype a launched steel Sky Rocket II coaster and family coaster Vauhtimato Speedy Worm The half pipe coaster called Half Pipe was recently removed due to multiple reasons Sarkanniemi is owned by the city of Tampere and attracts about 1 100 000 visitors annually SarkanniemiPreviously known as Neulan huvipuisto different park at the same location 1973 74 LocationTampereen Sarkanniemi Oy 33230 Tampere FinlandCoordinates61 30 19 N 023 44 38 E 61 50528 N 23 74389 E 61 50528 23 74389 Coordinates 61 30 19 N 023 44 38 E 61 50528 N 23 74389 E 61 50528 23 74389StatusOperatingOpenedMay 1 1975 1 2 OwnerCity of TampereSlogan Sarkanniemeen Sarkanniemeen Operating seasonApril to September rides area throughout the yearArea50 000 m2 rides area AttractionsTotal34Roller coasters6Water rides2Websitewww wbr sarkanniemi wbr fiSarkanniemi ZooMajor exhibitsaquarium children s zooWebsitehttps www sarkanniemi fiSarkanniemi in 2005 Sarkanniemi is the biggest rival for Linnanmaki as the lead amusement park in Finland Both are about the same size The park gave up the dolphinarium in 2016 and the dolphins were safely transported to Attica Zoological Park in Greece The park has more than 30 rides and attractions There are also two water rides in the park a log flume called Tukkijoki and a river rapids called Koskiseikkailu Sarkanniemi has been voted several times as the best leisure center and the greatest amusement park in Finland 2 3 In the future a hotel and spa with restaurants and water experiences are planned around the amusement park as well as new apartments It will also be possible to travel to the area by tram in the future as part of the Tampere light rail network 4 Contents 1 History 2 Rides 2 1 Operating Coasters 2 2 Defunct Coasters 2 3 Flat rides 2 4 Water rides 2 5 Other rides 2 6 Kiddie rides 3 Other attractions 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditThis multi purpose park is owned by the city of Tampere and boasts a variety of rides as well as both Aquarium and Planetarium was opened in 1969 2 a children s zoo that opened in 1970 a 168m tall Observation Tower that opened in 1971 2 The Sara Hilden Art Museum opened in 1979 and the Dolphinarium opened in 1985 The amusement park aspect of Sarkanniemi started in 1973 with the opening of Neulan Huvipuisto Neula Amusement Park in the beginning the park offered only a handful of children s rides In 1975 the city of Tampere took over the operations of the fun park and integrated it into other attractions on the peninsula Located on the peninsula about a kilometre from the city centre of Tampere that juts out into the Black Gulf The area used to house three different breweries in the 18th century onward and in the 20th century a huge warehouse serving the log industry was built on the peninsula of Sarkanniemi These buildings were demolished in the 1960s The park is easily accessible by bus lines 4 and 16 The 25 acre amusement park is not divided into specifically themed sections although one area is called Kiddie Land and in 2012 an Angry Birds Land was opened Rides EditOperating Coasters Edit Ride name Type Opened in Manufacturer Additional informationHype steel launched sit down 2017 Premier Rides Reaches a speed of 100 km h 62 mph and a height of 46 m 151 ft on a 260 m 853 ft steel track with one full inversion heartline twist sky loop and one twisted loop Height limit 1 4 m 4 ft 7 in Sky Rocket II model train 1x12 Under construction until spring 2017 Motogee flywheel launch sit down 2010 Zamperla Reaches a speed of 68 km h 42 mph in just 2 seconds on a 364 m 1 194 ft long track Height limit 1 2 m 3 ft 11 in Motocoaster model train 2x5 Tornado steel inverted 2001 Intamin Reaches a speed of 74 km h 46 mph and a height of 25 m 82 ft on a 700 m 2 297 ft long track with 5 inversions loop tunnel cobra roll heartline roll heartline roll Height limit 1 4 m 4 ft 7 in Suspended looping coaster train 2x12 Trombi steel flying 2005 Zamperla Reaches a speed of 40 km h 25 mph and a height of 15 m 49 ft on a 391 m 1 283 ft long track with 2 inversions heartline roll heartline roll Height limit 1 4 m 4 ft 7 in Spiral lift Volare model car 4x1 Vauhtimato Whirley Worm steel sit down 1984 Zierer Reaches a speed of 26 km h 16 mph and a height of 3 m 10 ft on a 60 m 197 ft long track Height limit 1 m 3 ft 3 in 1 2 m 3 ft 11 in alone Small Tivoli model train 2x5 Defunct Coasters Edit Ride name Type Opened Closed Manufacturer Additional informationHalf Pipe Steel 2003 2019 Intamin Reaches a speed of 69 km h 43 mph and a height of 30 m 98 ft on a 70 m 230 ft long half pipe track Height limit 1 4 m 4 ft 7 in Half Pipe model train 2x8 Jet Star Steel 1980 2012 Anton Schwarzkopf Reaches a speed of 50 km h 31 mph and a height of 13 m 43 ft on a 538 m 1 765 ft track Height limit 1 4 m 4 ft 7 in Jet Star model designed by Ing Buro Stengel car 1x4 Flat rides Edit Sarkanniemi seen from Nasinsilta bridge X Giant Discovery Revolution rotating 360 pendulum ride that opened in 2016 height limit 1 4m Zamperla High Voltage Power Surge high impact thrill ride that opened in 2014 height limit is 1 3m Zamperla Waka Disk O Coaster that opened in 2009 height limit 1 2m Zamperla Take Off Breakdance spinner that opened in 2006 height limit 1 3m Huss BOOM Zamperla Z Max drop tower that opened in 2019 height limit 1 4m Zamperla Water rides Edit Rapids Ride this Rapids Adventure ride was opened in 1999 Intamin a 6 passenger boat journeys a 490 meters course with a tunnel and a waterfall Log River a log flume ride that opened in 1982 Reverchon Tamperer a 400 meter long course with 3 drops the highest of which is 13 m tall Other rides Edit Audi Racing bumper cars that opened in 1986 Reverchon Funny House walkthrough Gazebo swing ride that opened in 1996 Gerstlauer Hurricane giant swing that opened in 1991 height limit 1 2m Mondial Planetarium opened in 1969 Troika troika spinner ride that opened in 1975 height limit 1m Huss Viking Ship swinging Viking ship that opened in 1988 Zierer Ilmaveivi wave swinger that opened in 1989 Zierer Kiddie rides Edit Angry Birds play area with kiddie rides that opened in 2012 Lappset Rovio Angry Birds Obstacle Course obstacle course that opened in 2012 Lappset Angry Birds Ride Zamperla jump around that opened in 2012 Zamperla Bounce Castel bouncy castle for kids only Candy Carousel merry go round that opened in 1993 Bertazzon Coffee Cups spinning cups for kids only Soriani amp Moser Convoy Truck Race convoy trucks for kids only Cosetto Crazy Bus crazy bus ride Zamperla Lady Bird roundabout Modern Products Little Ladybird mini roundabout for young kids only Modern Products Magic Bikes magic bike ride that opened in 2008 Zamperla Mushroom Race roundabout ride Modern Products Old Timers on track cars that opened in 1981 Ihle Pavilion Carousel carousel for kids Modern Products Piggy Train mini train for kids only that opened in 1994 Zamperla Pirate Ship small swinging pirate ship Modern Products Red Baron airplanes Soriani amp Moser Regatta roundabout boat ride Soriani amp Moser Rocking Tug rocking tug ride that opened in 2004 Zamperla Turtle Train mini train for kids only that opened in 1999 Zamperla Other attractions EditThe Aquarium at Sarkanniemi was opened in 1969 It has a total combined aquarium volume of 550 000 litres 150 000 US gal and is home to more than 3 000 animals representing 200 species The lower floor of the aquarium includes a mangrove swamp habitat that is home to monos archer fish gourami fish rainbow sharks and blowfish 5 The Children s Zoo that opened in 1970 has over 30 different species of animals on show Nasinneula Observation Tower that opened in 1971 is 168 meters tall and it has a restaurant on the top floor Sara Hilden Art Museum opened in 1979 and has on display works from mostly contemporary Finnish artists Creepy Carnival is a horror themed festival held annually in autumn 6 References Edit Ufo Nasijarven rannassa Vai sittenkin moskeija 50 vuotta tayttavan Sarkanniemen syntyhistoriassa riittaa hurjia suunnitelmia ja vikkelia kaanteita Tamperelainen in Finnish a b c d Sarkanniemi 50 vuotta katso kuvakooste suosikkikohteen vuosikymmenten varrelta Iltalehti in Finnish Sarkanniemi peittosi Harman Powerparkin ja Helsingin Linnanmaen hintataso sijainti ja monipuolisuus ratkaisivat voiton Aamulehti in Finnish Kylpyla hotelli ravintolakatu ja vesielamyksia Katso havainnekuvista miten kunnianhimoinen muutos Tampereen Sarkanniemea voi odottaa YLE in Finnish Beautiful and delightfully dreadful things swim in the Aquarium sarkanniemi fi Sarkanniemi Retrieved July 14 2012 Creepy Carnival Sarkanniemi in English External links Edit Media related to Sarkanniemi at Wikimedia Commons Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sarkanniemi amp oldid 1109464202 Roller Coasters, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
