Place to visit
Vauhtipuisto, Finland: what it is and when to go
Vauhtipuisto is an amusement park in Oulu, Finland. Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 21 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 58. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Amusement park in Oulu, Finland · With kids
- Where
- Finland · Leiritie 2, 90510, Oulu
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 11 km as the crow flies
- Website
- vauhtipuisto.fi
- Coordinates
- 65.02847, 25.41933
What it is and where
Vauhtipuisto is an amusement park in Oulu, Finland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Oulu, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 4.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 65.02847, 25.41933; the nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vauhtipuisto is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time4:27
- FebBest time7:56
- MarBest time11:11
- AprPossible14:47
- MayPossible18:15
- JunBest time21:01
- JulBest time19:42
- AugBest time16:14
- SepBest time12:38
- OctPossible9:10
- NovBetter not5:35
- DecBest time2:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 21 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- OuluHistory770 m
- AlpoHistory830 m
- Varikko PanimoBrewery1.4 km
- HartaanselkäPart of Oulujoki river in Oulu, Finland1.6 km
- RommakonselkäPart of Oulujoki river in Oulu, Finland1.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: With kids
- Santa Claus Village: amusement Park in Rovaniemi, Finland
- Linnanmäki: amusement park in Helsinki, Finland
- Santa Park: Amusement Park in Finland
- Moomin World: theme park in Naantali, Finland
- Korkeasaari Zoo: zoo in Helsinki, Finland
- Ähtäri Zoo: zoo in Ähtäri, Finland
Every Finland place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vauhtipuisto?
It is an amusement park in Oulu, Finland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Vauhtipuisto?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 21 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 58.
How do you get to Vauhtipuisto?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 11 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Oulu, Alpo, Varikko Panimo. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Oulu30 places to see in and around Oulu, Finland: Oulu Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Oulu, Holy Family of Nazareth Church, Oulu. Best time: December to March and June
- With kids115 places for with kids in Finland, from Santa Claus Village to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Vauhtipuisto on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.