Area Map and Arrival
Welcome to explore the Taitaja2026 Village!
The Taitaja2026 Village will be set up at Tuusula Sports Center in Hyrylä.
Download the area map here (PDF)
Arrival at the venue
The Taitaja2026-village is located at Tuusula Sports Center in Hyrylä, easily accessible by various means of transport. Address: Kuntoilijantie 2, 04300 Tuusula
Taitaja2026-competition Buses
Taitaja2026 provides separate buses for competitors and team supervisors staying at the official Taitaja2026-hotels in Vantaa.
Buses will operate between the hotels and the Taitaja2026-village on competition days, Monday 18 May – Thursday 21 May 2026. Detailed schedules and departure points will be published in spring 2026, with separate notifications sent to the teams.
Taitaja bus from Kerava
The Taitaja bus offers free transport for all visitors between Kerava bus station and the Taitaja2026 village located at the Tuusula Sports Centre. Bus services run on all three competition days: Tuesday 19 May, Wednesday 20 May and Thursday 21 May.
The Taitaja bus (line D) departs from Kerava bus station (Asemanaukio 1, 04200 Kerava), just behind the station building, on the hour. Return services from the Sports Centre to Kerava run every hour starting at 9:30 on Tuesday and Thursday, and from 10:30 on Wednesday. See the detailed daily schedules below. You can also check the schedule from the attached PDF document.
HSL bus connections are also available from Kerava bus station. More information is provided below.
Taitaja bus from Järvenpää
The Taitaja bus (line E) departs from in front of Hotelli Sointu (Asemakatu 5, 04400 Järvenpää). It runs twice in the morning to the Taitaja2026 village at the Tuusula Sports Centre and returns to Järvenpää in the afternoon.
The service is primarily intended for staff, judges and stakeholders staying at Sointu. If there is space on the bus, other passengers may also board. A competition pass is required to use the service.
The bus operates along Järvenpääntie, and passengers can board or alight at bus stops along the route.
See the detailed daily schedules below. You can also check the schedule from the attached PDF document.
(After the closing ceremony, the 17:00 service from Tuusula goes to Järvenpää; open to all passengers)
Public Transport
Tuusula is within the HSL area. From Helsinki or Riihimäki, take the train to Kerava station and transfer to an HSL bus heading close to the Taitaja2026-village. HSL local buses stopping nearby include:
641 Kerava–Tikkurila / Tikkurila–Kerava – Nearest stop: Koulukeskus
665 Järvenpää–Hyrylä. The walking distance from the area to the Hyrylä bus stop is approximately 1 km. HSL route planner Järvenpää–Hyrylä.
Clear Taitaja2026 signs will guide visitors on foot from the nearest bus stops to the event area. Check schedules on the HSL journey planner.
Visitors walking or cycling from Hyrylä center can follow the route from Rykmentin puistotie via Hyrylä bus station, Rykmentintie, and Lippukenttä to the sports center. The route is marked with clear signage.
By car and parking
All car traffic is directed to the Taitaja2026-event area via Tuusulan Itäväylä to Fallbackantie. Follow Taitaja2026-signs, which may differ from GPS routes.
Drive along Fallbackantie to the Palkkitie intersection, where signage will direct you to parking areas. Note that Kilpailutie is one-way at the entrance and closed to through traffic. Follow all signs and instructions from traffic guides.
Parking at the event area is limited; public transport and carpooling are recommended. The nearest parking area is close to the venue and is free of charge.
An accessible parking area is available at the event site, and traffic guides will direct you to the correct spot.
Charter and Private Buses
Group buses follow the same route along Fallbackantie. At the intersection, signs will direct buses to a separate drop-off and pick-up point, keeping them separate from private car traffic. Afterward, buses may proceed to a designated parking area reserved for coaches.
Taxis
Taxis can reach the event area via the same route as private cars. A taxi stand is located within the Taitaja2026-village, and traffic guides will direct taxis there.
Menevä taxi rides at the Taitaja 2026 event
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- How to use the code
- Download and open the Menevä app
- Order your ride through the app
- Enter the code SKILLS26 when placing your order
- Pay for your ride in the app (credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay)
Please note:
- Pre-booking is recommended to ensure availability during the event
- The code is valid only for rides ordered and paid for in the Menevä app
- The code cannot be used with other payment methods or for rides paid directly in the car
Bicycles and Electric Scooters
Cycling or riding electric scooters within the Taitaja2026-village is not allowed. Bicycles and scooters must be parked in bike racks or designated areas.
