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Iivo Niskanen – Cross-country Skiing
Name: Iivo Niskanen
Born: 12.01.1992
Club: Puijon Hiihtoseura
Coach: Olli Ohtonen
Nordic Combined
VuokattiSport – Olympic Training Center ensures great all year round training facilities and coaching services for athletes. There is a reason why Vuokatti was and still continues to be one of the main training facilities for Finns and also International athletes. Vuokatti has 4 all year round skijumps HS 100, HS 54, HS 35 and a HS 14. For all year round Cross Country Skiing we have versatile world class facilities. Athletes are able to hone their skiing skill on snow all year round in the the Ski tunnel and outside after the 10th of October when the first snow track opens. At the Olympic Training Center Testing Facilities we can give an athlete a great foundation to their future, be they junior athletes or world class athletes.
The become a Champion, it requires first class training facilities and surroundings. Here at Vuokatti in October we are among the first countries worldwide to have an outdoor ski track open. Skiing threw the year on real snow is not a challenge for us, because we have one of the worlds longest indoor ski tunnels that is open all year round. To those who wish to train outside during the summer season, we have extremely versatile outdoor skiing tracks to provide you the best training conditions possible.
Physically versatile and demanding training is one of the cornerstones to become a stronger athlete. The alternating terrain right outside the training center and the natural height differences will make sure you can make each workout as demanding as you need and meet your workouts goals. You can also find variation for your workouts from outside your own sport.
- The first snow track opens every autumn at the 10th of October at 10am
- We have 150km worth of cross country ski tracks, of which 30km are lighted
- The indoor ski tunnel is 1,2km long (2,4km back and forth)
- HS 100 Ski Jump
- HS 14, HS 35 and a HS 54- skijump for juniors
- Eccentric force measurement plates on the HS 100 and HS 35 ski jumps.
Vuokatti Sport is the official training center for Finnish Nordic Combined national team
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Information:
Antti Kuisma
Nordic Combined Coach
antti.kuisma@vuokattisport.fi
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VUOKATTI SPORT TOP TEAM Athlete:
Ski Jumping
Vuokatti Sport Olympic Training Center enables an athlete with high-quality training facilities, be you a starting out junior or world cup athlete. We have 4 ski jumps which are all usable all year round to ensure you have the prerequisites to train without boundaries.
We have long traditions as a winter sports training center and our world class coaches will offer you the knowledge and know how to compete at the world’s top. The Olympic Training Center – Testing Center will bring you the most cutting edge technology and research from the Jyväskylä University to give a foundation to becoming a champion.
- HS 100 Ski Jump
- HS 14, HS 35 and HS 54 Skijumps for juniors
- Eccentric force measurement plates on the HS 100 and HS 35 ski jumps.
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Information:
Pelkonen Jyri
VUOKATTI SPORT OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER
Manager of Olympic Training Center
Tel. +358 40 8445 882
Email: jyri.pelkonen@vuokattisport.fi
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Biathlon
Biathlon is one of the most international sports in Vuokatti and its roots originate even earlier than the 1970´s. Skiing and shooting can be combined together all year round at our biathlon track. During the summer season you are able to train with rollerskis on our extensive tracks and after the first snow ski track opens on the 10th of October, you are able to practice on snow. For those who wish to practice their skiing skills on snow all year round, it is possible in our indoor ski tunnel.
Our biathlon range is an outdoor range and can fit 33 shooters at once. The range is designed for small caliber rifles, and also air rifles. The VuokattiSport biathlon range is equipped with WindTrainer-equipment, which teaches the shooter on how to take into consideration different ballistic conditions. Here in Vuokatti we aim for sustainable development. The targets have bulletcatchers equipped to them so, we make sure no heavy metals end into the environment. We recycle all of the bullets and shells to keep our environment as clean as possible.
The Olympic Training Center can rent a variety of different high tech equipment for you to use,. We have camera based technology, eco-weapons (3 weapons) to WindTrainer- windagetraining equipment to further your shooting skills.
- Biathlon range with 33 shooting places, Lighted shooting range which meets IBU and IPC standards.
- WindTrainer- equipment
- Sustainable development, heavy metals do not end up into the nature.
- All year round training
- The shooting area has snow from the 10th of October.
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Information:
Pelkonen Jyri
VUOKATTI SPORT OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER
Manager of Olympic Training Center
Tel. +358 40 8445 882
Email: jyri.pelkonen@vuokattisport.fi
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VUOKATTI SPORT TOP TEAM ATHELETE:
Cross Country Skiing
Vuokatti Sport Olympic Training Center is an athletes dream destination in Finland, but also internationally. We are specialised in winter sports and have all year round facilities. We have a long history of being the training center for competitive Cross Country Skiers amongst Finns but also internationally. Many World Champions and Olympic Gold Medalist have honed their skills and fitness with us.
To become a Champion, it requires first class training facilities and surroundings. Here at Vuokatti in October we are amongst the first countries worldwide to have an outdoor ski track open. Skiing on real snow throughout the year is a possibility at our facilities. We have one of the worlds longest indoor ski tunnels that is open all year round and for those who wish to train outside during the summer season, we have extremely versatile outdoor skiing tracks to provide you the best training conditions possible.
Physically versatile and demanding training is one of the cornerstones to become a stronger athlete. The alternating terrain right outside the training center and the natural height differences will make sure you can make each workout as demanding as you need and meet your workouts goals.
- The first snow skitrack opens every autumn at the 10th of October at 10am
- We have 150km worth of cross country ski tracks, of which 30km are lighted
- The indoor ski tunnel is 1,2km long (2,4km back and forth)
- Professional test centre in co-operation with Jyväskylä University
Begin to Triumph
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Information:
Pelkonen Jyri
VUOKATTI SPORT OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER
Director of Olympic Training Center
Tel. +358 40 8445 882
Email: jyri.pelkonen@vuokattisport.fi
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Contact information
Reception
mon-sun 7 am—9 pm
Telephone: +358 8 61911
email: sporthotel@vuokattisport.fi
Sales Office
mon-fri 8 am—4 pm
Telephone: +358 8 6191 500
sales@vuokattisport.fi
Street address
Vuokatti Sport
Opistontie 4
88610 Vuokatti, Finland
Terms of Reservation
Check-in is at 4pm. on the day of arrival and check-out at noon. Reception is open till 9pm. If you arrive after opening hours, please inform beforehand.
CUSTOMER’S LIABILITY
As a customer, you are responsible for any damage that you, your guest or your pet intentionally or negligently cause (e.g. by smoking in the room) to the hotel room or other hotel premises, hotel furniture or other equipment, or to other hotel customers or their property. Liability for damage is determined in accordance with general damage liability principles.
CANCELLATION
Cancellation free of charge up until 24 hours before the arrival date.
High season (weeks 8-10, events, Easter, weeks 42-43 and weeks 52-1)
- If cancellation is made 3 weeks (21 days) before arrival, paid deposit will be returned
- If cancellation is made in less than 3 weeks, 50% of the deposit will be returned
- If the reason for cancellation is you or your family member’s illness, accident or death full deposit will be returned minus 20€ service charge. When asked, you will need a reliable document as evidence of the reason for cancellation. If cancellation is made during your stay Vuokatti Sport is entitled to keep the deposit.
If you leave before the agreed day of departure, you must notify the hotel by 6 pm. on the previous day.
In the event of force majeure Vuokatti Sport has the right to cancel the reservation. In this case the customer will be fully refunded. Vuokatti Sport will inform the customer as soon as possible.
CANCELLATION FOR GROUPS
28 days prior to arrival no cancellation fee will be charged.
14 days before arrival date a 50% cancellation fee applies
7 days before before arrival date a 75% cancellation fee applies
3 days before before arrival date a 90% cancellation fee applies.
After 3 days there will be no refunds for changes or cancellations made within 3 days. If the group booking is cancelled during this time, the full payment will be forfeited. Vuokatti Sport reserves the right to charge the full price if the guest arrives later or leaves earlier than agreed or does not arrive at all.
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SCANDINAVIAN CUP – CROSS-COUNTRY RACES | VUOKATTI 13th TO 17th Dec.
From Wednesday 13th at noon until Sunday 17th afternoon ski trails in “Alamaasto” are reserved for athletes completion on weekend. There will be more than 400 skiers participating event at Vuokatti. Competition venue is located close to Vuokattihalli building beside the ski jumping hills at Tekniikkarinne. For safety reasons recreational skiers will be kindly asked to use other ski tracks during this week .For example ski Tracks towards Vuokattii hills (Heikkilä ) or towards Katinkulta Holday resort.
You will find a map of competition courses at http://vuokattievents.fi/alue—-reittikartat—area-and-maps
Jenna Laukkanen – Swimming
Name: Jenna Laukkanen
Born: 2.3.1995
Club: Swimming Club Vuokatti
Coach: Toni Piirainen
Joni Mäki – Cross-country skiing
Name: Joni Mäki
Born: 24.1.1985
Club: Pyhäjärven Pohti (Pohti Ski Team)
Coach: Juho Halonen
Perttu Hyvärinen – Cross-country skiing
Name: Perttu Hyvärinen
Born: 5.6.1991
Club: Riistaveden Urheilijat
Coach: Mikko Virtanen
Activities for the winter
Group games
Group games, such as BallBouncer, KinBall and FunBattle, are fun and interactive. And they’re excellent at developing a sense of community.
XC-skiing lesson in the ski tunnel
Cross-country lessons take place in Vuokatti’s indoor ski-tunnel, the first of its kind. Built in 1997, this innovative ski tunnel offers the ideal conditions for professional athletes: fresh air and well—groomed, natural snow — all year round.
The temperature remains at -50C to -90C (230F to 160F) and the air renewal cycle is four hours. The snow machines inside the tunnel produce new snow, if needed.
Length: 1,2 km (one round is 2,4 km)
Width: 8 m
Height difference HD: 18 m
Total climb TC: 51 m / 2,4 km
Temperature: -50C to -90C (230F to 160F)
XC-skiing lesson and traditional sausage-roasting over a bonfire
The outdoor skiing season starts, traditionally, on October 10th at 10 A.M. with the opening of the “First-Snow Ski Track,” an event widely celebrated by dedicated skiers. Choose this activity for an unforgettable outing, including a customized skiing lesson and a delicious Finnish snack over a bonfire.
Snowshoe safari in the forest
Snowshoeing is a relatively easy sport that offers plenty of enjoyment and exercise. Vuokatti contains numerous trails, suitable for beginners and intermediate adventurers.
Downhill skiing class
Conveniently located, Vuokatti Slopes are respected for offering a safe and pleasurable skiing experience. The levels of difficulty vary, providing appropriate challenges to beginners and intermediate skiers. For experienced skiers and snowboarders, there are extreme trails marked in black, including “Superpipe” and “SlopeStyle.”
Vuokatti’s professional instructors guide beginners down the slopes and share valuable tips with experienced skiers who desire to improve their skills.
Snow sculpture making
This is a relaxed, fun activity, especially when the temperature plummets. Made completely of snow, these beautiful handmade-sculptures leave a lasting impression on students of all ages.
Activities for the summer
Group games
Group games, such as BallBouncer, KinBall and FunBattle, are fun and interactive. And they’re excellent at developing a sense of community.
XC-skiing lesson in the ski tunnel
Cross-country lessons take place in Vuokatti’s indoor ski-tunnel, the first of its kind. Built in 1997, this innovative ski tunnel offers the ideal conditions for professional athletes: fresh air and well—groomed, natural snow — all year round.
The temperature remains at -50C to -90C and the air renewal cycle is four hours. The snow machines inside the tunnel produce new snow, when necessary.
Length: 1,2 km (one round: 2,4 km)
Width: 8 m
Height difference HD: 18 m
Total climb TC: 51 m — 2,4 km
Temperature: -50C to -90C
Hiking trip through the forest
This guided hiking trip offers a memorable adventure through the breathtaking hills of Vuokatti. During the hike, students make several pitstops where they can enjoy breathtaking scenery and taste beloved Finnish snacks beside a roaring bonfire.
Adventure Park
Vuokatti’s Adventure Park is one of Finland’s largest (and most challenging) adventure parks. It offers eight different courses of varying levels of difficulty. It’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon with friends.
*The price is only for groups of 10-30 students.
Exploring Finnish school camp
Vuokatti Sport has hosted school camps and tours for decades. Annually, more than a hundred Finnish school groups visit the facilities a year.
Every “The Finnish Experience” camp offers exciting activities, providing a memorable trip for international students. Physical education instructors and nature guides run the activities.
Now is your chance to come and experience the Finnish school camp
Contact – International School Camps
We offer customized packages, based on the group’s unique needs and wishes. It may include either full board or half board with any preferred room type in addition and activities may be selected freely.
For reservations, please contact
Sales Office
sales@vuokattisport.fi
Vuokatti Slopes
Slopes for all levels
13 well-groomed versatile Vuokatti slopes guarantee fun for all the family. For beginners we recommend staring on an easy Tenavarinne trail. Experienced sportsmen can choose Olympiakatti, SuperPipe and SlopeStyle slope that correspond to all international competition standards. Vuokatti Snowboarding Tunnel is open all year round.
Two Vuokatti Rental Offices are situated on the West North slopes, at lower stations. In the same buildings you can find equipment maintenance services and SportShop with all necessary clothes and equipment of best sport brands are in sale.
Experienced professional instructors from Vuokatti Ski School will guide the beginners through their first moves on the slope and share their tips for improving the technique with frequent guests of ski resorts. Vuokatti Ski School also specializes on providing trainings for disabled people.
À la Katti and Pirtti restaurants, Hesburger and Ripa’s Kuppila are at you service to make sure you don’t get hungry or tired on the slopes.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Vuokatinrinteet
Veikontie 3
88610 Vuokatti
puh. 08 6194 111
toimisto@vuokatinrinteet.fi
Biathlon stadium
The biathlon stadium of Vuokatti is in use in both the summer and the winter. On the 50m range, there are 33 shooting places, it is lit up and its automatic target systems are equipped with lead catchers which collect the bullets shot. For the use of people who are physically disabled or visually impaired, a 20-lane target apparatus is available if required, equipped with air-rifle targets and lead catchers. Both the ranges meet the requirements of the IBU and IPC for competitions. The development area related to the Clubavana shooting range is the construction of a smaller, 5-lane 50m shooting range for practice use next to the exit of the ski tunnel.
The usage fee of biathlon range is 25€/person/day. You can complete the payment at Vuokatti Sport reception, Opistontie 4.
For mor information, please contact our sales office: sales@vuokattisport.fi +358 8 6191 500.
Roller-skiing tracks
NEW ROLLERSKI TRACK IS HERE! Rollerski track in Vuokatti is located right by Vuokatti Sport and it is easy to enter from new bike paths. The update in rollerski track was done in 2023 and now the whole track is eight kilometers (8 km) long! The biggest single uphill is located in Vuokatinvaara, which is also easy to access by following the bike paths from rollerski track. The height difference in this uphill is 130m and rollerskiers have their own specific lane on the left side of the road.
Due to the increased length of the track, maintenance of the asphalt requires a stronger effort than before. Therefore, there will be a usage fee of €10/person/day for the roller ski track. This fee can be paid at the Vuokatti Sport reception, Opistontie 4.
Prices for the 2024 season at the roller skiing track:
Day Ticket: €10/person (adults and children same price)
Season 2024 (May-October): €200
Roller Skiing Track + First Snow Track Season 2024: €499/adults, €300/children (under 12years)
While accommodating in Vuokatti Sport, the roller skiing track is included to your stay.
The roller-skiing circuit:
- Length 8 km
- Height differential (HD) 35 m
- Specific details from climbs in the map
The Vuokatinvaara uphill:
- For intense training
- Length 1.6 km/2.5 km
- Height differential (HD) 130 m
- Gradient 7 degrees
First snow track 10.10.->
On 10.10. every year at 10 am we open the first snow trail.
The earlier you get to train on real snow, the better the training of the winter season will be. In Vuokatti, the first snow track goes around the biathlon range, from which there is a direct connection to the ski tunnel. Tens of thousands of cubic metres of snow are stored every year for the first snow track and for making repairs necessitated by possible rains. In this way, the maximum effectiveness is obtained from training on real snow. After the opening of the first snow track, the hiking routes of Vuokatti are still snow-free, so combining the morning ski training with a round of Nordic walking, for example, makes training diverse.
When the first snow track opens at 10th of October the length is about 1.5 km. From that we continue making the track longer and longer and in its entirety, the length of the first snow track is as much as 9-10 km, weather permitting.
At the moment we have 3 km of first snow track open, check the following map!
Ski tunnel/first snow trail, tel. +358 44 414 8812, E-mail: hiihtoputki@vuokattisport.fi
Prices & Booking
Prices
– Per Class €7
– 10 Classes €50
– Monthly membership €40 incl. access to all group fitness classes and the Gym
– Club membership €30/month incl. access to all group fitness classes and the Gym
– Season pass €140/valid for 4 months incl. access to all group fitness classes and the Gym
Book a Class
All details for each class are listed in our Group Fitness Calendar. Sign up and book your class from the link below.
Ilves, Teeri & Kettu – Conference rooms / cabinets
The completely renovated restaurant cabinet rooms, opening up in conjunction with the restaurant, will work as one space for a larger audience or divided into three separate areas. You will be able to get catering easily to these rooms and their own terraces will be sure to guarantee an enjoyable conference day during the summer.
BOOK >>Rönkkö – Auditorium
Location: In the main building
Conference room: For 35 people
Equipment: Projector, Wi-Fi, TV/video, flipchart, note-taking equipment
Portti – Conference room
Portti is the smallest of our conference rooms and is most suited to being the management room of an event organisation or a workshop room.
Location: In the ball hall building
Conference room: For 8-10 people
Equipment: Projector, Wi-Fi, TV/video, flipchart, note-taking equipment
Pikku-Pölly – Conference room
Location: The ball hall building
Conference room: For 20 people; a computer classroom with 20 desktop PCs.
Table options: Classroom
Equipment: Projector, Wi-Fi, TV/video, flipchart, whiteboard, note-taking equipment
Turre – Conference room
It’s easy to arrange different table layouts for the conference room, such as the classroom layout, the group layout and the U layout.
Location: The lakeside sauna building on the shore of Lake Särkinen
Conference room: For 25 – 30 people
Table options: Classroom, group, U-shaped table, rows of chairs
Equipment: Projector, Wi-Fi, TV/video, flipchart, whiteboard, note-taking equipment
Iso-Pölly – Auditorium
Location: The ball hall building
Conference room: For 150 pax
Equipment: Projector, Wi-Fi, TV/video, flipchart, note-taking equipment
Ski Jumps – HS14 / HS35 / HS54 / HS100
No need to say that winter’s harvest is seeded in summer when it comes to jump training. In Vuokatti, that’s not only a nice PRquota but scientifically proven truth. A truth you can instantly find out – thanks to our exclusive computer based instant feedback system JUMP (Joint Ultimate Measuring Program / HS100 & HS 35), that’s sending and evaluating jumper’s data in real time.
Vuokatti Sport ski jumping hills are used in throughout the year.
HS14, HS 35 and HS 54 Ski Jumps
The ski jumping complex, which consist of four hills.
Location: across the road from the parking lot of Vuokattihalli sports complex. There is a lift installed there.
HS 100
Ski jumping hill HS100 is located up at the top of the hill distance about 3 km from Vuokatti Sport
Hill size: HS 100
K-point: 90 m
Hill record: 105,5 m (Taku Takeuchi )
Summer record: 103,5 m (Janne Ahonen , 01.08.2007, N-FIN)
Women’s Hill record: 99,0 m (Daniela Iraschko-Stolz , 13.03.2001, EYOF)
We recommend you to book the sessions in advance. Agree on bookings and participation in ski jumping sessions on the hotel reception of Vuokatti Sport Institute. Fee 22 euros/person/day. The responsible of ski jumps
Jani Ähtävä
tel. +358500687188.
Vuokatti Disc Golf Park
In the grounds of Vuokatti Sport, in the so-called lower terrain, there is a frisbee golf course open to everyone.
A nine-fairway amateur-level course.
The course meanders through hillside terrain.
The par for the course is 27 throws.
Frisbees are hired out and course maps are sold in the Reception.
Paths and cross-country routes
The varying terrain of Vuokatti provides an outstanding environment for walking and running training and various kinds of tests. The Vuokatinvaara route, Tour de Vuokatti, is Vuokatti’s most popular cross-country running testing site in the summer. During the summer, the trail network of Vuokatti serves as good jogging/mountain biking routes. Its overall length is 150 kilometres. There are 32 kilometres of lit-up trails in Vuokatti.
-The Vuokatinvaara route, Test Run, Tour de Vuokatti, 5.2 km
-Height differential (HD) 166 m
-Total climb (TC) 243 m
-Routes range from easy to demanding, all the way up to a route of 12 km that goes around 13 fells.
vuokatti recreation area map_A4_2020
UKK-hiking route
Eino Leino -hiking route
Lampipolku
Sapporo
Hiukka-Pöllyvaara MTB
Hiidenportti
Tiilikka
Cross-country skiing trails
The overall length of the trail Vuokatti trail network (lower and higher terrain) is 150 kilometres, of which 120 kilometres are fixed up every winter for both kinds of skiing. There are 32 kilometres of lit-up trails in Vuokatti. The lights are not turned on if the temperature is -20˚C or below. Lights turn on at 07:00 am and turn off at 9:30pm. The routes of both the lower and higher terrain start from the Vuokatti Hall car park. To improve safety we use wider trails in downhill.
The lower terrain of Vuokatti Sport
The routes of the lower terrain mainly go through dry forest terrain. The small hills are relatively steep, but still short enough for enjoyable skiing. In the Hiihtomaa ski centre of the lower terrain of the Sports Institute, you can learn skiing techniques and go downhill, either with skis or with other devices.
The trails of the fell, i.e. the higher terrain
The higher terrain trails go through a demanding fell landscape where the height differentials are large; as much as 165 metres. There are trekking routes or racing trails of 5–30 kilometres to choose from. From the basic network, there are connecting trails to the accommodation companies in the Vuokatti area and an ice trail to Sotkamo. In Sotkamo, the skiing is on the trails of Hiukka, and there are also routes to choose from to the travel companies to the east and south of Sotkamo. Rest opportunities along the trail network are offered by the huts and lean-tos marked on the trail map.
Aurinkolatu Sun skiing tour
Porttivaara
Vaarankylä Cross Country tour
Kettumäki
Jäätiö fitness track
Cross-Coutry ski trails map 2020
Snowboarding & Freestyle
The two halfpipes of Vuokatti make practising snowboarding possible all year round. The pipe of the indoor hall is slightly smaller than the outdoor pipe and therefore excellent for learning snowboarding and refining tricks. Nearly all of Finland’s best snowboarders have sprung out of the pipes of Vuokatti: Peetu Piiroinen, Markus Malin and Enni Rukajärvi. The halfpipe, which meets the Olympic criteria, international-level coaches and fantastic training conditions make Vuokatti a training place for the present and the future.
The halfpipe outside:
- Wall height 6.5 m
- Length 120 m
- Width 20 m
- Gradient 19 degrees
- Ski lift
The halfpipe in the snowboarding tunnel:
- Length 50 m
- Width 15 m
- Gradient 14 degrees
- Temperature -8 °C
- Carpet lift
TOP TEAM – Vuokatti Sport Olympic Training Center
Vuokatti Sport wants to improve the prerequisites for the preparation of top sportspeople at the Olympic Training Centre and play its part in helping sportspeople towards success.
A TOP TEAM athlete gets use of the performance facilities of the Olympic Training Centre and also testing services.
Vuokatti Sport Top Team works on an invitation basis. The Top Team athletes have already attained international success and they make use of the conditions and services of Vuokatti Sport in their daily training.
You can find the video greetings of our Top Team athletes on our Facebook page, VuokattiSport .
Top Team athletes 2020-2021:
Hotel Rooms & Chalets
The diverse accommodation selection of Vuokatti Sport Resort is designed to serve everything from the training weekend of an active holiday-maker to the training camps of the world’s top sportspeople that last for months. All our accommodation areas are smoke-free. The rooms and apartments are in our grounds, in the immediate vicinity of the reception and restaurant services.
SPORT RESORT APARTMENT – Basic and Small
Lyly apartment (40 m²) for 2-4 people
Apartments on the shore of Lake Särkinen, about 400 m from the main building of the Sports Institute. In Lyly Small-apartments, there is one bedroom with beds for two people. Kitchen/living room. The living room sofa can be turned into an additional bed if required. Fireplace. Its own sauna.
In the larger Lyly Basic- apartment , there is a bedroom downstairs with beds for two people and a loft which provides bed space for two people. Fireplace. Its own sauna.
The accommodation prices include the final cleaning, bed linen and towels.
BOOK NOW by using BOOKING TOOL at the top of the page or
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VUOKATTI CHALETS – Holiday apartment
The stylish and well-equipped Chalets 1-2 are in conjunction with the main building (inside corridor).
Chalets 3 is in the immediate vicinity of the main building. All the apartment buildings are situated in a fantastic location on the shore of Lake Särkinen.
The Chalets holiday apartments were built in stages from 2009 to 2014. The diverse services of the Sports Institute, such as the O’las restaurant, cafeteria, swimming pool and indoor and outdoor exercise areas serve Chalets customers all year round. You can get directly from the yard area of the Sports Institute to the ski trails in the winter, or in the summer to hiking routes and jogging paths.
2-4 person holiday apartment, 45-54 m²:
Two-person bedroom, kitchen/living room, its own sauna, drying closet, balcony. In the alcove, there is a bed that 120 cm wide and above it a bed that is 80 cm wide.
4-6 person holiday apartment, 61-65 m²:
Two bedrooms with two separate beds in each one, a combined kitchen/living room, where there is a sofabed (possibility of additional beds for two people). Its own sauna and a balcony.
There is a minimum booking time of two nights in the Chalets holiday apartments.
The accommodation prices include bed linen, towels and final cleaning.
BOOK NOW by using BOOKING TOOL at the top of the page or
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SPORT RESORT ROOM – Standard
There are 20 two-person hotel standard rooms in Uusi-Uutela. The location is on the shore of Lake Särkinen, in the immediate vicinity of the main building.
The hotel rooms have separate beds for two, a fridge, a television, a shower/WC, a hairdryer and a drying closet for outdoor clothes. The hotel rooms are smoke-free and suitable for people with allergies. The size of the rooms is 20 m².
The diverse services of the Sports Institute, such as the O’las restaurant, cafeteria, swimming pool and indoor and outdoor exercise areas serve our customers all year round. You can get directly from the yard area of the Sports Institute to the ski trails in the winter, or in the summer to hiking routes and jogging paths.
The accommodation prices include a breakfast from the buffet and the use of the gym and hotel saunas
BOOK NOW by using BOOKING TOOL at the top of the page or
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SPORT RESORT ROOM
Rooms of the main building, there are separate beds for two or three persons, a fridge, kettle, a television, a shower/WC and a hairdryer. The hotel rooms are smoke-free and suitable for people with allergies. There is a Wi-Fi Internet connection in the hotel rooms. The main building has 34 hotel rooms and the location is on the shore of Lake Särkinen.
In conjunction with the main building, there is also the O’las restaurant, a lounge cafeteria, the reception and the hotel saunas. In the area of the Sports Institute, there is a swimming pool, diverse playing fields, outdoor tennis courts and a ski tunnel. You can get directly from the yard area of the Sports Institute to the ski trails in the winter, or in the summer to hiking routes and jogging paths.
The accommodation prices include a breakfast from the buffet and the use of the gym and hotel sauna.
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Indoor Ice Rink
Sotkamo-Vuokatti Jäähalli Ltd. was set up in 1992. The indoor ice rink owned by the company was completed in February 1993. In the building there are four spacious changing rooms with shower facilities and the areas and equipment required for skate maintenance. There is a cafeteria and grandstand seating for 500 spectators.
The Municipality of Sotkamo takes care of the upkeep of the indoor ice rink.
Sotkamo-Vuokatti Jäähalli Ltd.
Vuokatinhovintie 4
88610 Vuokatti
info@vuokatinjaahalli.fi
Tel. 044-7502955
Ski Tunnel and the First Snow Track
Vuokatti Sport offers the snow conditions for cross-country skiing 365 days a year. The world’s first cross-country ski tunnel is 1.2 km long and makes summer training possible on a well-kept trail that follows the terrain of Vuokatti with its uphills and downhills. The trail suits both classic and skate skiing. Thanks to the even temperature of the tunnel, training is also possible during the cold days of winter.
In addition to the ski tunnel it is also possible to ski outside starting 10th of October every year because that’s when we open the first snow track! So remember 10-10-10, 10th of October 10 o’clock! Every year!
Ski tunnel is now closed (from 2nd Dec 2021) and no more ski fee needs to pay. Please ask more info sales@vuokattisport.fi or +35886191500
Ski tunnel opens on Mon 6th Jun and is open every day at 9-18 (except 1pm-2pm ticket sales is closed)
Service time (tunnel is closed) as follows:
11-12.7., 15-16.8, 5-6.9. and 3-4.10.
Prices until 9th Oct:
Ski tunnel 15€ adult day ticket and 7,50 € child u12yrs.
5 days ticket 60 € adult and 30€ child u12yrs
Prices from 10th Oct:
Ski tunnel + First snow track (starting 10th October)
Day ticket 24€ adult and 12€ child (4-11)
5 days ticket: 100€ adult and 50€ child
“Test Round” in the ski tunnel 10€. This includes full equipment (skis, boots and poles) and one lap of skiing in the tunnel. Valid during the opening hours of the ski tunnel.
-50% off from the Day Ticket for those who are accommodating in Vuokatti Sport
Tunnel and First Snow Track are open from 10th Oct every day at 8-19.
Facts about the ski tunnel:
- Temperature -5 – -9 °C
- Length 1.2 km (one loop 2.4 km)
- Width 8 m
- Height differential of the tunnel (HD) 18 m
- Total climb (TC) 51 m/2.4 km
- A fixed timing system for speed training
- Open in the beginning of June to December, from morning to evening and also during the cold days of winter ( -15 °C and colder)
Ski Tunnel/ First Snow Track
Tel. +358 44 414 8812
E-mail: hiihtoputki@vuokattisport.fi
Swimming pool
The swimming pool is in conjunction with the Vuokatti Arena. Our versatile premises serve even demanding customers, from families with children through to Olympic-level top athletes.
Swimming pool | 25 m pool (depth 120 – 180 cm)
Multi-function pool (depth 82 – 120 cm):
Water slide | Water massage | Baby pool | A separate pool for the family’s youngest ones.
The shallow end of the multi-function pool is also suitable for small children.
Vuokatti Areena
Phone : +358 44 414 8811
Email : sales@vuokattiareena.fi
Vuokatti Arena
The large exercise hall of the Vuokatti Arena is suitable as both an event space and also for the indoor training of many different sports.
Ice Hockey | Volleyball | Floorball | Indoor cycling | Squash | Badminton | Padel | Athletics
Vuokatti Areena
Phone : +358 44 414 8811
Email : sales@vuokattiareena.fi
Gym
The ball hall building has a fully equipped gym. The gym is open every day from 7 am to 9 pm.
Usage is included in the price of accommodation for those staying at the Sports Institute.
Price: €5/person
You can pick up the key from the reception.
EQUIPMENT
Precor and Technogym upper body machines.
2 exercise bikes | Wattbike | Rowing machine | Cross trainer | Treadmill
Back bench | Back machine | A machine for strengthening the muscles of the upper back |
Abdominal bench | Abdominal machine | Rotation machine|
Leg press | Glute machine | Leg curl machine | Leg extension machine | 3 squat racks | Thigh adductors/abductors |
2 bench press benches | Weight plates (1.25-25 kg) | Dumbbells 1-35kg) | Pull-down machine | Shoulder press/pull-down machine | 2 pec machines () | Multi-purpose pulling machines | Scott/extension machine (compressed air) | Pull-up bar | Traction machine (cross-country skiing ergometer)
Endurance tests
VO2 Max Test on a treadmill (Nordic Walking or running) or on a bicycle ergometer
In the test, the precise values for the aerobic and anaerobic threshold are determined, as well as the maximal oxygen intake capacity and the heart rate-lactic acid levels that correspond to these. The test is carried out on a treadmill either by nordic walking or running depending from the wants of the person tested. VO2 Max test can be also done on a bicycle ergometer. The test starts from an easy pace and it gets harder by increasing the inclination or speed every three minutes until the exhaustion point. After each of these three-minute stages, a blood sample is taken from the tip of the test person’s finger and this is used to measure the lactic acid in their blood.
During the test, we measure the changes in the test person’s breathing by using a breath-by-breath gas analyzing system. Test person’s heart rates during the test are saved in our system, and by utilizing these and the collected blood samples we can define individual training zones for endurance training.
The test includes both verbal and written feedback. From the feedback, test person can find individual heart rate zones, which they are able to utilize to plan their own training and to control own training speeds.
The test also includes InBody measurement.
NOTE! Watch a video from a treadmill test below! (English subtitles available by clicking a subtitle button from the bottom of the video)
Indirect bicycle ergometer test – RECOMMENDED!
The test determines individual heart rate zones for endurance training, as well as the aerobic and anaerobic threshold. The test is done on a bicycle and usually takes a maximum of 15 minutes. During the test, the resistance is increased step by step. The heart rate is also monitored and the subject is asked about the strain they are experiencing. The test is suitable for everyone, regardless of the age or fitness level of the test person. The test also does not demand maximal efforts.
UKK 2 km walking test
The test tells what the endurance fitness of the person being tested is, in relation to health and performance capacity. During the test, the person walks two kilometers in relatively fast speed. The fitness evaluation is based on the walking time, the heart rate at the end of the test and the background factors of the person (gender, weight/height, age). The test is suitable for exercisers of all levels.
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InBody – Measurement
InBody measurement is an easy, quick and reliable way to measure the composition of your body. The measurement results provide diverse and detailed information about things such as the muscle mass, fat percentage and visceral fat amounts, as well as about fluids inside the body.
InBody measurement is done by standing with bare feet in the InBody device and holding onto the handles of the device. It is recommended that the measurement is done in the mornings, before eating breakfast and preferably with as little clothing as possible in order to facilitate and guarantee reliable results. The measurement does not cause pain or any other unpleasant feelings.
Vuokatti Sport Watersports Centre
You can find the Watersports Centre in the middle of Vuokatti, at Ahvenuksenlampi. See the map. The Watersports Centre offers traction action with a Wakestation cable and various kinds of equipment, as well as all kinds of other activities such as SUP boarding, a diving place or, for example, the first steps in skateboarding on the world’s largest floating skate raft.
When you come onto the raft, you can either equip yourself with your own gear or hire all the equipment you need from the raft. It’s a good idea to bring swimming gear, as well as a towel.
FURTHER INFO:
0400 174 145 Ella
or
Vuokatti Sport Adventure Park
ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE OF THE VUOKATTI ADVENTURE PARK?
In the Vuokatti Adventure Park, there are nine adventure courses of different levels in a scenic environment in the middle of the forest. The courses of the park are colour-coded according to difficulty level into yellow, green, blue, red and black, i.e. from easy courses all the way to Finland’s most challenging course, which demands skill and daring, as high up as 12 metres. Each course ends in a wild zip line descent. On the children’s park courses, about a metre up, even the smallest adventurers can get to experience exciting and fun moments. In progressing, speed is not the most important thing, but instead experiences and putting yourself to the test!
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE IN VUOKATTI
Location:
The park is easy to reach by car via the Vuokatti slopes and from the car park of the park, it’s a short distance to walk along a path, going around the ridge on the right side towards the courses that can be seen high up. From the Vuokatti Sports Institute (Vuokatti Sport), it’s a short walk across the bridge over the railway and then turning right at once until you see a grey container building.
Address:
Veikontie 4
The forest area between the Vuokatti Sports Institute and slopes
Restaurant Services
In our main building there is the 380-seat O’las restaurant, completely renovated in the summer of 2017, as well as a fully licensed lounge cafeteria. There is a terrace in conjunction with the restaurant in the summer, from which there are beautiful views over Lake Särkinen and the fells of Vuokatti. The cafeteria of the Vuokatti Hall is open during the opening times of the swimming pool and sports hall.
O’las restaurant
Open daily
Tel. +358 44 414 8810
The lounge cafeteria of the main building
Open daily from 10 am to 9 pm
Tel.+358 44 414 8810
The Vuokatti Hall cafeteria
Tel.+358 44 414 8811
Muscle Fitness Tests
A traditional measuring repetition test is used in the muscle fitness test, in a studied way. In the muscle fitness test, the muscle endurance of the abdominal and back muscles and also the upper and lower limbs is tested. The test is a repetition test, in which specified movements are done for 30 seconds.
In addition to the measuring traditional tests, there are also isometric strength measurements and jumping tests done on a contact mat at the test centre, as well as tests done with the aid of a radar for even the most demanding trainers.
Vuokatti Arena – Group Exercise
You can find Vuokatti’s largest group exercise offering at Vuokatti Arena. There are many group exercise areas and they range from the spinning hall to traditional group exercise halls. Find out about the sessions below and take a look at the group exercise calendar.
Vuokatti Areena
Phone : +358 44 414 8811
Email : sales@vuokattiareena.fi
Ski Maintenance & Pro Shop
The Vuokatti Ski Service offers expert rental, maintenance, reconditioning and waxing services for cross-country skis. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, the polishing or patterning of the ski helps in achieving the best glide. The patterning, which is carried out on the basis of different trail conditions, improves the ski’s glide properties considerably and adds to the enjoyability of the pursuit. For competition skiers, we offer professional polishing and patterning services according to the profile of the ski for different trail conditions.
An amateur benefits from pattern polishing in that, for example, frost patterning is used for the dry conditions in winter, and when the spring comes the base of the ski is reconditioned using water condition patterning.
Vuokatti Ski Service
Phone: +35850 542 7268
Email: skiservice@vuokattisport.fi
Become a Champion
You want to be stronger, faster and in better shape. You want to challenge yourself and seek out your own limits. You want to break them and become even better. You want to feel alive.
Relaxedness comes from both exercise and tranquility. The everyday life will be left behind in nature, on the ski trails and in adventures. It’s forgotten in the corner of the gym and in the revitalising caress of water, the dressing room of the sauna and the chatter in the restaurant.
At Vuokatti Sport Resort, we redefined the activity holiday so that you could live out your dream. Choose your own way to relax. Take yourself to the very limit, learn something new, reduce your resting heart rate or enjoy adventuring.
Whatever you do, you’ll do it with in the footsteps of the top sportspeople in the world, in the best exercise facilities in the Nordic countries, amongst your own people.
That’s why the champion within you will always feel at home with us.
#becomeachampion
