Summer in Tahko - Outdoor Adventures and Activities!

18.02.2025
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Update: 01.07.2025
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Summer in Tahko

The Tahko resort offers a variety of activities all year round. Many activities that will suit all tastes and will fit to amateurs of any sport in Tahko in summer.

Cycling

You will find a lot of well-organized cycle paths in the resort. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you explore the surrounding area.

Tahko Mounting Park

This park is for those who do not want a calm and measured bike riding. Speed, varied landscape, trails of any difficulty and length. By the way, here Tahko MTB competitions are hold every year. Find out more about the work of Tahko Mounting Park.

Tahko Stairs

The longest stairs in Finland: 800 meters, 1054 steps. It runs along the side of the mountain, among the trees. These stairs are a good possibility for training and exercises. The height of the steps differs at different sections. At each level, you will notice sign plates how to do exercises. You can vary the speed of ascent and descent on your own, use different variants of step (somewhere step over a step, for example).

Besides that, the stairs allow you to climb to the top of the slopes and admire the surroundings (unforgettable views from here). We only recommend to dress up comfortably, don't forget about comfortable sports shoes, take water and a light snack. It is also highly recommended to use repellent.

Chairlifts

This is for those who want to admire Tahko from above, but is not ready for sporting feats. Please plan your visit in advance according to the schedule.

Tahko Zipline

Have you gone up? Now you can descend the same way, or you can fly over the slopes and the lake. Read more about Tahko Zipline .

Activity Park

There is something for all ages to do here. There is a children's playground with carousels, swings, climbs, slides and trampolines, a jump track and a parkour zone. There are outdoor sports simulators. There is a safe bungee jump - ideal for those who are not ready to go down the slopes, but also want to feel the sensation of speed and flight. There are also excellent grounds for volleyball and football. There is an excellent frisbee golf course with 9 baskets.

Tahko Skatepark

Want to hone your skills and learn how to do all kinds of tricks on a skateboard, BMX bike or scooter? You've found a great skatepark that is open during the whole warm season in the area next to the SPA center, but during large-scale events the special equipment is removed for a while. For example, during Juhannus.

Juhannus

The main festival of summer takes place in Tahko. There are outdoor concerts, and bars, cafés and restaurants prepare special offers for visitors. Find out more about events during the Juhannus Festival.

Golf

Tahko resort is the ideal place for golf lovers, as there are 2 golf courses with 18 lanes. The Old Course is ranked 3rd among the best golf courses in Finland. Visitors can play on a beautiful terrain with magnificent views of the lake and slopes.

The Lake&Forest course is suitable for more experienced players as the terrain is a bit more challenging. Just looking into the sport? There are golf courses to improve your skills and equipment is available for hire. You can also take your first shots on the golf simulator located on the ground floor of Break Sokos Hotel Tahko. You can also visit the 9-hole luminous miniature golf course located on the 1st floor of the SPA center, which is open not only in summer.

Restaurants

Of course, they work in the summer time too. The chefs often use seasonal local products to prepare their dishes. Choose a restaurant to suit your tastes.

Fishing

Tahko hills cottages are located on Lake Syyvari. We have our own beach, pier and boats with electric motor. You do not need a license to go float fishing but you will need one if you are going to fish for spinning. You can buy a license at R-kioski or on the website. You can also buy a license for fishing on the rapids of Lastukoski. Read more about fishing

License for 12 hours = 21 euros including a limit of 2 pikeperch and 2 salmon
License for 24 hours = 25 euros. Includes a limit of 3 pikeperch and 3 salmon

Rest on the lake

You do not need to go fishing. You have a great opportunity to go on a boat trip, explore small islands nearby. You can also rent SUP boards (book when you rent our cottage on the spot). You can also rent a kayak or jet ski.

Events in Tahko

The Tahko resort organizes a wide variety of events all year round. Choose an event to suit your taste, become a participant or attend as a spectator.

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