Katsomolle

Katsomolle is the allative form of the Finnish noun katsomo, meaning the stands or audience area at a sports or cultural venue. The word katsomo refers to the seating sections from which spectators observe an event, typically in stadiums, arenas, or theaters. In the allative case, katsomolle denotes direction toward the stands, as in Mene katsomolle ("Go to the stands") or Pääsy katsomolle ("Access to the stands"). The plural form katsomoille is used when directing toward multiple stands or sections.

In practice, katsomolle is widely seen on signage, maps, and event information to guide attendees to seating areas and to distinguish stands from other zones such as the field or backstage. It also appears in spoken Finnish when giving directions at venues.

Etymology: katsomo derives from the verb katsoa "to watch," reflecting the function of the space as a place for watching events.

See also: Katsomo, Audience, Stadium, Theater seating.