Piispala Youth Centre

Piispala is Finland’s biggest Youth Centre! At Piispala, you will experience memorable camp schools, Nuotta coaching programmes and confirmation camps, as well various camps and events for sports clubs and different organisations.

All services are located within the same area, in a safe environment close to nature. At Piispala, youth work is executed with a big heart for the benefit of children and young people.

What is Piispala like?

Piispala has versatile sports facilities, including a swimming hall, ice rink and bowling alley, as well as sports halls, gyms and a full-size grass pitch inside an air-supported dome. The lovely small animal house, Pihka, is the centre of Piispala’s Green Care activities. At the animal home, participants get to enjoy a variety of activities and meaningful interaction with animals and nature.

Accommodation includes a total of 242 beds in well-equipped terraced apartments, a wooden apartment building, semi-detached houses and log cabins with fireplaces. When including the beds in the lofts of the accommodation units, Piispala can host up to 420 guests at a time. Guests are served with skill and care by the dedicated professionals in their respective fields. At Piispala, the whole house takes part in supporting growth and development!

Young people's experience of Piispala

  • 4.3 / 5 How many stars would you give the camp school?
  • 4.8 / 5 The youth exchange was successful.
  • 4.4 / 5 I would gladly visit again.
  • “I’ve tried new things I thought I would never try, and learned new things! Love this camp school!“

    – Camp school participant
  • “The safety of the camp, as well as the location and environment is amazing.“

    – Camp school participant
  • “I feel more close to my friends and class.“

    – Camp school participant
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Exciting activities

Unforgettable moments with more than 40 goal-oriented programmes.

  • Viking boat excursion
  • Small animal home
  • Climbing tower
  • Water adventure
  • Stunt course
  • Team olympics
  • Theatre make-up
  • Bubble football
  • Circus
Pieneläinkoti Pihka. Poika pitää marsua sylissä.

Pursuing the good life

Piispala’s most popular camp school programmes feature adventure and nature activities, such as an exciting viking boat trip or a stunt course! Piispala takes pride in its versatile facilities for practising various sports. Accommodation is spaciously arranged in harmony with nature, and all services are within a walking distance.

Every camp is led with high quality and safety in mind. One of Piispala’s greatest strengths is the wide range of activities available, regardless of the weather. Experiences and memories are gained throughout the camp, from the ice rink and swimming hall to Green Care activities at the Pihka small animal home. Many activities can be tried both guided or independently.

Independent visit to Piispala

Yes, it’s possible! Our extensive sports and leisure opportunities, and accommodation and conference facilities provide an excellent setting for holidays, recreation, trainings and events. At Piispala, visitors can enjoy facilities such as an early-season cross-country ski trail, swimming hall, ice rink, bowling alley, sports hall, gym, and an air-supported dome. Whether you are travelling alone or with a group, and passing through or staying longer, you are sure to enjoy your time at Piispala.

Piispalan uimahallissa kaksi nuorta uimassa.