Puumala Event Calendar
Events in Puumala
Please note – information of these events may change, always check the organizer of the event for the latest information.
Activities, Sightseeing, and Tasting – Interesting Places and Events:
Puumala Shop is open on weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm. Souvenirs, Puumala-themed products, books, postcards, maps, and brochures. Located at the Puumala Town Hall Tourist Info, Keskustie 14.
Kino Saimaa – All movie screenings available here! School Auditorium, Kirkkotie 3.
Glass Studio and Sales Exhibition Lasiruusu open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, Niementie 1.
Atmospheric Kota Dinners by the Lake at Nestorinranta year-round. Sauna and hot tub also available for booking. Lintusalontie 1661.
Nestorinranta’s Pancake Bar & Too Chill Too Tasty breakfasts and dinners are open for the summer! Open daily June 1–August 16, from 10:30 am to 5 pm. nestorinranta.fi
Restaurant Hovi open daily. Weekday lunch from 11 am to 3 pm. À la carte menu. Welcome to eat and enjoy! Keskustie 12. Bingo on Fridays and karaoke on Saturdays. www.ravintolahovi.com
Restaurant Satama – tasty food, refreshing drinks, and harbor atmosphere by Lake Saimaa. Naked Taco Pop-up now at Satama! Selected taco and bowl dishes all summer. Taco Buffet MON–SAT 11 am–3 pm. ravintolasatama.com
Restaurant Niinipuu in Niinisaari: hostess’s pie workshops (for groups by order), blueberry rye pie workshops every Tuesday (May–Sept) and by order for groups. Ylössaarentie 35. Reservations: www.okkola.fi
Sahanlahti Resort: Restaurant Koskivahti
Early summer opening hours: breakfast MON–SUN 8–11 am, dinner MON–SAT 6–10 pm, and summer buffet SAT–SUN 12–4 pm.
Reserve your table and check extended summer opening hours and upcoming events.
Sahanlahti’s Rantamakasiini open in early summer MON–THU 12–6 pm and FRI–SUN 12–10 pm.
Lietvesi Kiosk opens renovated on Fri, May 9. Open in May FRI–SUN 10 am–6 pm, and daily in June–August from 10 am–6 pm. Grand opening event May 17–18! Lietvedentie 2020. www.sahanlahtiresort.fi
Restaurant Pistohiekka in scenic Lietvesi: until June 19 open MON–WED 12–8 pm & THU–SUN 8 am–8 pm. June 20–August 2 open daily 8 am–9 pm. Sauna available FRI & SAT or by booking: info@pistohiekka.fi / 045 7835 4849. www.pistohiekka.fi
Puumalan Poiju open MON–SAT 8 am–8 pm. Satamatie 5. www.puumalanpoiju.fi
Restaurant Virta, Härkösentie 4.
Kamil-Puumala Pizza – tasty pizzas plus new Chinese and Indian dishes. Keskustie 5.
Reko Puumala Local Food Market – local products directly from producers with pre-orders. Pickup at Puolukkatori in front of the town hall, Keskustie 14. Orders, upcoming dates, and more info in the Facebook group.
Saimas Spinnery – shop open MON–FRI 8 am–4 pm, SAT 10 am–3 pm. Guided spinning mill tours for groups. Koskenseläntie 3. saimasspinnery.com
Hanhiniitty Workshop – blacksmith shop and store open by appointment. Forging workshops and demonstrations available by request. Ylössaarentie 84. www.hanhiniitty.fi
Liehtalanniemi Museum Farm – explore the courtyard and nature trail independently year-round (no winter maintenance). Ylössaarentie 205.
Puumala’s Krimskrams Flea Market, Keskustie 17.
Roadside Church: Puumala’s beautiful church open June 9–August 31 daily from 10 am to 4 pm, Kirkkotie 1.
Saimaa Canoeing – paddle on Lake Saimaa year-round! Guided tours, self-guided overnight routes, and canoeing holidays. Ylössaarentie 84. www.saimaacanoeing.fi
Guide Tiina’s Tours on Lake Saimaa – head out into nature’s wonders. www.spiritguidesaimaa.com
Lakeland GTE – activities on Lake Saimaa all year round! Try ice floating, electric snow scooter rides, or eco-cruising with a chance to see Saimaa ringed seals. LakelandGTE
Riimukivi Farm – historic yard, summer café, and handicraft shop open June 24–August 9, TUE–SAT 11 am–6 pm. Taste traditional treats, pet the sheep, browse the farm shop, and enjoy campfire coffee in an 1800s setting. Haukkoniementie 1, riimukiventila.fi
Rönölä B&B and Sillat & Lossit service point on the Partalansaari route, open May 1–September 30. Rest at the sheep pasture barn, with an outhouse and water point available. Overnight stays in historic rooms of an 1800s cabin. Seasonal breakfast baskets available by request. Rönölä’s cottage café and Pitkapohja farm shop open on summer Saturdays and by order. Matikkalantie 621, Kaartilankoski.
Children’s and youth activities can be found all in one place at po1nt.
2025 Events
November
Saimaa Seal Floating by request– experience the peaceful autumn mist or frosty veil of Lake Saimaa, floating on a warm drysuit. Read more and book now for your small group. Available in Puumala harbour, Sahanlahti or Okkola. Lakeland GTE
Wed 5.11. 14:30–17:00 – Open meeting place for families with children Kuutti: Sports instructor Sanna
Wed 5.11. 15:00–18:00 – Senior Sauna (all ages, free), Sports Field Facilities, Kenttätie 5
Thu 6.11. 18:00 – The Art of Shouting, Kino Saimaa (movie in Finnish)
Fri 7.11. 19:00 – Open Fire Dinner, Restaurant Pajapirtti
Fri 7.11. 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 8.11. 13:00–18:00 – Pajapirtti pizzas, salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, Restaurant Pajapirtti
Sat 8.11. 14:00 & 16:30 – November Sauna Day, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 8.11. 19:00 – Open Fire Dinner, Restaurant Pajapirtti
Sat 8.11. 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Sun 9.11. 12:00–16:00 – Father’s Day Lunch, restaurant Koskivahti, Sahanlahti Resort
Sun 9.11. 12:00–16:00 – Father’s Day Lunch, Poiju (seatings 11:00–12:30, 13:00–14:30, 15:00–16:30).
Reservations: 0400 276677, ravintola@puumalanpoiju.fi
Sun 9.11. 16:00 – The Art of Shouting, Kino Saimaa (movie in Finnish)
Wed 12.11. 9:30–12:00 – Open meeting place for families with children Kuutti: Family Counselor Krista
Thu 13.11. 17:00–20:00 – Winter Swimming Sauna at Veeranranta, open for everyone, free, Niementie 1 C
Thu 13.11. 18:00 – Sisu 2, Kino Saimaa (movie in Finnish)
Fri 14.11. 18:00 – Puumala Quiz Night and Dinner, Sahanlahti
Fri 14.11. 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 15.11. 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Wed 19.11. 14:30–17:00 – Open meeting place for families with children Kuutti: Rhymes and stories
Wed 19.11. 15:00–18:00 – Senior Sauna (all ages, free), Sports Field Facilities, Kenttätie 5
Thu 20.11. 9:00–15:00 – Business Service Day for employers at municipality hall
Fri 21.11. 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 22.11. 9:30–19:00 – November Yoga Day at Metsäsydän, join the full day or individual sessions, with or without accommodation
Sat 22.11. 18:00–24:00 – Karaoke Night, Puumalan Poiju
Sat 22.11. 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Wed 26.11. 9:30–12:00 – Open meeting place for families with children Kuutti: Handicrafts
Thu 27.11. 17:00–20:00 – Winter Swimming Sauna at Veeranranta, open for everyone, free, Niementie 1 C
Fri 28.11. 18:00–20:00 – Opening of the Christmas Season, Upper Square, org. by Puumala Entrepreneurs
Fri 28.11. 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 29.11. 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
December
Wed 3.12. 15:00–18:00 – Senior Sauna (all ages, free of charge), Sports Field Facilities, Kenttätie 5
Fri 5.12. 18:00–24:00 – Karaoke Night, Puumalan Poiju
Fri 5.12. 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 6.12. 13:00–18:00 – Christmas Market at Riimukivi Farm
Sat 6.12. 18:00 – Independence Day Celebration Dinner, Restaurant Koskivahti
Sat 6.12. 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Thu 11.12. – Visit Puumala Pre-Christmas Party, Puumala Municipality Hall
Thu 11.12. 17:00–20:00 – Winter Swimming Sauna at Veeranranta, open for everyone, free of charge, Niementie 1 C
Thu 11.12. – Open Fire Dinner, Restaurant Pajapirtti
Fri 12.12. 12:00–16:00 – Sahanlahti Christmas Lunch, Restaurant Koskivahti
Fri 12.12. 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 13.12. 11:00–11:30 – Reko Puumala Local Food Market: Local products available by pre-order, Puolukkatori, Keskustie 14
Sat 13.12. 12:00 – Three Wise Men: New Christmas Songs concert, Restaurant Poiju
Sat 13.12. 12:00–16:00 – Sahanlahti Christmas Lunch, Restaurant Koskivahti
Sat 13.12. 13:00–18:00 – Pajapirtti pizzas, salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, Restaurant Pajapirtti
Sat 13.12. 14:00 & 16:30 – Public Sauna Day, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 13.12. 18:00 – Three Wise Men: New Christmas Songs concert, Puumala Church
Sat 13.12. 19:00 – Open Fire Dinner, Restaurant Pajapirtti
Sat 13.12. 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Wed 17.12. 15:00–18:00 – Senior Sauna (all ages, free of charge), Sports Field Facilities, Kenttätie 5
Thu–Fri 18.–19.12. – Restaurant Satama Christmas Lunch, www.ravintolasatama.com
Fri 19.12. 12:00–16:00 – Sahanlahti Christmas Lunch, Restaurant Koskivahti
Fri 19.12. 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 20.12. 10:00–14:00 – Traditional Christmas Market, Puumala Municipality Hall (vendors register with E-L Luukkonen, tel. 0500 654 155)
Sat 20.12. 12:00–16:00 – Sahanlahti Christmas Lunch, Restaurant Koskivahti
Sat 20.12. 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
24.12.–4.1. 9:00–11:00 – Koskivahti Breakfast Buffet, Sahanlahti Resort
Wed 24.12. 15:00 & 18:00 – Sahanlahti Christmas Eve Dinner, Restaurant Koskivahti
Thu 25.12. 12:00–15:00 – Sahanlahti Christmas Day Lunch, Restaurant Koskivahti
Thu 25.12. 18:00–21:00 – Sahanlahti Christmas Day Dinner, Restaurant Koskivahti
Fri 26.12. 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
27.12.–3.1. (except 31.12.) 13:00–18:00 – Pajapirtti pizzas, salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries,
19:00 – Open Fire Dinner, Restaurant Pajapirtti
Sat 27.12. 9:30–19:00 – Forest Heart December Yoga Day, join for the full day or single sessions, with or without accommodation
Sat 27.12. 14:00 & 16:30 – Public Sauna Day, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 27.12. 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Wed 31.12. – New Year’s Outdoor Day for the Whole Family and festive buffet dining, Sahanlahti Resort
Wed 31.12. 13:00–17:00 – New Year’s Eve Lunch and Open Fire Dinners at 18:00 & 21:00, Restaurant Pajapirtti
Wed 31.12. 14:00 & 16:30 – Public Sauna Day and Dining at Open Fire Restaurant Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Wed 31.12. 17:00–20:00 – New Year’s Eve Winter Swimming Sauna at Veeranranta, open for everyone, free of charge, Niementie 1 C
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