Savonian Summer Adventure – Discover the Heart of Finland
- This is not just a trip. It’s a summer story adventure for you -
Embark on a unique road trip through the scenic and soulful region of Northern Savonia. This six-day summer journey combines the best of Finnish culture, countryside charm, and natural beauty – tailored for curious travelers, couples, and small groups looking for something authentic.
Start your adventure in Kuopio, the lively capital of Savonia, where you’ll explore local flavors at the market hall and admire panoramic lake views from Puijo Tower. Then, head off the beaten path to Hanhenlento, a charming countryside farm stay where animals, campfires, and the quiet beauty of nature await. Here, you can even roll up your sleeves and help with farm chores — or just relax in your own lakeside sauna.
Next, discover Iisalmi, a cultural gem by the lake. From the thrilling story of motorcycle racing legend Teuvo Länsivuori to Finland’s only public brewery museum, the town offers a delightful mix of history and local life. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience in a Byzantine-style hall, where murals whisper stories of Karelia and tradition.
Your journey continues into the wild with a night in a floating Tentsile tent by the rushing Jyrkänkoski rapids and on the island of your own. Wake up to birdsong and bubbling water, hike scenic trails, or try canoeing in this secluded natural paradise.
Wrap up your journey with a return to Kuopio — and a well-deserved spa session by the lake.
Highlights:
- Boutique hotels & unique stays (farm cottage & floating tree tent)
- Cultural gems: Brewery museum, racing legend exhibition, historic markets
- Optional local experiences: Farm life, lakeside sauna, kayaking, forest hikes
- Ideal for couples, nature lovers, and curious travelers
Valid: 1.6.-30.8.2025
Group size: 2 person
Destinations: Kuopio – Hanhenlento countryside farm – Iisalmi – Jyrkänkoski – Kuopio
Themes: Culture, nature, rural experience, unique accommodations
Car rental: www.hertz.fi | www.avis.fi | www.europcar.fi/fi
Day 1 – Arrival in Kuopio
• Arrival in Kuopio by car or public transport
• Check-in at Lapland Hotels Kuopio, located in the city center
• Free evening to explore the city’s restaurants and lakeside atmosphere
Day 2 – Discover Kuopio & Enjoy a Rural Escape
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Explore Kuopio: Market Square and Hall, Puijo Tower, Pikku Pietari’s Alley
• Drive to Hanhenlento farm (approx. 1 hour)
• Accommodation in a cozy countryside cottage (Hanhenlento or Piisaminpesä)
• Includes animal introductions, visit to the heritage museum, and participation in daily farm chores
• Evening sauna and lakeside campfire
Welcome to Hanhenlento – experiences in a rural setting!
- This idyllic farm with its animals offers a peaceful escape in the middle of nature, where you can escape the hustle and bustle
of the city and enjoy authentic rural life. At Hanhenlento, you can experience the beauty of nature and the thrill of history,
as well as get to know the farm's animals. You can also visit the Tarinaliiteri home museum and delve into local history.
Day 3 – Local Legends and Cultural Treasures in Iisalmi
• Drive to Iisalmi
• Accommodation in Hotel Golden Dome
• Highlights of the day:
– Teuvo Länsivuori Motorcycle Racing Exhibition: memorabilia, race bikes, and videos from Finland’s Grand Prix legend
– OLVI Brewery Museum: the only public brewery museum in Finland
– Iisalmi Market Hall: over 90 years old, filled with local produce, lunch, crafts, and souvenirs
– Shopping nearby: Finnish brands like Marimekko, Pentik, and Aarikka
• Special dinner at Hotel Golden Dome
Day 4 – Into the Wild: Floating Tent - Tentsile by Jyrkänkoski
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Morning shopping and snack prep at the market hall
• Drive to Jyrkänkoski
• Overnight stay in a Tentsile Safari floating tent on island.
Experience a night on your own island!
- Merkkuusaari, located in the upper reaches of the Jyrkänkoski rapids, now offers accommodation in a floating wooden tent suspended between the trees. There are no other structures or guests on the island other than your own party. The rent for those staying includes the use of a rowing boat, the use of the shore sauna on the opposite shore, and the barbecue hut.
The accommodation base on Merkkuusaari is a Tentsile Safari Connect tent, which has sleeping facilities for two people. The tent is attached between three trees and is just over a meter above the ground. There is a dry space under the tent for storing supplies. The outer fabric of the tent protects against water. In nice weather, the fabric can be removed and you can admire the scenery in the tent under a mesh fabric that protects against mosquitoes. The tent has a load capacity of 400kg. The Tentsile tent includes an insulating sleeping pad, so no separate pads are needed.
- Includes insulated sleeping mat, sleeping bag, first-aid kit, and headlamp
- Campfire and eco-toilet access nearby
- Optional: explore nearby hiking/biking trails or rent a canoe, kayak, SUP board, or hot tub
- Ideal setting for fishing, swimming, and relaxing by the river
Day 5 – Back to Kuopio & Relaxation
• Drive back to Kuopio (optional stop in Sonkajärvi village)
• Accommodation at Lapland Hotels Kuopio
• Tip: enjoy a relaxing evening at Spa & Sauna Saana by Lake Kallavesi
Day 6 – Departure
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Return journey home
Price: From 990€/person.
Included: Accommodation for two nights at Hotel Lapland: double room + breakfast. Goose Flight: accommodation in a cottage, entrance fee to the museum and farm zoo. Accommodation at Hotel Golden Dome: double room + breakfast + dinner. Accommodation at Jyrkänkoski: Tensile, includes insulated sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and headlamp, breakfast, evening meal in the cottage, sauna, rowing boat, life jacket.
! By order and for an additional fee: Extra nights on the route. Extra night in Helsinki city center hotel.
Event in summer time:
Road map: Kuopio – Hanhenlento countryside farm – Iisalmi – Jyrkänkoski – Kuopio
Summer events in Iisalmi:
5.-7.6.25 Lain§uojattomat festival (performances representing the spectrum of performing arts, as well as a free program. Koko teatteri, Iisalmi
13.-19.6.25 Classic Car & MC, Cruising and Mega-Cruisiners and exhibitors, Iisalmi
1.6. – 30.8.25 Collection Kakkonen, Art Museum Eemil. Lapinlahti
The summer exhibition presents ceramics by Birger Kaipiainen and Michael Schilkin from the collection of trade councillor and art collector Kyösti Kakkonen. The collection, Collection Kakkonen, is the world's largest and most significant private collection of Finnish glass and ceramic art.
4.-6.7.25 Runni Truck Festival
10.7.25 Painting event – Lapinlahti. The big painting eventi will be celebrated by painting outdoors, thus celebrating Finnish fine Arts Day
13.-16.7.15 Permission to Sing! 2025 Choir Event, Iisalmi
19.7. Flea markets - Iisalmi
16.- 20.7. Iskelmäviikko in Kiuruvesi is an authentic finnish music event in the Finnish summer, in the relaxed Savoy atmosphere of a rural town.
1.-2.8. RunniRock – finnish rock festival in Iisalmi
8.8. Summer party for the whole village – city of Vieremä
9.8.25 Volokki Trail day. Is trail run, you can experience the diverse route of the Volokinpolku, either by running or by walking more leisurely and enjoying nature.
15.-16.8.25 Flea markets and second-hand shops – Koljonvirta, Iisalmi
30.8.25 The Walk of silence – AARNI, Vieremä
