First snow ski trail
Opening hours
First snow ski trail will be opened on Friday 18. October at 9.00.
- Ticket sales is open daily 8.30–20.00.
- Trails are open daily 8.30–21.00.
- Skijoring with dogs: Mon, Wed-Sun 20.00–21.00
- Lights will be switched off daily at 21.00.
Note! During the Biathlon World Cup event 25.11.–8.12.2024 the trails are only available for the event.
Season pass
A season pass allows you to ski all season with a single pass. Season passes are sold according to the prices shown in the price scale presented below. Prices include 10% VAT.
Season ticket sales will move from the online store to the biathlon stadium’s cafeteria on October 17. Smartum and Epassi are also accepted as payment methods.
Price list
Product | Regular price, EUR |
Day ticket, adults | EUR 15 |
Day ticket, 13–17 years, seniors, unemployed persons, students | EUR 10 |
10-day ticket, adults | EUR 120 |
10-day ticket, 13–17 years, seniors, unemployed persons, students | EUR 80 |
Season pass, adults | EUR 249 |
Season pass, 13–17 years | EUR 139 |
Season pass, Kontiolahti ski clubs: adults | EUR 139 |
Season pass, Kontiolahti ski clubs: 13–17 years | EUR 99 |
Season pass, Joensuu Sports Academy athletes | EUR 179 |
Young people aged 12 and under can ski free of charge on the first snow ski trail.
Free sessions for local residents on the first snow track
Tuesday 11–13: people over 65 years
Tuesday 17–20: all municipal residents
Saturday 15–20: all municipal residents
A person skiing during the municipal sessions must be prepared to verify their age (senior) and municipality of residence.
Company card
Companies and organisations can purchase a joint company card for the Kontiolahti first snow ski trail. This can be used by one person at a time. There is no limit on the total number of card users. Company cards are usually kept in the stadium café, where they can be signed out.
Only one person at a time can ski with a single company card.
Number | Price, EUR (incl. 10% VAT) |
1 card | EUR 395 |
2 cards | EUR 690 |
3 cards | EUR 990 |
4 cards | EUR 1,260 |
Additional cards | EUR 295/card |
Kontiolahti first snow ski trail: facts
- Trail length at opening is approx. 1.5 km
- Additional trails will open in October-November, extending the trail length to 3–4 km
- Several competition trails of 2–7.5 km and easy 10–20 km training trails will open when permitted by natural snow
- A versatile trail profile offers options for recreational and competitive skiing
- The ski trails are 89–129 m above sea level
- After the season opening, tracks are available daily except during maintenance periods and competitions