Finland might be experiencing freezing winter temperatures, but this hasn’t hindered the development of Hype, the first hi-tech triple launch roller coaster experience in the Nordic region.

Over the past year, Baltimore-based Premier Rides has been developing the ride for Särkänniemi amusement park. The company is now onsite to assist with the installation.

Hype is a triple launch coaster that is based on the award-winning Superman Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California.

The ride has the most current launch system technology available in the industry. With the exception of the coaster train itself, there are virtually no moving parts on the ride, which makes the attraction reliable and maintenance friendly.

“We selected Premier Rides because we wanted to make a major statement and to create a signature experience at Särkänniemi theme park that will be appreciated by our loyal guests – and Hype is just that,” said the park’s managing director, Miika Seppälä.

“The collaboration with Premier Rides has allowed us to produce something that will be truly iconic for the park.”

Located in the city of Tampere, 150km north of Helsinki, Särkänniemi is home to dozens of rides that provide fun for visitors of all ages.

Due to open this summer, Hype is the first new roller coaster at Särkänniemi in nearly a decade, and represents the largest investment in the park’s history.