Arrival, parking and services at the arenas
Competition arenas
A wide range of events on offer!
The competition arena for the first race will be located in the centre of Nilsiä at the Kankainen sports field, 12 km (about 7,5 miles) from the race village of Tahko. The second and third races will be held in the holiday village of Tahko. The competition arena for the fourth event is in Kuopio, at the Neulamäki sports field. The competition arena for the fifth race is in Kuopio at the Puijo sports stadium.
The following services will be available at the competition arenas: information, restaurant, café and kiosk services, shopping facilities (e.g.orienteering equipment), first aid and toilets.
A wide range of services in the Tahko area will be available during the orienteering week. Details of the services will be available on the race website at a later date. The competition arenas have an excellent accessibility for prams.
Arriving to Arenas
You can arrive at the WOC Tour arenas on foot, by bicycle, by your own car, or by the event shuttle bus. The shuttle bus will take you close to the arena. Those arriving by car can park in the areas designated by the event organizers. Instructions will be updated on this page.
With the WOC event shuttle bus, you can easily get close to the arena
Book your seat on the reliable WOC shuttle by purchasing a round-trip ticket from the WOC2025Shop. The driving schedules will be planned in June to ensure you arrive at the competition start or spectator area on time and return to your accommodation after the event ends. The WOC shuttle is easy to recognize by the WOC logo.
Buses from Tahko to Arena 7.7. ja 9.7-12.7.2025
Bus route: Sääskiniementie – Tahko area bus stops – Siilinjärvi bus station – Spa Hotel Kunnonpaikka – Arena.
7.7. ja 9.7.-12.7. Sääskiniementie 716, 73310 Kuopio
7.7. Nilsiä arena – Laitisenmäentie 4-2, 73300 Kuopio
9.7.-11.7. Neulaniemi arena – Juontotie I, 70150 Kuopio
12.7. Puijo arena – Suurmäentie 85, 70200 Kuopio
Buses from Kuopio to Nilsiä and Tahko 7.7-9.7.2025
Bus route: Spa Hotel Rauhalahti – Hotel Savonia – Kuopio square- Spa Hotel Kunnonpaikka – Siilinjärvi bus station – Arena.
7.7.-9.7. Spa Hotel Rauhalahti – Katiskaniementie 8, 70700 Kuopio
7.7.-9.7. Hotel Savonia – Sammakkolammentie 2, 70200 Kuopio
7.7.-9.7. Kuopion square – Maljalahdenkatu 30, Kuopio
7.7.-9.7. Spa Hotel Kunnonpaikka – Jokiharjuntie 3, 70910 Vuorela
Bus terminal stop 7.7.– Nilsiä Arena, Laitisenmäentie 4-2, 73300 Kuopio
Bus terminal stop on 8.7.–9.7. – WOC square, Tahkonrinteenkatu, 73310 Kuopio
The bus will conveniently take you right to the arena gate. The return trip to Kuopio follows the same route.
Travel time: From Spa Hotel Rauhalahti to Nilsiä and Tahko, following the route: 85 minutes.