Getting There

The EMACS Championships will be held in Jyväskylä, Finland with Harju serving as the main stadium. On this page, you’ll find clear and easy-to-follow instructions on how to get to the venue — whether you’re arriving by car, public transport, on foot, or by bike.

Welcome to Finland

Welcome to Finland, the happiest country in the world. Finland is known for its beautiful nature, thousands of lakes, unique sauna culture, and strong tradition of physical activity and sports. Sports are an important part of the

Finnish way of life, and this active lifestyle is evident in both elite sports and everyday physical activity. We warmly welcome you to the European Masters Athletics Championships Stadia to experience Finnish hospitality, the joy of sports, and the unforgettable atmosphere of the championships.

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Arrival to jyväskylä

Welcome to European Masters Athletics Stadia Championships in Jyväskylä, Finland. Jyväskylä is the Capital of Sports in Finland. The city offers a unique combination of international top sports research, business and events. We have all the expertise, skills and knowledge that are needed to organise unique and memorable sports events.

jyväskylä is Centrally located with good transport connections

International airport in Helsinki (some connections also to Tampere, 150 km from Jyväskylä)

3-hour-drive from Helsinki

Easy to arrive by train or by bus (3,5 hours from Helsinki airport)

A flight connection is available at Tikkakoski airport (20 km from Jyväskylä) twice a day

venues are close

All the main event locations are in the city centre or within a short walking or cycling distance or a bus ride from it. The compact city structure ensures that moving from one place to another is quick and effortless. This benefits the athletes as well as the spectators. advance.

The Harju Main Stadium is located at Ihantotantie1, 40720 Jyväskylä.

The championships second stadium, Vaajakoski Sports Park, is located at Urheilutie 36 C, 40800 Vaajakoski.

The distance between the two stadiums is only about 7 kilometers, making travel between the venues quick and convenient.

jyväskylä = compact city

EMA Headquarter: Hotelli Alba

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Jyväsjärvi, Hotelli Alba serves as the headquarters hotel for EMACS 2027. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, scenic lake views, and easy access to both the conference venues and the city center of Jyväskylä.

Guests are also invited to experience one of Finland’s most cherished traditions: the Finnish sauna. Set by the lakeside, the sauna provides the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings after a day of conference activities. Combining Nordic hospitality, nature, and wellbeing, Hotelli Alba offers an authentic Finnish experience for EMACS 2027 participants.

Hotel Manager Katri Paakkari warmly welcomes all athletes, supporters, and visitors to Jyväskylä and Hotelli Alba. Several running events will take place along the beautiful lakeside routes surrounding the hotel, allowing participants to enjoy the unique scenery of Lake Jyväsjärvi while competing. The Alba waterfront is one of Jyväskylä’s most attractive outdoor areas, offering a perfect blend of sport, nature, and Finnish lake landscapes.

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Photo: Tuomo Poukkanen

accommodation

We have formed a partnership with Pohjolan Matka. Through this company, you can easily arrange accommodation and transportation during the competitions. They also offer activities for your free time.

Pohjolan Matka is a Finnish travel company specializing in group travel, events and tailor made travel solutions. We work closely with both domestic and international partners offering strong expertise in B2B cooperation and event travel management.

Our core strength lies in coordinating accommodation allocations and supplementary services for large scale events and conferences. Pohjola Matka is known for its reliability, flexibility, and smooth operational execution. We focus on high quality service and long term partnerships that deliver real value to our clients.

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