Arrival in Finland and Kainuu Orienteering Week 2025 – Take Note of These Tips

Published: 20.02.2025

Smooth Arrival in Finland and Kainuu Orienteering Week 2025 in Sotkamo Vuokatti.

The easiest way to arrive in Finland is by plane, but ferry connections also provide a convenient option. From airports or ports, you can rent a car if needed.

You can reach Kajaani by plane (from Helsinki), train, bus/coach, or car. From Kajaani, buses are available to Vuokatti and Sotkamo.

Once in Kainuu, you can make use of public transportation.

The competition bus offers a convenient way to travel between Sotkamo town centre, Katinkulta, the KOW Event Centre in Vuokatti, and the KOW25 competition centre during all four stages of the event.

If you plan to participate in the Kainuu Trail run on the day before Orienteering Week, Saturday, 28 June, you can conveniently take the Kainuu Trail event bus from Kajaani on the morning of the race at 05:45. This connection allows you to arrive in time for the 38 km (09:00), 21 km (10:00), and 10 km (10:30) starts. Stay tuned for updates from the Kainuu Trail event, as additional bus connections may be arranged during the spring.

If you wish to extend your orienteering week and holiday even after Kainuu Orienteering Week, that is also easy to do. You can travel from Sotkamo Vuokatti via Kajaani to Kuopio for the World Orienteering Championships and the accompanying spectator competition week from 7–12 July 2025. The drive from Vuokatti to Kuopio takes only about 2.5 hours.

Check out our Arrival in Finland and Kainuu Orienteering Week page for travel tips.

Find the best advice for getting around the Sotkamo-Vuokatti area and reaching the competition centre on our Event Centre and Competition Centre page.