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Tahko Bike Park: high-speed downhill rides on Finland’s best trails

24.09.2024
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Update: 09.01.2026
Two cyclists on mountain bikes on a forest trail in Finland: outdoor activities on the cycling routes of the Tahko resort

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What is Tahko Bike Park?

Tahko Bike Park is Finland’s leading downhill mountain biking center, located in Northern Savo.
It combines stunning natural scenery, carefully designed trails, and high-quality services for cyclists of all skill levels.
The Bike Park offers adrenaline for thrill-seekers and is also suitable for family holidays, where active recreation can be perfectly combined with a summer vacation.

10 trails, 3 lifts, and a training area for beginners

Bike Park Zone: speed and challenges

  • 6 marked downhill trails (trails 1-6) with varying difficulty levels, from easy to advanced.
  • Longest trail: 1,5 km of downhill riding.
  • A four-seat chairlift comfortably takes you and your bike to the top.
  • Ideal for experienced riders and those seeking speed and steep slopes.

Mini Mountain Zone: for beginners and training

  • 3 beginner-friendly trails (trails 7-9).
  • Trainee Zone is a training area for safely getting to know the bike park.
  • Covered conveyor lift and a button lift for easy uphill access.
  • Separate ticket type and a safe environment for children and first-time riders.

Prices & Tickets for 2026

Bike Park

The price includes: 6 slopes, a chairlift, and the Mini Mountain area

Ticket type Adults Children under 13 y.o.
2 Hours 32 € 25 €
1 Day 37 € 29 €
2 Days(consecutive days) 69 € 54 €
3 Days(consecutive days) 99 € 77 €
4 Days(consecutive days) 120 € 94 €
5 Days(consecutive days) 135 € 106 €
Seasonal ticket 349 € 279 €
One lift ride with the bike 15 € 11 €

 

Mini Mountain

The price includes: 3 trails, belt and drag lift

Ticket type Price (all categories)
Ticket Mini Mountain 2 Hours 16 €
Ticket Mini Mountain 1 Day 26 €

 

Other services

Service Adults Children 6-12 y.o./ (till 6 y.o. for free)
1 Day ticket for pedestrians 12 € 8 €
Key Card 7 € 7 €
Zone-free for e-bike users, 1 Day 10 € 10 €
Zone-free for e-bike users, Season 100 € 100 €

Please note: Lifts do not operate during thunderstorms or heavy rain. The last lift ride is 15 minutes before closing.
Tickets are available in the Tahko Mountain online shop or at the ticket machine at the lower lift station.

Tips for Beginners

Which trail should you start with?

  • First time at a bike park? Start at the Mini Mountain Zone (trails 7–9), designed to be safe and easy.
  • Practice first in the Trainee Zone to learn basic skills without pressure.
  • Once you feel confident, try the easiest Bike Park trail (trail 1).
  • For experienced riders: trails 4–6 offer speed and technical challenges.

Do you need prior experience?

  • Not necessarily! The Mini Mountain Zone is suitable for complete beginners.
  • If you have never ridden downhill trails, we recommend taking lessons or private coaching.
  • Tahko offers training for all skill levels.

Safety and protective equipment

Is protective equipment obligatory?

  • A helmet is obligatory in all areas.
  • Strongly recommended: knee and elbow pads, gloves, and back protection.
  • On Bike Park trails (1-6), a full-face helmet and full protective equipment are recommended..

Is instruction or an introductory course available?/strong>

  • Yes. Tahko Bike Park offers open training sessions at Mini Mountain.
  • Private and group courses, as well as organized tours, are available.
  • Training is provided on all operating days; group sessions can also be arranged outside regular hours.

Weather and best season

When is the best time to visit?

  • The Bike Park operates during the summer season (exact schedules are available at tahko.com).
  • Best period: June-August, when the weather is warm and nature is at its peak.
  • In autumn (September), you can enjoy stunning fall foliage, and riding continues if weather conditions allow.
  • Winter: Surprisingly, Tahko is also suitable for winter cycling with wide-tire (fat) bikes. Beginners can enjoy a 3 km circular route, while experienced riders can ride the full 13 km trail.

What if it rains?

  • Lifts do not operate during thunderstorms or heavy rain for safety reasons.
  • Tahko offers many indoor activities: spa centers, restaurants, and attractions.
  • You can also explore other summer activities in Tahko, such as hiking, golf, and lake excursions.

Bike rental

Tahko rental shops offer high-quality bikes for the Bike Park for both adults and children. In addition to bicycles, a wide range of protective equipment is available.

Rental locations

  • Hill Ski Rent Tahko (Tahkolaaksontie 5B)
  • Tahko Safarit (Break Sokos Hotel Tahko)

For detailed equipment selection, please visit the rental providers’ official websites.

How to get to Tahko Bike Park

By car

  • Address: Tahkolaaksontie 1, 73310 Tahkovuori
  • Parking is available near both the lower and upper chairlift stations.
  • The easiest way to navigate is via Google Maps: “Tahko Mountain Bike Park & maisemahissi”.

By public transport

  • Buses run to Tahko from Kuopio and other cities.

By taxi

  • Taxi services are available. We recommend booking in advance.

Other services

  • Bike wash station at the lower lift station.
  • Lockers for personal belongings.
  • Restaurants near the lower lift station.
  • Riding lessons and courses for individuals and groups.

Combine biking & relaxation in Tahko

Tahko Bike Park is a perfect way to combine active outdoor adventures with relaxation.

Rent a cozy cottage Tahko hills for your family or group of friends.
Spend one day on the trails and the evening by the grill or in the sauna.Create a holiday full of unforgettable experiences and comfort.

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Tahko Mountain Bike Park https://www.tahkomountain.fi/en/downhill-biking/  

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COTTAGE USE RULES

We kindly ask you to treat the property located in the cottage and the cottage itself with care. Following these rules, you will ensure comfortable rest for yourself and other guests, which will help to avoid trouble. Please remember that if you do not follow these simple rules, you will have to pay additionally for putting the cottage in order and in case of causing damages compensate the losses incurred in full.

1. ARRIVAL

Check-in into the cottage is at 16:00 (local time) or at the time indicated in the voucher. A code for the key box will be provided after 100% payment for accommodation.

If during check-in into the cottage you find out that any equipment inside the cottage, e.g. home appliances or property is out of order or absent, please report this immediately to the Landlord’s representative to the email address info@setl.fi or whatsapp +358 40 120 4993 or to the contact persons whose information is indicated in your voucher.

To avoid accidental shutting of the entrance door, it is recommended to keep the key in the box. If it is necessary to call the cleaning service for opening the doors, a fee of 75€ will be charged to the Renter on the spot.

2. DEPARTURE

Checkout from the cottage is not later than 12:00 (local time). The cottage keys should be left in the same box on the cottage facade.

At the time of checkout, the cottage should be in the same condition as it was at the time of check-in, namely all the cottage property (furniture, equipment, home appliances, tableware, linen, etc.) should be left in their proper places and in order.

3. NUMBER OF GUESTS

The maximum number of residents in the cottage is 8 people, unless otherwise agreed upon beforehand and specified in the voucher.

4. CAUSING DAMAGES

If during living in the cottage any equipment has been broken, the property in the cottage and/or the cottage itself has been damaged, the Renter undertakes to report this immediately to the Landlord’s representative to the email address info@setl.fi or whatsapp +358 40 120 4993.

5. DAILY RULES OF KEEPING THE COTTAGE IN ORDER

Despite the fact that the contract price includes a final cleaning of the cottage, we urge you to keep order in the cottage yourself during the whole period of living there:

DISHES. Please do not forget to wash the dishes in the dishwasher every day. Do not put dirty dishes in the cupboard. Liquid detergent is only for washing the dishes manually, not in the machine. Use special tablets or special powder for the dishwasher.

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. If during cooking the stove, oven or microwave oven has become dirty, it should be cleaned. If dishes have broken in the freezer, please inform the Landlord’s representative about this.

PRODUCTS. Do not leave perishable products on the table and in the cupboards, do not keep them in the refrigerator longer than necessary to avoid smell. Do not leave food products in the cottage, they should be removed from the refrigerator!

GARBAGE. Please remove garbage and food waste from the cottage to the special containers located in the center of the cottage complex every day. IT IS PROHIBITED to keep bags with garbage in the house or on the terrace!

BED LINEN. Please treat bed linen and towels with care, at checkout leave blankets and pillows on BEDS, do not put them on the floor.

If you do not follow these rules, you will be charged a fee in the amount of double cost of cleaning.

Bed linen is provided in the quantity specified in the voucher. If additional sets are necessary, which have not been specified and paid for beforehand, the Renter will be charged 15€ for a set + 75€ for arrival of the cleaning service on the spot.

ORDER OF ADDITIONAL CLEANING. If additional cleaning or change of linen is necessary during the accommodation in the cottage, these services can be ordered through the Landlord’s representative (chargeable service).

6. TECHNICAL RULES AND FIRE SAFETY

Smoking in all internal rooms of the cottage is strictly PROHIBITED! The fine is 1000€.

When using sauna, it is necessary to switch off the extractor hood above the stove. At this time, it is prohibited to light the fireplace.

When lighting the fireplace, open the valve on the pipe and ensure that the extractor hood above the stove is switched off. When lighting the fireplace, strictly follow the instructions. The instructions are contained in the information folder in each cottage.

Wet clothes in no case can be dried in the sauna, above the oven or on radiators in the rooms! There is a big risk of inflammation!

Candles can be lit only in candle holders. Avoid appearance of hot wax on the surface of tables, the fireplace, shelves, etc.

It is prohibited to use pyrotechnical devices (fireworks, firecrackers, Bengal fire, crackers) in the house. There is a big risk of inflammation!

It is prohibited to spoil flowerbeds and lawns.

7. USE OF PROPERTY IN THE TERRITORY OF THE COTTAGE COMPLEX

In both cottage complexes there are:

Bicycles. During the spring-autumn period you can use the bicycles which are located near your cottage.

Snow saucers. In winter time you can use snow saucers, which are kept in the utility area or in the cottage.

Tahko hills:

Grill house. A grill house is provided for each pair of cottages (free of charge). Please put the grill house in order after use. Do not leave garbage, food or dishes in the grill house. Fishing*. You have to obtain a national license yourself. Everyone aged from 18 to 65 who is going to fish must have it. A national license can be obtained in R-Kioski.

* The guests shall provide themselves with fishing tackle on their own.

Hot tub. The terraces of some cottages (I-160, L-160, K-139) are equipped with a hot tub (for supplement). Use is allowed only in case of strict observation of the instructions (available in the cottage). It is strictly prohibited to bathe animals in the hot tub.

It is strictly prohibited to use personal hot tubs or those rented in another place without approval of the owner! Children’s playground. In the center of the cottage complex there are a children’s playground, a seesaw and a sand-pit.

Pier with a boat. During the period of “open water” the guests of the cottages are allowed to use the pier and rowing motor boats located near the pier.

The battery, electric motor, oars, life jackets and boat keys are located in the utility building – the first door on the left. Please return the equipment to its place immediately after use.

Saimaa Lakeside:

Shore sauna. You can use the shore sauna located near the cottage. You can take firewood for the sauna from under the shed near the hangar located in the center of the cottage complex beside the sports arena. The cottages С-135, D-135, G-175, H-175 have one shore sauna for each pair of cottages. The priority of use is indicated in the voucher.

You must put the sauna in order immediately after use.

Gas grill. There is a gas grill on the cottage terrace, which is intended for cooking only outdoors. Do not leave the working grill unattended. It is necessary to wash the gas grill grids after every use.

Arranged place for fire. There is a place on the lake shore near the cottage for making a fire and cooking on a grill. The grill is mounted on the spot and skewers are in cottage kitchen.

Pier with a boat. During the period of “open water” the guests of the cottages are allowed to use the pier and rowing motor boat located near each cottage. You have to charge the battery for the motor yourself on the terrace of the shore sauna.

Fishing. The cottage complex has a regional license for bait fishing (fishing with spinning tackle or spoonbait – not more than one fishing rod for person)*. This license covers fishing on the local Saimaa lake at a distance of not more than 300 meters from the shore.

*You have to obtain a national license yourself. Everyone aged from 18 to 65 who is going to fish must have it. A national license can be obtained in R-Kioski.

* The Renter and guests shall provide themselves with fishing tackle on their own.

Hot tub. The terraces of the shore saunas of the cottages E-135 and B-148 are equipped with a hot tub (for supplement). Use is allowed only in case of strict observation of the instructions (available in the cottage). It is strictly prohibited to bathe animals in the hot tub.

It is strictly prohibited to use personal hot tub or those rented in another place without approval of the owner! Sports ground and children’s playground. In the center of the cottage settlement there is a sports ground, where you can play football, volleyball, basketball and lawn tennis. There is an excellent playground for children with a seesaw, a slide, a trampoline and a sand-pit. You can take sports equipment from the hangar near the sports ground. Please return the equipment to its place immediately after use.

8. PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICIES

You will be charged a prepayment of the deposit 30% of the total price at any time of the reservation. The balance 70% should be paid 30 days before the arrival. The guest will be charged the whole payment of the total price if the guest makes reservation in less than 59 days before arrival.

The guest can cancel free of charge until 60 days before arrival. The guest will be charged the total price of the reservation if they cancel within 60 days of arrival.

Taxes and service charges

14 % VAT is included. A City tax is not applicable. A Property service charge is not applicable.

Child policies:

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 5 years and above are considered adults at this property.

The price shown is for the number of adults in your search. If you are travelling with children, please inform us to get correct price and occupancy information.

Cot and extra bed policies:

0- 4 years

Cot upon request - free 4+ years;

Extra bed upon request - 100€ per stay;

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

2 cots and 2 extra beds available upon request. All cots and extra beds are subject to availability. Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable (100€).


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