| Theme Park | Linnanmäki |
|---|---|
| Type | Observation Tower Ride |
| Audience | All Ages |
| Opened | 1987 |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Model | Gyro Tower |
| Height | 174 ft |
The platform rises to the top of Panoraama
Panoraama is the name of the 53 metre tall observation tower ride at Linnanmäki.
Unlike with most of the rides at the amusement park, since 2007 visitors have been able to take a trip to the top of the tower for free without needing to purchase tickets or a wristband.
The tower features a 32 seater observation platform which slowly rotates as it rises to the top, offering 360° views over Helsinki at 84 metres above sea level - taller than the nearby Olympic Stadium tower which is only 72 metres above sea level.
Panoraama was built in 1987 by Swiss rider manufacturer Intamin. Original plans were for the park to build a much taller observation tower with a permanent viewing platform at the top, but planning and funding issues meant they eventually settled on the Intamin Gyro Tower instead.
The tower
Looking out to sea
Over the park's old water tower
Vuoristorata from Panoraama
Over the lake to the train station and concert hall
Panoraama in 2012
