PowerPark

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PowerPark is a large karting and amusement park in Alahärmä, Finland, along Highway 19. The main outdoor karting track resembles an F1 circuit and has hosted major karting events, and there is also a very large indoor go-kart track—the biggest in Europe. The complex includes a restaurant, a large hotel, a camping area with cottages, and many rides. PowerPark opened in 1999, with the rides area starting in 2002.

The park covers about 160 hectares (400 acres) and has 42 attractions, including 6 roller coasters and 2 water rides. It attracts around 400,000–450,000 visitors a year (2015 data). The park was founded by entrepreneur Jorma Lillbacka, who has invested an estimated 100–200 million euros.

In 2007, a worker died after being hit by the Typhoon ride; the park closed early that day and provided crisis support for staff and visitors. The Riding Centre opened in 2008, offering horseback riding through the surrounding countryside. In 2016, a harness racing track was completed at PowerPark with gentle curves and no elevation changes; the old harness track in Härmä is still in use two kilometers away. PowerPark and the Härmä track are set to host the Kuninkuusravit harness racing championship in 2028.