Kahvila Majurska

Kahvila Majurska is located in Lappeenranta Fortress, full of history. Majurska is known for its tempting delicacies and cordial service. The old-time atmosphere caresses all the senses. You are also welcome in Majurska with a pet. Will you come and enjoy?

Pulsan Asema Lifestyle Boutique

Pulsan asema’s lifestyle shops are set in an old barn and in the upper floor of the railwaystation building from 1869. The complex of Pulsan asema has a beautiful coffee shop, Bed&Breakfast as well as the lifestyle boutiques.
The Lifestyle shops offer beautiful carefully chosen items from all over the world and also linen clothes. The shop itself is decorated at the fullest.

Pulsan Asema Café

The coffee shop is situated in an old railway station from 1869 and surrounded by a park with trees as old as the station itself. You can enjoy coffee and cakes as well as salty pies and salad in the nice café or on the terrace and surrounding yard.
The unique interior gives you an experience by itself.
In the yard you find also many small houses which are used as Bed&Breakfast houses. There are also two different interior design shops and a greenhouse.
Enjoy your stay in Pulsa where you want to return.

Satamatie 6 – Awarded Roastery Cafeteria

Satamatie 6 is an awarded cafeteria located in a beautiful old horse stable built in 1914.

Satamatie 6 has been nominated twice the best cafeteria in Finland. The cafe serves coffee from Lehmus Roastery. The coffee is roasted in the very same building. Alongside the cafeteria there is a large terrace and a shop for souveniers.

Boutique Hotel & Day Spa Lähde

Hotel Lähde is located in Lappeenranta Harbour, in the heart of the city. The charming hotel complex is divided into elegant Hotel Lähde and Boutique Hotel Lähde, which was established on the premises of the historic Lappeenranta Spa. A delicious breakfast, a central location on the shores of the blue Lake Saimaa and Day Spa Lähde, which offers pampering treatments, complete an enjoyable and unforgettable stay.

Hotelli Rakuuna

Hotel Rakuuna is a distinctive and quiet hotel in a great location. From here, it is easy to reach Lappeenranta city centre, historical sights and natural beauty.

The spacious rooms offer options for every need: families, couples, friends and those travelling alone. We have the following room types: Rakuuna Double (2p), Rakuuna Twin (2p), Ratsumestari Family (4p), Marsalkka Suite (2p) and Marsalkka Suite Grande (2p+2p). Our specialty are original army barracks (for four or six persons) full of authentic atmosphere.

We have a total of 102 beds in 45 rooms. The hotel has two floors but, unfortunately, no elevator.

Room rates include the use of a sauna and spa during the opening hours for guests only. We have lots of free parking space and Electric Car charging pole for the quests. The rooms are non-smoking and some are allergy-friendly. Pets are allowed in selected rooms.

Original Sokos Hotel Lappee

Lappee is a trendy city centre hotel in IsoKristiina shopping centre. We are just a stone’s throw from the harbour and the clean and beautiful Lake Saimaa.

The hotel has Standard, Family and Superior categories plus a Suite. All our rooms have quality Familon beds, twin or double and some of the rooms can accommodate also an extra bed. Superior rooms are decorated with Saimaa themes and in your usage there is a bathrobe and slippers and a stocked minibar. The Suite has separate bedroom and living room, decor with fine details, a private sauna for luxury. The Original breakfast is always included in room price.

Our hotel has a good selection of restaurant services. Also saunas, swimming pool and a gym are available for hotel guest in the evenings.

Welcome to enjoy your stay in Original Sokos Hotel Lappee!

Finnish Forest Museum Lusto | Lake Saimaa

The Finnish Forest Museum Lusto is a destination for the entire family. The national forest culture museum is located in Punkaharju, in the midst of the most beautiful landscape of ridges and lakes in Eastern Finland. Our various exhibitions offer surprising insights and different perspectives of forests for all ages. The Land of Forestfulness sheds light on the forest and forest culture from six perspectives. Forest nature highlights the forest as a complex ecosystem that functions without people. Green gold examines the forest as a raw material reserve for humans. Lifeblood tells the story of the mental well-being and health that the forest provides to people, without forgetting its economic value or the well-being of the forests themselves. Forest folk describes the significance of the forest in shaping Finnishness and identity. Valued forest initiates a discussion on values. What does the forest mean to us and other species? Forest work reveals the forest-related work, forestry professions and forestry.

Special exhibitions show off new points of view to different aspects of forest culture. Lusto’s constantly alternating selection of exhibitions makes it a place to visit time and again!

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s/s Punkaharju Scenic cruise | Lake Saimaa – Savonlinna

Discover the Finnish summer by shoreline cruise going through the gorgeous Saimaa Lakeland labyrinth. See the heart of Lake Saimaa district and Savonlinna´s famous medieval Olavinlinna castle. Sightseeing cruise by an original Finnish handmade steamship S/S Punkaharju you can feel the part of Finnish inland lake history. Together fascinating Finnish national scenery and traditional steamship is unforgettable experience. Steam ship cruise takes an hour and 30 minutes.

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Muikkuterassi – Restaurant and roof-top terrace | Lake Saimaa

ROOF-TOP TERRACE WITH VIEW OVER LAKE SAIMAA

Eastern Finland’s most impressive roof-top terrace on the 5th floor of Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone has a magnificent view over Lake Saimaa and is a definite MUST-SEE destination in the summer!

Come and enjoy the locally caught crispy fried vendace with summery drinks. We also serve a variety of mocktails and other beverages. In addition to vendace, our menu includes other great dishes from snacks to substantial meals. Children have their own menu. The decor is bright and smart, cosy and modern.

The glazed terrace offers a great place for enjoying a meal even on cooler days. Witnessing a sunset in the striking lake scenery is a moment to cherish on a summer night. Muikkuterassi’s private cabinet accommodates a group of 12 people for meetings, food or celebrations.

Follow Muikkuterassi on social media Facebook and Instagram, and you will be the first to know of our events!

We do not take individual table reservations; we serve customers in the order of arrival.

Group booking: Sales office, tel. +358 10 764 2000 (0,0835 €/call + 0,1209 €/min) or email: sales.suur-savo@sok.fi

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Riihisaari – Savonlinna Museum | Lake Saimaa Region

Riihisaari is a unique museum island in the national landscape of Olavinlinna Castle. Riihisaari provides yearly various themed exhibitions by the Savonlinna Museum.

Savonlinna Museum concentrates on the history of South Savo and particularly on preserving, studying and presenting the history of sailing on Lake Saimaa. In the summer you can visit our magnificent museum ships and there is also a nice museum shop and free wi-fi for the customers at Riihisaari.

Riihisaari Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. In May–August, the Museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

The Riihisaari Museum Ships are open to visitors in the summer during the museum’s regular opening hours. The ships are closed for the winter.

Admission tickets 2026
Adults 11 €
Children under 18 years free
Students and pensioners 6 €
Group tickets (min. 10 persons) 7 € per pers.
Combined ticket, Olavinlinna Castle and Riihisaari, adults 19 €. The ticket is valid for one day.
We accept the Finnish Museum Card.

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Olavinlinna Castle | Lake Saimaa

The building of Olavinlinna, castle of St. Olaf, began in 1475. The Danish-born founder of the castle, knight Erik Axelsson Tott, decided that a powerful fortification should be built to protect the strategically important Savo region. The castle was supposed to repel Russian attacks from the east and to guarantee the control of the Savo region for the Swedish Crown. The history of Olavinlinna is a mixture of medieval arms clashing, cannons roaring and every-day chores inside the security of the castle’s thick walls.

Today, Olavinlinna is a really popular tourist destination all year round. In addition to guided tours, many things happen in Olavinlinna, e.g. themed program, in the summertime Opera Festival and many other concerts.

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Crépe Café Lettukahvila Kalliolinna in Sulosaari Island Savonlinna | Lake Saimaa Region

In Sulosaari, you can find a beautiful old pink lace villa, Kalliolinna, which serves as a crépe café in the summer.
Lettukahvila Kalliolinna is a must visit destination when you are in Savonlinna. In café you can taste salty and sweet crépes made from local ingredients.

Who knows, you might also see a local celebrity, the Saimaa ringed seal – Norppa, which has been seen many times on the cliffs of Sulosaari.

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Restaurant Majakka

Downwind towards Restaurant Majakka!
Restaurant Majakka- to all of you who enjoy good food-

Restaurant Majakka has been at the harbour of Savonlinna over 50 years.
Our menu is based on local fishers and local farmers products with a hint of flavours from the world.
Out interior is inspired of the name of the restaurant which means lighthouse in Finnish.
The atmosphere is something to experience yourself.

Welcome to Restaurant Majakka!

PihlasResort

PihlasResort is a new luxurious eco-resort in the shades of Finnish forest and by the shores of Lake Pihlas. We are located in Joroinen which is part of Finland’s beautiful Saimaa lakeland region.

We have brought together the vitality of nature, luxurious design, and first-class service. Our five Forest Suites offer a perfect setting for invigorating and romantic getaways. And our five enchanting Garden Villas are designed for quality time with friends and family members.

During your stay you can visit our mesmerizing restaurant Siimes, experience the secret forest routes, have fun at the tennis and padel courts, break a sweat at the gym, do laps in the streamline pool, relax in the outdoor jacuzzi, freshen your mind and body in the lakeside sauna and enjoy everything our beautiful Finnish Lakeland has to offer.

Kuru Resort – Private resort just for adults | Lake Saimaa

Kuru is more than just a destination. Kuru is a peaceful resort for adults where you can relax and recover from the demands of everyday life. We invite you to experience Kuru, a unique luxury retreat in Saimaa, Finland.

Our luxurious and private Villas are designed to create encounters with nature: Each Villa is designed with natural elements and breathtaking sceneric window. Every Villa has a private Spa & Sauna.

Each vacation package includes an accommodation in a luxurious Private Villa. All Villas have their own private spa with sauna and bathtub. The soft bathrobes and slippers waiting in the Villas are the best outfit for your stay. Read more about the equipment of the Villas.

We offer high-quality services at the resort, including a fine dining restaurant Solitary and a Day Spa that offers a wide range of rejuvenating treatments

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Kanava Resort | Lake Saimaa, Savonlinna

The holiday cottages at Kanava Resort, made from carbon-absorbing CLT solid wood panels, are located in the heart of Lake Saimaa in Savonlinna in the village of Oravi, on a narrow isthmus between two national parks. This area, steeped in history, captivates with its perfect location and overall coziness.

These high-quality and tastefully furnished, identical cottages feature floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the Oravi canal, the picturesque Lake Saimaa, and Linnansaari National Park. These bright and spacious, premium holiday cottages are perfect for travelers seeking both quality accommodation and a close connection to nature.
The cottages feature two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a sauna, kitchen and living area, fireplace, and a terrace. The area includes a shared beach, campfire site, and pier, as well as a glass pavilion.

The charming village of Oravi and the services offered by the small community, from the village shop to the restaurant and various activities, are located on the other side of the isthmus, just a short walk from the resort area.

Whether you dream of an active vacation, unique experiences in Lake Saimaa, or quality time with your loved ones, Kanava Resort provides the perfect setting for the holiday you desire.

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Hotel Järvisydän

Our unique Järvisydän hotel is in our awesome main building, which is constructed from Finnish stone and old wood – all locally acquired.

Standard Room
Standard rooms have double bed, balcony to the garden or forest and rocks, shower/toilet, hairdryer, minibar, tv and capsule coffee machine, and water kettle. Rooms are also equipped with bathrobes and towels.

Suite Room
Suite Rooms have a living room/small kitchen, bedroom, and a sleeping gallery. There is a double bed in the bedroom, and in the sleeping gallery there is one single bed plus a folding bed for one. The sofa of the living room can be used as an extra bed for two persons. In the bathroom there is a shower, jacuzzi and a toilet.

Superior Rooms
Our Superior Suite with a jacuzzi is a nice option also for a longer holiday. Superior has a double bed and the sofa can be used also as an extra bed for one person. In the bathroom, there is a shower, jacuzzi and a toilet. Superior have also a second toilet, hallway, and a balcony with the view to Lake Saimaa.

VIP suite
Our Vip Suite is located in the top floor of the hotel and we can recommend it for e.g. for a special occasion like honeymoons or for small meetings. Vip Suite is equipped with a jacuzzi, fireplace, kitchen, 2 toilets, meeting lounge, and of course with a view to Lake Saimaa.

Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone | Lake Saimaa region

Relaxed atmosphere on the shores of Saimaa
Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone at the heart of Savonlinna wishes you a warm welcome! Our hotel is located at a magnificent spot by Lake Saimaa, next to the Market Square and just a stone’s throw away from Olavinlinna Castle.

Delicious food and Saimaa scenery
Choose a cosy hotel room with full hotel services or our new, stylish Seurahuone Apartment accommodation for your visit. Almost every room and apartment boasts an unforgettable view over Lake Saimaa.

Have a feast at the hotel! Pizzas are baked in Perlina di Castello’s wood-fired oven and delicious food served at our rooftop terrace, Muikkubaari, in the summer. Our wine bar, Co Work area, conference facilities and comfortable Olohuone living-room space offer pleasant premises to meet friends, enjoy yourself or work.

Make yourself at home! The new apartments with their own kitchens are suitable for long-term accommodation and are located at the Tott property 300 metres from the hotel. You get to the apartments from the hotel along a scenic route. You can book a hotel breakfast and other services to go with the Seurahuone Apartment accommodation.

We welcome you to take it easy with us!

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Kielo Restaurant

Enjoy Karelian food art in a cozy restaurant in the center of Joensuu.

Chefs in Kielo Restaurant cherish traditional Karelian cooking methods bringing them into the modern life. They use the best local seasonal ingredients and believe that by favouring traditions and local food they would offer their guests the best possible Karelian culinary experience. Let the professionals at Kielo serve you the best tastes and flavours of North Karelia.

Local Craft Centre Taitokortteli

Taitokortteli is a cultural centre located in the heart of Joensuu. Over the years, Taitokortteli has become a centre for local and visitor craft professionals and enthusiasts. The services it provides include its stores, café and various craft services. Additionally, Taitokortteli hosts several events and exhibitions throughout the year. The cosy atmosphere of the old wooden buildings invites you to spend time in this cultural centre all year round and experience a unique environment.

Joensuu Art Museum Onni

Joensuu art museum is closed for renovations.

The Onni Art Museum’s permanent exhibitions feature the museum’s diverse Art Collections throughout the year. In addition, there are changing exhibitions on the ground floor of the museum, which focus on current phenomena in Finnish and international visual art. The art museum is located right in the center of Joensuu, close to the market square. Completed in 1894, the impressive museum building is a former lyceum.

The Museum’s permanent exhibitions include three international collections. One showcases art from different periods of Chinese culture, another includes art and artifacts from Ancient Greece and Rome, while the third includes Catholic art from 14th to 18th Century Central and Southern Europe. The Museum’s collection of icons provides a glimpse of the Orthodox culture characteristic in Eastern Finland and the Finnish exhibitions take visitors to a tour from the Golden Age of Finnish art all the way to modern art.

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel

You are warmly welcome to Joensuu and to the shores of river Pielisjoki! We offer you fully renovated spaces, hospitable service, delicious food and the buzz of the Karelian lifestyle, located near nature experiences. You can spot an otter couple diving into the river whilst enjoying your breakfast, take a walk or a run by the river or enjoy your dinner lovingly made by our masters of the kitchen – and at the end of the day fall asleep on the arms of our comfy beds!

Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel has gotten a new spark. We opened the walls to face the stunning nature. We brought beautiful strong colours and earthy materials into the rooms. We built new suites with their own balconies, a massive ballroom, a brand new sauna department, new Bistro Heili – and a night club Las Palmas for the nightlife lovers.

The renewed Kimmel was made together with local electricians, carpenters, beer brewers, Karelian pie bakers and craftsmen. Enjoy their works of art!

Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel – Hotel with Karelian Charm in Joensuu, Eastern Finland

We offer service with a personal touch – Any request, big or small, we’re here to help!

Each of our hotel rooms has a unique design and is equipped to a high standard. The decorative details in each room tell stories about local history, culture and nature. You may book your stay with or without local Karelian breakfast.

Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel has 30 double rooms and one smaller, single room. Some of the rooms can be combined to make a larger space for example for a family stay. All the rooms have their own kitchen and bathroom and are equipped with air conditioning and heating. Our hotel doors are secured by code locks.

If you book your stay directly from the hotel or on our website www.lietsuhotel.fi, parking is included in the price. Also, in direct bookings the use of the gym is free and you are offered a private 1-hour Finnish sauna with a river view.

We are proud to have the audited EcoCompass certificate for our responsible environmental management system (EMS), and we have gained the Sustainable Travel Finland certificate. We also collaborate with the Joensuu Climate Block project and are engaged in the national Energy Efficiency Agreement for the hotel sector. Equality and accessibility – well, isn’t it obvious that everyone is equal and all should have equal access to services? We believe so and strive to make everyone’s stay comfortable and safe.

Come and enjoy the relaxing Lietsu atmosphere in North Karelia!

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Joensuu

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna – in the heart of the city.
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna is located in the centre of Joensuu and beats with the pulse of the city. When you want a full-service hotel close to everything, Vaakuna is the perfect choice for you. We offer a range of services from lunch and dinner restaurants to a relaxing cafeteria and a nightclub. If you enjoy shopping, various shops are available in our hotel or in the shopping centre directly across the street. What is more, major culture and event venues, as well as sports facilities, are only a stone’s throw away.

Koli Sculpture Garden

The Sculp­tu­re Park is one of the fi­nest att­rac­tions in Ko­li! It co­vers an area of app­ro­xi­ma­te­ly one hec­ta­re and is lo­ca­ted 1.2 ki­lo­me­ters from Ko­li’s vil­la­ge cen­ter. The area is di­vi­ded in­to sec­tions ba­sed on the co­lors of plants. The con­ti­nual­ly evol­ving area is ador­ned with imp­res­si­ve sculp­tu­res crea­ted by a hor­ti­cul­tu­rist and self-taught ar­tist, as well as Fin­land’s mas­ter of sto­ne car­ving, Las­se Mar­ti­kai­nen.
The Sculp­tu­re Park is al­so well-sui­ted for fa­mi­lies with child­ren!

Lasse has been passionate about fantasy culture throughout his life, and this is strongly reflected in his sculptures. His subjects include mythological creatures like the Minotaur and unicorn. His art is also infused with a deep connection to nature. Koli and nature excursions with his father inspired him to create a life-sized iron tree. Sometimes, his subjects can merge, as seen in the three-meter-long caterpillar made to scale.

Many of his works use recycled materials, such as old greenhouse heating pipes and cultivation troughs, giving them a new lease on life. This brings art into the modern day and makes it more environmentally friendly.

New sculptures and plants are added to the park every year, so it’s worth visiting the park multiple times.

Grill It! Koli

Grill It! is a Scandinavian restaurant located at Ukko-Koli in the Koli national park. Grill It! combines traditional barbecuing, first-class “hand-picked” raw ingridients and unique atmosphere with excellent steak dishes at the forefront. Restaurant’s speciality is the charcoal grill, which gives authentic taste of smoke to almost every dish on the menu. The local flavours included in the à la carte menu make use of local ingredients and nurture the culinary tradition of North Karelia. Enjoy the best steaks in the area while watching the stunning scenery of Lake Pielinen and the nearby ridges. And why not end the evening with a nightcap in front of the unique soapstone fireplace-baking oven.

Grill It! also lends itself to various parties, meetings and events, and makes a very popular wedding venue. For a menu, you can choose a Karelian feast, customized theme menu, or any one of our table served menus. From small get-togethers to 200-guest events – Grill It! is your place.

Marival II scenic ticket – Cruise on Lake Pielinen

Experience the national landscape of Koli from the waves of Lake Pielinen aboard M/S Marival II.The scenic cruise departs from Koli harbor, sails across Lake Pielinen to Vuonislahti, and returns to Koli. M/S Marival II was built in 1965 in Poland, where it cruised for the first 30 years. The vessel came to Finland in 1995, when it was refurbished to its current state. The ship provides excellent and practical facilities for passenger transportation and cruising. This 88-seat vessel features a fully licensed bar, a restaurant, and a spacious sun deck. It also has two restrooms, ventilation, and central heating. Thanks to its stability, the vessel is safe for even large groups. Dogs are welcome aboard.

Departure Point: Koli Harbor, Rantatie 12, Koli
Duration: approximately 2 hours

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.

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.

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!

Bomba House

Bomba House is a copy of a house built in Suojärvi, Russian Karelia. The original house was built by Jegor Bombin in 1855 for his son Dimitri Jegorov and it was built using long round logs. The original house had 27 rooms and you could even ride in with a horse.

After the Second World War the house was decided to be re-built to Bomba, Nurmes. This beautiful building represents traditional Karelian style architecture with its surrounding Karelian village. The building has a Restaurant Bomba, café and small boutiques.

Welcome to visit the Bomba House and explore more of the Karelian history of the area!

Karelia à la Carte Cuisine and Culture tour

AUTHENTIC KARELIAN CUISINE & CULTURE IN FINNISH LAKELAND
Experience the genuine Karelian way of life on a tour of four destinations full of joyand Karelia hospitality. Getting to know into Karelian traditions, flavors, and nature on this immersive tour for groups.
Groupsize: 10-50
Valid: 1.5.-30.9.2025

Highlights:
– Local lifestyle
– Local delicacies
– The best places to visit
– Lots to experience
– Quality accommodation

Day 1 Arrive at Hotel Lietsu, Joensuuu.
Day 2 City of Joensuu, the capital of North Karelia
Day 3 Valamo Monastery
Day 4 Valamo monastery and Lintula monastery
Day 5 Koli National Park – Our National Landscape
Day 6 Karelian village
Day 7 Time to say Hei, hei and Welcome again!

Price from 1500€/person. Single supplement 45€/day.
Incl: Accommodation double or twin room, full board (6 x breakfast, 6 x lunch, 6 x dinner) services according to the program.

Additional price:
• Guided tour in Karelian village and Bomba house.
• An English-speaking guide for the trip
• Trasfer
• Additional days

Wooden House District of Nurmes

Beautiful wooden houses amongst birch trees and steep streets form the unique cultural environment of Puu-Nurmes, an idyllic residential area in the heart of Nurmes.
Puu-Nurmes is one of the best preserved wooden house areas in Finland, with the majority of the buildings dating back to the 1880-1930. This area is perfect for strolling around whilst admiring the stunning views of the lakes of Nurmesjärvi and Pielinen.

Juminkeko Kalevala Exhibitions

Get to know Juminkeko’s temporary exhibitions about the Kalevala and the Karelian culture

Juminkeko features temporary exhibitions all year round.

The exhibitions deal with the Kalevala as well as the Finnish and Karelian folklore. They can also be connected to a certain annual theme.

We wait for you at one of our openings, concerts, lectures or perhaps at the Arhippa Perttunen’s symposium.

You will have a taste of how the Kalevala and the folklore are still a source of inspiration for a lot of artists both from Finland and other countries.

You can take part in our events virtually. Check out Juminkeko’s YouTube channel.

Juminkeko’s permanent exhibition features the statues of the Karelian runosingers and the translators of the Kalevala by Alpo and Nina Sailo.

Martti Aiha’s sculpture “Arhipan kivi” dominates Juminkeko’s courtyard. Commissioned by the Finnish Kalevala Society and the Karelian Culture Society, this work is dedicated to the singers of the Kalevala.

Antti Nieminen’s statue “Ruoto” is also on display.

Kuhmo Chamber Music 2026

Kuhmo in Eastern Finland is a paradise of music during the annual Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival. Music can be heard from early morning events till late evening concerts. But is not only the music that matters in Kuhmo. The combinations of culture and pure nature make Kuhmo very special. The Austrian music magazine Die Festspiele has said that the strengths of the Festival are “blue lakes, white nights, cosy atmosphere and unique music”.

The 56th Kuhmo Chamber Music will take place from 12th to 25th July 2026. The theme of the summer will be “Celebrations & Ceremonies”. The festival will celebrate various annual festivities from Easter to May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas, as well as birthdays and anniversaries of composers and artists. One person’s celebration may be another’s ordinary day – even consumerism will be part of the theme. A significant part of the celebration will be the European Capital of Culture year for Oulu and its 39 neighboring municipalities. Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival will be closely involved and contribute to the Spotlight of Europe theme with three commissioned premieres.

The concerts will be held in three wonderful wooden venues – in Kuhmo’s beautiful old church (built in 1816), at the Kuhmo Arts Centre (built in 1993) and in the Tuupala School (2018). The full programme and list of performers, around 100 international artists, will be published in January 2026.

Don’t miss Kuhmo – the world capital of chamber music!

Restaurant Kanteletar Hotel Kalevala

Our cuisine is designed for international taste and we are proudly using local products like fish, meat and berries. The dining room can seat up to 200 people and you can enjoy your meal at our beautiful landscape restaurant. For groups there are available several different theme dinners such as the Kalevala Buffet or a historic Old Time Dinner for those who wish to experience traditional Finnish food in the old fashioned way.
You are most welcome to enjoy our hospitality. Please, check the opening hours of our A la Carte restaurant Kanteletar on our website.

Breakfast is served from Monday to Friday at 7-10 am, Saturdays and Sundays 8-10 am.

Break Sokos Hotel Bomba

Break Sokos Hotel Bomba is an exclusive spa hotel located on the shore of the lake Pielinen and part of the Bomba tourism area in Nurmes. The luxurious Karelian-themed spa with its outdoor jacuzzis with lake views and a variety of themed saunas pamper your mind and body. The spa hotel also has three restaurants: an Italian style café & restaurant Buolu, cozy Restaurant Bomba and Bistro Ohto.

The new lake wing opened in June 2024 and now Bomba has a total of 201 rooms. Our cozy hotel rooms are perfect for families, group of friends or couples and the area offers things to do for everyone. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings, relax at the spa, eat well at the restaurant and fall asleep on the comfy hotel beds!

The Bomba area also has a Karelian village where the traditional Bomba House is located. Explore the small museum room, shop at the arts & crafts boutique or go on a walk towards the Orthodox chapel. Experience Karelian culture and food while staying at Bomba!

Bomba also has Bomba Safaris adventure and experiences services offering rental equipment as well as guided tours. Head out to nature on your own or go on a guided tour!

Hotel Kalevala

Hotel Kalevala is a unique, small lakeside hotel 3 km from Kuhmo Centre in Eastern Finland. Surrounded by ancient forests and crystal clear lakes, Hotel Kalevala is nestled in a true nature wonderland. Kuhmo is perfect place for wilderness and activity adventures.

The idea for the building originates from a tale of an eagle spreading its wings to rise into the air. The story of the hotel is based on the Kalevala, an old Finnish epic.

The hotel has 44 well-appointed twin rooms and 3 luxurious suites. Pets are also welcome to stay in our hotel. The Hotel has three floors and elevator.

Hotel’s saunas bring warmth and joy to different occasions. Enjoy also our indoor and outdoor jacuzzis and try our peat and infrared saunas.
We have lots of free parking space and Electric Car charging pole for the guests. The rooms are non-smoking and some are allergy-friendly.
We warmly welcome you to our beautiful Hotel!

Villa Cone Beach – Summer Wilderness Luxury

Dream of your private luxury holiday in the wilds, where you are the only guest. The safe Villa Cone Beach in Finland soon comes into view.

Villa Cone Beach hides in a small and authentic village away from crowded centres. Tourism, let alone mass tourism, is a wholly unknown concern in this secluded Arctic Lakeland paradise. Endless wild taiga forests and hundreds of lakes make the milieu, where winters are snowy and summers turn green. Here you can find your safe haven for comfort and privacy.

You are cared for from the airport arrival to the departure farewell. We serve you alone, and let you be alone when that is your preference. Your activities wait readily available out of doors.

Villa Cone Beach is the perfect holiday setting for families and small groups of friends. It is also ideal for honeymoons and other high points of life.

The ground floor of Villa Cone Beach provides full accessibility.

Niittykahvila Cafe of the Silent People

Niittykahvila Cafe of the Silent People offers an unforgettable experience for all motorists driving along Highway 5. Almost in the middle but in the east part of Finland. If you need a cup of coffee between Suomussalmi and Kuusamo, this is the place to visit! Come and taste the proper fire-brewed, kettle coffee and delicious butter-baked Finnish crepes with reindeer-ham filling.

Silent coffee break includes fire-brewed, black pot coffee with the “spoon” made from willow, butter-baked Finnish campfire pancakes (crepes) with reindeer-ham or vegetable filling, served on a shingle plate, what an experience!

Niittykahvila-café is open daily in the summer (June, July, August and September), and in the winter for groups with a pre-order.

The Café is nominated as Tastefull Countryside -company of the year 2020 in Kainuu region! They were also granted the key flag symbol as a sign of Finnish work. We have a Green Key certification as proof of our commitment to sustainability efforts.

During the summer time there is a little barn shop where the local handicrafts, organic products, local wood works and special local products are available. You can also enjoy your coffee break inside the Meadow Cottage and admire the Silent People scene from window.

When you stomach is full, you can rest in a real hay barn and dream about old days 🙂

Embrace of Mother Nature -lunch buffet is available in Meadow Cottafe every day from 18th of June until 3rd of August. And also at the same time, have a look some art exhibition in the Cottage. A la carte menu is available whole season.

Kuhmo Winter War Museum

In the Winter War museum the Finnish-Soviet Winter War period (30.11.1939 – 13.3.1940) in Kuhmo is presented. The exhibition portrays the everyday lives of the Finnish and Soviet soldiers. The civilian problems are also strongly presented. The topics include e.g. evacuation, frontline service, battles and the post-war time. There is also the miniature model of the Luelahti encirclement battle and models of two Soviet planes. There is also a reference library in the museum.

Winter War Museum in Kuhmo
The Winter War museum, owned by the town of Kuhmo, exhibits objects, photographs, scale models and sound effects that illustrate what happened in Kuhmo during the Winter War. In the museum you can learn about the life of civilians that were evacuated and also about the experiences of Finnish and Soviet soldiers. The exhibition is divided into themes such as evacuation, village centre, maintenance, medical care, battles and life after the war.

Photographs and objects:
Photographs (by photographer Veikko O.Kanninen and other sources
Maps and objects from Kuhmo
Anti-tank gun 37K/36
Artillery tractor T-20 Komsomolets m 1940
Scale models:
1:100 scale model of the Luvelahti motti in Saunajärvi
Scale models of airplanes Polikarpov R-5 and Tupolev TB-3
Korpilinna, House of the Civil Guard
The museum building:
Designer: architect Heikki Kukkonen
The building was ready 20.6.1991
Opening ceremony for the Winter War exhibition: 1.7.1994
Researcher’s Corner:
Library: Interviews and literature about the Winter War and copies from the military archives concerning the battles in Kuhmo area, including battle memoirs and material about the Lotta and Civil Guard organisations
Headphones: Farmer Eino Pulkkinen (born in 1911) tells about the war
Most of this material is in Finnish.

Products for sale:
Postcards and literature

The Musical Forest

The unique Soiva Metsä (Musical Forest) is a forest filled with artistic instruments that can not only be played but are pieces of art as well. The instruments are scattered around the beautiful landscape. The instruments are build by professionals of instrument building; Markku Penttilä, Olli Penttilä and Pekka Westerholm.

Soiva Metsä is located in Kaunisniemi, 7 kilometers from the Suomussalmi Center.

The Soiva Metsä instruments can be also reached by foot along the Seitenahveninen hiking trail, starting from the Suomussalmi Center, Pitämä residential area, and leading to Seitenahveninen Recreational Fishing ja Trekking area. From the Seitenahveninen Parking area you can go along the road to “Kesäteatteri” (summer theatre) to the path leading to Soiva Metsä.

The Silent People

The Silent People is a bizarre sight; roughly a thousand peat-headed characters standing still at the Käpylä field alongside the National Highway 5.

The Silent People was created by dancer and choreographer Reijo Kela in 1988. However, this is not its original location. In the beginning it was in two different locations closer to the center of Suomussalmi, and The Silent People even made a trip to the Senaatintori Market Place in Helsinki in 1994! It has been in its current location since August 1994.

The creator Reijo Kela has been asked about what the meaning of the fascinating art project is, but he refuses to provide any answer – each visitor has to draw their own conclusions.

Next to the Silent People there is the Niittykahvila field cafe that is open during the summer. There the traveller can enjoy kettle coffee and Finnish crepes while admiring the colorful and fascinating sight of the Silent People. Niittykahvila field cafe also offers services for groups; Reservations should be made in advance.

Steamship Cruise to Ärjänsaari Island

Experience steamship cruise to the mysterious Ärjänsaari island.

Ärjänsaari island, the island of countless stories, is a stunning location surrounded by steep sandbanks. The island is also known as the gem of Lake Oulujärvi.

On your way to Ärjänsaari island you can enjoy the open Lake Oulujärvi sceneries and listen to stories about the island’s history.

If it happens to be a warm summer day, there is nothing quite like digging your feet into the burning island sand. Our crew will tell stories of the history the ship and also all the passengers have a possibility to visit the ship’s engine room where our engine master tells about the function of steam engine in practice.

Steamship Kouta is the northernmost steamship in Europe.

The ropes are let loose as the white-sided steamship slides across River Kajaaninjoki with its prow towards Lake Oulujärvi. Over 100-year-old steam engine under the deck, heated with care, chugs to a steady rhythm and moves the craft almost silently. Along River Kajaaninjoki,we pass by the landscape that inspired author Elias Lönnrot and poet Eino Leino and soon one of the biggest lakes in Finland opens up ahead of us. Steep sandbanks shimmer in the summer sun.

The ship has seats on the deck as well as inside the salon (under a roof), for up to 60 passengers. You do not need to worry about rain or wind and more often than not, the weather on Lake Oulujärvi is clear although it might be raining in the city. The steamship bar is fully licenced.

Spa Hotel Kiannon Kuohut

There are 70 rooms and accommodation for 150 guests. The rooms are standard single, twin and family rooms, with doubles also available. In addition to the standard rooms. There is two larger suites and a junior suite, all with Finnish sauna. Some rooms also have a balcony overviewing the beautiful riverbed of Jalonuoma. All rooms are accessible. Price includes breakfast, visit at the spa and gym.

Birdhouse Cabin

Feel free as a bird and step high to the Giant’s birdhouse!

The birdhouse of the Arctic Giant is a unique nature experience.
The cottage has a large landscape window, which allows you to relax on the bed, watch the Kainuu area wild nature and feel as if you are a part of the nature, like a bird in a nest. From these birdhouses
you can also experience all four seasons with their weather variations in the stunning landscapes of Arctic Giant.

Stop for a moment and admire the glow of the starry sky, the sunset or the sparkle of the northern lights. A night in the Birdhouse will make you forget the hurry and stress of everyday life. You will feel complete peace and quiet. There is nothing better than
waking up at the hill top to the dawn of the morning rays in this stunning scenery.

A night in a giant birdhouse is an unforgettable experience.

Hotel Kajanus in Northern Finland, Kainuu

Hotel Kajanus, which has operated in Kajaani since 1986. We offer comfortable accommodation in a peaceful environment with various possibilities for relaxation.

Our Peerâ breakfast offers refreshing and different flavors with small Kainuu twists. Staying with us is comfortable for the whole family. Our family rooms have space for even larger groups, and the adjacent water sports center is easily accessible via a corridor directly from the hotel.

Hotel Kajanus offers versatile facilities for your meeting and event. The congress center Kaukametsä, adjacent to our hotel, provides spaces for events with more than 500 attendees.

Kitchen & Bar Kajanus offers a variety of local flavors in a cozy atmosphere with views of the Kajaani River!

Hotel Kajanus is part of the Peerâ Hotels & Cottages
https://www.peerahotels.fi/en/

Puijo Tower Restaurant Kuopio

At the Peak of Happiness at Puijo Tower Restaurant.

Experience the Tower Restaurant’s unique local food concept and spectacular Lakeland views! Constructed in 1963, it was the first rotating restaurant in Scandinavia, allowing diners to enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful Finnish landscape as they eat. Our ideology is that from the tower, you can see as far as the food comes to the plate. The menu at Tower changes according to the season.

Tower Café serves local tastes with unique view. Open daily.

At Puijo Peak forest, fun, and locally-grown food come together to create unforgettable experiences for families and friends. Enjoy exciting, year-round activities, including winter and extreme sports, nature and digital adventures, plus world-class cuisine and stunning panoramic Lakeland views at the top of the 75-metre-tall Puijo Tower – all situated in the heart of the culturally rich city of Kuopio at Eastern Finland.

Riisa – Orthodox Church Museum of Finland

Riisa – Orthodox Church Museum of Finland is a specialized museum of outstanding national, regional and global significance.

It was founded in Kuopio in 1957 and continues the traditions of the Museum of Antiquities established at the old Monastery of Valamo in Lake Ladoga in 1912.

The icons, liturgical vessels and textiles, and rare books and manuscripts that make up RIISA’s extensive collections range in age from the 16th century up to the present day, and its archives contain a wealth of historical documents, maps, building plans and photographs.

The word riisa refers to a metallic cover placed over an icon to protect and embellish it.

Kuopion Saana, Sauna & Spa

Kuopion Saana combines Finnish sauna experience, excellent restaurant services as well as numerous events and activities in one location. These services together with the exceptional architecture and unique location right by the Kallavesi lake make the Saana one of the most interesting places to visit in Lakeland area.

You can relax in our spa that has a 30-seat mixed-gender sauna, an indoor hot tub, an experience shower and heated loungers. The outdoor area of the spa has a smoke sauna and two heated pools.

After 2 hours sauna experience it´s time to taste the great dishes of the Saana restaurant. The tasty food is generated from high-quality raw materials, which have been provided by local producers whenever possible. Beside the local food, Saana offers also a wide range of local drinks that come for example from The RPS Brewery and Lignell & Piispanen distillery that are situated less than 1 km from the Saana.

Brewery Museum Tour & Olvi Beer Tasting – An Authentic Finnish Experience

Experience the rich brewing heritage of Finland at the Olvi Brewery Museum in Iisalmi. Founded by W.G. Åberg and Onni Åberg in 1878, Olvi is the last remaining independent brewery from a time when 78 breweries thrived across the country.

The Brewery Museum maintained by the non-profit OLVI Foundation is Finland’s only public brewery museum. It showcases beer-making and the long history of beer.

The Brewery Museum offers engaging experiences and insights for everyone:
• Historical Depth & Local Culture: The museum includes an extensive collection of historical brewing artifacts, a unique 1950s laboratory and office display, and vintage TV commercials showcasing Olvi’s evolution.
• A Legacy of Brewing Heritage: Experience the brewing story of the Åberg-Hortling family, whose legacy continues as the fifth generation now works within the company.
• Olvi 145 – Immersive Storytelling with Advanced Technology: Dive into Olvi’s 145-year history!
• Virtual Olvi Brewery Tour: Highlighting Olvi’s dedication to the circular economy, sustainable practices, and high-quality brewing, visitors are invited to experience Finnish values at their finest.
Discover the History of Olvi Brewery and Beer in the way that suits You best. Come alone or with friends!
• Groups: Suitable for groups of 4–30 people. Self-Guided or Guided tours.
• Individual Visitors: Self-guided tours available for solo travellers.
The Language of Beer is universally known, but we serve You in Finnish and English

Museum signage is available in both Finnish and English. The Spirit of Olvi immersive space, featuring Olvi’s 145-year history and the Olvi Brewery tour, includes English subtitles.

Guided Tour Languages: Finnish and English.

The Olvi Brewery Museum is open to the public year-round, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The lunch buffet is available from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Kuopio Market Square

Kuopio Market Square is very well known all around Finland. It is also one of the most popular sights and places to visit in Kuopio.

Also known as “Mualiman Napa” (the Center of the Universe), the market square is located in the middle of the city, making it an attraction you will probably see every time you visit the city center. Kuopio Market Square has been in it´s location since 1818.

The stalls of market square offers a variety of handicrafts and clothing, fresh farm products and of course ‘kalakukko’, traditional Savonian fish pies. During the summer, the market square is full of cafés, restaurants and stalls.

The market square is a great place to start exploring the city. If you are traveling with your own car, you can conveniently park it in the large parking area below the market square. There are several shopping places, restaurants, cafés and attractions around the market square. For example, the market hall (Kauppahalli), one of the Kuopio’s most significant places to visit, is located right next to the market square. On the opposite side of the square is Kuopio’s magnificent town hall. Tourist information is available under the Market Square, in the premises of the Apaja Shopping Centre.

Lapland Hotels Kuopio

The feel of Lapland in Northern Savo.
Lapland Hotels Kuopio invites you to a perfect rest and enjoyment! Our room selection offers you the ambience and a mystical story all designed to make your stay more enjoyable. Everything is built around dream-like Northern moments that you can enjoy in the unique, custom-made beds of our hotel.
Breakfast is a culinary trip to Lapland. We have taken our best ingredients with us and made something pretty tasty out of them

Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi

Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi – a lively hotel in the heart of Kuopio

The beauty of Kuopio’s life glows in nature, in the marketplace and in the people of Savonia. Puijonsarvi is the largest hotel in Eastern Finland, where the atmosphere is warm and cozy, with a relaxed atmosphere. The comfort of our guests is a passion for us, and we want you to feel like home by offering the best hospitality. Hotel is located in the middle of the city events, near by the most beautiful nature, Savo marketplace, and right in the vicinity of the bluish Kallavesi.

The legendary hotel has been known as a house of thousands of events and encounters since the 1870s. In the former Seurahuone, originally built in the 1870’s, now conference and event facility Puikkari highlights the beauty of the wooden building’s original shapes as well as the soulfulness of the stories. Puijonsarvi’s magnificent banquet and event facilities enables dinners for over 200 guests in a gorgeous surrounding in show & dinner style or e.g. a mini fair for nearly a thousand guests.

We create everyday life worth to celebrate and make your wishes come true. For us, across the Puijonsarvi staff, taking care of our guests is our passion and we want you to feel like home by offering heartfelt service.

The chefs of our cuisine at Frans&Sophie and Restaurant Ehta, create good moments for you with love, by favoring the local producers and seasons best flavours.

You are warmly welcome as our guest to Kuopio, the capital of good life!

Muisti Centre of War and Peace in Mikkeli

Muisti Centre of War and Peace is a modern museum which examines the effects of war from the perspective of human experience. The interactive exhibition at Muisti enables you to understand what war felt like for those who were confronted by it, how it affected society at the time, and how it still affects it today.

The Finnish word Muisti means memory and remembrance. Wars are remembered in a number of different ways in different cultures. Muisti is a place where memories are stored.

The old school building which formed the base of the Finnish military headquarters during the Second World War has been transformed into over 1000m² of exhibition space. The Headquarters Museum was established in the building in 1974, when the office of the Commander-in-Chief Marshall Mannerheim was opened to the public. At the turn of the century the interior of this part of the building was restored to its original state during the Second World War. Muisti and the Headquarters Museum offer a museum experience, in which the visitors learn about issues of war and peace, and war as a phenomenon.

Muisti Centre of War and Peace shares experiences of war in order to promote peace. Muisti is for those who are interested in the history of war, and especially for those who are not.

Tämä on yksi Päämajasi Saimaalla -tuotteista.

Tertti Manor restaurant, cafe and hotel in Mikkeli – a unique travel destination!

Tertti Manor is a unique travel destination in Mikkeli, in the heart of Southern Savo and Lake Finland. Tertti Manor is an authentic family manor and manor house, where you can experience the best of Saimaa’s gastronomy in the most atmospheric environment. Clean locally produced seasonal products and self-sufficiency combined with unique aesthetics are the main themes of Tertti Manor.

Here you can experience a full-service taste tour in a historical milieu. Welcome to enjoy the delicacies of our restaurant, cafe and vacation at the idyllic Tertti Manor!

Tertti Manor: restaurant, shop, a cafe and a cozy Manor hotel.
We organize meetings, activities and parties with over 40 years of experience.

Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings in Ristiina in Mikkeli

The rock paintings in Astuvansalmi are one of the most significant ancient
relics in the whole of Finland, and you can view them by the shore of Yövesi
at Ristiina. The paintings have been dated between 4000-2200 BC and they are made on a steep wall of rock, which forms the largest continuous area of rock painting in Finland. More than 80 figures have been identified on the wall, featuring people, elks, boats and palm and paw marks. The best-known and most unusual of them is a female figure holding a bow, called “the Artemis of Astuva”. The paintings are located 4-9 metres above Saimaa’s current water level. The wall of rock seems to form a human face when seen from a distance. Locals might have thought it to be god or image of it, which is why it became their cult site. The best way to get to the rock paintings in the summer is to book a boat, for example from Varkaantaipale in Ristiina.

Bistro Holvi

Bistro Holvi is located in the old fire department house with the Mikkeli Theater.
Our idea is to create high quality, uncomplicated restaurant with relaxed service.
Our menu changes accorrding to season, produces and inspirations of head chef Roope Rask.
We serve lunch, dinner and special menus for theater customers.

Museum of Mechanical Music

The Museum of Mechanical Music is an experience – a carnival for all the senses – which you want to experience again as if you had just stepped out of your favourite ride in an amusement park.

In its own unique way, this slightly surreal “museum” is a place after which you listen to all the music differently. The ever-growing collection of more than 400 objects in seven halls of a huge building leaves no one cold. From music boxes, automatic pianos and orchestras, special and interesting pocket-sized instruments to Goliath, which weighs 5,000 kg – an “orchestrion” that creates an invisible orchestra of 75 musicians. We have it all!

Here you can hear music from Mozart to Lady Gaga and in ways you never thought you would experience. A musical journey takes you from the 1850s to the present day. Come and experience the happiest, liveliest, most colorful and musical destination in Finnish tourism scene, with immersive tours which in times remind more show and circus. We offer you a break during which you’ll forget the outside world for a moment.

Kenkävero, a versatile tourist attraction

Kenkävero vicarage is a versatile, year-round tourist attraction in Mikkeli. In the historical milieu with restored buildings you will find restaurant serving local food and local delicacies, as well as shops with variety of Finnish handicraft, gift and souvenirs, decoration and grocery. During the summer season the activities are complemented by various exhibitions and events, summer-shops and a lush garden with animals. Kenkävero is also a great destination for various clients own parties and events.

Tämä on yksi Päämajasi Saimaalla -tuotteista.

Accommodation in Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Mikkeli

Staying the night in Mikkeli offers a break from everyday life

Our comfortable rooms offer you a rest and a good night’s sleep. Would you like a room with a charming indoor balcony, or would you prefer our exciting Superhero Rendel theme room?

Our sauna facilities are located on the top floor, offering a great view of Mikkeli. You can also arrange family or company parties at our hotel, and our modern facilities also facilitate arranging successful meetings and events.

A hotel breakfast tops off a good night’s sleep

The relaxed French-style bistro Frans & Michelle offers a generous buffet breakfast every morning. What better way to start a day than by tasting local products and the kitchen’s own delicacies!

Tertti Manor hotel in Mikkeli

“The red row of barns hides a unique atmosphere and a piece of manor history inside.”

Come and enjoy an authentic manor getaway, designed for those who appreciate the finer things. Our six cozy and unique hotel rooms are available year-round.

The atmospheric hotel rooms feature a comfortable bedroom, a bathroom with a shower, and a small entrance. On the balcony of your room, you can enjoy the beautiful garden views. The rooms are individually decorated, blending modern interior design with the charm of the old wooden barn.

The room rate always includes a diverse breakfast or a breakfast package for early departures.

Apartment Hotel Marja in an idyllic setting in the centre of Mikkeli

Located just a stone’s throw away from the famous Mikkeli marketplace, Apartment Hotel Marja offers cosy, home-like accommodation in a historical setting. Based in refurbished army barracks dating back to 1882, Apartment Hotel Marja has 10 individual rooms with private kitchenettes and all mod cons.

Mikkeli is known as the Headquarters city for serving as such during four wars, but apart from getting to know the Finnish war history, there is also plenty of other activities to do. You can stay in and relax or explore the surrounding neighbourhoods with museums, cafes and boutiques on offer. The beautiful lakeside nature of the Lake Saimaa region is just on your doorstep and easily accessible from our hotel.

We offer free WLAN connection, parking and complimentary tea and coffee for all our guests. Extra beds and cots available on request.