Aittakuru Outdoor Stage
The Aittakuru outdoor stage is located in the dramatic Aittakuru ravine, next to the ski resort. The stage is set at the bottom of the ravine, with the audience seated along the ravine wall. Check the exact location on the map.
Aittakuru is a few kilometers from Hotel Pyhätunturi. You can walk (approx. 2.5 km) or cycle (approx. 4 km) to the venue. On foot, the shortest route goes via Tajukangas along a fairly steep trail. Walking towards Aittakuru is mostly downhill, while the return journey is of course uphill. Cycling is possible along ski tracks or pedestrian paths.
You can also arrive by car. From the Aittakuru parking area or the North Slopes asphalt parking area, the walking distance is approximately 1.5 km. From the parking areas, access to the ravine is via gravel trail paths and boardwalks.
Age limits:
Performances at Aittakuru have no age restrictions. A child seated in their own seat requires their own ticket.
Please arrive on time:
Performances always begin at the announced time. The “gates” open approximately half an hour before the performance starts, or as soon as the soundcheck is complete. Please allow the performers time to prepare and move to the audience area only once the stage is ready.
Moving around the event area:
Please allow enough time to move within the event area. Walking to Aittakuru and climbing to the seating area can be physically demanding, so take the journey at an unhurried pace. Walking through the magical ravine is an experience in itself—there is no need to rush.
The boardwalks in Aittakuru are relatively narrow, so overtaking should be avoided. In rainy conditions, the boardwalks and seating structures can be slippery, and extra caution is advised. We recommend sturdy walking shoes with good grip. Leaving the seating area toward the rocky slope is strictly prohibited due to the risk of falling rocks.
After the concert, exit from the seating area follows the same route as entry, via the lower path.
Guided walks to Aittakuru:
We also recommend free guided walks to the Aittakuru performances. Walks depart 1 hour before performances from in front of the main entrance of Hotel Pyhätunturi. The walking distance is approximately 2.5 km.
Cycling to Aittakuru:
Cycling is a convenient way to reach Aittakuru. You can cycle all the way to the beginning of the boardwalks. Bicycles may be parked anywhere they do not pose a hazard to others or block ski tracks. The forest edge offers plenty of suitable parking spots.
Arriving by car to the Aittakuru parking area:
Parking for visitors arriving by car is available at the small Aittakuru parking lot and at the large asphalt parking area near the North Slopes.
Taxi transport:
When arriving by taxi, the drop-off point is the Aittakuru parking area, as private cars and taxis are not permitted to drive on the ski track base.
Accessibility at Aittakuru:
Please contact us in advance at tapahtumat(a)pyha.fi to receive driving permission and directions. By car, it is possible to drive close to the start of the Aittakuru boardwalks to make access as easy as possible. However, everyone must still travel approximately 500 meters along boardwalks to reach the outdoor stage. Boardwalks may be slippery during and after rain. Personal assistants are admitted free of charge. Wheelchair spaces are limited and located in the lower part of the ravine, opposite the stage.
What to bring:
Please dress appropriately for weather conditions at the Aittakuru outdoor performances. Umbrellas are not permitted in the seating area for safety reasons. Fortunately, Gore-Tex jackets and rubber boots are always in style in the fells.
Drinks and food:
Pelkosenniemi students operate a kiosk at the end of the boardwalks in the lower seating area, offering refreshments and light snacks. Payment methods accepted are cash and MobilePay. Alcohol is not served on-site. Glass bottles are prohibited in the seating area. Smoking is not permitted in the audience area.
Let’s keep the fell clean:
Please take all items you bring with you when leaving after the performance. Trash bins are scarce in natural areas.
First aid:
During performances, a trained first aid unit is on duty at the upper part of the seating area. Assistance is available by moving uphill from the audience area or by contacting event stewards.
WC:
Three outdoor toilets are located at the start of the boardwalks. One of them is accessible.
Event photographers will be present in the event areas:
Our event photographers move around the event areas with their cameras, capturing memories throughout the days. You are more than welcome to approach them, and posing for the camera is encouraged. Images may be used across Pyhätunturi Oy’s communication channels. We always select images carefully and never intend to publish unflattering photos of anyone. Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns: tapahtumat(a)pyha.fi
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