Unique venues for meetings and celebrations
Modern Karelian cuisine blends traditions with new flavors: herbs season roasts and soups, cake masters create irresistible delights, and wilderness chefs turn lake fish into memorable meals.
Some venues also provide accommodation, making them a perfect choice for longer gatherings. Travelers can also take advantage of catering services and have their holiday cottage fridge filled with local delicacies.
Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, company meeting, or staff wellbeing day, businesses in Heinävesi, Liperi, and Rääkkylä guarantee a successful and shared experience.
“In Northern Saimaa, nature also finds its way onto the plate. Forest mushrooms crown Karelian pies, spruce tips and birch sap flavor doughnuts. Even traditional pastries like tsupukka, vatruska, and pyörönen can be reinvented for today.”
LIPERI
Gaiju – Vaivio’s best restaurant
Retro-style celebrations and catering in a charming old school hall.
HEINÄVESI
Restaurant Heinäkissa
Celebrate in the restaurant’s own space in Heinävesi or order catering tailored to your wishes.
HEINÄVESI
Kermacotta – Cake Master
Cakes and pastries for celebrations all year round. Catering available both on-site and off-site.
HEINÄVESI
Restaurant Kermankeidas
Reliable and high-quality catering and banquet services in their own venue.
LIPERI
Kotapiha
Cozy facilities for celebrations and events, also available for private use. Catering and entertainment on request.
RÄÄKKYLÄ
Koivuniemi Camping
Meetings and parties in a historic pharmacist’s house, with Karelian catering that supports wellbeing.
LIPERI
Kahvila Mocca
Meeting room or the entire café for private events. Catering available on-site or to take away..
LIPERI
Ollila Hof
Ideal für Feiern, Tagungen und Teambuilding-Tage – in traditioneller Bauernhaus-Atmosphäre mit Hof.
HEINAVESI
Palokki Gästehaus
Viihtyisät kokous- ja juhlatilat ja maistuvat tarjoilut. Erikoisuutena eräkokkailut.
HEINÄVESI
Pappila Marjamäki
A historic rectory brought back to life, offering a beautiful setting for celebrations and events. Catering is high-quality and full of character.
LIPERI
Café & Bakery Pulla Pulju
This cozy café can also be transformed into a venue for meetings and celebrations. Tasty baked goods and catering are available for your own premises as well.
LIPERI
Saariston Puoti
Enjoy pizza tastings and Italian cuisine – perfect for meetings and celebrations either in the shop’s own venue or even aboard a cruise ship.
LIPERI
SUMMER – Celebrations by the Water
Versatile meeting and event spaces in the Kirkkolahti harbor. Catering is inspired by both Karelian and international cuisine.
RÄÄKKYLÄ
Villa Ruusula
Weddings, events, and courses take place in a stylish villa, a large “celebration barn,” and sauna facilities. Catering available on request.
HEINÄVESI
Pitopalvelu väkkärä Ky
Professional catering with a specialty in Karelian food culture. The entrepreneur even cooked traditional “läskisoosi” (pork and onion stew) aboard the s/s Heinävesi.
Group Activities
Cozy venues and delicious catering are at the heart of any successful celebration or meeting day. But to make it truly memorable, your group may also long for activities and experiences. Take a look at these tips for guided tours and program services.