You are warmly welcome to spend an experiential orienteering and holiday week for the whole family in Jämäsvaara, Kuhmo, Finland. Jämäsvaara is one of the most legendary and finest orienteering and nature destinations in Kuhmo and Kainuu. The magnificent terrain and landscapes of the area attracts the eyes (and shoes) and offers orienteers a memorable orienteering experience.
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Just near the Kainuu Orienteering Week competition centre, close to the hiking trail that circles Syväjärvensärkkä, there is a cross made of stones laid on the ground. It is called the Traveller’s Cross, and according to local stories, it was made by a traveler who rested at the site.
Read moreSecure your spot for next summer’s orienteering week and an active holiday! Save over 40% by registering early for Kainuu O Week open courses, Kainuu Orienteering Week competition classes, or Kainuu MTBO Week.
Protect your registration with the new cancellation insurance, which allows you to get a full refund of your entry fee up to the event day if, for any reason, you are unable to attend.
Read moreThe start arrangements for Kainuu Orienteering Week will change in summer 2026. Instead of the six start areas used in recent years, there will again be five. This marks a return to the previous, traditional way of organizing the starts.
Read moreParking and bus tickets for Kainuu Orienteering Week 2026 are now on sale in the KOW online store.
Check out the available ticket options from the bulletin.
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+358 44 512 3517 (on weekdays at 9-16)
info@rastiviikko.fi
Urho Kekkosen katu 4 B, 1.krs, 87100 Kajaani
+358 44 512 3517 (on weekdays at 9-16)
accommodation@rastiviikko.fi
Urho Kekkosen katu 4 B, 1.krs, 87100 Kajaani, Finland
Jari Anttonen
+358 44 761 3886
kilpailunjohtaja@rastiviikko.fi
Jukka Liuha
+358 44 767 9533
jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi
