Located on a hill in Helsinki's Alppiharju district, just 1.6 miles north of the city center, Linnanmäki offers great views of the Finnish capital. Opened in May 1950, the park is owned and operated by the non-profit Children's Day Foundation to raise funds for Finnish child welfare. Compact and densely packed across 19 acres, this un-themed park has grown into Finland's most popular amusement destination, welcoming around one million annual visitors while donating millions to charity.
Linnanmäki holds the record among Nordic amusement parks for having the highest number of rides relative to its visitor numbers. The park boasts 42 rides, including eight roller coasters, three tower rides, a Ferris wheel, a river rapids ride, and a historic 1896 carousel. Beyond mechanical thrill and family rides, the park houses the historic Peacock Theatre for musical productions, the Sea Life aquarium, games, arcades, and an outdoor stage that hosts summer performers and seasonal autumn festivals like iik!week and Valokarnevaali.
Whether you are visiting with young children or looking for thrill-packed coaster runs, Linnanmäki caters to all ages with kiddie rides, family options, and major attractions. Visitors access the park using single tickets or day wristbands that grant unlimited access to rides, subject to height rules. Priority boarding is available for flagship rides, while non-riders can enjoy the year-round theatre and aquarium. It is an essential, heart-warming stop for travellers exploring Helsinki for a day or more.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Linnanmäki change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tram | Accessible from Helsinki city centre by tram lines 3, 8, and 9. |
| Bus | Accessible from Helsinki city centre by bus line 23. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Main Season | April/May to October | The park opens around May Day and closes during the third week of October. |
| iik!week | Autumn | Popular horror festival organized since 2016. |
| Valokarnevaali | Autumn | Traditional Carnival of Light event hosted since 2006. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
Good to know
- Rides are subject to height restrictions, though wristbands provide all-day unlimited ride access for all ages.
- Priority boarding tickets can be purchased separately for Taiga and Swingi to skip lines.
- The Sea Life aquarium and Peacock Theatre operate year-round, extending past the main ride season.
- Admission to the park area requires a €5 entry fee (free for children under 3).