Venue

Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Center

The tournament will be organized at the Pajulahti campus of the Three Campuses Sports Institute. Pajulahti is also an official Olympic and Paralympic training center and a premier destination for international events across a wide spectrum of sports, located 1,5 hours from Helsinki airport and 20 minutes from the city center of Lahti

Each year, Pajulahti hosts several international events in various disciplines, making it a versatile venue for numerous sports.

Located by the lake and surrounded by the forest, Pajulahti stands out not only for its world-class facilities but also for its commitment to accessibility. As an inclusive venue, Pajulahti ensures that all guests, regardless of mobility, can fully participate and enjoy the events held here.

At Pajulahti, we take pride in our dedication to sustainability and responsibility. Our events prioritize environmental consciousness and ethical practices, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive impact on both local and global scales.

All the accommodation, restaurant and sport venues are in the same area within walking distance.

We value our nature and proudly present the advantages it gives us; clean fresh air, safe and quiet surroundings with minimum traffic, compact area all within walking distance, easy access to well-marked forest trails.

Whether you’re an athlete, spectator, or organizer, Pajulahti offers a warm and safe environment for all. Join us in experiencing unforgettable moments and creating lasting memories at Pajulahti’s exceptional events.

Boccia venue

The Boccia Challenger will be played in the Pajulahti hall, which has been set up with 6 playing courts and 3 warm-up/practice courts. The hall is a large athletics and football hall with plenty of space. Each team will have its own booth for storing equipment. The hall has 6 changing rooms and accessible restroom facilities.

Accommodation

All delegation members will be accommodated in Pajulahti. Hotel rooms are for 2-3 pax.

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

In hotels general check-in is at 15.00 and check-out is at 12 noon.
However, LOC will be able to accommodate delegations directly after arrival.
The teams are instructed to check the accommodation and notify the reception within 24 hours, if there are any issues.
The room check-out for teams on 17.5.2024 is before noon. Keys must be returned to the Pajulahti reception. CdM / Team Leader will check all rooms of their teams. In case something is broken or the room is uncleaned there will be 500€ extra cleaning fee.
Early check-out will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
In case of departure after 12:00 luggage storage is available.

Restaurant

  • 310 + 80 seats, terraces 50 + 50 seats
  • Daily buffets served for breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • also evening snack buffet available by pre-order
  • Cafeteria
  • We cater to all special dietary needs. Licensed diet chef on duty.
  • Our buffets are well-balanced and carefully prepared from mostly local produce.Description of our basic setting of buffet menus

Breakfast: assorted cereals with jams and berries (sugar free) or cut fruit, organic porridge, assorted breads and rolls, cheese, cut vegetables, ham, natural yogurt, 1 warm element: boiled eggs, omelettes/sausages or meatballs, tea, coffee, milk, orange and apple juices, honey and assortment of oils.

Lunch/dinner: salads, cut vegetables, assortment of bread, selection of seeds, assortment of oils, 2 warm dishes: meat/fish or chicken (varying daily), warm side dishes: rice/pasta or potato/vegetable, soup of the day (lunch buffet only), coffee, tea, dessert varying daily. Drinks: tap water, milk, juices, tea