In Helsinki, you can cross-country ski very early in the autumn, as the Kivikko ski hall (Savikiekontie 4) opens on Monday, 3 October 2022 at 7:00.
Due to the rapid increase in electricity and energy prices, the City of Helsinki is making concrete energy-saving efforts. The Kivikko ski hall will be opened this year, as there are, for example, existing cooperation agreements with tenants, the series cards sold for the ski hall last season are still valid, and the ski track snow for the hall have already been stored in the building last spring, before the sharp spike in energy prices. However, as part of the City of Helsinki’s energy-saving measures, the Kivikko ski hall will probably no longer be opened in autumn 2023. The Kivikko hall series cards purchased during this cross-country skiing season will be valid until 5 February 2023, after which the hall will be closed.
2022–2023 indoor cross-country skiing season services to remain unchanged
Snow has been replaced in the ski hall and the hall makes use of LED lighting. The total track length on two floors with uphills and downhills is over one kilometre, i.e. the standard lap is 850 m and the additional loop is 200 m. The tracks are 6–8 meters wide and suitable for both classic and freestyle skiing. The entrance fee always includes use of the sauna after the ski session. Please bring a €1 coin for the lockers in the locker room.
The lobby café is open daily from 7:00 to 20:00.You can also store your own skis in the Kivikko ski hall. In addition, ski rentals and various ski maintenance services are available during the opening hours of the ski hall.
Access hours of the Kivikko ski hall from 3 October 2022 to 5 February 2023:
Mon–Sun at 7:00–20:00
The ski hall closes at 21:00.
Kivikko ski hall price list:
Adults
– one visit €14
– series card with 5 visits €50 (+ €3 for the key card)
– series card with 10 visits €90 (+ €3 for the key card)
Others
– one visit €12
– series card with 5 visits €40 (+ €3 for the key card)
– series card with 10 visits €70 (+ €3 for the key card)
Children (aged 7–11)
– one visit €10
– series card with 5 visits €30 (+ €3 for the key card)
– series card with 10 visits €50 (+ €3 for the key card)
Family ticket €15 (one adult and one child aged 7–11).
Children under the age of 7 can ski free of charge with an adult who has bought a ticket for skiing.
Kivikko ski hall (link)(Link leads to external service)