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.
Landscape Cafe Silta is open every day from 10:30 to 17:00. Take the bridge lift up to the stunning viewpoint of the Puumalansalmi bridge and enjoy the café’s offerings. Cake buffet on Thursdays 25.6., 9.7., 23.7. and 6.8.
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 summertime!
- Seal safari by Ecoboat from Okkola Holiday Cottages, guaranteed open departures Tue–Sun weekly (book in advance) & private (6–10 pers.), Lakeland GTE
- Saimaa ringed seal paddling trip, glamping night or the Saimaa Seal paddling route (2-nights), Saimaa Canoeing
- Saimaa ringed seal paddling at Pistohiekka or nature days at Taiga Farm on request, Guide-Tiina
- Blueberry pie workshop (book in advance), Restaurant Niinipuu
- Hostess’s Karelian pasty workshop (book in advance), Niinipuu
- Lasiruusu Glass studio, Saimas Spinnery factory shop & Mirri and Minttu flower shop
- Café Kuittinen & Restaurant Hovi open daily, Poiju’s lunch Tue–Sat 11:00–15:00
- All movies at Kino Saimaa, schedule at: leffabuumi.fi
August
🌸 = Weekly event
1 Jun–30 Aug. Bicycle ferry Norppa II services on the Archipelago Route: departures daily in summer from Lintusalo at 12 and Hurissalo at 13. Additional departures in July and on popular days!
10–22 Aug. Bicycle ferry Rasti services on the Saimaa Archipelago Route: Saturdays at 12 from Sarviniemi and at 14 from Lintusalo
Mon 17 Aug at 12 noon Learn the ABCs of kayaking, Guide Tiina 🌸
Wed 12 Aug at 17. Fishing Wednesday, open fishing trip, Lakeland GTE 🌸
We-Sat 19.-22.8. Magic of Mind Yoga Retreat, Pistohiekka Resort
Wed 19 Aug at 17. Fishing Wednesday, open fishing trip, Lakeland GTE 🌸
Fri 21 Aug. Saimaa Trailrun trail running event & Mini Swimrun company relay
Sat 22 Aug. Saimaa Swimrun & Mini Swimrun for children and the young at heart
Sat 22 Aug at 11–15.00. B&B Rönölä’s Pasture Café, Matikkalantie 731
Sat 22 Aug at 20. Karaoke, Sale Hurissalo terrace, hosted by Rauni Tietäväinen
Sun 23 Aug at 12-17 Vendace Trawl Demonstration. Join us for a unique cruise aboard M/S Kaunis Veera and experience the traditional Finnish method of vendace trawling on Lake Saimaa. Free for shareholders, €15/person for others. Registration by 20 August. Registration and more information via text 044 7700 515.
Sun 23 Aug at 12–15. Hostess’s Feast Table, Restaurant Niinipuu 🌸
Wed 26 Aug at 17. Fishing Wednesday, open fishing trip, Lakeland GTE 🌸
Fri 28 Aug at 19.30–22.30. Traditional S/S Wenno Moonlight Cruise
Fri 28 Aug at 19. Summer and boating season closing – Christmas Party Evening at Sahanlahti Rantamakasiini
Sat 29 Aug at 10–16. Saimaa’s Pulse – Wellbeing for Everyone! Fair event at Villa Saimaan sydän. Stay tuned: more information closer to the event, several organisers involved
Sat 29 Aug at 17.00–20.30. Evening Market at the harbour
Sat 29 Aug at 18. Shared Meal Under the Bridge, Venetian Festival at Puumala Harbour
Sat 29 Aug at 11–15.00. B&B Rönölä’s Pasture Café, Matikkalantie 731
Sun 30 Aug at 12–15. Hostess’s Feast Table, Restaurant Niinipuu
September
Sat 5 Sep, 10:00–16:00 – Autumn Market at the harbour square, organized by Puumala entrepreneurs
Sat 5 Sep – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo
Sat 5 Sep, 12:00–12:30 – REKO distribution – local food directly from producers (pre-order), Puolukkatori (in front of the municipal office)
Sat 12 Sep – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo
Sat 19 Sep – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo
Sat 19 Sep, 12:00–12:30 – REKO distribution – local food directly from producers (pre-order), Puolukkatori (in front of the municipal office)
Sat 26 Sep – Mikko Market Day at the Upper Market Square (Ylätori)
Sat 26 Sep – Metsäsydän Yoga Day (also available as a weekend package with accommodation or individual classes)
Sat 26 Sep – Norppa II bike ferry departures (last of the season) on the Puumala Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo
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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