Onnellisten Hiihto 2026 "Ski of happiness"
Tapionniemi, Kemijärvi
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Onnellisten Hiihto (“Ski of Happiness”) is an annual cross-country skiing event held in the beautiful surroundings of Tapionniemi in Kemijärvi, Finnish Lapland. The event welcomes both active skiers and recreational participants who wish to enjoy a relaxed and joyful ski day in Tapionniemi village.
Whether you are visiting Lapland or living nearby, you are warmly welcome to join this traditional spring skiing event.
Event Information
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start time: 9:00–10:00 (flexible start within this time window)
Location: Tapionniemi, Kemijärvi
Registration
Please register in advance by email:
tapionniemenkylaseura@gmail.com
Early registration helps our kitchen and organizers prepare for the event day.
For more information in english,
Phone: +358 40 217 3588, Henna
Participation Fees
Early Bird Offer (during February): 25 € / person
Regular price: 40 € / person
On-site registration (event day): 45 € / person
Family ticket (1 adult + children of the family): 40 €
The Participation Fee Includes
Service and refreshment points along the ski route
Hot soup lunch (included for all participants)
Access to sauna and showers after skiing
A handmade wooden medal for every participant
Prizes
Prizes will be raffled among all participants, including for example a weekend getaway in Levi.
Payment Details
Tapionniemen Kyläseura ry
IBAN: FI22 5640 0220 3454 87
ACCOMMODATION IN TAPIONNIEMI
You can book accommodation via Airbnb with the following links:
There might be other rooms available from a request. Further questions tapionniemenkylaseura@gmail.com
TOURS AND SERVICES IN TAPIONNIEMI OFFERS Backcountry Lapland and Lappi Creative. You can find the traditional reindeer farm visit, ice-fishing, snowshoeing and anything you could possibly wish for to make your holidays or stay memorable.
Tapionniemi – A Village in Kemijärvi Between Two Rivers
AND TAPIONNIEMI VILLAGE HOUSE
Tapionniemi is a peaceful village very well accessible with roads and railway to Kemijärvi. From Tapionniemi you can access the backcountry of the village with its gravel roads and trails. You can also access Pyhä-Luosto National Park as it is only 20 minutes drive away. Tapionniemi village layes on the riverbanks of Kemijoki River which is the longest river in Finland. Tapionniemi and Kemijärvi is a great place for fishing and water sports as well as and enjoying the silent nature.
The old village school, built in 1932, is newly renovated and nowadays called Kyläkartano (The Village House). It is a historical building, one of the rare wooden buildings which has survived the wars of Lapland. It is also a very beautiful building. The villagers have renovated it restoring the history and capturing the beauty of a traditional log-house. Kyläkartano, The Village House, is owned by the local village residents via their association. Kyläkartano is mainly used by locals and their events and visitors. Kyläkartano also serves as a summer cafe open every day from June to September. It is an excellent venue to organise events.
Everyone interested in the life of a small iconic Lapland village and life of its residents, are welcome to visit us and join our events!
(Looking to host a retreat, workshop, celebration, or other event in privacy? You can rent the entire manor for your exclusive use, with plenty of space for both accommodation and gathering. There are also local businesses who can organise the catering for your group, or perhaps a guided tour to the surrounding nature or other villages).
Services in Tapionniemi
13.12. CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT 12:00. Sign up for the christmas lunch tapionniemenkylaseura@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH EVENT EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 11:30.
The village house host WEDNESDAY LUNCHES. On Wednesday at 11:30 there is a lunch event and bingo (except over the christmas break). Lunch menu is announched in Tapionniemi Facebook and Instagram. Lunch costs 12€ and it includes the ticket to play bingo. Bingo can be organised multilingual when international guests are joining! The bingo event is a fun way to get to know the local community!
