It's easy to arrive to Särkänniemi

We recommend you arrive to Särkänniemi with other transportation methods than private car. It is easy to arrive to Särkänniemi by public transportation, bike, boat or also by walking from Tampere city center and nearby areas. Coin lockers are available next to Tornado roller coaster.

Road work can cause heavy traffic

Road work is being done on the street leading to Särkänniemi. We recommend utilizing public transportation for a comfortable arrival. Särkänniemi Passes tied to a visit date include Nysse public transportation to and back.

By train to Särkänniemi

It is easy to arrive to Särkänniemi by train. There is a bus from Tampere Railway Station that will take you to Särkänniemi in 20 minutes. It takes about 30 minutes to walk to Särkänniemi from the Railway Station. More information about train connections to Tampere is available here.

By bus or tram to Särkänniemi

You can take bus number 2 or 14 straight to Särkänniemi. Tram line 3 stops at Särkänniemi's own tram stop. Find more information about bus and tram routes here.

Nysse public transportation is included in Särkänniemi Wristbands purchased for fixed date

The benefit can be obtained with the Särkänniemi Wristband or with the order confirmation received via email on the visit date. Using it is easy: simply scan the QR code of the Wristband or the order confirmation on the ticket reader when entering bus or tram. You can travel between 9 am and midnight for a total of two journeys: to Särkänniemi and back.

The benefit only includes Särkänniemi Wristbands purchased from Särkänniemi's online store. The benefit does not apply to other products such as Amusement Park Ticket, Doghill Ticket, or a product that is called "Särkänniemi Wristband, open date".

By bike to Särkänniemi

There are parking spots for bikes by the ticket booths at the main entrance. It is easy to bike to Särkänniemi through Tampere's bike lanes. By the ticket booths there are also city bikes available.

By boat to Särkänniemi

You can arrive to Särkänniemi along Lake Näsijärvi by boat as well. Mustalahti harbor located by Särkänniemi has a guest berth.

Sightseeing Train to Särkänniemi

The Tampere City Sightseeing Train operates to Särkänniemi, weather permitting, from Monday to Saturday during the period June 2 to August 9, 2025. The train tours depart on hour from the courtyard of Sokos Hotel Ilves at 10:00–16:00. The city train route includes the following stops: Sokos Hotel Ilves, Sokos Hotel Torni, Tammelantori, Pellavatori, Särkänniemi, Amuri, and Klingendahl. Day ticket prices: Adults: 9 €. Children (under 12 years): 7 €.

Arriving Särkänniemi by car

When arriving from the west (e.g. from Vaasa, Pori and Ylöjärvi) it is easy to arrive to Särkänniemi following Paasikiventie street. When arriving from the east (e.g. from Jyväskylä and Kangasala) you should drive through the Tampere Tunnel and follow the signs.

When arriving from the south (e.g. Helsinki and Turku) you can drive through Ratina and Hämeenpuisto to Särkänniemi or to one of the parking garages P-Näsinkulma (only in summertime), that are located within a walking distance from Särkänniemi.

Please note that the tram construction sites may cause some detours.

Särkänniemi on a map and GPS

When using a GPS, please use the address Särkänniemenraitti 3 (new address) or Laiturikatu 1 (old address). You can also find Särkänniemi on several map services by searching for Särkänniemi.

Parking in Särkänniemi

The space for parking at Särkänniemi is limited so we recommend you to arrive by using the public transportation. When the parking lot fills up, traffic controllers will direct vehicles to the parking garages located in the city center.

Parking in Särkänniemi parking lots is chargeable on the days when the rides are operating. The price is 18 €/day. Parking is free on days when the amusement park is closed

The parking fee can be paid by card or cash at ticket sales and vending machines, or to the security guard by card (not cash) when leaving the parking lot. The parking ticket purchased from a ticket vending machine or ticket booth must be handed over to the traffic controller when exiting the parking lot.

Paying with the Moovy App

If you want to pay for parking at Särkänniemi using the Moovy app, the 18 € price includes Moovy’s service fee. Parking at Särkänniemi is initiated in the Moovy app by swiping the “Start parking” button. It's sufficient to activate the Moovy parking just once. The parking fee at Särkänniemi is a fixed 18 € for all Moovy users, regardless of the duration of the visit. When leaving the Särkänniemi parking area, you must show the paid parking in the “Parkings” section of the app to the parking attendant.

If the driver prefers to park in the city center, Moovy’s recommended option is P-Näsinkulma, where parking costs 18 € / day + a 15% Moovy service fee. Other parking options in the city center include P-Plevna (regular price), and outdoor areas next to Finlayson — Polttimonparkki and Portinvartijanparkki — both of which offer a 50% discount on parking when using the Moovy app. The Moovy parking app can be downloaded to your phone from Google Play or the Apple Store.

Charging points for electric cars in the intermediate parking lot

In the Särkänniemi parking lot near the main gate of Särkänniemi, there are ten electric car charging points. The charging cost is 0,25€/kWh. You need the ToloGo application to charge your car in Särkänniemi. This app can be found in the Google Play store and the App Store. Through the application, it is possible to check in advance whether there are free charging points.

You can reach the intermediate parking lot through the upper parking lot: turn left to Laiturikatu after driving to the upper parking lot. At the upper parking lot, turn right and continue along the edge of the parking area until you can turn right down to the intermediate parking lot. The charging points are at the end of the intermediate parking on the wall.

Guest parking at Sara Hildén Art Museum

There are parking spots available in front of Sara Hildén Art Museum where you need a parking permit. You can get a parking permit from the museum upon paying the entrance fee. Cars without a parking permit will be fined.

If these parking spots are full, you can park at Särkänniemi parking lot. Parking during the winter season is free of charge.

Unobstructed parking

Unobstructed parking is available near Särkänniemi Main Gate. The staff will help you with finding a parking spot. Parking at Särkänniemi is free of charge for the holders of the parking card for people with disabilities.