PowerPark

PowerPark is a large scale amusement park in Alahärmä, Finland. It is located along Highway 19, 66 kilometres (41 mi) north of Seinäjoki and 76 kilometres (47 mi) east of Vaasa. The park includes a karting track resembling an F1 circuit that has previously hosted the Karting World Championship. The resort additionally contains a restaurant, hotel, camping area with cottages and a variety of amusement rides. PowerPark was founded by Jorma Lillbacka, an entrepreneur and financier from Alahärmä, and according to estimates by Talouselämä magazine, Lillbacka has invested 100–200 million euros in the amusement park since its establishment. In 2015, PowerPark had as many as 450,000 visitors. In a study conducted by Taloustutkimus Oy, the PowerPark experience park was rated the best leisure center in Finland in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The South Ostrobothnia Tourism Prize (Etelä-Pohjanmaan matkailupalkinto) was also awarded to PowerPark in 2010.