Accommodations

• GreenStar Hotel, Lahti

  Affordable and ecological stay by Lahti central railway station. Each of our hotels continues its unique green journey towards a feel-good, do-good accommodation service that doesn’t burden the environment but rather creates a positive impact on it. The hotel has 138 rooms. You can book breakfast, parking and extra beds for children separately.

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• Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Lahti

  Hotel for fine moments in the heart of Lahti

  The walls of the tradition-rich Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone could tell countless incredible stories – if only walls could talk! Since the 1890s, Lahden Seurahuone has been the place to get away from the everyday grind. The banquet hall has witnessed wedding waltzes and tears of joy laced with champagne. It has been the place to freely enjoy the little luxuries in life. The hotel rooms have hosted famous guests, from Marshal of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim to Swedish royalty. You are also one of our very highly valued guests, and we are really happy that you are staying with us.
  Adding luxury to everyday life
  Being reliable and rich in tradition does not mean being stuck in the past. Our thoroughly updated hotel provides accommodation for every taste: Would you like to stay in a cosy single room or enjoy the comfort of a lovely double room with your companion? Or maybe you would like something more special – more space, more personality, or magical luxury? Let us know and we will fulfil your wishes.

  https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/lahti/sokos-hotel-lahden-seurahuone

• Hotel Mukkula Manor, Lahti

  The jewel of the area is the Mukkula Manor main building, where the view to Lake Vesijärvi crowns the unbelievable experience. At Mukkula Manor you can stay over night, have meetings, banquets and weddings.
  Mukkula Manor has a wonderful location in a city park by Lake Vesijärvi.
  Mukkula manor has 17 nice hotel rooms with total of 32 beds. The room selection contains 2 suites, 2 single rooms and 13 double rooms. The rooms are located in the manor main building and Tiilimestari house next to the main building. Each room at the 4-star hotel has garden view and free WiFi.

  Free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

  A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.

  https://www.booking.com/hotel/fi/mukkulan-kartano-lahti.en-gb.html?lang=en-gb&soz=1&lang_changed=1

• Ilola Inn, Sysmä

  Ilola Inn is located on the shore of Lake Päijänne and offers accommodation in eight beautiful suites and rooms built in 2020.

  • Two Luxury Suites (two bedrooms for 2, living room + kitchen, bathroom/toilet, private terrace and lake view)
  • Two Suites (two bedrooms for 2, living room + kitchen, bathroom/toilet, lake view)
  • Four rooms (bedroom for 2, bathroom/toilet, lake view)
  All rooms are equipped with own bathroom and a view to Lake Päijänne.

  https://ilolainn.fi/en/rooms/

• Tervalepikon Torpat, Sysmä

  Tervalepikon Torpat holiday cottages are located within a two-hour drive from Helsinki, close to Lahti and Heinola. The cottages offer quality accommodation throughout the year amidst beautiful and tranquil lakeland scenery. The cottages are only a 10-minute drive from the shops, and the local activities are within easy reach.

  Tainan Tupa holiday cottage stands on a small pine-wood hill about 50 metres from the lake. This well-equipped cottage rates five stars according to the nationwide MALO quality classification. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms (6+2 beds and a crib), a living room with fireplace, two toilets and a wood-heated sauna with a washing room and dressing room.

  Vesan Villa holiday cottage, built in 2006, is also a five-star log cottage for use all year round. This 120 m² two-storied cottage and its three bedrooms – with an additional bed in the hall upstairs and a cot – offer plenty of room for comfortable accommodation. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is tableware for twelve persons. After bathing in the wood-heated sauna it’s nice to relax by the fireplace.

  Villa Ebba is a nostalgic, lovingly restored grandma’s cottage, which is set in a sunny location overlooking fields. Ebba offers accommodation for 2–3 persons. It is fully equipped and guests are pampered with an open air wood-heated design pool.

  https://www.lomarengas.fi/mokki/tervalepikontorpat

Attractions

• Vellamo’s herbal sauna for small groups and families, Lahti

  During the program, you’ll take a slow walk into a nearby forest with professional guide, where you will gather herbs for our foot-baths as well as tree branches for our personal energising power whisks. You will learn about the importance of nature in Finnish culture, Finnish
  folklore as well as herbal medicine and the powers of herbs and plants. After returning to the hotel/cabin, you will learn about sauna etiquette and the effects of the sauna.

  You will start aromatic herbal sauna with facial masks and foot-baths. The traditional sauna healer will guide you through the sauna session. Afterwards you’ll feel relaxed and as if you were born again!

  Group size: Min. 4 persons.

  https://travellamo.johku.com/en_US/products/1-travellamo-vellamos-herbal-sauna-experience-vellamon-yrttisauna

• Kelvenne Trail, Padasjoki

  The Kelvenne Trail passes through the Päijänne National Park, taking walkers from beautiful sandy beaches to peaceful forests and tops of high eskers. It’s an easy-to-follow path with lovely views. Kelvenne is an esker island formed during the Ice Age, and effects of the Ice Age can also be seen in the eskers, kettle holes and sheltered bays. The start and end points of the Kelvenne trail are in the south of the island (Kirkkosalmi) and in the north (Likolahti), and the trail can be walked in either direction. The trail passes through the entire island, winding along beaches as well as high eskers. The total lenght of the trail is 9 km.
  Kelvenne Island can be reached either by scheduled boat, taxi boat or by kayaking.

• Möysä beach, Lahti

  Möysä beach is one of the most popular beaches in Lahti , only 15 -20 minutes walk from the city center.
  Sandy beach and pure water attracts people to enjoy summer days at the beach.
  There are 2 piers, volleyball field, grass area and children’s playground and a toilet.
  1.6.-31.8. lifeguarding daily 10-16, Changing rooms 10-20.30.

• Päijänne National Park

  The pristine waters of Lake Päijänne wash the sandy shores of a chain of islands formed by an esker ridge that dates back to the Ice Age.

  Take a flexible taxi boat rides to Päijänne or Kelvenne island in Päijänne National Park. Or rent a kayak and explore the park’s many islands and their sandy coves and rocky shores. The nature trail at Pulkkilanharju ridge, accessible by road, also offers fine lakekand views. Look out for ospreys soaring over the lake.

  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip. National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation.

  All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

• Linnaistensuo Mire, Lahti

  Linnaistensuo mire, located only seven kilometres from the centre of Lahti, is a nationally valuable raised bog. The tranquil mire landscape can be admired from the duckboard trail crossing it. Linnaistensuo mire is part of the national mire conservation programme and one of the sites of Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark.
  On Linnaistensuo mire, surrounded by mixed forests, moist hollows alternate with drier hummocks. The flora of mire is typical for raised bogs and the representativeness of the mire makes it valuable protected site.
  The nature trail, about 1,5 kilometres long, runs mostly on duckboard trail. The information boards along the way tell about the mire ecosystem. Linnaistensuo mire can be reached along Korvenrannantie or Linnaistentie and Ilolantie roads. The paths leading to the duckboard trail are marked on the trees with yellow paint.

• Pirunpesä Gorge and Tiirismaa hill, Hollola

  The monumental Pirunpesä Gorge is a cliff fissure cutting through the quartzite rocks of Tiirismaa and has been a well-known visitor attraction since the 1800s. The walls of this impressive rock formation are up to 20 metres tall. Pirunpesä, which translates literally as Devil’s Nest, is one of the most important geosites of the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark. A marked hiking trail of 4,5 km passes by Pirunpesä. The trail can be reached from the parking area at road “Arvi Hauvosen tie”.
  You can also reach Pirunpesä from Lahti Sport Centre through Salpausselkä gravel routes.

  Tiirismaa cliff area is nationally recognised for its value in terms of nature and landscape conservation. The originally high mountain has been eroded in the course of time, but is still the highest point of southern Finland, 223 m.

• Kammiovuori Trail, Sysmä

  Located in Vintturi, Sysmä, Kammiovuori (“Chamber Mountain”) is the highest spot in the Eastern Häme (Tavastia) region, offering breathtaking views over the region’s forests and lakes. The trail passes through atmospheric, hilly forest terrain. Interesting sights along the path include the impressive, seven-metre boulder named “Linta”, and Hiskias’s cave. The cave is named after a vagabond who, according to local legend, used to live in the cave at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite the challenging terrain, Kammiovuori is a popular destination for families with children, as well.
  The trail starts from the parking area and goes up through a mixed, mostly coniferous forest towards Kammiovuori. The total length of the trail is 4 km. The trail is accessible during the snow-free seasons.

• Kayaking Trip on the Lake, Lahti

  Enjoy lake nature with this relaxing kayak trip. Depending on the weather we will choose our route between Kukkasjärvi lakes and Salajärvi lake. We have a break with a nice view to the lake. After snacks and relaxing we continue our paddling.

  For this kayaking trip you need slight kayaking experience and you have to be able to swim.

  https://www.bestlakenature.com/kayaking-trip

• Lemmenharju nature trail in Vierumäki

  Lemmenharju nature trail near the Sports Institute of Finland in Vierumäki is one of the most charming attractions of the Salpausselkä Geopark. The trail travels on top of steep ridges and follows the shores of clear-watered little lakes.
  The trail consists of Suurharju scenic trail and a walk around Lake Ahvenlampi. The Suurharju scenic trail alone is 2.4 kilometres long, and the total length of both parts is 4 kilometres. The trail starts from the north side of the main building (Kaskela) of the Sports Institute, down by sparkling Lake Valkjärvi that reflects a green landscape.
  Lemmenharju nature trail can be walked clockwise or anticlockwise, following the painted orange markings in the trees. Two campfire sites are provided at the shore of Lake Valkjärvi, and there are benches for resting along the trail. It is also possible to take a swim beside the nature trail at the swimming spot of Lake Valkjärvi or at the beaches of Lake Saarijärvi and Lake Suurijärvi.

• Watersport and Outdoor Activities, Asikkala

  Jannen Kalastus ja Kayakki offers kayak, canoe, SUP board rentals and transport services in the Lahti, Vääksy and Padasjoki areas. Paddle to Päijänne National Park and spend the night on one of its largest islands, Kelvenne, or take a kayaking day trip and enjoy outdoor barbecue at the nearby Pernasaari.

  We offer a selection of SUP boards, kayaks, canoes and additional services. Our friendly staff is glad to assist you. Our shop in Vääksy is located right by the water only 200 metres from the beach.

  For larger groups, please contact us in advance to ensure that there is enough equipment available. It’s best to book 3–40 days in advance so that we can make sure that to get you exactly the equipment you want.

  Paddling is one of the most memorable and wonderful ways to spend a summer day and offers a great chance to admire the beautiful Finnish nature! Gather your friends and family and embark on a trip of the waterways of Asikkala. Make a day trip kayaking around Salonsaari Island or take a paddle in Päijänne National Park and Kelvenne island and enjoy the breathtaking natural landscape. Taking due care of safety, you can also paddle across the Vääksy canal to Lake Vesijärvi, which is 3 metres higher than Vesijärvi.

  The nearby Pernasaari island is located 2.5 kilometres from the beach and it features a designated municipal area for recreational use. Close to this is also offered a beautiful and shorter river route.

  https://www.jannenkalastusjakayakki.fi/en/online-store

• Päijätsalo Observation Tower and Trails, Sysmä

  The Päijätsalo area in Sysmä offers several alternatives for a day trip in varied forest and lake sceneries. The longest circular trail comprises 4.1 km of atmospheric forests and shores of Lake Päijänne. Part of the trail extends to the Päijänne National Park, and its main attraction is the observation tower built in the 19th century. Situated in the middle of the island, the tower offers an impressive view over Päijänne.
  The trail starts from the Päijätsalo parking area or, if accessed by boat, from Pyydysniemi. There are several paths in the area, and you can plan your route as you wish. The total length of the trail is 4 km. The trail can be accessed during the snow-free seasons.

• Kammiovuori Hill, Sysmä

  Located in Vintturi, Sysmä, Kammiovuori Hill is the highest point in East Häme, and from its peak opens up a magnificent view far out over the area’s forests and lakes. Along the route, which winds through a hilly and atmospheric forest landscape, the sites to be seen include the seven metre high “Sysmä Linta” boulder and Hiskias Cave, which according to tradition was home to a hermit who lived on Kammiovuori Hill at the beginning of the 20th-century. Along the route there are also information boards which introduce the area’s diverse nature. Kammiovuori is also a part of Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark and is also a valuable rocky outcrop area. Finland´s ancient solid bedrock is intersected by cracks and fractures. One such location is in the western edge of the Kammiovuori Hill.
  About 2 billion years ago the area which is now Southern Finland rose as a result of a collision between the tectonic plates to form the Alps-like Svekofennic mountain range. Granoduiorite and other rock types formed deep under the ground then rose towards the surface. Over millions of years even the higher mountains were worn the forces of nature. The cliffs in our area, like Kammiovuori, are remnants of the lower parts of this ancient mountain range.
  Despite the challenging landscape, Kammiovuori Hill is also a popular hiking destination for families. In Autumn 2017, steps were constructed along the steepest parts of the route, and pleasant locations for stopping to eat include the table located at the viewpoint or the shelter constructed close to the return route.
  Magnificent views to enjoy,

• Boat trip Lahti-Heinola-Lahti

  Two canal route

  A fascinating cruise route on southern Lake Päijänne: two canals and three different lakes. The return journey is made 4 days in a week from June to September. Good coach connections. Travel in one direction by scheduled coach and in the other way by ship. There is a restaurant and café on board.

  http://hilden.sportum.info/stable/risteily.jsp?teema_id=1389&id=1019-24450&kieli=UKN

Attractions

• Koli National Park

  Finland’s best loved national landscape

  When you take in the marvellous view over Lake Pielinen from the top of Ukko-Koli hill, it’s easy to see why this spot has attracted so many Finnish artists, photographers and nature-lovers over the centuries. The splendid scenery always instills a sense of serenity and wonder in visitors. Koli’s hills and lakes provide fine settings for enjoyable outings and activities at any time of year.

  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip.
  National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation.
  All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

• A nature and wellness holiday in Koli National Park

  A NATURE AND WELLNESS HOLIDAY IN KOLI NATIONAL PARK
  – Let’s the make best summer memories on the island of Tarina-Aho

  Tarina-Aho is a unique holiday destination on an island in Lake Pielinen, in the middle of the Koli national landscape. Our yard consists of three traditional log buildings, which were originally made by hand in North Karelia and were later moved to Kelvänsaari.

  For us, Tarina-Aho is a place that combines nature, Lake Pielinen, peace of mind, the simplicity of things and the North Karelian tradition and hospitality. Arriving at Tarina-Aho is like a trip back in time – busy everyday life and worries remain on the mainland as you board the boat.

  We want to offer our guests the most unhurried experience in the middle of nature, which is why we have tried to make every visit as special just for you.

  Valid: 1.6. -30.9.2025

  Groupsize: min 6 max 10

  Program:

  1 day
  Welcome
  Arrival date pickup from train and arrival at Tarina-Aho crossing the Pielinen lake.
  We end the day relaxing by the lake and enjoying a traditional, atmospheric wooden sauna, after which we retire to our own rooms for a good night’s sleep.

  2 day
  – Lake Pielinen
  We cross lake Pielinen with canoes, which can easily accommodate 2 people +a bag for the trip.

  3. Day
  National Park Koli
  -The Best of Koli tour
  – Visit at The Koli Nature Centre Ukko
  – Smoke sauna

  4. Day
  Forest and Herbs
  – Workshop on wild herbs and plants for foot bath
  – Hammock resting in the pine trees of the beach.

  5. day
  Fishing and yoga
  – The idea would be that – everyone could try fishing with different tools.
  – Excursion into the nature. The half of the day could be focused, for example, on forest yoga/calm down in nature.

  Day 6
  City of Joensuu or stay in Tarina-Aho
  – We return to the mainland on a flexible schedule. Transfer to city of Joensuu.

  Day 7
  Time to say hei, hei. Have a good trip home.

  Price: 1400€/person/ 6 night, 7 days

  https://aksytammat.fi/en/p/634/a-nature-and-wellness-holiday-in-koli-national-park-area

Accommodations

• Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä

  Outdoor adventures, cosy village life and stunning scenery. Welcome to our hotel in the centre of Koli village, the gateway to Koli National Park. Our warm and cosy hotel is a haven for active holidaymakers and curious adventurers.

  Koli National Park is one of Finland’s most popular visitor destinations. And no wonder! The National Park offers plenty of activities and nature adventures around Lake Pielinen and the iconic views from the peaks of Koli. A unique landscape that simply cannot be experienced anywhere else!

  The walking and hiking trails into the National Park start from our hotel. Lake Pielinen and Koli’s peaks are only a short distance away. Skiing tracks, hiking paths, the lake, ice swimming, hills – Koli offers endless opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Hiking equipment is available for rent from our hotel and ski equipment from the Ukko-Koli ski resort – there is plenty to do and see to suit any inspiration.

  The magical atmosphere of the hiking trails continues inside our village hotel, where the carefully selected natural materials and earthy colours echo the surrounding nature. Experience the four seasons of Koli, changing with each floor, from the misty spruce forests on spring mornings to the snowy peaks of Koli.

  Tervaskanto restaurant and Puronmutka café provide authentic and delicious meals. Children can continue their adventures in the play area in the lobby and on the climbing wall, and even the rooms are equipped with wall bars. The perfect holiday is crowned by the luxury sauna on the top floor.

  Discover the welcoming village of Koli and the breathtaking beauty of the Koli National Park!

  https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/koli/sokos-hotel-koli-kyla

• Break Sokos Hotel Koli

  Whether you want to get away from it all, need a burst of new energy or just need time for yourself or your family, head for Koli. Break Sokos Hotel Koli is located in the picturesque Koli National Park, close to the peaks of Koli. The view from the hotel towards Lake Pielinen seems to continue forever and ever, and the sky feels breathtakingly close.

  The challenging slopes of Ukko-Koli can be accessed directly from the hotel. Where else can you put on your ski boots in your room and hit the slopes straight from the front door? Or put your hiking shoes on and head to the various hiking routes starting directly from the hotel yard? In the evening, you can dip into gentle hot tubs at the scenic Koli Relax Spa and admire the view from its outdoor pools.

  Does your work team need inspiration and a peaceful location to make decisions – or just to to spice up the daily work routines? Would you want to improve the team spirit or just add a new burst of energy? Koli’s diverse and modern meeting spaces await you.

  Nothing is impossible in Koli!

  Do you hear the call of Koli? Welcome and enjoy the beauty of Finland, we are here, waiting for you.

  https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/koli/sokos-hotel-koli

Attractions

• White Summer Days and Nights in North Karelia

  This tour offers you a nice mixture of a relaxing and an active holiday, sauna and a good night sleep after canoeing, hiking and biking. In June the summer has just begun. Everything is green and bloomy. In July and in August it is already possible to pick up berries and mushrooms. The common things for both tours are swimming, sauna, sleeping well, Karelian kitchen with fish, vegetables, mushrooms and berries. Just relax and enjoy the Finnish summer and white summer nights. It does not get dark at all. Let’s make holidays memories!

  Self Guided
  Group size: 2 – 14 persons
  Available: 1.6.-30.8.25
  Physical condition needed:
  Paddling on smoothly running rivers, and lakes. Biking along hilly roads. An average condition.

  Program
  1. day Joensuu
  Welcome to city of Joensuu.
  – Accommodation at the hotel Lietsu
  – Sauna.

  2. day Koli
  National Park Koli
  – Guided tour: Discover the Beauty of Koli National Park
  – Visiting Nature Centre Ukko
  – Visiting Koli´s Sculpture Garden
  – Cycling trip around the Koli trails.
  – Accommodation at the new hotel Koli Kylä

  3. day Koli
  – Canoing to Lake Pielinen
  – Boat Trip to the Kelvä island
  – Accommodation, dinner and sauna at Tarina-Aho/Kelvä

  4. day Nurmes
  Welcome to the Guesthouse getting to know Local Food and Karelian kitchen.
  – Karelian dinner and Karelian pasty workshop – the world of local flavors
  – Traditional smoke sauna
  – Accommodation at the Guesthouse

  5. day Nurmes
  – Guided Hiking trip in the nature reserve area of Raesärkät
  – Campfire coffee and snack lunch
  – Dinner and sauna
  – Accommodation at the Guesthouse

  6. day Valtimo
  – Canoeing / The Karhu river. Openfire lunch in the hut
  – Rivebank sauna
  – Silence trip to the forest
  – Dinner and sauna
  – Accommodation at the Guesthouse

  7. day Valtimo
  – Guided tours: Nurmes Old Town and Karelian Village
  – Karelian style spa
  – Shopping
  – Dinner

  8. day
  Time to say bye, bye

  Not incl. the price: transfer to the airport or local transfer (except Raesärkät trip).

  https://aksytammat.fi/en

• Koli National Park

  Finland’s best loved national landscape

  When you take in the marvellous view over Lake Pielinen from the top of Ukko-Koli hill, it’s easy to see why this spot has attracted so many Finnish artists, photographers and nature-lovers over the centuries. The splendid scenery always instills a sense of serenity and wonder in visitors. Koli’s hills and lakes provide fine settings for enjoyable outings and activities at any time of year.

  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip.
  National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation.
  All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

• Ruunaa Hiking Area

  Raging rapids in Finland’s eastern borderlands

  The wild white waters of Ruunaa’s rivers can be enjoyed from a rocking raft by thrill-seekers, or from a shady riverbank by keen anglers. You can paddle your own canoe here or join a guided rafting or paddling excursion. A great way to round off a day in the wilds is to grill a freshly hooked fish on your campfire.

  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip.
  Ruunaa Hiking Area is nature reserve, which key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation.
  Ruunaa Hiking Area is managed by Metsähallitus.

Accommodations

• Break Sokos Hotel Koli

  Whether you want to get away from it all, need a burst of new energy or just need time for yourself or your family, head for Koli. Break Sokos Hotel Koli is located in the picturesque Koli National Park, close to the peaks of Koli. The view from the hotel towards Lake Pielinen seems to continue forever and ever, and the sky feels breathtakingly close.

  The challenging slopes of Ukko-Koli can be accessed directly from the hotel. Where else can you put on your ski boots in your room and hit the slopes straight from the front door? Or put your hiking shoes on and head to the various hiking routes starting directly from the hotel yard? In the evening, you can dip into gentle hot tubs at the scenic Koli Relax Spa and admire the view from its outdoor pools.

  Does your work team need inspiration and a peaceful location to make decisions – or just to to spice up the daily work routines? Would you want to improve the team spirit or just add a new burst of energy? Koli’s diverse and modern meeting spaces await you.

  Nothing is impossible in Koli!

  Do you hear the call of Koli? Welcome and enjoy the beauty of Finland, we are here, waiting for you.

  https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/koli/sokos-hotel-koli

• Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä

  Outdoor adventures, cosy village life and stunning scenery. Welcome to our hotel in the centre of Koli village, the gateway to Koli National Park. Our warm and cosy hotel is a haven for active holidaymakers and curious adventurers.

  Koli National Park is one of Finland’s most popular visitor destinations. And no wonder! The National Park offers plenty of activities and nature adventures around Lake Pielinen and the iconic views from the peaks of Koli. A unique landscape that simply cannot be experienced anywhere else!

  The walking and hiking trails into the National Park start from our hotel. Lake Pielinen and Koli’s peaks are only a short distance away. Skiing tracks, hiking paths, the lake, ice swimming, hills – Koli offers endless opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Hiking equipment is available for rent from our hotel and ski equipment from the Ukko-Koli ski resort – there is plenty to do and see to suit any inspiration.

  The magical atmosphere of the hiking trails continues inside our village hotel, where the carefully selected natural materials and earthy colours echo the surrounding nature. Experience the four seasons of Koli, changing with each floor, from the misty spruce forests on spring mornings to the snowy peaks of Koli.

  Tervaskanto restaurant and Puronmutka café provide authentic and delicious meals. Children can continue their adventures in the play area in the lobby and on the climbing wall, and even the rooms are equipped with wall bars. The perfect holiday is crowned by the luxury sauna on the top floor.

  Discover the welcoming village of Koli and the breathtaking beauty of the Koli National Park!

  https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/koli/sokos-hotel-koli-kyla

Attractions

Accommodations

• Spa Hotel Peurunka

  Naturally good for you. Enjoy beautiful lake view and surrounding nature.

  Spa Hotel Peurunka offers different kinds of accommodation. The rooms in the spa hotel’s main building are good quality and close to all services; restaurants, Day Spa, aqua spa and activities.

  Peurantähti apartments and holiday cottages are modern and fully equipped in the immediate vicinity of the main building. All apartments and cottages have own kitchen, sauna and balcony or terrace and suitable for bigger families.

  Hotel is located about 20 min drive from Jyväskylä and offers free parking places for guests.

  https://booking.peurunka.fi/reserve/en

Attractions

• Southern Konnevesi National Park

  In Southern Konnevesi National Park, visitors can enjoy the wide open waters of the lake in a boat, or canoe through a maze of islands among smooth glaciated rocks and vertical rock walls. In the clear water, you will be able to catch a glimpse of the depths that are the domain of the wild lake brown trout. Breathtaking contrasts characterise this national park. You can trek from herb-rich forests to high cliffs for a view over the magnificent landscape of the osprey.

  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip. National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation.
  All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

• Pyhä-Häkki National Park

  Take a stroll into the best preserved old-growth forests in Southern Finland. See 400-year-old pine trees that bear scars of ancient forest fires. Such forests give you a sense of timelessness, encouraging you to slow down and savour the natural scene. The residents of the old croft at Poika-aho surely told their children tales of the trolls and elves who lived out in the wild woods.

  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip. National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation.
  All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

Accommodations

• Spa Hotel Peurunka

  Naturally good for you. Enjoy beautiful lake view and surrounding nature.

  Spa Hotel Peurunka offers different kinds of accommodation. The rooms in the spa hotel’s main building are good quality and close to all services; restaurants, Day Spa, aqua spa and activities.

  Peurantähti apartments and holiday cottages are modern and fully equipped in the immediate vicinity of the main building. All apartments and cottages have own kitchen, sauna and balcony or terrace and suitable for bigger families.

  Hotel is located about 20 min drive from Jyväskylä and offers free parking places for guests.

  https://booking.peurunka.fi/reserve/en

Attractions

• Roof Walk Finlayson Area

  An experience on the rooftops!

  Roof Walk is a unique experience that showcases Tampere from a new perspective. The route on top of the city include stunning sights and historical stories. On the route the participants will travel as one group with a guide, and they’re attached to a safety harness that connects to a wire. You’ll experience the city from an all-new point of view, starting from the iconic Tammerkoski rapid view, heading towards the central squares. As you admire the view, you’ll hear historical and surprising stories about Tampere.

  https://roofwalk.fi/en/booking/

Accommodations

• Dream Hostel & Hotel

  Playful, cozy, internationally recognized design hostel & hotel in the city center of Tampere, offering undisturbed peace and comfort at an affordable price!

  https://app.mews.com/distributor?ids=0245cdad-300d-4dbd-a17e-e943b0dc84ce

• Original Sokos Hotel Villa

  Original Sokos Hotel Villa is a cosy, atmospheric boutique hotel in the heart of Tampere. The hotel is a stylish conversion of a former granary, and each of its rooms is unique. Design and handicrafts are strongly present everywhere in the hotel, from the renowned Kola chairs and classic Eames RAR rocking chairs to the lovely, hand-knit blankets. Hotel Villa treats guests to the simple pleasures of life, and guests of Hotel Villa can also enjoy the abundant services of the adjacent Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere. Villa is a small hotel with big services.

  https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/tampere/sokos-hotel-villa

Attractions

• Seitseminen National Park

  Experience how crofters used to make their living in these remote backwoods at the heritage farm at Kovero. Learn about the park’s flora and fauna at the pleasant Seitseminen Nature Centre – the best place to start exploring the old forests, lakes and marshes of this fascinating part of Finland’s backwoods.

  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip. National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation.
  All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

• Helvetinjärvi National Park

  The landscape here is dominated by geological features created millions of years ago by mighty movements deep in the Earth’s crust. After admiring the rugged cliffs around Helvetinjärvi (Hell’s Lake) and Helvetinkolu (Hell’s Hole) you can relax on the sandy lakeshore at Haukanhieta.

  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip.

  National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation. All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

• Seitseminen Nature Centre

  The Seitseminen Nature Centre is a treasure trove of nature information and a year-round base for hikers. Its exhibitions take you on a hike through a deep forest. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee. The Nature Centre provides restaurant services, guidance and topical hiking tips for you and your group.

  Suitability: Suitable for the whole family, hikers, student groups of all ages and other groups. The main exhibition, auditorium and café are accessible for wheelchairs. Also pets are welcome. Please check the opening hours from the homepage.

Accommodations

• Myllytalo

  Myllytalo (Finnish for Millhouse) is located in Hämeenlinna, just about 3,5 km from the railway station. In Myllytalo you are just like in the countryside but still in town. We offer our home and it’s courtyard from the early 20th century at Your service with a certainty that the unique atmosphere in an idyllic and peaceful milieu is going to be an experience not to forget.

  Our two apartments at the outhouse are beautifully renovated with quality and style. The apartments are fully equipped both for short and long -term staying with a free wifi-connection. The free parking space is available just beside the apartments. Physiotherapy and massage are available in the main building by reservation. In addition, there are two spacious rooms for groups of 5-12 where it is possible to organize meetings or trainings. When you need a creative and atmospheric environment Myllytalo is the place! Also, we provide functional and state-of-the-art equipment. Meal services are available on request.

  Did you know that there are approximately 3 million saunas in Finland? Our sauna is definitively one of the best in Hämeenlinna. LatoSpa (Finnish for Spa in Barn) is a celebration for sauna, the cornerstone of the Finnish culture and everyday life. The renovation of the old sauna has been true to the original which makes it possible to sense the special spirit. The sauna stove is heated for several hours before it is available for use. It guarantees you the deep-relaxing feeling which may be completed by the warm spa, a round bathing tub for 5-6 persons. In addition, the old barn has been turned into a parlour where the social evening may continue by barbequing together.

  https://www.booking.com/hotel/fi/myllytalo.en-gb.html

• Scandic Aulanko

  A fabulous conference and spa hotel that caters to every need in the scenic and cultural landscape of Hämeenlinna. Our hotel offers pampering, activities and great experiences within good transport connections.

  https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/finland/hameenlinna/scandic-aulanko?cmpid=pa_visitfinland_aulanko

Attractions

• Aulangon Tornikahvila

  Lookout Cafe Aulanko – an oasis in the national landscape.

  You will find the tower café by the Aulanko historic observation tower. Take a refreshing break in the tower cafe during hiking in the park. In the surroundings of the café you will find the magnificent scenery of the observation tower, the Karhuluola (Bear Cave) and many other interesting sights to see!

• Ahvenisto Outdoor and Nature Reserve

  Ahvenisto Ridge area is a popular outdoor district in Hämeenlinna. At its core is the 64-hectare nature reserve, of which six hectares are primeval forests. There are many marked exercise and outdoor trails, a sawdust track and forest paths in the area. Rare vegetation can be seen in Ahvenisto. Häme pasque flower, wich is the county flower of Häme, grows in the area.

  Lake Ahvenisto is a popular place for swimming. In winter you can go ice swimming. The Ahvenisto sauna can be rented by anyone and there are also general sauna shifts. Ahvenisto also has an outdoor swimming pool built for the 1952 Olympics’ modern pentathlon swimming section. Other pentathlon competitions were also competed in Ahvenisto. There is a small Kahtoilampi bond on the other side of the Ahvenisto Ridge and on further north Hirvilampi bond.

  In addition to swimming and jogging, you can play beach volley, go SUP boarding or climb in the trees of Flow Park tracks. There is a hut near the beach where you can light a campfire. During the summer there is a cafe near the beach.

  In winter, there are skiing trails and several toboggan slides in Ahvenisto.

• Aulanko Tower

  Aulangonvuori Hill is dominated by a 33-metres-tall granite tower built during 1906 – 07. This landmark-like tower resembles a castle tower, and it is designed by architect Waldemar Aspelin.
  One of the Finnish national landscapes, the valley of Lake Vanajavesi, can be seen from the scenic lookout tower of Aulangonvuori Hill. The tower is open from 8 am to 7 pm daily during the summer. Admission is free.

• Experience Hämeenlinna by paddling with SeastarEvents!

  Welcome to a paddling trip in the heart of Hämeenlinna!

  You don’t have to be an expert in paddling: our 2-seated canoes are safe and steady, and we will give You thorough instructions before paddling.

  We recommend bringing clothes suitable for the weather, something to drink, a hat and maybe sunglasses.

  Price: 450 eur 1 – 6 persons, additional persons 30 eur. Price includes all equipment used in paddling and guide services.
  Group size: 1 – 10 persons.

  Our paddling trips can already be booked for the period between 1 May and 31 September 2025 and they are also excellent for first-timers!

  For more information, please call +358 500 472 431 or email info@seastarevents.fi.

  Welcome to Hämeenlinna!

  https://seastarevents.johku.com/en_US/paddling/vanajavesi-hameenlinna

• Aulanko Nature Reserve

  Aulanko has been a popular destination with visitors for more than a hundred years. Nowadays, there is a lot to see in Aulanko Nature Reserve, in addition to the beautiful scenery. The forest park of Aulanko, its sights, and the view from the scenic lookout tower of Aulangonvuori Hill over the national landscape attract more than 400 000 visitors every year. The area is best suitable for day trips.

  The English-style park, which forms a part of the nature reserve, was constructed in 1883 – 1938 and, with its buildings and cultural history, it is a nationally valuable site. To maintain the spacious park landscape, the forest park is actively managed. The nature reserve also includes forest landscape in its natural state.

  The forest park of Aulanko has had a significant impact on the Finnish park culture. Nowadays, Aulanko area belongs to the first National Urban Park in Finland (hameenlinna.fi).
  Metsähallitus manages Aulanko Nature Reserve.

Accommodations

• Myllytalo

  Myllytalo (Finnish for Millhouse) is located in Hämeenlinna, just about 3,5 km from the railway station. In Myllytalo you are just like in the countryside but still in town. We offer our home and it’s courtyard from the early 20th century at Your service with a certainty that the unique atmosphere in an idyllic and peaceful milieu is going to be an experience not to forget.

  Our two apartments at the outhouse are beautifully renovated with quality and style. The apartments are fully equipped both for short and long -term staying with a free wifi-connection. The free parking space is available just beside the apartments. Physiotherapy and massage are available in the main building by reservation. In addition, there are two spacious rooms for groups of 5-12 where it is possible to organize meetings or trainings. When you need a creative and atmospheric environment Myllytalo is the place! Also, we provide functional and state-of-the-art equipment. Meal services are available on request.

  Did you know that there are approximately 3 million saunas in Finland? Our sauna is definitively one of the best in Hämeenlinna. LatoSpa (Finnish for Spa in Barn) is a celebration for sauna, the cornerstone of the Finnish culture and everyday life. The renovation of the old sauna has been true to the original which makes it possible to sense the special spirit. The sauna stove is heated for several hours before it is available for use. It guarantees you the deep-relaxing feeling which may be completed by the warm spa, a round bathing tub for 5-6 persons. In addition, the old barn has been turned into a parlour where the social evening may continue by barbequing together.

  https://www.booking.com/hotel/fi/myllytalo.en-gb.html

• Scandic Aulanko

  A fabulous conference and spa hotel that caters to every need in the scenic and cultural landscape of Hämeenlinna. Our hotel offers pampering, activities and great experiences within good transport connections.

  https://www.scandichotels.com/hotels/finland/hameenlinna/scandic-aulanko?cmpid=pa_visitfinland_aulanko

Attractions

• Liesjärvi National Park

  Spend a day at Korteniemi Heritage Farm to find out how people used to live in rural Finland. Help out with farm chores, count sheep, and make hay while the sun shines! You can also head off along the old crofters’ paths to explore the surrounding scenic forests and lakes.

  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way. Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip.
  National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on the terms of nature conservation.
  All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

• Eerikkilä Sport & Outdoor Activity Equipment Rental

  We have rental gear for you, whether you plan to spend time on the fields, water or in the forest. Rental by hourly or daily prices.You find rentalpoint at Eerikkilä reception.

  – Canoes and kayaks
  – Fatbikes
  – Rowing boats
  – SUP-boards
  – Ball games
  – Padel
  – Tennis
  – Nordic Walking poles
  – Snowshoes

• Torronsuo National Park

  Walk safely over Finland’s deepest bog along sturdy duckboard trails. A high birdwatching tower offers fine views over the vast open bog, which is visited by many migrating cranes and geese in spring and autumn. In winter cross-country skiers come to the bog to explore the wide open white wintry scene.
  In nature conservation areas, everyman’s rights do not apply in the normal way.Please always check the rules of the destination before making your trip.
  National parks are nature reserves, whose key task is to safeguard biodiversity and enable people to enjoy and relax in nature on theterms of nature conservation. All national parks in Finland are managed by Metsähallitus.

Accommodations

• Eerikkilä Villas and Holiday Apartments

  The Eerikkilä Sport & Outdoor Resort provides a variety of accommodation options for everyone. Whether you are a team of junior football players or a couple looking for premium holiday accommodation, we got you covered. All our accommodation options are located near to our activities. The modern & spacious log villas are the sizes of 190m2 and 132m2 and havre beds for 9-12 persons. A beautiful forest and lake landscape opens out from a huge floor to the ceiling window. The bright & modern furnished apartments have beds for 4 guests.

  https://book.eerikkila.fi/en/accommodation/list