Linnanmäki
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Linnanmäki is Finland's oldest and most popular theme park. It sits on a hill in the Alppila district, close to the centre of Helsinki. Finns often just call it "Lintsi". On these pages you can read all about the rides, the wristbands, the food, the events and how to get there.
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What is Linnanmäki?
Linnanmäki opened in 1950 on the Vesilinnanmäki hill. The name was only chosen the day before the opening, after the park's location. The park was founded by six Finnish child welfare organisations. Since 1957 the Lasten Päivän Säätiö foundation (Children's Day Foundation) has run the park.
The proceeds go to child welfare: according to Linnanmäki, more than 130 million euros has been donated over the years. So if you spend a day at the park, you're also supporting good causes. In 2025, 3.8 million euros went to child welfare.
More than 40 rides
Linnanmäki has more than 40 rides, for every thrill-seeker and every family. The best known is the wooden roller coaster Vuoristorata from 1951, which turned 75 in 2026. Every train still carries a brakeman on board.
For real thrill-seekers there are Taiga, Ukko, the 75-metre drop tower Kingi and the giant swing Swingi. Little ones have fun in Minimäki, the children's area by the old water tower, with rides such as Muksupuksu and Propelli.
Opening times:
Linnanmäki is open from late April to mid-October. In 2026 the summer season ran from 30 April to 6 September inclusive, followed by iik!week (weekends until 4 October) and the Carnival of Light (9 to 18 October inclusive). It's usually open from 11:00 or 13:00 until 20:00 or 21:00. The 2027 calendar has not yet been announced.
Tickets:
Entry is cheap; you pay for the rides with a wristband: Isohupi (all rides) 53 euros, Pikkuhupi (19 family rides) 43 euros, or a single ride ticket for 11 euros. Entry alone costs 5 euros. Children under 3 go free (2026 season, as of November 2026).
Location:
The main entrance is at Tivolikuja 1 in Helsinki (Alppila district), the south entrance on Helsinginkatu. You can easily get there by tram 3 or bus 23. Parking is limited; Linnanmäki recommends Park & Walk.
Wristband or ride ticket
At Linnanmäki you don't pay for entry, but for the rides:
- Isohupi: wristband for all rides (height restrictions apply), 53 euros.
- Pikkuhupi: wristband for 19 family rides, 43 euros.
- Ride ticket: one ride for 11 euros, or six for 53 euros.
- Entry ticket (Area Entrance Ticket): 5 euros, including six rides for the youngest, the playgrounds and the stage programme.
Prices for the 2026 season, as of November 2026. Entry is included with every wristband and ride ticket. A wristband is valid for one day and is personal. There are also two-day wristbands (79 and 60 euros) and, in summer, an evening wristband for the last three hours (43 euros, only sold at the park). On Hupietupäivät in the early and late season, wristbands are cheaper.
Autumn events
After the summer, Linnanmäki hosts two big events. In September iik!week takes over the park: the horror festival with spooky attractions, a horror parade and monsters roaming the park. In October the Carnival of Light (Valokarnevaali) closes the season, with thousands of lights and a concert on the Estradi stage every evening.
Read more on the Shows and events page.
Our tips:
- Get a height stamp
- Use the Fast Track
- Come by public transport
Tips for your visit
Buy your wristband in advance from the webshop and you won't have to queue at the ticket office. Get a height stamp for your child at the ticket office (under 100, 100, 105, 120, 130 or 140 cm); then they won't need to be measured again at every ride. Children are measured with their shoes on.
Got a wristband? With one extra ride ticket you can use the Fast Track for Taiga and Swingi. Parking around the park is limited: come by tram or bus, or use Park & Walk. Note: the children's rides and some family rides close as early as 19:00.
Free for under-3s
Children under 3 can enter without a ticket. On seven rides, a child under 100 cm can ride with one companion on a single wristband.
For a good cause
Linnanmäki's proceeds go to child welfare in Finland through the Lasten Päivän Säätiö foundation.
Sustainable
In 2026 all rides run on wind power. Linnanmäki holds the Sustainable Travel Finland label and has vegan options everywhere.