Nowhere else can you experience Finnish cottage life in such an authentic way as in Lakeland Finland. Many families have their own cabin in this region. The so-called mökki is more than just a holiday home for them. It is an oasis of peace, a place of the heart to which people have a deep emotional connection. Spending time here is not just about relaxing and switching off from everyday life. Generations gather and spend quality time together. Find out why a holiday in a cottage in Lakeland Finland could also change your life.
Where generations come together
As soon as summer arrives, Finns head straight for their beloved holiday home. Some spend the entire summer months out there in nature, others visit their private hideaway in Lakeland Finland every weekend. Mostly, but not always, the cabins are located by a lake. This cottage life has a great tradition. It is not unusual that the grandparents’ generation built the first cottage on a property. Later, other buildings were added so that there is room for the whole family. At the cottage, festivities such as Midsummer are also celebrated with the loved ones.
The cottage as a source of Finnish happiness
Especially for people who live in the city, summer cottage life is a wonderful way to completely immerse yourself in the pure nature of Lakeland Finland. Surrounded by forests and lakescapes, you return to your roots and learn to appreciate the little things that nature gives us. For example, there is hardly anyone in Finland who does not associate wonderful childhood memories with a cottage. Every Finn knows the cottage life, even if you don’t own a summer cottage. No wonder the cabin is considered one of the main reasons why Finns are so happy and content.
A place where it never gets boring
At the summer cottage, the focus is on relaxation and many people enjoy simply doing “nothing” here, unwinding and listening to the sound of the wind. However, this does not mean that this type of holiday in Lakeland Finland can become boring in the long run. There is always something to do at the cottage: Chopping wood for the sauna, later heating up the sauna stove, having a barbecue with delicious sausages at the fireplace, swimming in the lake or fishing. The “Mölkky” game is also very popular.
When you take a sauna, your worries are far away
Of course, the sauna plays a central role in Finnish cottage life. Some summer cottages even have several saunas, for example one directly at the main building and a beach sauna by the lake. A traditional, wood-fired sauna stove is quite common. Heating up the sauna is part of the overall experience, and every single step you take helps you to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Once you start sweating while enjoying the cosy crackling of the fire, your worries and problems are far away for that moment.
Cosy evenings after the sauna
There is nothing better than the feeling after the sauna when you are completely at peace with yourself and could embrace the whole world. This deep feeling of contentment can be enjoyed by simply sitting on the jetty and listening to the sounds of nature. Afterwards, how about a delicious meal garnished with freshly picked berries or mushrooms from the surrounding forests or freshly caught fish from the lake? When it gets a bit chilly in the evening, you can even get out your typical Finnish woollen socks in bright colours. Now, it is so cosy to sit by the fireplace.
From simple cabins to luxury villas
Do you want to experience this kind of cottage life in the midst of nature? Lakeland Finland offers you countless holiday homes in wonderfully secluded locations in a wide range of price categories and with different types of facilities. Quite often you will have a private bay all to yourself. A rowing boat for paddling across the lake is often included in the rental price or can be booked separately. And of course, a sauna is a must. If you prefer it very traditional, you can choose a cabin with a wood-burning sauna stove. If you want it to be as comfortable as possible, go for a holiday home with an electric sauna heater. From simple cabins without electricity and running water – which are rare nowadays – to a luxury villa by the lake, there is a suitable accommodation for every taste. Find the holiday home of your dreams in Lakeland Finland now.
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