No need to book your spot

You do not need a separate reservation to visit Särkänniemi. For Fixed Date Särkänniemi Pass, the visit date is chosen at the time of purchase. The visit date can be changed to another day by paying the price difference for the specific day. Along with the order confirmation, you will receive a personal link for managing your order and changing the visit date. Open-date Särkänniemi Passes purchased from the online store are also tied to a specific visit day using the personal link provided with the order confirmation.

For other pass, ticket and Season Pass holders there is no need to make a reservation for visiting the amusement park.

Force Majeure

Särkänniemi may be forced to close rides or make changes to its programme in the event of poor weather conditions and technical difficulties. Purchased ticket products may not be exchanged or refunded.

Meeting Place and Public Announcements

Announcements are made from the Main Entrance Info Point or from the First Aid Station. The meeting point near the Main Entrance Info Point is a good place to arrange to meet. It is recommended to decide in advance what to do if someone gets lost.

Information Stickers for Small Children

Our information sticker for small children will assist to return a lost child to their family. Stickers are available free of charge from ticket sales. Write your child´s name and your contact details on the sticker.

Smoke-Free Zone

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Queues, indoor facilities, games awnings, Doghill Fairytale Farm is all smoke-free.

Cleanliness

Please put your litter in the bins to keep the park clean and ensure a pleasant visit for everyone!

Bringing your own food

You are allowed to bring food with you to Särkänniemi. Please leave the tables at the restaurants for the restaurants' customers.

Forbidden vehicles

In Särkänniemi it is not allowed to use the following vehicles or means of transport: bicycles, segways, hover boards, kick scooters, skateboards and roller blades.

Alcoholic Beverages

Bringing alcoholic beverages to Särkänniemi is not allowed.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed to be brought to Särkänniemi if they are on a leash. Please, keep in mind the other amusement park goers when walking your pet. Dogs, except for guide dogs, are not to be taken to restaurants, Aquarium, Planetarium or to Doghill Fairytale Farm.

Leaving the amusement park and coming back within the same day

With Passes, you can move around freely during the day, so if you want you can even visit the city and come back in the evening for more fun. The only condition is that the Pass remains intact on the wrist throughout the day. If there are Amusement Park Ticket holders in your party, they can ask the security guards at the gate of the amusement park for a sticker that entitles them to return back to the amusement park later in the day.

Tips for protecting yourself from the sun

On a fun day out, it's important to pay attention to protecting yourself and your loved ones from the sun and excessive heat. The four V's rule – varjo (shade), vaate (clothing), voide (sunscreen), and vesi (water) – helps ensure your skin is shielded from the harmful effects of the UV rays while also boosting your energy during a day at the amusement park. Don’t forget sunglasses to protect your eyes too! The Särkänniemi wristband includes not only access to the amusement park and Doghill Fairytale Farm, but also indoor attractions: Aquarium, Planetarium, and Näsinneula Observation Tower. It’s a good idea to take breaks indoors to cool off and get some relief from the scorching midday sun. You can also ask our staff to refill your water bottle for free at any kiosk equipped with a faucet.

Height, Age, and Size Restrictions

Children under 3 years of age can enter permitted rides and attractions free of charge. Children who are 3 years or older require a ticket product to access rides or attractions. Rides suitable even for lap infants when accompanied by an adult (15 years or older) include:

• Lake Carousel (Järvikaruselli)

• Post Adventure (Postiseikkailu)

• Candy Carousel (Karamelli-Karuselli)

• Candy Ship (Karkkilaiva)

• Silly Bus (Hassu Bussi)

However, seat belts or safety bars must be securely fastened, so in some rides, children may not be able to sit in a lap but must instead sit next to the adult in a separate seat.

In all rides where there are separate height limits for riding with or without an adult, the accompanying adult must be at least 15 years old. The accompanying adult must also have a valid ticket product (except in Auto Racing, where one ticket per car is sufficient).

The height restrictions for rides are determined by the ride manufacturers and approved by safety authorities, and cannot be compromised. Please check height before entering the ride queue to avoid disappointment. Note: we measure guests with shoes on.

Safety bars may restrict access for individuals with a larger build. With the exception of a few children’s rides, there are generally no upper height or weight limits, but all safety restraints must close securely. These restrictions vary by ride and are best verified by trying the restraint in the actual seat. Our ride attendants are happy to assist in these situations.

You can check the height restrictions for Särkänniemi’s amusement rides [here].

Ride Buddies

If your height or courage isn’t quite enough to ride alone, you can bring along insurance company Turva’s ride buddy from June 23 to August 3, 2025. Ride buddies can be found opposite to Pizza Paparazzi, between the String Pull and First Aid Station daily from 12 noon to 6 pm.

Ride buddies are Särkänniemi employees who can accompany children on rides that the children are either not yet allowed to go on alone or are too afraid to try by themselves. The guardian brings the child to the ride and waits nearby during the ride. This service is free of charge, but the child must have a valid ticket product. Ride buddies are intended for children under the age of 12.

Due to the risk of getting wet, ride buddies do not accompany children on the Log River or Rapids Ride. A ride buddy can accompany a child on a maximum of three rides per visit.

Health Restrictions

If you are pregnant, or have cardiovascular conditions or musculoskeletal disorders, we especially do not recommend riding the most intense rides. If you suspect a ride might pose a health risk to you, do not ride.

The following rides are not suitable for persons with mobility impairments:

• Auto Racing (requires functional limbs to drive)

• Log River (Tukkijoki)

• MotoGee

• Tyrsky

• Hype

Additionally, Hype requires fully functional limbs and is not suitable for guests who are pregnant or have any of the following:

• Heart problems

• Neck or back problems

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Recent surgery

• Recently diagnosed illnesses or symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision, or nausea

• Any other condition or physical state that may pose a risk to the guest

In the Queue and on the Ride

Queuing must be done calmly, without pushing or cutting in line. A shirt and shoes are required while on the ride. Before boarding, ensure there are no loose items that could fall out of your pockets.

• Smoking is prohibited in queues and on rides.

• Eating and drinking are also prohibited while riding.

• Always follow the instructions of the ride attendants.

Please note that the opening hours of amusement rides do not always correspond to the opening hours of the amusement park.

Airplanes ride is temporary out of use.

Amusement Ride Opening Hours 23.6.–1.8.2025

Monday to Saturday: From 10 am to 7 pm Candy Boat, Bat Delivery, Hopping Carrots, Airplanes, Piggy Train, Bumblebee, Crazy Bus, Truck Race, Coffee Cups

From 11 am to 8 pm Take Off, High Voltage, Hype, MotoGee, Viking Ship, Log River From 12 noon to 7 pm Lake Carousel, Rapids Ride

Other amusement rides are open throughout the opening hours of the amusement park.

Sundays:

From 11 am to 7 pm Candy Boat, Bat Delivery, Hopping Carrots, Airplanes, Piggy Train, Bumblebee, Crazy Bus, Truck Race, Coffee Cups From 12 noon to 7 pm Lake Carousel, Rapids Ride Other amusement rides are open throughout the opening hours of the amusement park.

Please also note that due to weather or technical issues, Särkänniemi may have to close attractions or change the previously announced program. Purchased tickets cannot be exchanged or redeemed.

Accessibility

There is an unobstructed entrance to Planetarium via a ramp that is located on the right-hand side of Näsinneula Observation Tower. The Aquarium is located in two floors and there is no ramp or elevator to the bottom floor. There is an elevator up to Näsinneula Observation Tower. There is a chair lift to Restaurant Näsinneula from the observation deck. Please contact the staff. The entrance to Doghill Fairytale Farm is unobstructed.

There is an unobstructed entrance to most of the rides, but wheelchair users need help from an assistant to get into the wagons and they also need to be able to sit. The accessible rides are: Tornado, Troika, Candy Carousel, Crazy Bus, Rapids Ride and Lake Carousel. There are a few rides where the customers need to be able to walk in case of evacuation, for example. These rides are: Auto Racing, Log River, MotoGee, Surge and Hype.

EU Disability Card and assistants

The EU Disability Card has been taken into use in Finland in June 2018. Särkänniemi is happy to be a part of supporting the use of the EU Disability Card.

The owner of an EU Disability Card can bring an assistant or a support person with them to Särkänniemi free of charge, when the card is marked with the symbol A (assistant).

A paying disabled customer gets an assistant permit that can be used to enter the rides and attractions. EU Disability card works as a way to verify the need for assistance. The need for assistance can also be verified using own words if the person is mobility-impaired, visual-impaired, hearing-impaired, intellectually disabled, autistic or has a specific language impairment (SLI).

The customer in need of an assistance has to had paid for their own ticket. The assistant has to be at least 15 years of age. The assistant has to be capable of working as an assistant.

An assistant may assist a child accompanying an adult in situations where the child needs an adult to accompany them on a ride that the adult with a disability cannot ride due to their disability. In this case, both the adult with a disability and the child must have a ticket.

You can inquire the assistant permit at our ticket sales. The assistant has to be present when getting the assistant permit. The assistant permit is a sticker that can be attached to the ticket (e.g. Pass or Season Card).

If waiting in line is not possible due to the customer’s condition, a customer who requires an assistant has the right to skip the line. The customer and their assistant can access the ride either through a separate entrance for disabled customers or, if unavailable, through the exit gate. Our staff at the rides will guide you on the specific procedures for each ride.

Unobstructed toilets are available

Unobstructed toilets are located on the first floor of Näsinneula Observation Tower as well as at the observation floor, at the main gate of Doghill, at Joy Plaza, at Highway Area, at Restaurant Riemu and at Olvi Lakeview Terrace as well.

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 (normal price 18 €/day/vehicle).

Unobstructed viewing area for wheelchairs at concerts

There are multiple outdoor concerts and other events through the summer season arranged at Särkänniemi Stage. Customers using wheelchairs can get first row seats right in front of the stage to enjoy the show. Our staff will help wheelchair users at the Planetarium to find a spot.

The whole staff is committed to serve customers with special needs the best way possible

Särkänniemi Theme Park wants to serve customers with special needs the best way possible. Please contact us if you find something we could do better. We are eager to develop our services to be more accessible.

In general, capturing images with a camera or, for example, a mobile phone is prohibited on the rides. However, if the customer has their own harness, helmet, or wrist/hand mount for a GoPro-style camera, it is possible to use that camera properly secured during the ride. Camera securely attached to the hand or wrist is allowed on all rides except for Hype. You can use a harness mount on Hype. A camera attached to a GoPro head strap cannot be used on rides that go upside down or have otherwise more intense movements. The ride operator can provide additional information about camera attachments, and the operator will inspect the suitability of the attachments. Cameras held in hand or attached to selfie sticks, for example, are considered loose items and are not allowed on any rides.