If you’re looking for a unique destination for your summer trip, you should check out Crazyland in Nivala, Finland.
Crazyland epitomizes a touch of Ostrobothnian eccentricity. It’s a theme park located in the middle of a field, featuring a variety of impressive and amusing sculptures and structures, known as ITE art (self-made art).
Crazyland, the brainchild and creation of one man, features an array of unique attractions, including:
- A miniature Eiffel Tower that serves as the park’s main entrance
- The Titanic
- A submerged Statue of Liberty
- Various old cars, ranging from a Moskvitch to Postman Pat’s van
- The Apollo 11 lunar rocket
- The world’s smallest sauna, which has hosted the likes of Ville Haapasalo
- Leaders of the world’s largest countries playing chess at Area 51
- A plane that made an unsuccessful emergency landing
- And much more
Each sculpture has its own story, making a visit to the area highly entertaining. It all started with a single airplane, around which a collection of increasingly unique attractions has grown.
The park is open 24/7, allowing you to visit at any time of the day or night, and admission is free. However, there is an option to make a voluntary donation to support the park’s development.
Facilities at Crazyland include a grill kiosk offering a range of snacks and meals for coffee breaks or lunch. There is also a grill hut and an outdoor barbecue available for visitors to use. Next to the grill kiosk, you’ll find a self-service flea market where you can pick up a unique souvenir. For caravanners, there is an accommodation area with electricity.
Crazyland is a really fun and different destination for a summer trip, where you can spend a delightful time admiring the various attractions. With several dozen structures, itโs much more than just a few sculptures. You can easily combine a visit to Crazyland with a trip to Kalajoki.
