Salla is located north of the Arctic Circle, in the middle of the vast wilderness of Eastern Lapland. Although Salla markets itself with the slogan Salla -in the middle of nowhere, you can get to the race centre by public transport! From an orienteer’s point of view, Salla combines challenging terrain, beautiful nature and a peaceful wilderness atmosphere, making it a unique orienteering destination in Finland!
Salla offers a variety of wilderness orienteering terrain, ranging from rocky slopes to small ridges, vast marshlands and fells. The Salla National Park, established in 2022, is known for its old-growth forests, ridges and gorges, and is located right next to the Sallatunturi and Competition Centre.
How to get here?
Salla is also easy to reach by public transport.
- The nearest railway station is in Kemijärvi.
- There is a direct bus connection from Kemijärvi night train to the race centre!
- The nearest airports are in Kuusamo ( 1,5 h) and Rovaniemi ( 2 h).
- More information about arriving and transportation at visitsalla.fi
Shuttle bus & parking areas
A shuttle bus operates on the route Salla – Sallatunturi – Race Centre – Sallatunturi – Salla on race days. Please note that parking is not available at the Race Centre on race days. Parking is available at the Salla Sports Centre (Sallatunturintie 4) and at the School Centre (Kuusamontie 65).
You can buy tickets at the Info of the Race Centre. Tickets are checked when leaving the Race Centre.
Prices
Parking
Passenger car: €40 / week, €14 / day
Motorhome / caravan: €60 / week, €20 / day
Bus: €240 / week, €80 / day
Bus trasport to the Race Centre
Adult: €25 / week, €10 / day
Child under 14: €12 / week, €5 / day
Family (2 + 2–3): €45 / week
Shopping bus Wednesday July 8
On Wednesday, there´s a shopping bus (14 € return ticket) to the center of Salla. The bus leaves from Race Centre at 10 and 14, and collects people from Sallatunturin Tuvat, Holiday Club Salla, and Sallainen Caravan. The bus will return when shopping is done. No pre-registration needed and tickets available from the bus.