Finland uses the euro. English is widely spoken in Finland. Summer days are long, but evenings can be cool. Find more practical travel information in Visit Finland’s travel guide.
Helsinki Airport rail connection and airport information
Train connection
Use the VR journey planner for Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa) → Jämsä. The station is below the terminal. Change from the I or P train to a long-distance train at Tikkurila or Pasila, following the route shown by VR.
Tampere-Pirkkala is closer to Halli than Helsinki Airport. Include Tampere in your flight search: airBaltic connections are available to search via Riga, for example.
Jämsä → Halli by arranged transfer. Pre-book a taxi or shared ride to check-in at Kessunkuja 2 C.Book a local taxi↗
Hiring a car at the airport?
Pick up a rental car at the airport
Select the airport collection location when booking. Some Tampere-Pirkkala rental companies open only by prior reservation. Match collection to your flight arrival and allow luggage space for gun cases, backpacks and tents.
Check the rental company’s card requirement for the deposit, insurance excess and additional-driver fee.
Arrange your Jämsä–Halli transfer in advance. Book a local taxi or a shared ride. Uber availability is only confirmed in the app, so have your onward transfer agreed before arriving.
Flying with game equipment — check before booking
Departure station
Jämsä
Arranged onward transport
Halli
Jämsä station to Halli
Book a train to Jämsä
Choose Jämsä as your destination in the VR journey planner.
Arrange your Jämsä–Halli ride in advance
Book a taxi or arrange a carpool. Do not rely on an unconfirmed event shuttle.
Go to check-in first
The address is Kessunkuja 2 C, 35600 Halli. Bring the equipment needed for check-in.
Station information, local connections and booking a transfer
Jämsä station
Station: Asemakatu 5, 42100 Jämsä. Halli is about 30 minutes away by car, or about an hour from Tampere station. Jämsä station has no toilets or luggage lockers.
Your transfer to Halli
Pre-book a taxi or arrange a lift from Jämsä station to Halli. Give your driver the check-in address: Kessunkuja 2 C.
Local buses
Check Jämsä–Halli connections for your travel date with Matkahuolto. Do not rely on an event station shuttle unless it has been specifically confirmed.
Departure port
Finland
Jämsä / Halli
From the ferry port to Halli
Choose your port and check ferry policies
Confirm the carriage of airsoft equipment before buying your ticket.
Continue to Halli by car or to Jämsä by train
Public transport depends on your arrival port and terminal. Check the route for your arrival time.
Arrange the final ride to check-in
If you take a train to Jämsä, book a taxi or carpool to Halli in advance.
Helsinki’s terminals are in different parts of the city: use the terminal printed on your ferry ticket in the journey planner. In Turku, check the actual departure station for your train; port rail connections depend on the service.
Declare airsoft guns when booking by telephone and again at check-in. Transport is possible only in a vehicle on a route crossing. Keep guns unloaded, in cases and out of sight from outside, with the vehicle locked. They cannot travel with foot passengers or on cruises.
The rules explicitly include realistic weapon imitations. Tell check-in before boarding; weapons are held behind the information desk during the crossing.
Firearms and ammunition must be declared at booking or the information desk. The public rule does not distinguish airsoft guns; confirm airsoft transport for your route with customer service.
Firearm transport is arranged when booking, with storage in a locked place on the car deck. Published terms do not distinguish airsoft guns; request route-specific confirmation for them.
The public ship rules do not provide separate airsoft instructions. Confirm transport with sales. Loose gas cylinders are prohibited in vehicles on m/s Finlandia.
A foreign vehicle needs its country identifier on the plate or a separate sticker. Check driving-licence validity and motor insurance cover in Finland. Your insurer can confirm whether you need a Green Card or frontier insurance. Special vehicles have separate road-use and import requirements.
Go through the list with your squad before travelling. The full equipment requirements are in the rules and your faction’s guidance.
Your squad & check-in
ID and ticket details
Keep your ticket details handy. Bring a payment receipt if needed.
Two faction armbands
Check your faction colour and equipment requirements.
Role, squad & chain of command
Check your squad, role and meeting point in your faction’s Discord. Agree tents and shared equipment with your squad leader. View the illustrated Discord guide
Permitted PMR radio
Agree radio channels and your return journey too. Ehasa’s Discord can help you find a lift or squad.
Orange death rag
Keep it easy to reach, including after dark.
Confirm rental equipment
Rental equipment is limited. Arrange it in advance.
Prepare your game equipment
Approved eye protection
Bring them to check-in and chronograph testing.
Replicas, magazines & your own bio BBs
Make adjustments beforehand. Chronography uses the BBs you play with.
Batteries, gas & loading equipment
Bring consumables for the whole event and coordinate squad supplies.
Boots, spare socks & rain gear
Prepare for long walks, wet woodland and cool nights.
Equipment for your role
Check the guidance for medics, engineers and other specialist roles.
HPA tank and your own seals
Bring your own seals and all weapon accessories you will use for the chronograph test.
Supplies & sleeping
Tent, sleeping bag & sleeping mat
Your own tent or an agreed shared tent, sleeping bag and mat. Keep eye protection on when sleeping in an in-game base.
Food & drinking water for the field
Water bottles or a hydration bladder, food, utensils and rubbish bags. Check the rules and wildfire warnings before using a camping stove.
Headlamp & spare power
Pack a headlamp for the dark hours. Charge your phone and power bank.
Personal supplies
Personal medication, hygiene supplies, first-aid supplies and dry spare clothes.
Map & player services
Get familiar with the area and bookmark Players and Status on your phone.
Services in Halli and near the game area
Event food services, saunas and other on-site services are listed in Players.
Food and public beach
Our partner Brgr.In serves burgers and other meals at both main bases.
You can share improvement ideas, questions and suggestions with Brgr.In in Ehasa’s Discord. They are usually active shortly before the event and during it.
Opening hours and further details are published in Ehasa’s Discord. You can also contact Brgr.in on Instagram: @brgr.in.
Halli public beach is about a 10-minute drive from the game area. It has changing rooms, toilets and parking nearby.
Groceries, pharmacy and fuel
Halli’s grocery shop, pharmacy and SEO fuel station are in the same location, about 10 minutes from the game area. The station sells 95 and 98 petrol, diesel and fuel oil. A car wash and compressed air are available beside it.
Elisa Prepaid starter packs are sold in S-group and K-group stores, R-kioski and Elisa shops. S-market is a reseller too; check stock at the Halli store before relying on buying it there. If your phone supports eSIM, you can buy the subscription online. Retailers and instructions · Elisa Prepaid eSIM.
Accommodation
Staying at your base
Most players camp in the field at their faction’s base. Bring your own tent or arrange a shared tent with your squad. The organiser provides firewood for players. Pack a sleeping bag and sleeping mat.
You can also stay in a camper van at your base. Position it so there is room for other players too. In the civilian village, mark the offgame area around a camper van with tape.
For accommodation before, during or after the game, consider these options too.
Halli and Kuorevesi
CosyHome Apartments, cottages and a detached holiday house in the Halli area.
Villa Klubiranta Boutique hotel in Halli with seven rooms for 1–4 guests.
Apilakosken tila Farm accommodation in Kuorevesi, plus the Apilan Rauha log villa and sauna cottage.
Jämsä and Himos
Jämsän Gasthaus Guest rooms and apartments with kitchens near central Jämsä.
Hotel Hiisi Hill Boutique hotel in Jämsä with studios and suites featuring private saunas.
HimosLomat Cottages, villas and guest rooms in Himos, including options for larger groups.
Himosmajoitus Holiday cottages in Himos and an apartment in central Jämsä.
Himos is about a 35-minute drive from the game area.
For rental guns or equipment, email info@ehasa.org. We can direct you to rental providers, but availability for multi-day events is limited. Bring your own equipment where possible.
Most partners offer delivery of advance equipment orders to the event instead of posting them. This option usually opens a few weeks before the game.
See the gearlist for examples of equipment used at the event.
F / SchukoFinland uses type F power sockets, with a 230 V, 50 Hz supply.
Other practical information
Bio BBs are mandatory. Muzzle energy is measured in joules using your playing BBs. A gun tested with 0.2 g BBs elsewhere may exceed the event’s limit.
Mobile data: EU/EEA roaming normally uses domestic rates within fair-use limits. If needed, buy a prepaid SIM from a grocery store or an eSIM online; check local stock and your phone’s eSIM support. EU roaming guidance.
Mobile reception varies by location and network. Check towers and coverage on Cellmapper. Finnish networks are Elisa, Telia and DNA.
Ehasa provides compressed air at the game area for small HPA and scuba cylinders. CO₂ cartridges and green gas are also available on site.
Healthcare and insurance: bring an EHIC if you are entitled to one; a UK GHIC is also accepted. Neither replaces travel insurance. Confirm that your policy covers airsoft and repatriation. Kela’s guidance for visitors.
If you have any other questions about the game, please contact us via email: info@ehasa.org
Player digital services
Players Ehasa
Players contains arrival and parking directions, vehicle inspection, food services and saunas. The event hub links to your ticket, the Status map and announcements.
The event’s Players pages are usually published a month before the game.
Status shows the interactive game-area map and your faction’s situation. See your own position on the map and choose whether to share your GPS location. This helps you navigate and find your squad. It also works in your browser at status.ehasa.org.
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