Guide winter 2022 / 2023

Padasjoki

When there is enough snow, great skiing routes to the islands of the national park start at Padasjoki harbour. The islands offer several places for making a campfire to brew coffee and enjoy the winter scenery of Päijänne National Park. If you’d like a shorter winter trip, Kalainsaari cottage with its

cookhouse is just over a kilometre from the harbour. Spending time on the ice is also possible without skis: you can just walk. The municipality of Padasjoki is responsible for the maintenance of the skiing tracks and footpaths. ■

164 steps

Lighted exercising stairs were completed at the Kullasvuori sports area in Padasjoki last spring. The exercising stairs have 164 steps.

Rent a bike and get out into nature

Padasjoki offers an excellent setting for mountain biking. You should check out Tarus and Evo, among others – there are dozens of kilometres to cover. If you don’t have your own bike with you, you can rent a 7-speed fat bike from Padasjoen latu outdoor association. www.padasjoenlatu.org