Wasalandia
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| Location | Huvipuisto Wasalandia, Vaskiluoto, 65100 Vaasa, Finland |
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| Coordinates | 63°05′26″N 21°35′11″E / 63.090529°N 21.586375°E |
| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | 1988 |
| Closed | 2015 |
| Owner | Aspro Parks |
| Operating season | June to August |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 28 |
| Roller coasters | 3 |
| Website | www |
Wasalandia Amusement Park was an amusement park in Vaasa, Finland. It opened in 1988 and closed after summer 2015.[1] It offered up to 28 rides for the whole family. The park was owned by Puuharyhmä Oyj (formerly Tervakosken Puuhamaa Oy) until 2007. In its last years, Wasalandia was owned by the Spanish company Aspro Ocio, S.A.
Wasalandia was located on the island Vaskiluoto some 3 kilometres from downtown Vaasa. The indoor waterpark Tropiclandia located nearby continued its operations.
Trafficland
| Name | Ride type | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Park | Mini cars | Min 100 cm |
| Pedal Cars | Bikecars | Min 120 cm |
| Mini Mopeds | Mini mopeds | No limits |
Pirateland
| Name | Ride type | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Light House Tower | Free fall | Min 120 cm |
| Pirate Ship | Min 120 cm | |
| Pirate Adventure Track | No limits | |
| Rio Grande | Mini train | Max 50 kg |
| Crocodile Boats | Boats | Min 120 cm |
| Giant Slide | Slide | Max 100 cm |
| Tube Labyrint | Labyrint | No limits |
| Poolboats | Boats | No limits |
Jumping and Climbingland
| Name | Ride type | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Jumping Mattresses | Trampoline | No limits |
| Giant Trampolines | Trampoline | No limits |
| Climbing World | Big play unit | No limits |
Wild West
| Name | Ride type | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Water Rafting Ride | Rollercoaster (Water) | Min 120 cm |
| Rocking Tug | Min 100 cm | |
| Car Track | Min 120 cm | |
| Tivoliland | Tivoli | No limits |
Funfairland
| Name | Ride type | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Carousel | Carousel | Min 100 cm |
| Mini Wonderwheel | Wonderwheel | Max 140 cm |
| Rocking Tea | Teacups | Max 60 kg |
| Speedy Sleigh | Min 120 cm | |
| Spooky House | Ghosthouse | 9 years old |
| Small Carousel | Carousel | Max 60 kg |
| Ladybird | Max 140 cm | |
| Small Pirate Boat | Boats | Max 140 cm |
3D Movie theatre with moving seats was located in the Wild West section of the Wasalandia park. The park also featured two restaurants and kiosks, and a souvenir and snack shop.
References
[edit]- ^ Varjonen, Terhi: Huvipuisto Wasalandia sulkee porttinsa, Yle Uutiset Dec. 1, 2015.
External links
[edit]Categories:
- Defunct amusement parks in Finland
- Water parks in Finland
- Aspro Parks attractions
- Finnish companies established in 1988
- 2015 disestablishments in Finland
- Buildings and structures in Ostrobothnia (region)
- Tourist attractions in Ostrobothnia (region)
- Vaasa
- Amusement parks opened in 1988
- Amusement parks closed in 2015