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Wife Carrying Championships · Cheese Rolling & Quirky Festivals

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Wife Carrying Championships · Cheese Rolling & Quirky Festivals

An international competition with Viking origins where men carry their wives through an obstacle course. Held on the first Saturday in July with sprint, team, and international categories. Entrance fee is €50 per couple with daily costs around €80-200. The prize is the wife's weight in beer. The world record time is under 1 minute. Visitors often combine this event with experiencing Finnish sauna and the midnight sun.

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An international competition with Viking origins where men carry their wives through an obstacle course. Held on the first Saturday in July with sprint, team, and international categories. Entrance fee is €50 per couple with daily costs around €80-200. The prize is the wife's weight in beer. The world record time is under 1 minute. Visitors often combine this event with experiencing Finnish sauna and the midnight sun.

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Best season
Summer
Difficulty
7
Region
Finland, Sonkajärvi

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