This autumn, HAMK’s Sports and Culture Week will take place during week 39, from 22 to 26 September 2025. Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to explore various sports and cultural activities free of charge, including HAMK’s own sports offerings across its campus locations.
Make the most of this week and discover fun and engaging ways to spend your free time!
Below you’ll find a campus-specific list of sports and cultural activities available during the week.
(Note! The list will be updated as new partners join the week’s program.)
More information about HAMK’s sports services is available on the HAMK Moves website.
The week culminates on Friday 26 September in Hämeenlinna’s City Park with the HAMK goes Rantareitti event and a Kyykkä tournament.
At 14:00, the community-focused HAMK goes Rantareitti wellness and outdoor sports event kicks off.
More information and registration available here.
After warming up along the Rantareitti trail, the fun continues with a Kyykkä tournament organized by HÄTÄ, HÄPI and HIOP, combining student culture and physical activity in the most entertaining way.
Welcome to join us!
Sports and Culture Week Activities by Campus
Evo
- Wed 24 Sep: Sports hall session at Tuulos Sports Hall, from 17:00 to 18:30
Forssa
- Mon 22 Sep: Gym session at Yhteislyseo, from 16:00 to 18:00
- Wed 24 Sep: Gym session at Yhteislyseo, from 17:00 to 18:00
Hämeenlinna
- The Hämeenlinna University Centre’s sports hall is available to students free of charge throughout the week. The gym and sports hall are open daily from 6:00 to 22:00.
- Forever Hämeenlinna Fitness Club offers open access this week. Booking requires registration via this link.
- Mon 22 Sep: HUB Basketball practice at the University Centre’s sports hall, at 19:00–20:30
- Tue 23 Sep: at the Main Library (Lukiokatu 2), come explore the library’s creative services: make your own pin, sew a patch with Luovaamo’s sewing machine, discover the 3D printer and digital drawing tablet, play in the Media Room (PS5, Nintendo Switch), and try out instruments in the Band Room/Studio, from 16:00 to 18:00
- Tue 23 Sep: Art pop-up with community counsellors in Mökki (D-building 1st floor), from 11.00 to 14.00
- Tue 23 Sep: “Tarinasoppaa” art exhibition, Gallery ARX, from 16.00 to 18.00
- Tue 23 Sep: Ping pong tournament at Arena Lounge (Building H), starts at 16:30. No pre-registration required.
- Tue 23 Sep at 12.00-16.00, Wed 24 Sep at 14.00-19.00 and Thu 25 Sep at 13.00-17.00,
At HÄX’s Basement Studio, you can create your own beats, record vocals or rap, try DJing, and explore street art and graffiti through VR or traditional drawing. - Fri 26 Sep: HAMK goes Rantareitti – more info and registration
- Fri 26 Sep: Launch of HAMK’s Running Club during the Rantareitti event
- Fri 26 Sep: Kyykkä tournament in City Park starting at 17:00, organized by HÄTÄ ry, HIOP ry, and HÄPI ry
Lepaa
- Mon 22 Sep: Ball games session in campus sports hall, from 16:00 to 19:00
- Wed 24 Sep: Group exercise class in campus sports hall, from 16:15 to 17:15
- Thu 25 Sep: Art pop-up with community counsellors in Rikala Lobby, from 11.00 to 15.00
- Thu 25 Sep: Ball games session in campus sports hall, from 16:00 to 19:00
Mustiala
- Mon 22 Sep: Sports hall session at Tammi Arena, from 20:00 to 21:00
- Tue 23 Sep: Sports hall session at Manttaali Hall, from 20:00 to 21:30
Riihimäki
- Hyria’s gym is available on weekdays from 14:00 to 21:00
- Mon 22 Sep: Hyria sports hall session, at 16:00–18:00
- Mon 22 Sep, Chess Club at Anton’s House (Antonin talo, Öllerinkatu 3), from 18:00 to 21:00
- Tue 23 Sep, Guided Visit to Riihimäki Theatre (Hämeenaukio 1), starting at 18:30 and 19:00
- Tue 23 Sep – Fri 26 Sep, Rock Climbing at Riihimäki Climbing Center Rocklands (Peltosaarenkatu 4 A), introduction to the sport followed by free climbing, starting at 18:00
- Tue 23 Sep – Sun 28 Sep, Hunting Museum (Tehtaankatu 23 A), free entry from 10:00 to 16:00
- Tue 23 Sep – Sun 28 Sep, RIEMU Museum (Temppelikatu 8), free entry from 11:00 to 17:00
- Wed 24 Sep, Youth Center Monari (Uudenmaankatu 1), from 16:00 to 20:00
- Thu 25 Sep: Hyria sports hall session, from 16:00 to 18:00
- Fri 26 Sep: Hyria sports hall session, from 16:00 to 18:00
Valkeakoski
- One free visit to Valkeakoski Swimming Hall during the week
- Campus gym (Building A) open daily from 6:00 to 22:00
- Tue 23 Sep: Ball games session at Valkeakoski Vocational School’s sports hall, from 19:30 to 21:00
- Thu 24 Sep: Ball games session at Valkeakoski Vocational School’s sports hall, from 19:30 to 21:00
For more information, please contact:
Jari Virtanen, Sports Services Planner (HAMK)
jari.virtanen@hamk.fi
+358407355653