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

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Karelia Cottages – Wellbeing from Nature
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 – Summer & Event Restaurant
SUMMER creates refreshing team days and group activities at the Kirkkolahti harbor. Great food is always at the heart of every successful event.

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

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

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

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

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Ollilan tupa
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.

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

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

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