Linnunrata

Linnunrata eXtra
Previously known as Linnunrata (2004–2015) and Space Express (2000–2003)
Entrance to the Linnunrata roller coaster
Linnanmäki
LocationLinnanmäki
Coordinates60°11′16″N 24°56′24″E / 60.18778°N 24.94000°E / 60.18778; 24.94000
StatusOperating
Opening date1 May 2000 (2000-05-01)[1]
ReplacedIndiana's Adventure
(formerly Safari)
General statistics
TypeSteel – Enclosed
ManufacturerZierer
DesignerWerner Stengel
ModelForce – Custom
Height7 m (23 ft)
Length300 m (980 ft)
Speed40 km/h (25 mph)
Inversions0
Duration1:00
Capacity800 riders per hour
Height restriction120–195 cm (3 ft 11 in – 6 ft 5 in)
Linnunrata eXtra at RCDB

Linnunrata eXtra (lit. 'Milky Way'; previously Linnunrata and Space Express) is an indoor roller coaster located at Linnanmäki in Helsinki, Finland. Originally in 2000–2003 it was known as Space Express,[2] but when Linnanmäki started a new naming policy in 2004, using only Finnish names for its rides, the ride was renamed Linnunrata.[3]

When inside, to get to the roller coaster, riders first walk through some space station-style corridors. The actual ride has an outer space style, starting by flashing bright LED lights. The track itself is lined with space-themed miniature models. The ride was renewed for the 2016 season, with the addition of virtual reality headsets that riders can wear on board if they wish. The name of the ride was changed to Linnunrata eXtra.[4]

In 2018, two new options were added in addition to the original space adventure: Kauhujen taival (the Flight of Horrors) and Liitolentomatka (the Gliding Flight). When riders step on the ride, once they put on the headsets, they can choose the video they want.[5]

The roller coaster is built inside the water reservoir of a former water tower, and for the time being is the only indoor roller coaster ride in Finland. The design and production was by APW Group.

References

  1. ^ "Linnunrata eXtra". Linnanmäki. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  2. ^ "Linnanmäen huvipuisto". www.huvipuisto.net (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  3. ^ "Huvipuistojen uutuuslaitteet 2004". www.huvipuisto.net (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  4. ^ "Uusia virtuaalisia huvipuistoelämyksiä Linnanmäellä 20.5. alkaen". STT Info (in Finnish). 2016-05-17. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
  5. ^ "Vekkula tekee paluun Linnanmäelle vasta 2021 – legendaarisiin liikkuviin portaisiin pääsee jo tänä kesänä Pellen talossa". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2021-09-19.


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