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Flag of Finland Taivalkoski, Northern Ostrobothnia · Finland · ski area

Taivalvaara ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Taivalvaara is a ski area in Taivalkoski, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland, between 187 m and 269 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
269 m
Vertical drop
82 m
Cross-country
27 km
Nearest airport
KAO · 67 km

Taivalvaara is a ski area in Taivalkoski, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 187 m up to 269 m, a vertical drop of 82 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 26.8 km of nordic trails.

Getting to Taivalvaara

The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport (KAO), about 67 km away in a straight line — roughly 1 h 27 min by car; Kajaani Airport (KAJ) is 144 km away. Nearby ski areas include Taivalkoski ski jumping hill.

Nearest airports to Taivalvaara

  1. 1
    Kuusamo Airport Flag of FinlandKuusamo, Finland Airports in Finland
    KAO67 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Kajaani Airport Flag of FinlandKajaani, Finland Airports in Finland
    KAJ144 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Oulu Airport Flag of FinlandOulu / Oulunsalo, Finland Airports in Finland
    OUL150 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Rovaniemi Airport Flag of FinlandRovaniemi, Finland Airports in Finland
    RVN154 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is Taivalvaara?

The lifts and runs reach 269 m (883 ft); the lowest point is 187 m, a vertical drop of 82 m.

What is the nearest airport to Taivalvaara?

Kuusamo Airport (KAO), about 67 km away in a straight line; Kajaani Airport (KAJ) is 144 km away.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.