Welcome to the Canoe Freestyle European Championships 2026!
The European Freestyle Kayaking Championships will be held in Finland from June 10 to 13, 2026.
The venue is Neitikoski rapid, located in Ruunaa hiking area and Ruunaa Outdoor Center, Lieksa, eastern part of Finland. Neitikoski is the most popular place for freestyle canoeing in Finland due to its consistent and favourable conditions for freestyle canoeing.
Ruunaa Outdoor Centre provides beautiful surroundings in the middle of nature, yet easy access to essential facilities. It provides a variety of accommodations and a restaurant, and also it acts as an accreditation office during the competition.
Ruunaa Outdoor Center provides a pleasant environment for the freestyle community with all facilities next to the Neitikoski rapid. Clean natural water and midnight sun provides excellent conditions for training and competition. Ruunaa Outdoor Center also has plenty of options for accommodation.
The competition is organized by Whitewater Canoeing Finland – formed by a dedicated team of freestyle kayaking enthusiasts – together with a number of volunteers from local canoeing clubs.
