Ski resorts
The top resorts of Tahko and Kasurila
Located in the center of Finland, in the midst of the beautiful lakeland nature, with world-class services and excellent events, you’ll find Finnish Lakeland’s top resorts, Tahko and Kasurila. The skiing season in the Kuopio area usually lasts from December to April, and the ski resorts offer ample experiences for beginners, families, pro level skiers and those looking for international level racing.
Tahko and Kasurila belong to the same slope company, so if you want to test both slopes, there’s multi-day passes available which are accepted in both places. And we promise that no matter where you choose, you will definitely have a joyful and snowy day.
Tahko
The versatile Tahko is less than one hour’s drive from the center of Kuopio. Tahko is Eastern Finland’s largest and Finland’s fourth largest ski resort – and very popular both among foreign and Finnish tourists.
The best skiing experiences in Tahko are the well-groomed slopes, functional services and versatile events. Tahko has 25 slopes, most of which are more than a kilometer long. The slope area is divided into two directions, east and west, catching the sun no matter the time of day. There are 15 lifts to the top, two of which are chair lifts, plus a children’s lift and carpet lift makes access easy for all.
You’ll also find five ski restaurants, seven campfire sites, two equipment rental shops and a high-quality ski school. Right next to the slopes there are several additional services, restaurants, accommodation options, spas and much more.
Kasurila
Another resort, Kasurila, is located in Siilinjärvi, just 20 km north of Kuopio, and halfway between Kuopio and Tahko. It is accessible by local buses from both directions and is a perfect choice especially for families with children.
The resort has 8 slopes, 6 elevators, carpet lift, sledding area, and much more. There are a good variety of jumps and rails, which are kept in good shape. Equipment rental, ski school and other services are open during the skiing season.
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