Event venue
The Wife Carrying World Championships are held at the Sonkajärvi sports field.
Urheilutie 1, 74300 Sonkajärvi, Finland
The event is accessible.
By public transport
- Nearest railway station: Iisalmi, about 25 km
- Nearest airports: Kajaani and Kuopio, both about 80 km
- Bus transportation from Iisalmi on competition days, €10 per direction
Parking
Visitor parking is in the centre of Sonkajärvi:
- Municipal hall car park, Leponkankaantie 2, Sonkajärvi
- Library car park, Rutakontie 21, Sonkajärvi
Parking for performers, market vendors and volunteers is behind the Sonkajärvi school, Opintie 4, Sonkajärvi. A parking permit is required, and there is one space per booth or organisation.
Caravans and motorhomes
The travel park is in the yard of the ice hall, Urheilutie 1, Sonkajärvi. The ice hall toilets and showers are open to visitors during the event.
The fee is €10 per night, paid on arrival. Card payments only.
More information and bookings: +358 45 129 0505, toimisto@eukonkanto.fi
Event area map
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