Venue
Tahko Ski Lift Pitch is organized in the heart of Lakeland Finland in the North Savo Region, Tahko Ski Resort. Venue locates 435 km from Helsinki.
| Kuopio | 65 km |
| Kuopio Rissala | 50 km (nearest airport) |
| Kuopio Railway station | 65 km |
| Siilinjärvi Railway Station | 39 km (nearest railway station) |
| Helsinki | 435 km |
| Oulu | 280 km |
| Tampere | 357 km |
| Turku | 507 km |
Parking
There is a good number of parking lots around the Tahko Center if you wish to travel by your own car. Few charging stations for electric cars locates nearby Piazza and Hophaus parking area.
Public transport
Vilkku, a public transport of Kuopio City, operates route Kuopio–Siilinjärvi–Nilsiä. Check out tickets and timetable here.
Ski Bus
Ski Bus shuttle between Tahko and Nilsiä is free of charge for everyone. The rides are offered by Tahko Mountain, Break Sokos Hotel Tahko, PNT Active Oy / Tahko Chalet, TAHKOcom Oy, SkiMac and Kuopio-Tahko Markkinointi. Check out more detailed timetable here.
Taxi
Might be that you need to take a taxi to get to the final destination, Tahko. Most taxi drivers in North Savo Region speak some English and all taxis are equipped with meters. The easiest way to order a taxi is either download taxi app or calling to Kuopio taxi for instance.
Shuttle bus Rissala airport – Tahko Mountain Ski Resort (Wed 12th of April)
There will be a shuttle bus from Rissala airport to Tahko Mountain Ski Resort on Wed 12th of April at 8:40 am. Thus, if you arrive in Kuopio on a morning flight, you will have the opportunity to take an advantage of a free shuttle bus to Tahko Mountain Ski Resort.
Please, register in advance here.
Shuttle bus Piazza – Panorama – Piazza (Thu 13th of April)
During the second event day on Thu 13th, event provides a shuttle bus service for event attendees. Scheduled route runs from Piazza to Panorama Bar and vice versa. Because of the lack of parking areas on Panorama Bar we highly recommend event attendees to use free shuttle busses to get around. On the average, the trip one way takes approx. 30 minutes depending on the weather or the condition of the roads.
Shuttles runs from Piazza to Panorama Bar from 9.15 am to 3.00 pm and from Panorama Bar to Piazza from 11.30 am to 4.45 pm.
Bus schedule I Piazza – Panorama Bar
9.15 I Minibus
10.15 I Minibus
11.00 I Bus
11.30 I Minibus
12.30 I Minibus
14.00 I Minibus
15.00 I Minibus
Bus schedule I Panorama Bar – Piazza
11.30 I Bus
12.00 I Minibus
13.00 I Minibus
14.30 I Minibus
15.30 I Minibus
16.30 I Bus
16.45 I Minibus
Shuttle bus Tahko – Kuopio railway station (Thu 13th of April)
There will be a shuttle bus from Tahko to Kuopio railway station on the 13th of April. The bus leaves from Piazza at 5.30 pm. Please, register in advance here.
Accommodation
Break Sokos Hotel Tahko
Break Sokos Hotel Tahko is a cozy holiday hotel in the center of the Tahko tourist area and near all the services Tahko has to offer. The offering of the hotel includes restaurant Hillside, Hesburger and Pizza Breikki. After a day of strenuous outdoor activities it is nice to relax in the Warsteiner Bar. The hotel also boasts good meeting facilities.
Break Sokos Hotel has a special quata for Tahko Ski Lift Pitch ticket holders. All the attendees get a discount for the room prizes with the code BSKILIFTPITCH23 (valid till 13.3.2023). Check out further information about the hotel and facilities via webpage www.sokoshotels.fi.
TAHKOcom
Willing to stay on your own cottage instead? In Tahko Center there’s a great number of accommodation options offered by TAHKOcom. If you’re willing to have some luxury or experience cozy, home-a-like cottage milieu, TAHKOcom has an option for You. Check out all the options via webpage.
TAHKOcom offers for all Tahko Ski Lift Pitch ticket holders a discount code: tahkoslp23. The code is valid between 10.-16.4.2023 for two (or over) nights’ stay. Book the accommodation www.tahko.com/tahkoslp23 and insert the code at the checkout.
Things to do at Tahko
Tahko provides an unforgettable combination of adventure, sports and leisure activities, with something fun for everyone all year round. Find activities to suit your mood, interesting places to visit, and incredible attractions and events covering everything from sports to music and more.
Skiing and snowboarding I Cross-country skiing I Snowshoeing I Snowmobiling I E-fatbiking I Hiking I trails and natural attractions I Tahko observation tower I IceFishing I Ice karting I Bowling and indoor sports I Riding I Tahko Farm I Wellness services I Spa I Saunas on the top of the hill (Pehku and Panorama) and lots of more.
The most sunny slopes in Lakeland Finland – Tahko Mountain
Tahko Mountain’s Ski School has a special quata for Tahko Ski Lift Pitch attendees. If you want to learn with the best in the west book in advance a group ski lesson and enjoy the breezy sunny slopes in the heart of Lakeland Finland! Guided courses are organized daily for people of all ages. So, live a little – You’re at Tahko after all!
Whether you plan your trip in advance or indulge in a spontaneous adventure, in Tahko you’ll feel right at home. Further information tahko.com.
Tahko activities in nutshell.
