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.
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 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
Reserve your table at the scenic restaurant and check opening hours and upcoming events.
Restaurant Pistohiekka in scenic Lietvesi: on wintertime for groups by booking: info@pistohiekka.fi / 045 7835 4849. www.pistohiekka.fi
Restaurant Virta, Härkösentie 4.
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.
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
Children’s and youth activities can be found all in one place at po1nt.
2026 Events
Tips for the wintertime!
- eLyly electric snow scooter safari in Sahanlahti daily at 10/14/19. Advance booking, Lakeland GTE.
- Ice Floating Experience by request in harbour, Sahanlahti Resort or Okkola, Lakeland GTE
- Every Sat & Sun in February: Blueberry Rye-Pie Workshop open group (1–8 people), advance booking, Restaurant Niinipuu.
- Weekly in February, Mon–Fri: Karelian Pie Workshop (1–12 people), adv. booking, Niinipuu
- Nature Days and Guided Excursions into the Story of the Lake Saimaa with Guide Tiina
- Lakeside sauna and jacuzzi available for booking at Nestorinranta
- Every day: Lasiruusu Glass Studio and Factory Shop, Café Kuittinen & Restaurant Hovi open daily
- Kino Saimaa movies – check updated calendar: leffabuumi.fi
February
Wed 4 Feb 9:30–12:00 Games and colouring, open meeting place for families with children Kuutti
Thu 5 Feb 17:00–20:00 Winter swimming sauna at Veeranranta, open for everyone (mixed sauna, swimwear required), free of charge, Niementie 1 C
Thu 5 Feb 18:00 Luottomies – The Movie: Lepoloma, Kino Saimaa (movie in Finnish)
Fri–Sat 6–7 Feb Puumala, Sulkava & Juva at K50 Fair, Tampere Hall
Fri 6 Feb 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner at Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Fri 6 Feb 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 7 Feb 13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 7 Feb 15:00–18:00 Niskalampi winter swimming sauna (advance booking: 15:00–16:30 women, 16:30–18:00 men), Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 7 Feb 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Sun 8 Feb 16:00 Luottomies – The Movie: Lepoloma, Kino Saimaa (movie in Finnish)
Wed 11 Feb 14:30–17:00 Handicrafts, open meeting place for families with children Kuutti
Wed 11 Feb 15:00–18:00 Senior sauna (all ages, free of charge), sports field facilities, Kenttätie 5
Thu 12 Feb Cross-country skiing competition at the fitness trail
Thu 12 Feb 18:00 Luottomies – The Movie: Lepoloma, Kino Saimaa (movie in Finnish)
Fri 13 Feb 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner at Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Fri 13 Feb 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 14 Feb 11:00–12:00 Valentine’s Day aerial yoga, Metsäsydän
Sat 14 Feb 11:00–13:00 Valentine’s Day Ukraine charity event and coffee, Sale Hurissalo, downstairs
Sat 14 Feb 12:00–16:00 Blini brunch at Restaurant Koskivahti
Sat 14 Feb 13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 14 Feb 15:00–18:00 Niskalampi winter swimming sauna (advance booking: 15:00–16:30 women, 16:30–18:00 men), Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 14 Feb 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Sun 15 Feb 10:00–12:00 Shrovetide winter fun, MLL Puumala
Sun 15 Feb 18:00–19:30 Yin yoga, Metsäsydän
Wed 18 Feb 9:30–12:00 Library storytelling, open meeting place for families with children Kuutti
Wed 18 Feb – Sat 21 Feb 13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner, Sahanlahti Resort
Thu 19 Feb 17:00–20:00 Winter swimming sauna at Veeranranta, open for everyone (mixed sauna, swimwear required), free of charge, Niementie 1 C
Fri 20 Feb Candlelight skiing event at the fitness trail
Fri 20 Feb 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner at Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Fri 20 Feb 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 21 Feb 11:00–13:30 Yin yoga, Metsäsydän
Sat 21 Feb 12:00–16:00 Blini brunch at Restaurant Koskivahti
Sat 21 Feb 13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 21 Feb 14:00 & 16:30 Sauna Day for Everyone and dinner at Open Fire Restaurant Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 21 Feb 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Sun 22 Feb Ski relay fun race at the fitness trail
Tue 24 Feb 18:00–19:30 Norppaopisto lecture, Auditorium
Wed 25 Feb 14:30–17:00 Obstacle course, open meeting place for families with children Kuutti
Wed 25 Feb 15:00–18:00 Senior sauna (all ages, free of charge), sports field facilities, Kenttätie 5
Wed 25 Feb 17:00–18:00 Aerial yoga, Metsäsydän
Fri 27 Feb 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner at Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Fri 27 Feb 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 28 Feb 11:00–12:00 Aerial yoga, Metsäsydän
Sat 28 Feb 13:00–14:30 Metsäsydän yoga class, Hurissalo Village Hall
Sat 28 Feb 13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 28 Feb 15:00–18:00 Niskalampi winter swimming sauna (advance booking: 15:00–16:30 women, 16:30–18:00 men), Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 28 Feb 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
March
Thu 5 Mar 17:00–20:00 Winter swimming sauna at Veeranranta (mixed sauna, swimwear required), free of charge, Niementie 1 C
Fri 6 Mar 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner at Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Fri 6 Mar 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 7 Mar Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)
Sat 7 Mar 13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 7 Mar 15:00–18:00 Niskalampi winter swimming sauna (advance booking: 15:00–16:30 women, 16:30–18:00 men), Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 7 Mar 18:00 Wine tasting and dinner, Restaurant Koskivahti
Sat 7 Mar 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Mon 9 Mar 17:00 Sauna and chat at Särkiranta (biweekly)
Tue 10 Mar 17:00 Forest and nature management lecture, Municipal Hall Council Chamber, Keskustie 14
Wed 11 Mar 15:00–18:00 Senior sauna (all ages, free of charge), sports field facilities, Kenttätie 5
Fri 13 Mar 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner at Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Fri 13 Mar 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 14 Mar 13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 14 Mar 15:00–18:00 Niskalampi winter swimming sauna (advance booking), Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 14 Mar 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Thu 19 Mar 17:00–20:00 Winter swimming sauna at Veeranranta (mixed sauna, swimwear required), free of charge, Niementie 1 C
Fri 20 Mar 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner at Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Fri 20 Mar 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 21 Mar Marian Market Day at the Upper Market Square
Sat 21 Mar 13:00–14:30 Metsäsydän yoga class, Hurissalo Village Hall
Sat 21 Mar 13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 21 Mar 14:00 & 16:30 Sauna Day for everyone with dining, Pajapirtti open fire restaurant, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 21 Mar 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Mon 23 Mar 17:00 Sauna and chat at Särkiranta (biweekly)
Wed 25 Mar 15:00–18:00 Senior sauna (all ages, free of charge), sports field facilities, Kenttätie 5
Thu–Sun 26–29 Mar Puumala at Spring Fair, Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
Fri–Sun 27–29 Mar Winter paddling course, Saimaa Canoeing
Fri 27 Mar 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner at Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort
Fri 27 Mar 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 28 Mar 13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries, 18:00–21:00 Open fire dinner, Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 28 Mar 15:00–18:00 Niskalampi winter swimming sauna (advance booking), Sahanlahti Resort
Sat 28 Mar 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
April
Thu 2 Apr 17:00–20:00 Winter swimming sauna at Veeranranta (mixed sauna, swimwear required), free of charge, Niementie 1 C
Fri 3 Apr 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 4 Apr Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)
Sat 4 Apr 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Mon 6 Apr 17:00 Sauna and chat at Särkiranta (biweekly)
Wed 8 Apr 15:00–18:00 Senior sauna (all ages, free of charge), sports field facilities, Kenttätie 5
Fri 10 Apr 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 11 Apr 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Thu 16 Apr 17:00–20:00 Winter swimming sauna at Veeranranta (mixed sauna, swimwear required), free of charge, Niementie 1 C
Fri 17 Apr 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 18 Apr 13:00–14:30 Metsäsydän yoga class, Hurissalo Village Hall
Sat 18 Apr 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Mon 20 Apr 17:00 Sauna and chat at Särkiranta (biweekly)
Wed 22 Apr 15:00–18:00 Senior sauna (all ages, free of charge), sports field facilities, Kenttätie 5
Fri 24 Apr 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 25 Apr 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Thu 30 Apr 17:00–20:00 May Day Eve sauna at Veeranranta (mixed sauna, swimwear required), free of charge, Niementie 1 C
May
Fri 1 May 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 2 May Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)
Sat 2 May 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Mon 4 May 17:00 Sauna and chat at Särkiranta (biweekly)
Fri 8 May 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 9 May Spring Market Day at the Upper Market Square
Sat 9 May 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Thu 14 May Puumala Dog Show 2026, organised by Puumalan Erämiehet ry
Fri 15 May 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 16 May Puumala Yard Sale Day
Sat 16 May 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Mon 18 May 17:00 Sauna and chat at Särkiranta (biweekly)
Fri 22 May 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 23 May 13:00–14:30 Metsäsydän yoga class, Hurissalo Village Hall
Sat 23 May 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Fri 29 May 21:00 Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 30 May 21:00 Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
June
Daily June–August: Harbour Market open every day starting from 9:00
Sat 6 Jun 9:00–14:00 Trunk flea market at the bus station
Sat 6 Jun Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)
Sat 6 Jun 12:00 Puumalansalmi Speaks! event at the harbour market square
Fri 12 Jun Finland Paddles arrives in Puumala: 13:30–14:00 Harbour (Pilot Station), 15:00 Sahanlahti
Sat 13 Jun Veera’s Market Day at the harbour market
Sat 27 Jun 9:00–14:00 Trunk flea market at the bus station
Sun 28 Jun 11:00–16:00 Free admission at Liehtalanniemi Museum Farm (Puumala Day)
Sun 28 Jun 15:00 Puumala Day: “Pähkinäsaari 1323” border carnival, Maarianvaara Theatre, performance at the comprehensive school auditorium, Puumala Cultural Award ceremony
Mon–Fri 29 Jun–3 Jul Puumala Football Camp
July
Sat–Sat 4–11 Jul Puumala Children’s Week
Sat 4 Jul Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)
Sat 11 Jul 12:00–14:00 Easy Saturday at the harbour market square: Seeli Toivio, film music on cello
Sat 11 Jul 16:00 Seeli Toivio cello concert, Puumala Church
Fri–Sat 10–11 Jul Beach Party, Sahanlahti Resort
Fri–Sun 10–12 Jul Saimaa Cycle Tour
Sat 18 Jul 9:00–14:00 Trunk flea market at the bus station
Sat 25 Jul Jaakko Market Day at the harbour and upper market squares
Thu–Sat 30 Jul–1 Aug Bridge Festival (Siltakemmakat)
August
Sat 1 Aug Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)
Sat 8 Aug Hayride Jamboree at Pistohiekka
Sat 15 Aug 9:00–14:00 Trunk flea market at the bus station
Sat 22 Aug Saimaa Swimrun
September
Sat 5 Sep 10:00–16:00 Autumn Market at the harbour market, Puumala Entrepreneurs
Sat 26 Sep Mikko Market Day at the Upper Market Square
Sat 26 Sep Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)
October
Sat 3 Oct F-Cup 2026: 5th Puumala Rally
Fri 30 Oct Keyri Market Day at the Upper Market Square
Sat 31 Oct Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)
November
Fri 27 Nov 18:00–20:00 Christmas Opening at the Upper Market Square, Puumala Entrepreneurs
December
Wed 30 Dec Metsäsydän Yoga Day (full weekend with accommodation or single classes)
Welcome to enjoy our events in Puumala!
Please contact visit@puumala.fi, if you have any questions.
* Rights to changes reserved. Please check with the organizers for further information about each event.
Would you like your event to be included in the calendar? Please send your event details to: visit@puumala.fi
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