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 springtime!
- 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
- In May, Sat & Sun – Blueberry pie workshop (book in advance), Restaurant Niinipuu
- In May, Mon–Fri – 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
May
Thu 14 May – Puumala Dog Show 2026, organized by Puumalan erämiehet ry
Thu 14 May, 11–14 – Saimaa ringed seal paddling at Pistohiekka, Guide-Tiina
Sat 16 May – Puumala yard flea market day, several locations
Sat 16 May, 18:00 – Folk music concert, School Auditorium
Sat 16 May – Saimaa ringed seal paddling, Saimaa Canoeing
Sat 16 May, 10–13 – Garderobi: clothing & textile recycling event, Keskustie 14
Sat 16 May, 11:00 & 14:00 – Boat trip to ringed seal archipelago from Sahanlahti, Lakeland GTE
Fri 15 May, 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 16 May – The Norppa II bike ferry season begins; departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo
Sat 16 May, 12:00–12:30 – REKO – local food directly from producers (pre-order), Keskustie 14
Sat 16 May, 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Mon 18 May, 17:00 – Sauna & chat for women at Särkiranta (Parish)
Wed 20 May, 15–18 – Senior sauna (no age limit, free), sports field building
Fri–Sun 22–24 May – Knitting retreat, Saimas Spinnery & Okkola holiday cottages
Fri 22 May, 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 23 May, 11:00 & 14:00 – Boat transport to the ringed seal archipelago from Sahanlahti, Lakeland GTE
Sat 23 May – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Archipelago Route at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo
Sat 23 May, 12:00–16:00 – Ringed seal paddling at Pistohiekka (also available by request), Guide-Tiina
Sat 23 May, 13:00–14:30 – Metsäsydän yoga class at Hurissalo village hall
Sat 23 May, 15:00 – Daytime karaoke, Restaurant Virta
Sat 23 May, 18:00–24:00 – Karaoke evening, Puumalan Poiju
Sat 23 May, 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
Sun 24 May, 11:00–14:00 – Ringed seal paddling at Pistohiekka (also available by request), Guide-Tiina
Fri 29 May, 21:00 – Bingo, Restaurant Hovi
Sat 30 May, 10:00–16:00 – Ringed seal paddling at Pistohiekka (also available by request), Guide-Tiina
Sat 30 May, 11:00 & 14:00 – Boat transport to the ringed seal archipelago from Sahanlahti, Lakeland GTE
Sat 30 May, 21:00 – Karaoke, Restaurant Hovi
June
Daily June–August: Harbour Market open every day starting from 9:00
Daily 1 Jun–30 Aug – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route daily at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo; additional departures in July and on popular days!
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
Daily 1 Jun–30 Aug – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route daily at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo; additional departures in July and on popular days!
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
Daily 1 Jun–30 Aug – Norppa II bike ferry departures on the Puumala Archipelago Route daily at 12:00 from Lintusalo and at 13:00 from Hurissalo; additional departures in July and on popular days!
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 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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