Wasalandia

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
LocationHuvipuisto Wasalandia, Vaskiluoto, 65100 Vaasa, Finland
Coordinates63.090529°N 21.586375°E / 63.090529; 21.586375
StatusDefunct
Opened1988
Closed2015
OwnerAspro Parks
Operating seasonJune to August
Attractions
Total28
Roller coasters3
Websitewww.wasalandia.fi
Wasalandia's visitor number peaked in 1990 which then declined to 26,000 visitors by the end of last summer in 2015

Wasalandia was located on the island Vaskiluoto some 3 kilometres from downtown Vaasa. The indoor waterpark Tropiclandia located nearby continued its operations.

Trafficland

NameRide typeLimits
Traffic ParkMini carsMin 100 cm
Pedal CarsBikecarsMin 120 cm
Mini MopedsMini mopedsNo limits

Pirateland

NameRide typeLimits
Light House TowerFree fallMin 120 cm
Pirate ShipMin 120 cm
Pirate Adventure TrackNo limits
Rio GrandeMini trainMax 50 kg
Crocodile BoatsBoatsMin 120 cm
Giant SlideSlideMax 100 cm
Tube LabyrintLabyrintNo limits
PoolboatsBoatsNo limits

Jumping and Climbingland

NameRide typeLimits
Jumping MattressesTrampolineNo limits
Giant TrampolinesTrampolineNo limits
Climbing WorldBig play unitNo limits

Wild West

NameRide typeLimits
Water Rafting RideRollercoaster (Water)Min 120 cm
Rocking TugMin 100 cm
Car TrackMin 120 cm
TivolilandTivoliNo limits

Funfairland

NameRide typeLimits
Horse CarouselCarouselMin 100 cm
Mini WonderwheelWonderwheelMax 140 cm
Rocking TeaTeacupsMax 60 kg
Speedy SleighMin 120 cm
Spooky HouseGhosthouse9 years old
Small CarouselCarouselMax 60 kg
LadybirdMax 140 cm
Small Pirate BoatBoatsMax 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

  1. Varjonen, Terhi: Huvipuisto Wasalandia sulkee porttinsa, Yle Uutiset Dec. 1, 2015.

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