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World Orienteering Championships 7.-12.7.2025
Orienteering elite gathers in Tahko
The World Orienteering Championships 2025 ( WOC2025 ) will take place in the stunning terrains of North Savo from July 7 to 12, 2025. Tahko will serve as the event village for the entire orienteering week, hosting key moments such as the opening ceremony and medal ceremonies.
The WOC2025 competition is expected to attract athletes from around 50 countries. Including teams, support crews, and accompanying family members, the event will make a wide impact across the North Savo region – even before the main competition week begins.
During the WOC2025 week, the same arenas and terrains will also host the international Fin5 Orienteering Week (WOC Tour 2025). This five-stage event welcomes nearly 3,000 participants annually, ranging from children to veterans.
The competition arenas are spread across the region, including Tahko town center, Nilsiä, and for the main finals, Neulamäki and the Puijo sports stadium in Kuopio. Visitors can comfortably book their accommodation in either Tahko or Kuopio, as WOC buses will run back and forth between the event venues and both locations.
Schedule for spectators
Monday 7.7.2025
WOC2025: Opening ceremony, 17:00 | Tahko
FIN5: Sprint, 12:00-17:00 | Nilsiä, Kankainen sports field
– Free public entry.
Tuesday 8.7.2025
WOC2025: Middle Distance Qualification, 10:00-14:30 | Tahko
FIN5: Long Distance, 14:30-18:00 | Tahko
-Free public entry.
Wednesday 9.7.2025
WOC2025: Middle Distance final, 14:00-18:00 | Neulamäki sports field, Kuopio
– Entrance from 16,80€, buy tickets
FIN5: Middle Distance, 8:30-12:00 | Tahko
– Free public entry.
Thursday 10.7.2025
WOC2025: Long Distance Final, 10:30-18:00 | Neulamäki sports field, Kuopio
– Entrance from 16,80€, buy tickets
FIN5: Rest day.
Friday 11.7.2025
WOC2025: Rest day.
FIN5: Middle Distance, 10:00-15:00 | Neulamäki sports field, Kuopio
– Free public entry.
Saturday 12.7.2025
WOC2025: Relay final, 13:00-17:00 | Puijo sports stadium, Kuopio
FIN5: Middle Distance, 8:30-12:00 | Puijo sports stadium, Kuopio
– Entrance from 16,80€, buy tickets
Getting to Tahko & moving around the event village
Visitors staying in the Tahko area can easily get around the event village on foot or by bike, as the event center is located right in the heart of the area.
WOC bus will operate between Tahko and Kuopio to take spectators to and from the competition venues. The bus schedules will be published in June and are planned to ensure timely arrival at both start times and spectator areas, as well as a smooth return after the competitions. You can also hop on along the route — see details and purchase your ticket from the WOC2025 shop.
In addition to the official WOC bus, the local bus route 61T also runs between Kuopio and Tahko.
Day visitors arriving by car can park in the slope parking areas along Tahkolaaksontie, located about 1 km from the event center. Signage and guidance will be provided in the area.
WOC -event bus
The easiest way to travel between your accommodation and the competition arenas.
Local bus
Check the timetable for Kuopio-Siilinjärvi-Nilsiä-Tahko local bus 61T.
Bike rental
Rent a bike for a day, for few hours or for the whole week. Children’s sizes are also available!
Get to know
Tahko
Tahko, the WOC2025 event village, is a lively holiday resort town nested right in the heart of Europe’s largest lake district, Finnish Lakeland area, less than one hour drive from the Kuopio city center.
Enjoy the world’s purest air and water, wild nature and breathtaking scenery, together with wide range of activities, luxury and high-end accommodations, gastronomical experiences and utmost hospitality.
We are delighted to welcome you athletes, teams, families, friends, sponsors and spectators from all over the world – our town is all yours.
Tahko is Sustainable Travel Finland -labelled travel destination.
Accommodation
Cottages, villas
and apartments
Nearly 700 options from spacious villas and idyllic lakeside cottages to apartments.
Hotel nights
from 145€/dbl/2 nights
At Break Sokos Hotel Tahko, you’ll stay right in the heart of the action – with all services close.
Modern apartments
at the heart of Tahko
Tahko Spa Hotel combines high-quality accommodation with a wide range of services.
For travel agencies
and groups
Looking for a full service package or best tips for your team? We are here to help.
Tahko key facts
- 1000 accommodation options / 8500 beds from lakeside cabins to luxury villas, apartments and hotels.
- Finland’s fourth largest ski resort with 25 slopes, 15 lifts, snowparks and other ski resort services
- Over 25 restaurants serving from morning to night
- Two scenic 18-lane golf courses
- Outdoor and indoor activity parks, skate park, pumptrack, two discgolf parks
- Tahko Bike Park with 9 tracks and 3 lifts
- The longest Zipline in Finland
- Outdoor and indoor padel courts + tennis court
- Over 80km of hiking trails and 19 campfire sites
- The only organic gin distillery in Finland
- 13 meters high observation tower
- Finland’s longest outdoor stairs ( 1054 steps )
- Unique Forest Spa with three saunas and five pools
- Equipment rentals; bikes, SUP boards, canoes, rowing boats
“Let the inspiration be your guide in
Finland´s most active travel destination.”
Kuopio and Tahko
Best together
The Kuopio region and Tahko together form a unique combination of pure nature, diverse activities, vibrant city life, and high-quality restaurant and cultural offerings.
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