2026 Programme
Halloween at Puijo is open daily from 9–31 October 2026 until 21:00.
☆ Experience a unique Halloween atmosphere at Puijo, brought to life with sound and lighting effects and spooky decorations. This year, the adventure begins on the chairlift! Halloween has taken over the entire summit area, from the chairlift ride to the boardwalk and Puijo Tower.
☆ The Mad Professor has taken over the staircase of Puijo Tower to carry out his suspicious experiments. Join us for an exciting adventure into the twisted world of this eccentric genius! 🎃💀
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the Mad Professor on the boardwalk or in the Tower staircase in the evening. 👻
Where: At the summit of Puijo, Kuopio
When: 9–31 October 2026
Opening Hours
The Mad Professor Adventure is open daily from 10:00 to 21:00. Ticket sales close at 20:30.
The chairlift operates from 10–31 October, daily from 17:30 to 21:00.
The cafés and restaurants at Puijo Tower and Puijon Maja are open daily until 21:00. Please see the Programme section for detailed restaurant opening hours.
Please note: access to the boardwalk at Puijon Maja remains free of charge, as in previous years!
The Mad Professor Adventure
Admission Tickets
Adults
€8.90 / €11.00
Adult admission includes:
- An adventure booklet
- Admission to Puijo Tower
The €11 ticket includes the full Halloween adventure, complete with an atmospheric chairlift ride.
Free parking is available near the lower chairlift station.
Children
€5.90 / €8.00
Admission for children under 12 includes:
- An adventure booklet
- Admission to Puijo Tower
Children under 3 enter free of charge.
The €8 ticket includes the full Halloween adventure, complete with an atmospheric chairlift ride.
Free parking is available near the lower chairlift station.
Concessions
€7.90 / €10.00
For schoolchildren, students, pensioners and groups of more than 15 people.
Admission includes:
- An adventure booklet
- Admission to Puijo Tower
The €10 ticket includes the full Halloween adventure, complete with an atmospheric chairlift ride.
Free parking is available near the lower chairlift station.
Family Ticket — 2 Adults + 2 Children
€26.00 / €32.00
Valid for 1–2 adults and 2–3 children aged 4–12, with a total of 4 people.
Admission includes:
- An adventure booklet
- Admission to Puijo Tower
The €32 family ticket includes the full Halloween adventure, complete with an atmospheric chairlift ride.
Free parking is available near the lower chairlift station.
Chairlift
€5.00 / €3.00
Tickets are sold at the lower chairlift station.
Includes a return ride.
Adults: €5
Children: €3
Free parking is available near the lower chairlift station.
Puijo Peak arranges the chairlift service for 10–31 October 2026, daily from 17:30 to 21:00, through Mestar Oy, which is responsible for operating the chairlift.
The chairlift runs in the rain, too! Rain ponchos are available at the lower station for €3 each. Mist and rain simply add to the mysterious atmosphere of your Halloween adventure.
Storms or strong winds may prevent Mestar Oy from operating the chairlift. We reserve the right to make changes.
