Tahko in Nilsiä is the biggest alpine resort south of Lapland with 24 slopes spread across two sides of the fell.
Tahko in Nilsiä, near Kuopio in eastern Finland, is the biggest alpine resort south of Lapland, with 24 slopes spread across two sides of the fell. Thirteen lifts serve a 200 m vertical, with night skiing, a snowpark and a long Nov to Apr season. The village offers cottages, hotels, restaurants and a spa, hosting one of the country's busiest weekend ski scenes. Sixty kilometres of groomed cross-country tracks complement the alpine terrain.
Twenty-four slopes over two sides of the fell and a 200 m vertical give Tahko the variety of a true destination resort, from gentle learner pistes to longer descents and a snowpark. Thirteen lifts handle the busy weekend crowds. It suits every level, with enough fall line and length to keep intermediates and advanced skiers engaged across a multi-day stay.
About an hour's drive from Kuopio, whose airport has flights from Helsinki; by road it is roughly 460 km north of Helsinki.
The Tahko village has cottages, hotels, a spa and restaurants at the base, built for full ski weeks and lively weekend stays.
Gentle learner slopes, ski school and a full resort village with a spa make it a strong all-round family destination.