Puumala Event Calendar

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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 March-May: Blueberry Rye-Pie Workshop open group (1–8 people), advance booking, Restaurant Niinipuu.
Weekly in March-May, 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

💦 Ice floating experiences by reservation at the harbor, Sahanlahti & Okkola
🛴 eLyly electric snow scooter safaris (weather permitting), Lakeland GTE
🥾 Guided excursions with Guide Tiina by reservation
🫐 Blueberry pie workshop on Saturdays & Sundays in March, advance booking, Niinipuu
👩‍🍳 Karelian pie workshop with the hostess Mon–Fri in March, advance booking, Niinipuu
⏱️ Lasiruusu, Café Kuittinen & Restaurant Hovi open daily 👌
🍽️ Lunch at Puumalan Poiju Tue–Sat 11:00–15:00

March

Fri 13 Mar
18:00–21:00 Open Fire Dinner, Pajapirtti
21:00 Bingo, Hovi

Sat 14 Mar
10:00–13:00 Outdoor Family Day at the Family Park
12:00–12:30 REKO local food pickup, Puolukkatori
13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas & salmon soup lunch, pastries
18:00–21:00 Open Fire Dinner, Pajapirtti
21:00 Karaoke, Hovi

Sun 15 Mar
16:00 Father’s Day screening, Kino Saimaa

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Mon 16 Mar
17:00–20:00 Opening of the Library and Cultural Space

Wed 18 Mar
09:30–12:00 Puzzles & Games, Kohtaamispaikka Kuutti meeting place

Thu 19 Mar
17:00–20:00 Ice swimming sauna, Veeranranta
18:00 Father’s Day screening, Kino Saimaa

Fri 20 Mar
18:00–21:00 Open Fire Dinner, Pajapirtti
21:00 Bingo, Hovi

Sat 21 Mar
Marian Market, Upper Market Square
13:00–14:30 Metsäsydän yoga in Hurissalo
13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas & salmon soup lunch, pastries
18:00–21:00 Open Fire Dinner, Pajapirtti
14:00 & 16:30 National Sauna Day for everyone, Sahanlahti
Karaoke night, Poiju
21:00 Karaoke, Hovi

Sun 22 Mar – Child-Friendly Municipality Celebration Day
14:00 Operation Beaver movie, Kino Saimaa
15:00–17:00 MLL Family Sport Event: wall climbing, cake & coffee, and SuperSam performance at the sports hall

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Mon 23 Mar
17:00 Sauna & social evening, Särkiranta

Tue 24 Mar
17:00–19:00 Easter crafts, Särkiranta

Wed 25 Mar
14:30–17:00 Exercise, Family Meeting Place Kuutti
15:00–18:00 Senior Sauna

Thu–Sun 26–29 Mar
Puumala at the Spring Fair, Helsinki

Fri–Sun 27–29 Mar
Winter paddling course, Saimaa Canoeing

Fri 27 Mar
18:00–21:00 Open Fire Dinner, Pajapirtti
21:00 Bingo, Hovi

Sat 28 Mar
13:00–18:00 Pajapirtti pizzas & salmon soup lunch
18:00–21:00 Open Fire Dinner, Pajapirtti
21:00 Karaoke, Hovi

Sun 29 Mar
14:30 Vapaa Puhallus documentary (Lasiruusu), Kino Saimaa

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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