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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.
Download here (pdf) the weekly program of summer 2024 in Puumala!
Activities, Sightseeing, and Tasting – Interesting Places and Events:
- Puumala tourist info & shop: Open on weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm (in Agust till 4 pm). Offers Puumala souvenirs, books, cards, maps, and information at Puumala Municipal Hall, Matkailuinfo, Keskustie 14.
- Movie theather Kino Saimaa: Check out latest Finnish & international movies (subtitled in Finnish), Kirkkotie 3 (Puumalan yhtenäiskoulu – school auditorium).
- Lasiruusu Glass Workshop: glass workshop and sales exhibition open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, Niementie 1.
- Restaurant Hovi: Open daily, with lunch on weekdays from 11 am to 3 pm, à la carte menu, and bingo on Friday evenings and karaoke on Saturdays. Welcome to eat and enjoy at Keskustie 12. www.ravintolahovi.com
- Koskenselkä Holiday Village frisbee golf & nature trail, summer cafeteria & lakeside saunas. Koskenseläntie 98. www.koskenselka.fi
- Pistohiekka Restaurant: Recently opened lakeside restaurant known for the wooden architecture, in the beautiful Lietvesi surroundings. www.pistohiekka.fi
- Restaurant Koskivahti, Sahanlahti Resort: Artesanal restaurant serving local food in the most beautiful Saimaa landscapes. Menu, opening times: www.sahanlahtiresort.fi
- Summer restaurant Rantamakasiini, Sahanlahti Resort: a picturesque lakeside restaurant offering food from local ingredients: www.sahanlahtiresort.fi
- Open Fire Restaurant Pajapirtti, Sahanlahti Resort: Serving during autumn, winter & spring holidays and weekends. www.sahanlahtiresort.fi
- Nestorinranta crepe cafe (Nestorinranta, Lintusalontie 1661 B) open 1.6.-24.8. klo 10.30-17. Lintusalontie 1661
- Tunnelmallisia kotaillallisia rannalla ympäri vuoden Nestorinrannassa, Lintusalontie 1661
- Archipelago Restaurant Niinipuu countryside restaurant in idyllic Finnish courtyard offers lunch & a la carte as well as hostess Paula’s Sunday buffet. Open Tue-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12am-3pm. Ylössaarentie 35. Reservations & menu: www.okkola.fi
- Restaurant Puumalan Poiju: Open from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch. Satamatie 5. www.puumalanpoiju.fi
- Restaurant Virta: Pub Quiz on Fridays at 7 pm, Härkösentie 4.
- Reko Puumala Local Food Market: Every other Saturday from 12 pm to 12:30 pm. Local products directly from producers with pre-orders. At the Puolukkatori Square in front of the municipal hall, Keskustie 14. Orders, dates, and more information in the Facebook group “Reko Puumala”.
- Saimas Spinnery: Wool spinnery store Open on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Spinning mill tours available for groups. Koskenseläntie 3. saimasspinnery.com
- Hanhiniityn Paja: Blacksmith’s workshop and sales exhibition open Tue-Sun12 pm to 5 pm in August / by request. Blacksmith workshops & courses available for small groups. Ylössaarentie 84. www.hanhiniitty.fi
- Liehtalanniemi museum estate courtyard and nature trail open to visitors. Ylössaarentie 205.
- Puumalan Käspuoti – Craftsmen’s Craft Shop, Keskustie 21.
- Puumala Krimskrams – Flea Market & second hand, Keskustie 17.
- Saimaa Canoeing: Paddle around Saimaa all year round! Guided tours, equipment rental, routes, accommodation and self-guided canoeing holidays. Ylössaarentie 84. www.saimaacanoeing.fi
- Guide Tiina’s Tours on Saimaa: Explore the wonders of nature with Guide-Tiina. www.spiritguidesaimaa.com
- Lakeland GTE Program Services on Saimaa: Year-round sustainable nature activities! Try ice floating, take an electric scooter ride, or cruise comfortably on an eco-boat for seal-watching safari. LakelandGTE
Summertime Tips:
- Enjoy a hike along the Saimaa Seal Trail, observing the nature around you, and have a picnic at the Norppalaavu lean-to shelter.
- Experience a charming ferry ride to Niinisaari or take in the scenic views along the Lietvesi Scenic Road.
- Cycle the archipelago route using the bike ferry for the full 60 km loop or just a smaller scenic segment.
- Head to the beach for relaxation and a swim. Check out Puumala’s swimming spots and sandy beaches.
- Go spotting for the Saimaa ringed seal while paddling or comfortably on a cruise!
- Watch glassmaking at Lasiruusu and shop in the boutiques of the village center.
- Visit the factory shop at Saimas Spinnery and find inspiration for your wool handicrafts.
- Enjoy local food at the restaurants and scenic terraces in Puumala.
- Finish the day with a relaxing sauna session at the lakeside saunas.
2024 Events
August
August 1 – September 1 every day 5 PM – 7 PM public sauna at the Pistohiekka Resort
August 1 – August 15 on Thursdays at 8 PM / on request Summer Night Paddling on Lake Saimaa, Saimaa Canoeing
August 1 – August 31 3 times a week Saimaa Seal safari by Ecoboat from Sahanlahti Resort, LakelandGTE
August 1 – August 31, departures from Tuesday to Sunday Saimaa Seal Story Cruises from Sahanlahti Resort, LakelandGTE
August 1 – August 27 on Tuesdays 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM / on request Morning Canoeing & Mindfulness at Pistohiekka, with Guide Tiina
August 1 – August 27 on Tuesdays 12 PM – 4 PM / on request Archipelago Canoeing at Pistohiekka, with Guide Tiina
Tuesday, August 13 Blacksmithing Course at Hanhiniitty Forge
Tuesday, August 13 at 11 AM – 12 PM Instructor Available at the Puumala Municipality Gym
Tuesday, August 13 at 1 PM – 5 PM Activity Tuesday at Sappula Beach, Sappulantie 27, Puumala Municipality Youth and Sports Services
Tuesday, August 13 at 5 PM – 7 PM Sauna and discussions at Särkiranta (organized by Puumala church), Koskenseläntie 199
Wednesday, August 14 Saimaa Hop On Hop Off Tour to Puumala Archipelago: Rokansaari island and Pistohiekka Resort
Wednesday, August 14 at 10 AM – 11 AM Strength and Mobility Training for Seniors, Outdoors at the Municipality Sports Hall outdoor gym (rain or shine), Sports Services
Wednesday, August 14 at 1 PM – 1:45 PM Chair Exercise at the Sports Hall Café, Sports Services
Wednesday, August 14 at 5 PM – 6 PM Strength and mobility training for adults, Outdoor gym at the Puumala Sports Hall or indoors if it rains, Sports Services
Wednesday, August 14 at 7 PM Boat Trip from Sahanlahti Resort to Rokansaari island, Lakeland GTE
Thursday, August 15 Saimaa Hop On Hop Off Tour to Puumala Archipelago: Niinisaari and Lintusalo islands
Thursday, August 15 at 8 PM Summer Night Paddling on Lake Saimaa – Saimaa Canoeing
Friday, August 16 at 5 PM Vendace Trawling Cruise from Pistohiekka Resort, Lakeland GTE
Saturday, August 17 at 10:15 AM “Kirjakemmakat” literature event & Wellbeing in Puumala Panel Discussion at 1 PM. Host: Petteri Löppönen
Saturday, August 17 at 4 PM
Children’s Municipality Championship Competitions. You can participate in two events, register by email by Saturday at 1 PM to puumalan.viri(at)gmail.com. Send your name, age group, birth year, and event(s). Open to all, you don’t have to be from Puumala to participate.
Girls/Boys 3 (2021) – Ball Throw, 40m
Girls/Boys 5 (2019-2020) – Ball Throw, 40m
Girls/Boys 7 (2017-2018) – Ball Throw, 40m
Girls/Boys 9 (2015-2016) – Long Jump, 60m
Girls/Boys 11 (2013-2014) – Long Jump, 60m, Shot Put
Girls/Boys 13 (2011-2012) – Long Jump, 60m, Shot Put
Girls/Boys 15 (2009-2010) – Long Jump, 100m, Shot Put
Saturday, August 17 at 8 PM Tommi Seppänen and Amorada at Ruokotaipaleen Dance Pavilion
Tuesday, August 20 at 11 AM – 12 PM Instructor Available at the Gym, PuSu Exercise Project
August 21 – August 22 Saimaa Hop On Hop Off Gourmet Tour to Saimaa from Helsinki
Wednesday, August 21 at 10 AM – 11 AM Strength and Mobility Training for Seniors, Outdoors at the Sports Hall, Rain or Shine, Sports Services
Wednesday, August 21 at 1 PM – 1:45 PM Chair Exercise at the Sports Hall Café, Sports Services
Wednesday, August 21 at 5 PM – 6 PM Strength and Mobility Training for Working Adults, Outdoors at the Sports Hall or Indoors if it Rains, Sports Services
Wednesday, August 21 at 7 PM Boat Trip from Sahanlahti to Rokansaari, Lakeland GTE
Thursday – Sunday, August 22 – August 25 Mielentaikaa Yoga Retreat (English-language Yoga Instruction) at Pistohiekka, Pistohiekka Resort
Friday – Sunday, August 23 – August 25 Forest Heart Yoga Retreat, metsasydan.fi
Friday, August 23 at 7 PM – 10 PM S/S Wenno Moonlight Cruise. Tickets 30 €/ 10 €.
Saturday, August 24 Saimaa Swimrun at Puumala Harbor, Come Compete or Cheer!
Saturday, August 24 at 3 PM – 4 PM Spinning Mill Experience Tour, Saimas Spinnery
Saturday, August 24 at 6 PM “Rosvopaisti” food evening at Hurissalo Village House “Hurissalon kylätalo”
Saturday, August 24 at 8 PM Hurissalo Sale: Karaoke and Summer Sale Contest Results
Tuesday, August 27 at 5 PM – 7 PM Sauna and Chats at Särkirannta, Koskenseläntie 199
Wednesday, August 28 at 7 PM Boat Trip from Sahanlahti to Rokansaari, Lakeland GTE
Saturday, August 31 at 3 PM – 4 PM Spinning Mill Experience Tour, Saimas Spinnery
Saturday, August 31 “Puumala Seura” 70th Anniversary Celebration at the Harbor. Celebrating Venetian Night, Finland’s Nature Day & Eat Together Under the Bridge Event, Music from 7 PM, Light Show at 9:15 PM. Jukka Poika performs at 8 PM. Free Admission.
Saturday, August 31 at 8 PM Hurissalo Sale: Karaoke
September
September 1 – September 30 LakelandGTE Saimaa Seal Tours from Sahanlahti, 2 times a week
Saturday, September 7 Autumn Market at the Harbor
Saturday, September 7 at 7 PM End of Summer Season, Roast and Dance. sahanlahtiresort.fi
Wednesday – Saturday, September 11 – September 14, 6 PM – 10 PM Finnjävel & Sahanlahti Joint Dinner. sahanlahtiresort.fi
Saturday, September 14 at 12 PM – 3 PM Finnjävel & Sahanlahti Joint Lunch. sahanlahtiresort.fi
October
Saturday, October 5 at 7 PM – 10 PM Evening of Northern Lights at Riimukivi Farm, riimukiventila.fi
Thursday, October 10 Photo and Video Afternoon at the Auditorium, Kirkkotie 3 B. Free Admission.
Thursday, October 31 Halloween Party. Organized by Puumala Society.
Any questions?
Don’t hesitate to ask for more information:
visit@puumala.fi
See you in Puumala!
www.visitpuumala.fi
Note: Subject to change. For more information, always contact the specific event organizer.
Paluu