Arriving to Mikkeli-Jukola
Traffic arrangements of Mikkeli-Jukola are planned to ensure safe and smooth arrival.
There is no parking close to the competition center.
How to get there?
This is how your trip is easy:
By own car: Drive to Mikkeli and follow guide posts to carpark
By train: There are good connections by train. Check timetables and buy tickets at VR.
By bus: There are connections by Matkahuolto and Onnibus. Check the timetables at Matkahuolto Onnibus
Distance between the travel center and the marketplace is about 300 m/ about 5 minutes by foot. There is a non stop bus connection from marketplace to the competition center.
Competition center – at the heart of orienteering
The competition center is located in Tikkala, at the area of SBS Betoni Ltd. To get there takes another ride, but no worries, the route is clear and easy.
Parking – where does my car stay?
Passenger cars:
- Airport carpark: Friday to Sunday
- Otava car park: Saturday to Sunday
The vehicles will be guided at the carpark, you must follow the instructions.
Club buses: instructions will be updated later
Motorhomes/campers: Mainly parking at Kalevankangas. Those who have bought first lots for motorhomes/ campers in the Jukola register system, will be guided to HK Foods factory car park, which is already full. Those who have bought a parking lot for motorhome/ camper will receive a parking licence by mail with arrival instructions to carpark.
Last leg: arrival to the competition center
You are not allowed to drive to the competition center, but there are free non stop buses from the car parks.
Routes and lengths of the bus routes:
- Otava- Kariniemi bus stop: 6 km/10 min
- Airport – HK bus stop: 8 km/ 20 min
- Market place – HK bus stop: 9 km/20 min
- Kalevankangas – Airport- HK bus stop: 9 km/ 20 min
Remember the name of your bus stop!
It is 1,5 – 2 km walk from the HK/Kariniemi bus stop to the competition center and camping area.
Timetables for the buses will be released later, but they run mainly non stop. At night between Saturday and Sunday at 02.00 and 07.00 there will be timetabled buses.
Arrangements at the competition center
Arriving by bike is recommended! Free bike park is located close to the competition center. Remember to reserve enough time for arrival – be on time! Information about bringing heavy goods such as club tents will be provided later.
Parking fees:
- passenger car/ motorcycle/moped
- via Parkman application 20 €
- paid at the competition info 25 €
- with invoice 30 €
- motorhome/camper
- paid by 23.59 o’clock on 9.5.2025: 60€
- paid by 23.59 o’clock on 31.5.2025: 115 €
Bus transportation to the competition center is free of charge.
More information about parking and transportation will be updated on the web site, social media, in the Jukola app and in the instruction How to act at Mikkeli-Jukola closer to the event.