Pikkulaskiainen

FAQ

Can you also pick up a ticket for a friend at Hansa’s advance ticket exchange?

Yes, you can exchange your friend’s ticket for a wristband and an pub crawl pass if the ticket has been sent to you. For Logomo ticket exchange, you need the ticket with the QR code.

Can I get the special badge already this year if I have a gold badge from last year?

Unfortunately, you cannot get the special badge yet this year, as the badge system was only recently renewed and we will reveal the special badge closer to next year’s Pikkulaskiainen.

Where is the pub crawl map exchange point?

The pub crawl map exchange point is located at Turku Cathedral Square.

I LOST MY WRISTBAND. CAN I GET A NEW ONE?

Unfortunately, we cannot issue a new wristband. The wristband is the responsibility of the attendee after it has been handed over, and a lost wristband cannot be replace

IS THERE OFFICIAL RESALE FOR PIKKULASKIAINEN?

There will be no official resale of tickets for Pikkulaskiainen. For this reason, we do not recommend purchasing tickets from secondary markets, and Pikkulaskiainen is not responsible for the validity of tickets purchased from resellers.

CAN A TICKET PURCHASED UNDER SOMEONE ELSE'S NAME BE PICKED UP? CAN I PICK IT UP FOR A FRIEND?

Yes, but the ticket can only be redeemed once. For this reason, we do not recommend purchasing tickets from secondary markets.

DOES A PDF TICKET NEED TO BE EXCHANGED FOR A WRISTBAND?

Yes, the PDF ticket is exchanged for a wristband and an appro pass at the ticket exchange.

CAN A AFTERPARTY WRISTBAND ALSO BE USED FOR THE SLOPE EVENT AREA?

Yes, at Pikkulaskiainen 2026, an event wristband that includes the afterparty grants entry to the slope event area as well.

WHERE AND HOW CAN I GET AN EVENT BADGE?

You can collect the event badge from the ticket booths when you return your appro pass (pub crawl pass). A certain number of stamps is not required to receive the event badge.

CAN A DAMAGED WRISTBAND STILL BE USED?

Yes, if you present the wristband and it is recognizable.

WHAT TIME IS TICKET EXCHANGE OPEN?

Ticket exchange is open from 11 AM to 10:30 PM, meaning throughout the event except for the afterparty.

CAN I BRING MY OWN DRINKS TO THE SLOPE EVENT?

You cannot bring your own drinks, but the event area is a licensed serving area, so you can purchase beverages from the bar inside the event area.

WHAT IS PIKKULASKIAINEN?

Pikkulaskiainen is Finland’s largest winter festival, bringing students from all over the country to wintery Turku. The event consists of the legendary sledding competition, the slope event with slope artists, pub crawl activities spread across Turku, and epic afterparties.

WHEN IS PIKKULASKIAINEN HELD?

Pikkulaskiainen will be celebrated again on February 26, 2026.

WHERE IS PIKKULASKIAINEN HELD?

Pikkulaskiainen is held in Turku. The event’s main area, the slope event area, is located at Turku Market Square (Turun kauppatori).

WHAT IS THE SLED COMPETITION?

The sled competition is Pikkulaskiainen’s most cherished tradition, where teams of students compete to see whose sled run is the most spectacular, creative, and fun. Gather your team and join the fun! More information about the sled competition can be found here.