Tornado: A Whirlwind of Thrills
Experience the thrill of Tornado, the classic inverted roller coaster at Särkänniemi Amusement Park in Tampere, Finland.
Experience the exhilarating Tornado roller coaster at Särkänniemi Amusement Park in Tampere. This inverted steel coaster, a park classic since 2001, features a unique underground station and heartline rolls that will leave you breathless.
A brief summary to Tornado
- Laiturikatu 9, Tampere, 33230, FI
- +358207130200
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-8 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-8 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-8 pm
- Thursday 10 am-8 pm
- Friday 10 am-8 pm
- Saturday 10 am-8 pm
- Sunday 10 am-8 pm
Local tips
- Arrive early to Särkänniemi to maximize your time and avoid long queues, especially during peak season.
- Consider purchasing a Särkänniemi wristband in advance online, as it often includes Nysse public transportation and can save you money.
- Check the ride opening hours upon arrival, as they may differ from the park's overall opening hours.
- Coin lockers are available near the Tornado roller coaster for storing personal belongings during the ride.
- If you're visiting during the summer, take advantage of the Tampere City Sightseeing Train, which operates to Särkänniemi from Monday to Saturday.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Tampere city center, the easiest way to reach Tornado is by taking bus line 2 or 14 directly to Särkänniemi. These buses depart frequently from Keskustori (Central Square) and Hämeenpuisto, with a journey time of approximately 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, tram line 1 will take you to Särkänniemi; from the tram stop on Sepänkatu, it is about a ten-minute walk to the main gates of Särkänniemi. A single ticket for public transport in Tampere costs €3.02. If you have a Särkänniemi Event Wristband purchased online, it includes travel on Nysse buses and trams throughout the Nysse area.
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Walking
It is a pleasant 30-minute walk from Tampere city center to Särkänniemi. Start from the Tampere Railway Station and head north, following the signs towards Särkänniemi. The route will take you through Hämeenpuisto, a long and narrow park that divides Tampere from north to south, and past the former Finlayson factory. Continue along Paasikiventie street, and you'll soon reach the amusement park.
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Taxi
A taxi ride from Tampere city center to Särkänniemi takes approximately 5 minutes and costs between €10-€13. Taxis are readily available throughout the city center.
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Car
If arriving by car, follow the signs to Särkänniemi. Parking is available at Särkänniemi's parking lot, which costs €18 per day when the amusement park rides are operating. Payment can be made by card or cash at ticket sales and vending machines, or by card to the security guard when leaving. Alternatively, you can pay for parking using the Moovy app for a fixed price of €18, including Moovy's service fee. Limited free customer parking is available at the Sara Hildén Art Museum near Särkänniemi, with a permit obtainable from the museum ticket office.
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