KIIPEILYAREENA RISTIKKO

Climbing with automatic “auto belay” devices is a fun and easy way to climb high climbing walls without any previous experience. The devices allow you to climb up to 12 metres. There are routes for climbers of all levels. The weight limits for Ristikko’s auto belay equipment range from 15 to 130 kg. We always guide first-timers on how to use the equipment. Climbing with auto belay equipment is also a great option for those who want to practice rope climbing independently.

For rope climbing, you need a partner who knows how to belay. Lead climbing brings many new dimensions to the climbing hobby, and we recommend that anyone interested should take a rope climbing course, which will give you the skills you need. For rope climbing, you will need to have a belay card.

Bouldering means climbing low walls with a thick mattress underneath in case of a fall. In bouldering you don’t need a climbing partner, making it very easy to get started. All you need are climbing shoes, which you can also rent on site. In bouldering you develop skills, body control and problem-solving abilities and it can be started without any previous climbing experience. The bouldering area has also the Kilter board and spray wall.

Speed climbing is climbing on standardised fifteen-metre routes, where the aim is to achieve the fastest possible time. Speed climbing uses auto belay devices with a weight limit of 15–136 kg.

There is a well-equipped fitness gym in Ristikko, which is available for use by members. The gym has a wide range of equipment whether you want to warm up, work out or improve your climbing.

After your have climbed, you can enjoy your snacks on the terrace or buy some from our café. We sell smoothies, chia puddings, overnight oats and stuffed breads/croissants. The kitchen is open on Fridays 17–20.30 and Saturdays 13–18.45, with a rotating pizza menu. Orders must be placed before the kitchen closes. We also have A-rights.

Next to the front desk area there is a shop where you can buy climbing equipment such as climbing shoes, clothes and small accessories. Members get up to -20% discount on products in the shop (excluding books and DVDs). Our knowledgeable staff will help you choose the products you need.

Ristikko is the perfect place to organise, for example, a sporty recreation day for the work community. The gym has climbing walls for groups of all sizes and a conference room with presentation equipment. In Ristikko you can organise a climbing experience to suit your work group or group of friends.

Free 2-hour parking is available at the Ristikko Shopping Centre. You can extend your parking time by an hour free of charge from the tablet in the lobby of the KiipeilyAreena. Ask the staff for more information. Remember to use the parking disc or parking app when you arrive!