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Guide and program services

Unique activi­ties for groups and trave­lers

Northern Saimaa offers inspi­ring ideas for a wellbeing day (tykypäi­vä), bringing joy, team spirit, and inspi­ra­tion to your workplace. The services are also perfect for other groups, near or far. Fun and communal activi­ties include a Karelian pie workshop, a sourdough bread course, or playing the tradi­tio­nal kantele together – experiences that will stay in your memory.

For trave­lers seeking nature experiences, guided fishing and canoeing trips are available. In winter, you can try ice fishing and tradi­tio­nal winter net fishing, while the Pääsky­vuo­ri Ski Center in Heinä­ve­si invites you to hit the slopes.

Whether it’s a company wellbeing day, an outing with friends, an associa­tion trip, an inter­na­tio­nal travel group, or an indivi­dual traveler – you’ll find what suits you best. Karelian buffets and local delicacies crown the experience.

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Offers courses combi­ning sourdough baking, exercise, and wellness treat­ments – perfect for wellbeing and team days.

RÄÄKKYLÄ

Feel-good works­hops include a Karelian pie baking class and a kantele-building workshop. New this winter: seal-safeguar­ding tours, where snowdrifts are piled up to help the endan­ge­red Saimaa ringed seal.

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SUMMER creates refres­hing team days and group activi­ties at the Kirkko­lah­ti harbor. Great food is always at the heart of every success­ful event.

Koistinen Kantele

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Koistinen’s kanteles embody the pure resonance of Finland’s nature. The newest innova­tion is group works­hops with the shared kantele.

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Specia­lizes in natural wellness treat­ments: aromat­he­ra­py, reflexo­lo­gy, Indian head massage, and tradi­tio­nal peat saunas.

Kossun koukku ja kala

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Tailored fishing and nature trips with solid exper­ti­se. Try spinning, trolling, jigging, angling, or ice fishing.

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Canoeing is a popular pastime on Northern Saimaa’s waters. Melon­ta­ka­ve­rit rents out canoes and kayaks and organizes guided trips.

HEINÄVESI

Nature guiding that draws from the healing power of the forest. The base camp is at Valamo Monas­te­ry.

LIPERI

Ollilan Tupa and its charming courty­ard provide a cozy setting for groups. In summer, guided canoeing trips are offered; in winter, ice fishing and net fishing.

Palokin Majatalo tarjoaa kalastusretkiä lähijärvillä.

HEINÄVESI

A homely venue for meetings and wellbeing days (tyky & tyhy). Tailored wellness programs for groups, plus guided fishing trips.

LIPERI

Offers groups canoeing trips and cruises. Pizzas and other Italian special­ties are an essen­tial part of the experience.

RÄÄKKYLÄ

Beauti­ful facili­ties for meetings and courses. The company’s own program includes Karelian pie baking classes and kantele-playing works­hops.