In conjunction with Wanha koulu, there’s also the Tahko campsite. Its travel park is ideal for caravanners, tent campers, and particularly for families with children.
The area features electrical hookups, a maintenance building, a shower, a restroom, a private sauna, trash cans, a barbecue area, a soccer field, and a children’s play area. The ski lifts on the western slopes are 6 km away, and the distance to downtown Tahko is 14 km.
Caravan pitches 30€ / day.
Note! To ensure that everyone has access to electricity, please do not use electricity to heat your trailer, as our fuse panel cannot handle it. Thank you!
We also have 4 seasonal spots available for 550€ per season
, plus electricity charges based on usage.
Tent pitches 20€/day
You can book and pay via the Campcation website or on the spot in cash or by debit card.
When you arrive at the courtyard:
If you haven’t reserved a spot in advance, please call or send a message to Erika at 050 538 6477 or Jani at 050 361 4949.
Varpaisjärventie 1490
73320 Kuopio
The caravan spots are filled according to the attached map, in order from 1-6. Thank you!
As a special feature, the Old School has a popular activity room/mini gym with tatami floor in the basement. It can be used daily between 6 AM and 8 PM.
Wanha koulu is located on the Western side of the Tahkovuori ski resort, in a quiet location in the middle of beautiful landscapes shaped by the ice age. There’s a 6 km distance to Tahko’s Western slopes and 14 km to the center of Tahko.
The environment of Wanha koulu offers lots of opportunities for leisure activities, both for adults and children.
In the summer, you’ll have access to a soccer field and a spacious campfire area, among other things. There’s a 4-kilometer sandy trail for mountain biking. The yard has a sandbox, swings, and plenty of space for kids to play. The surroundings also offer wonderful camping grounds with glacial ridges and valleys.
The nearby Tahkovuori ski resort offers a great environment for skiers in winter.
It is really convenient to go to the slopes from Tahko’s Western side, as there is always less traffic and you can park your car right next to the ski lifts. You can also buy the tickets here. The road to the famous Pehkubar and Panorama bar goes directly from the Western side.
In the summer season, on the west side of Tahko you can find wonderful camping destinations, e.g. Mäkiautio gorge and its scenic ledge, Rahasmäki ledge, and Huutavanholma.
In the summer, Tahko offers a wonderful environment for golfers, as well as for fishing, off-road electric cycling, shooting, paintball, kayaking, picking berries and mushrooms, and a spa. Also around the school, there are wonderful hiking grounds with glacial ridges and valleys.
To the center of Tahko: 14 km
To the ski lifts: 6 km (West Slopes)
To the lighted ski trail: 8 km
To the sledding trail: 1 km (access from the yard)
Golf: Tahko Old Course 14 km, Tahko New Course 11 km, Tiirin Golf 20 km
Bus stop: in the yard
To the airport: 50 km (Kuopio Airport)
To the train station: 39.7 km (Siilinjärvi)
Restaurants: Pehku Bar 9 km, Panorama Bar 6 km, Tahko Piazza 13 km
Spas: Tahko Spa 14 km (also featuring glow-in-the-dark bowling, a gym, a barbershop and hair salon, massages, rental facilities for floorball, badminton, etc., and Kotipizza)
Medical care: Tahkomed medical services 14 km, Nilsiä Health Center 14 km
Shopping: Nilsiä S-market and K-supermarket 14 km, Tahko Sale and K-market 14 km, Varpaisjärvi S-market and Siwa 14 km
Here you can find more information about the services on Tahko area »
