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.
2025 Events
December
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
Christmas and New Year’s events in Puumala!
Wed 24.12. – Sun 4.1. 9-11 am Breakfast at Koskivahti
Wed 24.12. 1 pm Christmas Eve service, Lamminniemi chapel
Wed 24.12. 4 pm Christmas Eve service, Puumala church
Wed 24.12. 3 pm and 6 pm Christmas Eve dinner, Sahanlahti
Thu 25.12. 8-9:30 am Christmas morning service, Puumala church
Thu 25.12. 12-3 pm Christmas Day lunch, Sahanlahti
Thu 25.12. 6-9 pm Christmas Day dinner, Sahanlahti
Fri 26.12. 2 pm Supermarsu ja suuri huijaus (movie in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Fri 26.12. 4 pm Teräsleidit – kuin viimeistä päivää (movie in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Fri 26.12. 6:15 pm Sydäntalvi (movie in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Fri 26.12. 9 pm Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
27.12 – 3.1. (excl. 31.12.) 1-6 pm Pajapirtti pizzas, salmon soup lunch, hot drinks, pastries, 7 pm Open fire dinner
Sat 27.12. 9:30 am-7 pm Metsäsydämen Yoga Day (day or single hours, with or without accommodation)
Sat 27.12. 2 and 4:30 pm National Sauna Day, Sahanlahti
Sat 27.12. 2 pm SpongeBob: Deep Sea Adventure (movie in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Sat 27.12. 4pm Terapia (movie in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Sat 27.12. 9pm Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Sun 28.12. 2pm Supermarsu ja suuri huijaus (movie in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Sun 28.12. 4pm Teräsleidit – kuin viimeistä päivää (movie in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Mon 29.12.- Sat 10.1. New Year’s light show at the bridge tower, 4pm-10pm every hour, until midnight on the eve.
Mon 29.12. at 5-6pm Air Yoga, Metsäsydän
Tue 30.12. at 1-2:30pm Hurissalo Village Hall Yoga Class, Metsäsydän
Tue 30.12. 5pm Avatar: Fire and Ash (subtitled in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Wed 31.12. New Year’s family outdoor day & Koskivahti buffet table, Sahanlahti
Wed 31.12. Pajapirtti New Year’s Eve lunch 1pm-5pm and open fire dinner 6pm & 9pm
Wed 31.12. at 2 and 4:30 PM Public sauna day and dining at the open-fire restaurant Pajapirtti
Wed 31.12. at 5-8 PM New Year’s Eve cold-swimming sauna in Veeranranta, free of charge
Wed 31.12. at 11-04 PM DJ Pertsa – restaurant Hovi New Year
Wed 31.12. New Year’s light show at the bridge tower, 28.12.-10.1. at 4-10 PM every hour, until midnight on the New Year’s Eve
2026 Events
January
Thu 1.1. at 9-1 PM Koskivahti New Year’s brunch
Thu 1.1. at 2 PM SpongeBob SquarePants: Deep Sea Adventure (movie in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Thu 1.1. at 4 PM Terapia (movie in Finnish), Kino Saimaa
Thu 1.1. at 1 PM-6 PM Pajapirtti pizzas and salmon soup lunch, hot drinks & pastries
Thu 1.1. 6-9pm Open fire dinner at Pajapirtti
Fri 2.1.- Sun 4.1. 9-11am Koskivahti breakfast table
Fri 2.1. at 6-7:30pm Yin Yoga and Singing Bowls, Metsäsydän
Sat 3.1. at 11-12am Air Yoga, Metsäsydän
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