Children
The best are the memories remain in life even after childhood. The adventures together with the family in the Himos-Jämsä region will certainly be remembered. The simulator world, SUP boarding, the Toy Museum and the Pumptrack track guarantee that the Jämsä region will remain in fond childhood memories. With the Children’s Traffic Park, a summer favourite, and Finland’s longest pump track, kids get to enjoy being outside in the children’s parks of Himos-Jämsä region. Around a one hour’s drive from Tampere, there is a long-time favourite for families with children – the Särkänniemi Amusement Park. Also, the joyful activity and adventure park Hop-Lop, which is designed for kids, can be found in both Tampere and Jyväskylä.
Traffic Park
Learn the rules of the road and practice your driving skills at the wheel of a pedal-powered car – the Children’s Traffic Park has been a summer favourite with kids for decades. In the Traffic Park, children under 140cm in height can safely learn the rules of the road from behind the wheel of a nimble pedal-powered car. The traffic lights, fuel stations and roundabouts familiar from real driving can all be found in the Traffic Park.
Pump Track
Keeping your balance on the bouncing and tilting bends! Jämsä’s super-popular twisty and rolling Pumptrack can be found right by the city centre, opposite the Children’s Traffic Park. On this track, the longest of its kind in Finland, you can test your balance on either a normal bike, BMX bike, scooter, skateboard or roller skates. Remember to use a helmet riding on the track – and protective pads as well, of course.
Bukk off Ice Game Park
Finland’s first permanent Bukk off Ice Game Park has been built in Jämsä. The track is only in use during the summer and can be used by people of all ages.
Playgrounds
Slides and swishing swings are the order of the day for the wee members of the family visiting Jämsä. The Himos-Jämsä region is fairly filled with fun playgrounds, where kids can run and tumble for a fun day out. Some of the more popular playgrounds include the Children’s Traffic Park, the special Moomin-themed play area at Swimming Hall Koskikara and the Himos Playground. There are also fund playgrounds in Lamminsuo Park. A sign with information on the playground and its location can be found at each playground.
Toy Museum
A magnificent landscaped model railway, thousands of toys and other articles – come take a nostalgic journey in the land of toys!
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