GamiFIN Practicalities
ACCOMMODATION FOR THE CONFERENCE
GamiFIN participants are kindly asked to make their own hotel reservations and pay for their accommodation at the hotel. To assist you, the GamiFIN organizing team has secured an allotment at the Hotel Pyhätunturi and the Hotel Kultakero Rakka. Both hotels are next to each other and within a short walking distance from the conference venue.
You can find the offer that best suits your planned length of stay.
Long stay – 8 nights (check in 12.3 – check out 20.3)
Double room – 992 € (single night 124€)
Single room – 848 € (single night 106€)
Breakfast included
Short stay – 5 nights (check in 15.3 – check out 20.3)
Double room – 635 € (Single night 127 €)
Single room – 545 € (single night 109 €)
Breakfast included
In Hotel Pyhätunturi, the extra bed fee for an adult is 42,50 €/night, and 27,50 €/night for a child under 12 years. Baby cots are 15 €/booking.
Other options for groups or families included in our allotment for short stays (15-20 March) are:
570 € / apartment
max 4 pers.
524 € / apartment
max 4 + 1 pers.
+ breakfast in Hotel Pyhätunturi restaurant 18 €/person/day and children under 12 years 10 €/day.
Please note that the code for booking one of our allotted rooms will be provided upon registration for the conference. It is issued automatically once your registration is completed. The GamiFIN organizing team is not responsible for the terms and conditions of the accommodation. For accommodation inquiries, please contact the hotels directly at sales@pyha.fi or by phone at +358 10382 5224.
ABOUT PYHÄ
Nestled just above the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, Pyhä is a serene yet adventure-filled winter destination surrounded by the pristine wilderness of Pyhä–Luosto National Park. Here, travelers experience untouched snow, peaceful landscapes, and unforgettable Arctic activities away from crowded resorts.
With its magical blue twilight (known as kaamos), long snowy seasons, and excellent chances to witness the Northern Lights, Pyhä stands out as a compact, nature-focused resort where everything is close at hand—from ski slopes to wilderness trails, including the Pyhä-Luosto National Park and infrastructure for a wide range of winter activities, both outdoors for alpine and cross-country skiing (150+ kms of trails) and other winter activities like husky sledging or snow shoe walking, to unique attractions such as the Lampivaara Amethyst Mine where you can dig your own gemstone
TRAVEL TO PYHÄ
Despite its remote Arctic location, Pyhä is easily accessible
By Air
- Closest airport: Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
- Travel time to Pyhä: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes by car or bus
- Daily flights from Helsinki and several other European carriers during the winter season
By Train
- Nearest stations: Rovaniemi or Kemijärvi
- Night trains available from Helsinki (approx. 10–12 hours)
- Bus transfers connect directly to Pyhä
Official train booking:
By Bus (SkiBus)
- Direct bus connections from:
- Rovaniemi Airport
- Rovaniemi & Kemijärvi train stations
- Service operates multiple times daily in winter
Bus tickets:
- Matkahuolto bus service. The bus schedules are published at the beginning of the month (March 2027) and are planned to align with Finnair flights’ landing and take-off times.
By Car
More information https://www.pyha.fi/en/tarvel-to-pyha