Ski holidays in Finland

11.07.2024
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Update: 09.10.2024
Ski holidays in Finland

In Finland there is a tradition during ski holidays when Finnish people rent a cottage and spend time with their friends and family. Do you want to join the Finnish tradition?

In this article you will find detailed information about ski resorts in Finland.

In Finland, ski holidays are not just a sport, they are a lifestyle.
There are more than 100 winter sports resorts in Finland. The most popular resorts in Finland are skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiling and snowmobiling.
More than half of the resorts are located in the southern part of the country. The hilly terrain, relatively mild but snowy climate, quiet close to the capital, and stunning nature have made this region really attractive for tourists.
One of the main ski resorts in Finland is Tahko. Not only local people but also guests from different countries love this resort: Sweden, Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Great Britain and others. Tahko ski resort is distinguished by a significant height difference – up to 200 meters and almost the longest slopes in Suomi – up to 1200 meters.

Visitors of Tahko ski slopes can choose from 23 slopes of varying difficulty and length (8 lighted):

  • slopes of high difficulty level, black:3
  • medium difficulty slopes, red: 8
  • low difficulty slopes, blue: 9
  • beginner slopes, green: 8
  • children's slope: 1

There are 15 lifts: 2 and 4 chair lifts, 11 rope tow lifts, 2 wonder-carpet lifts (safe running track for children).
For fans of cross-country skiing, there are 64 kilometres of slopes, 16 of which are illuminated.
Snowboard park: SuperPipe and straight where competitions are organized.

Beginners can take lessons at the ski school under the guidance of professional English-speaking instructors.

There are 2 points where you can rent some equipment. One of the services can be found at https://hillskirent.fi/en/tahko/rent/
You will also find snowmobile and electric bike renting. The Tahko Bike Park is open in spring, summer and autumn.
Tahko's action-packed après-ski scene is part of the resort's extraordinary atmosphere.
In Tahko, everyone can take part in snowmobile safaris, snow bikes, ice fishing and other fun activities.
In summer, Tahko resort offers hiking, cycling, water sports, quad biking and paintball. There is an 18-hole golf course not far from Tahko hills cottages.
Tahko Spa and the nearby Fontanella Water Park are open all year round.
Besides that, you will find the longest zipline in Finland (1.4 kilometres long, starting at the top of the slopes and going over the slopes and the lake).