Why Ski In Helsinki?

For those who love skiing, Helsinki can offer stunning views and excellent quality of snow. The province of Paloheina is situated in the North of Helsinki and is known for its beautiful landscapes, exciting outdoor sports and has been nicknamed as Helsinki’s ‘Central Park’.

It is a resort where you can fully embrace nature, whether you are skiing, trekking, golfing or just taking a nature tour. Cross Country skiing is very popular amongst the Finnish, making Paloheina Ski Centre a very busy resort. Those who love the thrills of playing Finnish PartyPoker and adventurous sports are sure to also enjoy ski jumping. You have an incredible feeling of freedom as you speed down the snow topped peaks, the wind blowing in your face before you fly through the air as you jump over a small peak. However, you don’t have to be an expert skier to take on the slopes. The resort is equipped for skiers of all abilities, plus, you can even hire equipment, for those who do not own their own.

One popular ski slope in the Tuomarinkylä district, is Paloheinan maki, reaching 120m in length and is 38m high. It was even featured in the TV show Fit 4 You, where gymnast Tiia Piili ascended up the hill on just a kick scooter. It is also popular for competitions, including cross-country running, orienteering, and skiing.

After a few days of skiing, you might decide to do something different and try Nordic walking. Walkers use poles, just like skiing, but trek though the snow with good hiking boots instead of skis. It is a physically demanding activity, but walkers get to see stunning sites and it keeps them in shape. It is known as fitness walking, because it increases your overall strength, it raises the heart rate, burns much more energy than regular walking and it helps improve stability and balance.