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2 Tahko offers Accommodation for every taste Tahko has more than 2500 holiday homes A hotel and several apartment hotels Services around the year More than 20 restaurants and bars Tahko Spa and MultifunctionArena Two grocery stores, sports store, speciality shops 12 km to Nilsiä (shops, pharmacy, health centre, liquor store etc.) Winter fun 23 slopes (longest 1200 m, vertical drop 200 m) Super pipe, snowboard street SkiData/KeyCard -ski pass system Two equipment rental shops and equipment servicing Ski school Five slope restaurants Illuminated skiing tracks Snow mobiling, tour skating, ice track driving, fishing etc. The best of summer Beautiful nature and lakeland Great hiking routes and mountain biking Fishing, boating, paddling etc. Riding centre Two 18-hole golf courses Many summer events W ould you like to enjoy pure nature, paddle clear lakes and experience the true wilderness knowing that a restaurant is just around the corner? At Tahko you can do that. Over more than four decades, Tahko has been developed into a highquality holiday resort which offers Tahko nature at your doorstep a great variety of services around the year. Experience the snow fun of winter, the awakening nature of spring, the bright nights of summer, and the wonderful colours of autumn. There are guided and self-guided activities for the whole family, making sure every body, from a toddler to cramps, is having a good time. Tahko is located in the middle of Finland and is easily reachable by plane, train, car or bus. If you prefer more exotic means of transportation, you can arrive even by boat or snow mobile. The nearest airport in Kuopio is only 45 minutes away and it is only a thirty-minute drive to the nearest railway station. And once you get to Tahko, everything is close: accommodation, restaurants, nature trails and activities. Also the nearby town of Nilsiä has all the shops and services you need during your vacation. 2.com 3

3 What is your snow fun? M aking snow angels? Catching snowflakes with the tip of your tongue? Building a snow fort, stacking it with snow balls and challenging your friends to a snowball fight? If you would like your snow fun to include more than just the snow, we can arrange that, too. On ice covered Lake Syväri and on the slopes of Tahko you can enjoy snow mobiles, skis, skates, horses, rally cars there are at least 101 ways to have fun in the snow, and we have them all. In winter, Tahko is covered with incredibly smooth snow, making the conditions just right for cross-country and downhill skiing, snow boarding, snow shoeing, snow mobiling, or riding trips. There are 23 wellmaintained slopes and qualified instruction available at Tahko ski school. No matter what your means of transportation is, the scenic routes on top of Tahko hill are truly a winter wonderland worth seeing! Take the snow and activities, add Santa with his elves, and spice the experience with a reindeer ride. Christmas at Tahko is a unique experience for the whole family! Did you know? The average temperature at Tahko during winter is approximately 5 degrees Celcius. On an average, Tahko is covered with snow from November to April. Most skiing slopes and numerous cross-country skiing tracks are illuminated during the dark hours. All the services, including instruction and activities, are available in English.Visit and pick your favourites! 4.com 5

4 Summer in the spirit of Tahko A t Tahko, you are at the heart of the world famous Finnish Lake District. You have many ways to explore it: row, paddle, swim, experience the lake scenery on a cruise etc. Would you enjoy hiking on the well-marked routes leading you to the heart of wilderness? Or do you prefer the easy way up the hill, the chair lift? Rent a bike or an ATV, try a paint ball or rope adventure or enjoy the scenic routes horseback. Golf lovers will certainly appreciate the two golf courses! In midsummer, days are long and nights are bright, so you will have time for activities round the clock, if you wish. The spirit of Tahko culminates in summer events, such as Tahko MTB, the biggest mountain bike competition in Finland, and Tahko Rowing and Canoeing Event. Not to forget the many music and culture performances and of course the big bonfire party at midsummer night. But you can find peace and quiet, too. That is what mökki is for: a summer home by the lake where you can take the time for yourself. Just sit at the end of the dock, dip your toes in the water and be alone with your thoughts. 6.com 7

5 The colours of Tahko I magine you are on the top of a hill with the most beautiful lake scenery in front of you. Now, think of the brightest colours you know, and then sprinkle them all around. That is ruska, the colourful autumn of Finland seen from the top of Tahko hill. You will not have to go further than your doorstep to feel the fresh air and hear the sounds of nature from the surrounding forests just a few steps to enjoy on your own or on a guided trip. Pick the berries and mushrooms, hike the hills, paddle the lake. Hear the silence and see the invisible. The autumn of Tahko offers also events and activities: the Ruska Weekend, Business Golf and Tahko Running Event. They all make sure your holiday will be as colourful as the scenery. Did you know? In Finland, you can hike and bike freely and pick berries and mushrooms anywhere in the nature as long as you respect the nature and the privacy of people s homes. More information on everyman s rights: 8.com 9

6 Big fun for the little ones A t Tahko, you can mix the favourite activities of all family members and blend them into the perfect family holiday. There is plenty to do for both the big and the little ones, indoors and out, summer and winter alike. And what is best, all the services and activities are close to your holiday home, so you can be back when it is time for a nap. In winter, the children will be fascinated of the Tahko wonderland with skiing, skating, husky, horse and reindeer rides, and snow mobiling. On the Tahko hill, kids have their own lift and skiing slope as well as a sledding slope. Kids can learn to ski in their very own Werneri ski school, where the qualified instructors make sure skiing is both safe and fun. For the evening, you can reserve a ride on the snow cat Pehku Pendoliino which will take you to the top of Tahko hill. It will surely impress mums and dads, too! Splashing in the lake is a guaranteed hit among kids in the summer and splashing in the pools of Tahko Spa also in winter! In addition to children s pool and water slide, there is a jacuzzi, a 25-metre fitness pool and a rehabilitation and fun pool. The MultifunctionArena of Tahko Spa provides setting for all kinds of indoor sports suitable for the whole family, from bowling to badminton. It also offers Kidius Corner, an indoor play area for the children. Release the kid in you. Believe me, it is there. 10.com 11

7 The flavours of Tahko Even though many holiday homes at Tahko provide possibility for self-catering, you do not need to spend your holiday in the kitchen. Tahko has a wide selection of restaurants from five star gourmet delicacies to mouthwatering take away pizza. You can enjoy international favourites or simple home cooking and do not forget to try the local specialities, too! For active days, the restaurants are located conveniently close to activities. There are as many as twenty restaurants to choose from, five of them on the slopes of Tahko around the year. If you are in the mood for party, the fun starts early in the afternoon, as the young and the old gather to the Tahko legendary after ski in winter. As the night falls, the crowd moves on to restaurants offering live music, where the party can go on till the early hours of morning. In summer, you can sip your drink outside on the terrace enjoying the beautiful lake scenery. Culinary delights are seasoned with fresh local products which you can enjoy either at many restaurants or by making a trip to the local market. The jovial atmosphere alone in addition to juicy strawberries makes the trip worthwhile. 12.com 13

8 Find your perfect place W hat would you like to see from your window when you open the curtains of your holiday home? Immaculate forest and lake scenery, snow-covered skiing slopes, or the inviting lights of your favourite restaurant? Whatever your choice is, we are dedicated to finding the perfect place for you. At Tahko, the selection of holiday homes is extensive: there are highquality chalets and suites, private lakeside villas, semi-detached holiday homes, self-catering townhouses and apartments, as well as all-inclusive hotel rooms. In all of our holiday homes, you will find quality accommodation with high standard of equipment. The self-catering apartments and houses have a fully equipped kitchen, audio and video systems, a private sauna and usually also a fireplace. Some of our hotel rooms have a sauna of their own as well for you to enjoy at your convenience. Did you know? Tahko has more than 2500 holiday homes from lakeside villas to all-inclusive hotels. Nearly half of them are located less than 200 metres from a lake. Find your perfect place: 14.com 15

9 FC Mainonnantekijät Oy / PunaMusta Oy 2009 TAHKONRINTEET Tahko Slopes Tel Fax tahkonrinteet@tahko.com Tahko-chalet OY Tel myynti@tahkochalet.fi info@goldenresort.fi Tahkovuori Oy Central Booking Office Tel Fax tahkovuori@tahko.com SOKOS HOTEL TAHKOVUORI Tel Fax reception.tahkovuori@sokoshotels.fi TAHKO SPA OY Tel Fax info@tahkospa.fi Town of nilsiä Tel