Camp package in winter

Kontiolahti Outdoor offers world-class conditions for skiing and biathlon training all year round in the beautiful beach scenery of Höytiäinen in North Karelia. The Kontiolahti biathlon stadium is the only one in Finland that has an A license granted by the International Biathlon Union for organizing biathlon events.

The track conditions offer shooting and cross-country skiers ideal training terrains before the start of the competition season.

When you are looking for a place for winter camping, you are welcome to get to know the surroundings of the Kontiolahti Biathlon Stadium. For more information and offers, you can call or email Kimmo Turunen 050 563 3480, kimmo@kontiolahtibiathlon.com

Facts for autumn/winter training October-April:

• You can start skiing training on snow already in mid-October on slopes made with the help of stored snow (50,000 cubic meters for the 2020-21 season). The height difference of the cooled track is 36 m, the maximum rise is 31 m.
• The length of the track when opening in October is first 1.5 km, after which additional tracks will be opened in October-November, when the length of the tracks will be 3-4 km. If natural snow allows, several race tracks 2-7.5 km and easy 10-20 km training tracks.
• The versatile track profile offers options for both fitness and competitive skiers.
• The stadium is 120 m above sea level. Tracks and roller skiing track 89-129 m above sea level.
• The stadium is located in the middle of the Kontionpolut route, more than 35 km of trail network for running, hiking and cycling. Along the trail network, you can still reach about 60 km to the Jaama Trail and along the Kolinpolku to the hilly landscapes of Koli National Park.
• 30-place shooting range (Kurvinen)
• Gym
• 21 ski lubrication and changing room facilities
• For accommodation various options (link to the services page)