Salama (roller coaster)

Coordinates: 60°11′14″N 24°56′21″E / 60.18722°N 24.93917°E / 60.18722; 24.93917
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Salama
Linnanmäki
LocationLinnanmäki
Coordinates60°11′14″N 24°56′21″E / 60.18722°N 24.93917°E / 60.18722; 24.93917
StatusOperating
Opening dateApril 25, 2008 (2008-04-25)
General statistics
TypeSteel – Spinning
ManufacturerMaurer AG
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height55.9 ft (17.0 m)
Length1,377.11 ft (419.74 m)
Speed37.3 mph (60.0 km/h)
Capacity800 riders per hour
Salama at RCDB

Salama (lit.'Flash' or 'Lightning') is a steel roller coaster located at Linnanmäki in Helsinki, Finland. It was constructed for the 2008 season. It is built on top of Hurjakuru, a river rafting ride.

Salama got its name from Kalevala, the national epic of Finland.

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