Holiday in Savo
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Holiday in Savo
English Holiday in Savo Heinävesi – Joroinen – Leppävirta – Pieksämäki – Varkaus – FINLAND Lots to see and lots of culture Well-being and leisure Great atmosphere at events English 2 Have a stress-free holiday Delivery PUBLISHERS AND PHOTOS Municipality of Heinävesi, Municipality of Joroinen, Municipality of Leppävirta, City of Pieksämäki, Navitas Kehitys Oy, Varkaus 2015 Unnukka guest harbour DESIGN AND LAYOUT Haaja & Arwo Design Oy PRESS Oy Fram Ab COVER Anssi Toivanen We are not responsible for possible changes or errors. 3 SAVO WELCOMES TOURISTS Welcome to the centre of beautiful Savo, pure nature and clear lake areas! It is easy to get here. Main roads 5 and 23 pass through the area, and boating tourists can easily get here with good water routes. The area’s rush-free and calm way of life helps tune in to a relaxing holiday mood, and the five municipalities each have their own specialties and characteristics. Joroinen is a traditional manor region and an unsurpassable destination for golf enthusiasts. Heinävesi is well-known for its monasteries and Heinävesi’s route with its canals is part of the Finnish national landscape. Leppävirta is the leisure centre of Savo, and not just because of Sport & Spa Vesileppis. Holiday in Savo Heinävesi – Joroinen – Leppävirta – Pieksämäki – Varkaus – FINLAND .............. Attractions and Culture ......... Well-being and exercise .......... Activities ....................... Events ......................... Shopping ....................... Local food ..................... Restaurants ..................... Accommodation ................ Water and Nature 4 8 14 20 24 30 34 38 46 One of our country’s largest openair classic car round-ups is arranged in Pieksämäki and Cultural Centre Poleeni offers a variety of things to see and do. On the other hand, Varkaus is Finland’s caviar capital, where you can explore the fascinating history of industrial and mechanical music. See you in Savo! Activities to suit all tastes 26 Events in Savo 14 Well-being and recreation 34 Local food 4 WATERWAYS & WILDLIFE Leppävirta and Heinävesi routes that belong to Saimaa’s water way, together with highways 5 and 23, connect the area’s five municipalities with the rest of Finland. Proximity to the waterways gives the region’s culture its own stamp. Many people think that this is the most beautiful part of the Finnish Lake District. A boating tourist can also easily come here, and the high-quality port services guarantee a pleasant stay. The region’s waterways offer many things to see and do. Boat cruises through the canals, scenic cruises on an ecological electricity boat, paddling in picturesque nature conservation areas, as well as the fish-rich lake and river sites are just a few examples of the region’s range of activities. Varistaipale canal Waterways & Wildlife Beautiful CANAL REGION Heinävesi route’s six canals The narrow and winding waterways, the island-open lakes and old canals make Heinävesi’s route a unique ensemble. This must be experienced at least once in a lifetime! The canalisation of the Heinävesi route began in the late 1800s, and there are six canals on-route. Karvio’s canal opened a ship route from Kuopio to Heinävesi, when it was completed in 1896. Kerma, Vihovuonne and Pilpa canals above Kermajärvi, were built in the years 1903-1906. This opened up a ship route to Savonlinna. Varistaipale and Taivallahti canals were dug in 19111916. Out of these, Varistaipale’s four-chamber canal has Finland’s highest drop of 14.5 metres. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Konnus canal The first of the Konnus canals was completed for Leppävirta in 1841. Today, the one that continues to operate, and the third canal in order, was completed in 1973. There is plenty to see in the Konnus region: in addition to the three different aged canals, the region has five fish-rich rapids, and relief from cultural hunger is provided with, for example, summer theatres, dances and a variety of entertainment events. Visitors of the canal area are provided with the Canal Restaurant Konnustupa. Tel. +358 40 195 2500 www.konnustupa.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Taipale canal Taipale’s old canal that is located in Varkaus was Finland’s first shut-off canal when it was completed in 1840. The half-mile-long deep canal that is in use today, connects Haukivesi and Unnukka, and it was completed in 1967. Summer visitors of the Taipale canal area are kept busy with the Canal museum, cafe and local produce shop. Out of the attractions, the canal path and the old stone canal are not worth missing. www.varkaus.fi/museot WATERWAYS & WILDLIFE WATER NATURE Eye and soul food Linnansaari National Park Linnansaari National Park, located in Haukivesi, represents the Saimaa Lake nature at its best. In the lean of the region’s numerous islands are the famous Saimaa ringed seals, and it is also home to one of our country’s most dense osprey populations. The Linnavuori vantage point, nature path (2km) as well as marked trails (5.5 and 7 km) are situated on the park’s main island. In late winter, a 20 km long skating trail is maintained in the region. www.luontoon.fi/linnansaari –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kolovesi National Park A desert environment, where you can quiet down at the edge of Lake Saimaa. Rugged cliffs and ancient rock paintings tell of the millennia coexistence of nature and human beings. The Saimaa ringed seals can also been seen in the area. The National Park waters are excellent for canoeing and rowing. There are two marked nature trails in the region: Nahkiaissalo 3.3 km and Mäntysalo 3.8 km. www.luontoon.fi/kolovesi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Soravesi’s Archipelago Sorsavesi’s varied landscapes consist of a number of islands, small islets and rocky areas. In the centre of the lake there is a concentration of idyllic small fishing huts. The northern part of region has long, deep valleys and high hills. The beaches are mainly rocky and boulder-rich, and a moraine zone layered by the continental glacier runs over the southern half of the lake. An ancient rock painting has recently been found in Ukkokivi Island in Sorsavesi. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Suvasvesi Jakamot islands The archipelago of Jakamot splits Suvas in to two backs, Kukkari and Haapaselkä. Both backs are thought to have arisen as a result of a meteorite impact. The region’s islands are rocky and have been smoothed during the Ice Age. They are in a private nature reserve, so camping and campfires are not permitted. In the northern part of Jakamot is Kääriä Island, which is a popular place to camp, including among fishermen. Hornanmäki that is located in Soisalo is a known ancient sacrificial place, which is also mentioned in Kalevala. The easiest way to get to Jakamot is by boat or canoe, which can be launched at Horsmalahti’s boat launching site. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ämmäkoski and Kämäri Island The scenic Kämäri Island has been preserved as a green area in the centre of Varkaus. The three-kilometer-long nature trail winds between Ämmäkoski and Taipale canal. The area has a rich fauna and the rapids give an extra touch to the lush landscape. ATMOSPHERIC CRUISES ON THE LADY OF THE LAKE ELECTRIC SHIP NATIONAL PARK CRUISES Kolovesi, Konnevesi, Linnansaari, Koli SEVERI’S NOSTALGIA CRUISES Reminiscences of the past with accordion tunes www.lakelandgte.fi GO ON A CRUISE Ms. Puijo cruises on the Heinävesi route Savonlinna-Heinävesi-Kuopio Saimaan Laivamatkat Tel. +358 15 250 250 www.mspuijo.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Eco-cruises on an electric boat Cruises on the electronic boat Lady of the Lake, together with an accordion playing and story-telling skipper. The vessel travels on a 100 km radius from Varkaus, but also in the nature parks of Kolovesi and Linnansaari. Lakeland GTE - programme services Tel. +358 400 966 800 www.lakelandgte.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ms Sergei Cruises Cruises 20.6.-9.8. from Valamo Monastery. As a new route, in the summer of 2015, also KarvioHeinävesi and Kermajärvi. Karvio’s resort/Monastery cruises Tel. +358 17 563 603 www.luostariristeilyt.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Steamboat Cruises Warkaus VII is a genuine steamboat operating on birch logs. The 102-year-old vessel was built in Varkaus. Alongside it, on cruises, runs the Eija barge with a sauna. Charter cruise reservations. Tel. +358 40 741 2200 benita.holopainen@amecfw.com 5 6 WATERWAYS & WILDLIFE NATURE AND WILDERNESS TRIPS Amatsonia Kayaking, canoe guidance and training, as well as canoeing equipment for hire. Tel. +358 400 236 598 www.amatsonia.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ilpon Erä- ja Loma Oy Nature and wilderness tours, Ilpo Kauhanen Tel. +358 45 864 5410 www.ilponerajaloma.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Canoe Rental in Heinävesi Kolovesi Retkeily Tel. +358 40 558 9163 Säynämö Tel. +358 40 576 4412 MTG Team Tel. +358 45 122 4645 (Suvasvesi, North Heinävesi) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Church Boat rental www.saynamo.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kolovesi Retkeily Long, guided canoe trips. Kolovesi, Linnasaari, Kermajärvi, Joutenvesi and Heinävesi route. Kayak and canoe rental. Tel. +358 40 558 9163 www.sealtrail.com Lakeland GTE programme services Cruises on an electric vessel, Injun paddling, fishing, dining in the wilderness and other nature experiences in a radius of 100 kilometres from Varkaus and in the national parks of Kolovesi and Linnansaari. Tel. +358 400 966 800 www.lakelandgte.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kotamäki farm Seine fishing for groups, landscape and nature cruises, as well as wilderness and meeting services. Tel. +358 40 508 1106 www.kotamaentila.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Metsänpiika Guided nature tours on land and water throughout the year. Leila Pitkänen Tel. +358 40 572 3147 www.metsanpiika.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksämäki canoe club Canoe rentals and guided tours. Tel. +358 40 503 8324 www.kanoottiseura.fi Samin liikunta- ja elämyspalvelut Guided canoe trips, nature ticks, paintball field, landing and climbing spot, a sauna, and a beach hut for social gatherings. Tel. +358 400 274 883 www.saminliikunta.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Savon Erämaa Oy Trips by arrangement (nature, bird, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobile, hunting, fishing, kayaking, etc.), equipment services (clothing, skis, guns, etc.), as well as food, guide and map services. Tel. +358 50 559 8145 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rowing boats at Kolovesi Also, local trip planning and guidance. Tel. +358 40 529 6810 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vanamola Guided nature, hunting and trekking trips, as well as cuisine experiences combined with entertainment. Hare hunting, pheasant hunting and training hunting dogs. Boat, canoe and fishing equipment rentals and church boat rowing. Tel. +358 50 533 0546 www.vanamola.fi WATERWAYS & WILDLIFE Orinoro Gorge NATURE SPOTS Harjuranta Nature Church The nature church located on the 174-metre-high Joenmäki Mountain in Varkaus is free to use. Peisi’s 4.3 km long nature path winds through the nearby terrain, with access to the Peis-Immoinen caves. Along the trail there is a lean equipped with a fire place. Harjuranta Kyläyhdistys Association Tel. +358 40 582 2920 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Härkämäki Observatory Hiking and leisure destination in spectacular wilderness scenery. Tähtitorni is equipped with modern observation equipment, and its location 160 m above sea level, creates the ideal setting for star gazing. The area also has a hut, lean, nature trail and a new clubhouse suitable for meetings and events. Tel. +358 40 701 1625 www.kassiopeia.net Kotkatharju Recreation Area A skiing and hiking route running through the Natura area, on the Kotkatharju slopes, in Joroinen. The marked trails criss-cross through the unique ridge sceneries that have been created during the Ice Age, and are surrounded by clear water ponds. Fitness trail Kotkanpolku has a length of 7 km. www.joroinen.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Orinoro Gorge Orinoro gorge is a family-friendly, prestigious and exciting hiking and outing site on Soisalo Island in Leppävirta. The marked nature trail takes you to the verticalwalled gorge scored during the Ice Age, which is about 100 m in length and has a depth of almost 20 m. Snow and ice remain in the gorge until June and a spring gushes at the bottom. Along the route is a lean. Mula and Ruokojärvi watchtowers The watchtower on the east coast of Mulajärvi offers a possibility to spot, for example, a bittern or a marsh harrier, and it is also suitable for the disabled. Ruokojärvi bird tower can accommodate about 15 people at a time. Next to it is a lean with a campfire. www.visitvarkaus.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pääskyvuori observation tower A tower, which opens out Heinävesi’s forested hills and Kermajärvi’s shimmering ridges. The tower is situated 3 km from the centre towards Varkaus. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TELEKKÄ bird lean A lean and bird tower on the coast of Tuomijärvi in Pieksämäki, which is known as Southern Savo’s most bird-rich area. Tel. +358 15 558 8017 www.tuomiojarvi.fi 7 8 ATTRACTIONS & CULTURE Attractions & Culture Numerous attractions and cultural sites offer visitors to the region an unforgettable experience. Peace and tranquillity in the midst of the everyday life can be found at Valamo Monastery and Lintula Convent, and there are numerous architecturally interesting churches in the area. You can get in touch with the old days of life by exploring the wide range of museums and cultural attractions in the region. MONASTERIES Peace and tranquillity Valamo and Lintula monasteries are open to all those interested in Orthodoxy. The serene atmosphere of the monastery is a great opportunity to quiet down and relax. Both monasteries have services on a daily basis. Valamo Monastery The friars of Valamo settled in Heinävesi 75 years ago. The monastery area has three churches, three chapels, a cultural centre offering courses, Restaurant Trapesa, the monastery shop Tuohus, wine shop, the monastery hotel and guesthouses. Valamontie 42, 79850 Uusi-Valamo Tel. +358 17 570 111 or +358 17 570 1810 www.valamo.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lintula Holy Trinity Convent Lintula Holy Trinity Convent is open for visitors daily from June to August, as well as on request in May and September-October. The monastery has a café, souvenir shop, guest rooms and guided monastery tours. Honkasalontie 3, 79830 Palokki Tel. +358 206 100 500 www.lintulanluostari.fi ATTRACTIONS & CULTURE VALAMO MONASTERY :LWKXV\RXZLOOÀQG ZKDW\RXORVWLQWKHUXVK Valamo Monastery is the centre of Finnish Orthodox spiritual life and culture. The monastery welcomes guests all year round. Valamo’s tranquil atmosphere and the surrounding nature offer a unique opportunity to calm down far from all the bustle. ART EXHIBITION Sky as a roof – Spirituality in folk art 14.2.-30.8.2015 More Information: tel. +358 17-570 111 | valamo@valamo.fi www.valamo.fi CHURCHES St. Georgios Church The church was built in memory of Yuri Injushin and for the praise of God, and it works under the auspices of the Orthodox Church of Varkaus. Also open to pilgrims and the public. Tel. +358 44 725 7548. www.stgeorge.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Heinävesi Cultural Church Situated high on a hill, the wooden church built in 1891 is one of the largest of its kind in Finland. Open 22.6.-9.8. 11-18. The Church arranges an art exhibition during the summer. Kirkkotie 16 Tel. +358 400 484 237 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joroinen church and bell tower A wooden cross church built in the 1700s, which has an altarpiece that is the work of known Savo artist Pekka Halonen. Tapuli Cafe operates in the bell tower during the summer, which also has a small church museum. Operates as a road church during the summer. www.joroistenseurakunta.fi THE CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE The Church of St. George represents the Karelian and northern Russian church construction tradition and it has quickly become a place of pilgrimage and an attraction. The interior of the Church of St. George is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Near to the church is a cafe that operates in the summer for groups or by reservation. The cafe serves traditional local food, homebaked goods, and own organic honey. The church is open to the public. For more information and opening hours ZZZVWJHRUJHÀ ,QTXLULHVLQIR#VWJHRUJHÀ Address: Kaitaistentie 345, 79690 Kaitainen (Municipality of Joroinen, 6 km from Road 5) 9 10 ATTRACTIONS & CULTURE Heinävesi Music Festival, Heinävesi Church CHURCHES Leppävirta Church Located in the centre of Leppävirta village, C.L. Engel’s design, the stone church was introduced in 1846. The neoclassical church has 2200 seats, and the two-part altarpiece was painted by Samuel Elmgren. Leppävirta church is famous for its brightness and good acoustics. Operates as a road church during the summer. Kirkkokaari 1 Tel. +358 40 187 2226 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksämäki Old Church and bell tower Pieksämäki Old Church designed by August Sorsa was completed in 1753. The church is one of Eastern Finland’s oldest preserved wooden churches. The adjacent bell tower, also designed by Sorsa, was completed in 1746. Mikael Toppelius’s paintings are displayed in the church. The parish of Pieksämäki also has a new church at Keskuskatu 27 as well as Jäppilä, Virtasalmi and Vaalijala churches. The Virgin Mary Church of Nativity in Pieksämäki serves Orthodox Christians in the area. Kirkkotie 31, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 50 381 9642 Evangelical-Lutheran congregation’s main church of Varkaus The church designed by Martti Paalanen was completed in 1939. Its altar fresco ”Thy kingdom come” is painted by Lennart Segelstrålen and it’s one of largest of its kind in the Nordic region. The church is open daily during the summer months. Savontie 1 Tel. +358 40 583 2560 www.varkaudenseurakunta.fi Ristikivi Church The atmospheric open-air church in Partaharju. The log-walled church has no roof, and an ancient stone cross acts as its altar. The church was designed by architect Jussi Lappi-Seppälä. Tel. +358 44 725 4124 www.partaharju.info Harjuranta Nature Church The nature church located on the 174-metre-high Joenmäki Mountain in Harjuranta is free to use. The Church is also located in the immediate vicinity of Peisi’s nature trail and Peis-Immonen caves. Harjuranta Kyläyhdistys Tel. +358 40 582 2920 ATTRACTIONS & CULTURE MUSEUMS Mechanical Music Museum The museum’s specialty are guided tours that are fuelled with action-packed and fun-filled stories. About 400 amazing instruments are presented during it, which are displayed in large halls according to their age. The museum instrument collection is amazing. It includes music boxes, automatic pianos and orchestras, violins and accordions, as well as hurdy-gurdys from small desktop models to the huge Amadeus. The greatest of all is the world’s largest orchestrion, the 75-player Popper Goliath. Heinävesi local history museum The local history museum presents the history of the region and its inhabitants, from the comb ceramic period onwards. Kirkkotie 3 Tel. +358 40 7101 919 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Karhulahti local history museum Peasant museum, which dates back to 1500’s. The museum has been decorated in the 1920s style of a farmer’s home, and there is also an exhibition of old maps on the walls. Open during the summer. Open: 1.3.-31.3. prior telephone appointment 1.4. – 31.5. and 1.8.-15.12. Tue-Sat 11-18, Sun 11-17 1.6. - 30.6. Tue-Sun 11-18, 1.-31.7. every day 11-18 The final tour is offered an hour before closing time. 16.12.-28.2 open for groups of at least 10 people prior telephone appointment. Closed on Maundy Thursday, May Eve and Day, Midsummer weekend, Father’s Day and Independence Day. Pelimanninkatu 8, Varkaus Tel. +358 50 590 9297 www.mekaanisenmusiikinmuseo.fi Golftie 14 A, Joroinen Tel. +358 40 5205 102 www.joroinen.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Leppävirta local history museum The museum displays about 3 000 cultural-historical valuable items. Open during the summer. Kirkkokaari 2 Tel. +358 17 570 9210 www.leppavirta.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– National Defence Museum Things to see and hear related to national defence from the 1600s to the present day. Interesting artefacts e.g. related to the War of Finland. Open by appointment. Vättiläntie 1696, Huutokoski Tel. +358 400 175 969 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Museum cabin Riski An old log cabin and smoke sauna moved from Juojärvi’s island, at the coast of Koskijärvi, in Heinävesi’s Palokki. The museum exhibits, e.g. a collection of 250 old chainsaws and a collection of artefacts. Open by appointment, sleeping accommodation for 10-12 people. Tel. +358 400 174 617 11 12 ATTRACTIONS & CULTURE Pieksämäki Local History Museums Jäppilä local history museum Open in the summer on Sundays. Jäppilä kirkkotie, Jäppilä Tel. +358 44 787 4022 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Virtasalmi local history museum Open: 1.6.-31.8. Mon-Sat 11 am - 3 pm. Virastotie 1, 77330 Virtasalmi Tel. +358 44 788 3557 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Valkeamäki Rural Museum The rural history of the 1930s to the present day. Open in July Sundays at 2 pm - 6 pm. Other times by appointment. Virastotie 1, 77330 Virtasalmi Tel. +358 400 915 302 Savo railway museum The Savo railway museum is located in an old station building that was completed in 1889, telling the story of the past generations’ work and life on the railways. In the museum’s outdoor area there are two restored locomotives. Tel. +358 15 613 838 Inquiries: Poleeni Cultural Centre, tel. +358 44 388 3413 or Savo Railway Museum Tradition Club tel. +358 40 501 5278 www.savonradanmuseo.fi www.poleeni.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varistaipale Canal Museum Exhibitions about building the canals and life near them. Open 15.6.-17.8. 10-18. Tel. +358 20 637 373 or +358 400 634 826 (during opening hours) Museums of Varkaus The museum and art museum of Varkaus operate in a 1914 built old factory hotel. Changing historical and art exhibitions. Open Tue - Thu 10-17, Fri and Sun 10-16. Free admission. Wredenkatu 5 A, Varkaus Tel. +358 40 769 1010 www.varkaus.fi/museot ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Taipale Canal Museum and Cafe In the museum exhibition you can explore the history of the canal region, and the old stone canal on Kanavapolku, as well as the closure canal operating in the area. There is also an open-air theatre, a terrace café and a local product shop operating in the area. The museum is open 1.5. - 31.8 daily from 10-18, at other times by arrangement. Free admission. Tel. +358 40 658 9804 www.varkaus.fi/museot facebook.com/taipaleenkanava ATTRACTIONS & CULTURE OTHER SIGHTS Häkkilä farm and windmill The oldest buildings date from the 1800s. The farm is a protected construction area. The farm ensemble located in Venetmäki is open by appointment. Heinälammentie 50, 77120 Venetmäki Tel. +358 40 749 5550 www.hakkilantila.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kalakukko street train City tours, as well as historical and event rides during the summer in Varkaus. Also charter rides. Seats up to 30 people. Tel. +358 40 713 8664 www.soisalo-opisto.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Konnus canal region A canal region comprising of three different aged canals and five rapids. In the historical rapids area favoured by fishermen and hikers, there are boardwalks and piers for fishermen to walk around easier. There is also a lean in the area. Guests in the canal region are catered by the Canal Restaurant Konnustupa. Tel. +358 40 195 2500 www.konnustupa.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Poleeni Cultural Centre When being established, Cultural Centre Poleeni won the 1989 Concrete Structure and Milieu of the Year competitions. The centre has a 342-seat theatre, concert and movie hall, which is also suitable for meetings. In addition, there are exhibition facilities, a library, a coffee shop, basement theatre and a meeting room. Refreshments are available by arrangement from the Poleeni café, tel. +358 440 481 062. Savontie 13, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 400 855 714 or +358 44 388 3413 www.poleeni.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kulttuuripappila Sylvi A Gustavian style rectory building built 1804, in which operates e.g. the Sylvi Kamari room exhibition, attic museum, book room, secondhand book shop and summer café. The vicarage milieu also is the setting for changing exhibitions, courses and a summer theatre. Iso-Pappila, Sylvinkuja 5 Tel. +358 44 300 3288 www.kulttuuripappilasylvi.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rural Castle Manttu The civil guard house designed by architect Oiva Kallio was built in Kangaslampi during the years 1923-1926. The Italian-style, white plastered castle has operated as, for example, as a court, a municipal hall, an artist’s studio and an event venue. Tel. +358 44 743 6206 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Nukkekoti Nukkekoti is situated in a beautiful location in the centre of town at Pieksämäki shore. Built in 1936, the house operates during the summer as the House of Stories and Adventures and offers a variety of activities for children. Tel. +358 40 713 8669 www.versoverkko.fi www.poleeni.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ronttopuisto The museum displays wrought iron works by five generations of metal smiths as well as items related to the Palokki sawmill, village and rapids. Luostaritie 78, Palokki Tel. +358 17 563 188 or +358 400 760 430 Väinölä Art Centre Changing exhibitions and a large basic collection of graphics, watercolours and sculptures. There is also a coffee shop in the facilities, as well as an artist shop and poster shop. Open Mon-Fri 10-17, in the summer also Sat 10-15. At other times by arrangement. Ahlströminkatu 8-10 Tel. +358 400 487 401 www.taidekeskusvainola.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Terrace Cafe Torni A cosy viewpoint terrace at the top of a 45-metre-high water tower. The tower’s specialties are local sturgeon waffles and caviar. Open during the summer, at other times by arrangement. Nakskovinkatu 8, Varkaus Tel +358 40 658 9805 or +358 40 504 0204 www.visitvarkaus.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Old Varkaus Cultural-historical areas in Päiviönsaari and Kommila. Guided or independent tours. www.visitvarkaus.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Virtasalmi Heritage Park The Heritage Park, located on Virtasalmi’s old church hill, presents local-historically significant buildings and garden areas in miniature size models. Open all year round. Free admission. Nukkekoti (puppet house) House of Stories and Adventures In the summer of 2015 Nukkekoti will hold guided sessions and performances, and will be sailing in to adventures with the inspiration of Pirate Joonas Sun’s world journeys. Free entry to the area! Open 2.6.- 1.8.2015 Tue - Fri 10 am - 4 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm (Open in May for tour groups) Hiekanpäänniemi, Pieksämäki verso@soisalo-opisto.fi / tel. +358 44 799 5547 www.versoverkko.fi www.facebook.com/SadunJaSeikkailunTalo 13 14 WELL-BEING AND LEISURE Well-being & leisure A good holiday is made of various activities. The region’s spas, golf courses, riding stables, ball courts, unspoiled nature with its fish-rich rapids and lakes, as well as countless other recreational opportunities provide meaningful activities for the whole family - all year round. VESILEPPIS Savo’s most sporty holiday destination Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis Summer and winter meet at Vesileppis. At the same address you can find a magnificent spa, ice rink, fitness centre, sports shop, as well as well-being services. The holiday and conference guests at the resort are catered at the hotel with modern conference facilities and a diverse variety of restaurants. The speciality of the area is the world’s largest rock mined ski arena, which offers year-round leisure activities for cross-country ski enthusiasts. At the arena both biathlon and kick sledding can be enjoyed. The Vesileppis area also has a children’s playground and a traffic park, mini golf and frisbee golf tracks, tennis, basketball and baseball fields, as well as a high-quality athletic field and grass football field. Situated within beautiful lake sceneries, the sports centre also provides a vast amount of hiking and jogging trails that surround the area. Vesileppis Areena Vesileppis Arena that will open in April, offers a wide range of opportunities for sport, cultural and exhibition events. The arena’s large sports hall can be divided into three separate playing fields, and as a uniform space large sports events and concerts can be arranged there. A six-lane bowling alley will also be constructed in the area, as well as several smaller multi-purpose facilities. In addition the following can be found at the arena: Leppävirran Lääkäripalvelut Oy, and its service range includes medical and health care services, as well as physiotherapy, massage and podiatry services Tel. +358 44 023 7238 www.leppavirranlaakaripalvelut.fi Vesileppis Arena Vokkolantie 1 c, 79100 Leppävirta Sales: Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis myynti@vesileppis.fi Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis Vokkolantie 1, 79100 Leppävirta Tel. +358 29 170 0170 or +358 17 192 4000 www.vesileppis.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LEISURE CULTURE MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES BOWLING WALL CLIMBING BALL GAMES EXHIBITIONS FAIRS CONGRESSES CONCERTS WELL-BEING AND LEISURE GOLF Joroinen Kartanogolf Kartanogolf’s 18-hole course is located in a beautiful natural setting of a mansion milieu. Running through varied terrain the course offers challenge for all levels of players. The best post-games are carried out in the fully licensed Restaurant Kesäkartano, on the sunny terrace. It is also nice to pop in here between rounds for a cup of coffee or a meal. Golftie 14B, Joroinen Tel. +358 10 4222 380 www.kartanogolf.fi Ask for Kartanogolf region’s building plots, Tel. +358 40 555 6320 www.huom.fi Anola Golf Club The 9-hole parkland course is built beautifully in the middle of nature, on about 15 hectares. Suonenjoentie 522, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 400 653 586 www.anolagolf.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Konnus-Golf A 9-hole, upland-type course. Konnuksentie, Leppävirta Tel. +358 17 554 9655 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Golf Simulator With the top quality simulator your golfing period will continue through the winter. Pirnankatu 4, Forum, Varkaus Tel. +358 45 165 0360 www.golfaamaan.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Snow Golf in Vanamola The snow golf course’s diverse grounds cut through the middle of fields, forest landscapes and beaches. Between rounds you can drop in at the Cellar Restaurant Paimenpoika and enjoy snacks and refreshments. The nearby ridge has places for downhill skiing and sledding, and cross-country skiing and snowshoe routes. Kerisalonsaarentie 838, Joroinen Tel. +358 50 533 0546 www.vanamola.fi 15 16 WELL-BEING AND LEISURE Vesileppis Ski Arena SKIING Heinävesi Ski trails in the village, in Kerma and in Northern Heinävesi. Illuminated trailsfrom village centre to Pääskyvuori and Valamo. Maps: www.heinavesi.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joroinen Plenty of well-maintained cross country ski trails in the villages. A new feature is the 5 km long illuminated ski trail. Maps: www.joroinen.fi. Leppävirta In the Leppävirta area there is a network of about 125 kilometres of maintained trails. www.vesileppis.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksämäki In Pieksämäki there is a trail network of over one hundred kilometres. Part of the trails are illuminated. There also trails in Jäppilä and Virtasalmi. Maps: www.sportpieksamaki.fi Varkaus 80 km of trails, of which 28 km are illuminated trails. New Lodges Honkapirtti and Heinämäki cater for skiers on-route the trails. Maps: www.varkaus.fi ICE FLOATING DOWNHILL SKIING Saimaa on the Rocks Fun extreme experience in Finnish Lakeland style. Safe, controlled ice floating in a rescue suit at Pirtinvirta in central Varkaus. Lakeland GTE Tel. +358 400 966 800 www.lakelandgte.fi Varkaus Ski Center A ski resort located on Vattuvuori in close proximity of the city centre. 5 ski slopes, 2 sledding slopes, snow park, café, outdoor grill, ski hire, ski school and cross-country ski centre. Pujottelutie 53 Tel. +358 400 488 480 www.varkausskicenter.fi WELL-BEING AND LEISURE ICE SKATING Leppävirta ice rink Heinävesi Village ice skating area and Karvio School’s ice rink. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joroinen Skating areas in the village and Kuvansi and ice rinks at local schools. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Leppävirta Leppävirta indoor skating hall and Vesileppis area’s ice rink and skating rink –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksämäki’s park ice rink The 900-meter-long course is located in the Hiekanpää area. Access near the indoor ice skating hall. Operating hours at 9-24. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksämäki Ice Rink OP Arena Tel. +358 44 588 2760 www.pieksamaenjaahalli.fi Kämäri Ice Sports Centre Two indoor ice rinks and an artificial ice rink, also public skating times. Rehnströminkatu 10, Varkaus Tel. +358 40 702 3900 –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varkaus The city has a total of 12 frozen areas for skating. www.varkaus.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tour skating in Linnansaari National Park In the middle of the beautiful lake sceneries runs a total of approx. 40 km of maintained tour skating routes. The ice route is maintained from Oravi to Linnansaari, and from there to Järvisydän resort at Porosalmi. A tour skating diary has information about the condition of the ice and the route. www.saimaaholiday.net/oravi OTHER SPORTS FACILITIES BOWLING Varkaus bowling alley Eight bowling alleys, ProShop, maintenance, billiard and a cafeteria. Tel. +358 17 552 2585 www.varkaudenkeilahalli.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SPORTS CENTRES Varkaus Järvelänkatu 12, Tel. +358 40 771 8700 Kangaslampi Rauhantie 4 A Tel. +358 44 743 6206 Pieksämäki Opintie 4 Tel. +358 44 588 2467 www.sportpieksamaki.fi Joroinen Sports Centre Mutalantie 14 Tel +358 40 769 0274 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joroinen Sports Centre Sports and well-being: Group sports, heat treatments and massage services Koskentie 7 Tel. +358 40 960 1914 17 18 WELL-BEING AND LEISURE RIDING Leko-Talli Kopolanniementie 79, Varkaus Tel. +358 40 576 2370 www.lekotalli.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Icelandic horse stable Dagur Kukkakalliontie 6, Viljolahti Tel. +358 40 5874 500 www.dagur.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Paanunpohjan Tila Icelandic horse stables. Riding lessons and excursions, hikes, lead-line riding and tailored services for specific groups. Kaivotie 124 a, Sorsakoski Tel. +358 40 530 5232 www.paanunpohjantila.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rella Oy Icelandic horse trips, lead-line riding and gait training courses, as well as a variety of events, parties and recreation days together with food services. Raivaajantie 46, Kolma Tel. +358 40 5854 300 www.rella.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mäenpää Kartano Riding Academy Riding hall and round-the-year teaching and competitions. In addition to hourly lessons, courses and training, riding and trekking camps are also offered. Pohosjoentie 10, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 400 683 741 www.maenpaankartano.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Teittilä Stables SRL-approved riding school. Disability riding, riding therapy and lessons, as well as off-road riding (4-6 persons / group). Vilhulantie 360, Naarajärvi Tel. +358 40 733 3205 www.teittilantalli.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tmi Hevospalvelut Jonna Bordi Lehminiementie 66, Leppävirta Tel. +358 50 345 1713 www.hevospalvelut.net ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varkaus Riding Centre SRL-approved riding school. Riding lessons, as well as course, camps and competitions. Jäppiläntie 743, Varkaus Tel. +358 44 731 3154 www.varkaudenratsastuskeskus.eu ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ZionHorses Mäkeläntie 21, Heinävesi Tel. +358 44 552 8412 SWIMMING PLACES Heinävesi Kermaranta’s swimming area. Tel. +358 40 710 1919 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Leppävirta Public beach and diving tower Kalliontie 10. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksämäki You can go swimming from, e.g. Hiekanpää back, right in the city centre. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksämäki swimming hall Opintie 3 Tel. +358 44 799 5406 www.pieksamaenuimahalli.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varkaus There are 13 public beaches in Varkaus. Swimmers in the city centre can enjoy Hertunranta at the beach of Huruslahti. www.visitvarkaus.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ilopisara Swimming Hall 25-meter swimming pool, water slide, jacuzzis and cold water pools, sauna and gym, gymnastics hall and a cafeteria. Ahlströminkatu 11, Varkaus Tel. +358 44 444 2270 www.varkaus.fi/liikuntapalvelut ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joroinen There are 7 public beaches in the towns and villages. www.joroinen.fi Winter Swimming places Heinävesi At the village port, there is a sauna reserved for the use of winter swimmers. Tel. +358 40 836 7035 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joroinen Winter swimming at the Kolppa lodge and sauna, season from November to April. Additional information and keys from the municipal office. Tel. +358 17 578 440 www.joroinen.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Leppävirta An ice water hole is located at the end of Tukkitie in Kalmalahti. The hole is illuminated and equipped with a pump. A warm changing room is available for winter bathers. Keys: Sports Office / Leppäkerttu Oy. Tel. +358 50 308 8485 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksämäki Winter swimming can be enjoyed in Pieksämäki at Lomapirtti. www.lomapirtti.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varkaus In Päiviösaari’s Tyyskä there is an illuminated ice water hole that is equipped with a pump. There is a heated mat on the dock. Keys: Varkauden Latu ry Tel. +358 50 369 0913 WELL-BEING AND LEISURE FRISBEE GOLF Joroinen 9-hole Frisbee golf course in the area of Kotkatharju’s sports centre. The starting point is close to the Canal platform. www.joroinen.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Leppävirta 9-hole Frisbee golf course in the grounds of the sports field, 100 metres from the hotel. Starting point from the sports field. Equipment sales and rental at the hotel reception. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksämäki In Hiekanpää beach park, at the coast of Pieksäjärvi, there is a 6-hole frisbee golf course. Fixed course maps and instructions help first- timers to get started. The course is open all hours of the day. www.psliikunta.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varkaus The starting point of the nine-hole frisbee golf park as well as notice boards at Lemmensiltapuisto park in Joutenlahti. The park is free of charge. PROGRAMME SERVICE COMPANIES All Off Road Dog and sledge activities Tel. +358 40 768 2499 www.alloffroad.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lakeland GTE Programme services throughout the year. Fishing, scenic cruises on the Lady of the Lake electric vessel, boat tours, nature tours to national parks, water sports, canoeing, ice floating and snowshoeing. Tel. +358 400 966 800 www.lakelandgte.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Motopark Raceway Motor sports. Motoparkintie 62, Virtasalmi Tel. +358 44 278 0088 www.motopark.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATV and snowmobile safaris K-Extra Pentti Kaulamo, Tel. +358 20 770 5511 www.kaulamo.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Partaharju Guided snowshoe tours for groups on request. Tel. +358 44 725 4124 www.partaharju.info ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Samin liikunta- ja elämyspalvelut Experience Arena Exercise program for all ages. Paintball course, canoeing, archery, sumo wrestling, snowshoeing and pedal cars. Sauna and beach hut to enjoy the evenings. Vauhtikellari Indoor playground for families with children in the centre of Varkaus. Ball pool, bouncy castle, climbing wall, table games and indoor curling. On request, entertaining programme available for adults also. Pirnankatu 4, Forum Tel. +358 400 274 883 www.saminliikunta.com 19 20 ACTIVITIES Activities The numerous current and rapids areas in the region and extensive waterways make it a true fisherman’s dream destination. When you set off with a skilled fishing guide, you can find your way directly to the best fishing spots. For independent fishers we have compiled a separate map brochure of the area’s fisherfriendly accommodation destinations together with waterway maps. Scan QR code Fisherman-friendly accommodation map Hobbies IN THE SPIRIT OF WATER FISHING TRIPS Ilpon Erä- ja Loma Oy Trolling trips to Unnukka, Koirusselkä and Sotkaselkä, as well as Suvasvesi. Fishing competitions, ice fishing, nets experience and cabin accommodation. Tel. +358 45 864 5410 www.ilponerajaloma.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lakeland GTE Guided fishing trips for VIP guests or a more relaxed approach with friends. High quality open speed boat for four fishermen and a larger electric vessel for up to 10 people. Equipment transported on site in the Savo region. Tel. +358 400 966 800 www.lakelandgte.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kotamäki farm Seine fishing trips for groups on the clear-watered and wilderness-like Sorsavesi. Tel. +358 40 508 1106 www.kotamaentila.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Savon Erämaa Oy Fishing trips by arrangement. Tel. +358 15 481 145 or +358 50 559 8145 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tuplatärppi Fishing Trips Fishing Trips in Northern Saimaa’s landscapes on Kermajärvi, in Orivesi and the Heinävesi route. Tel. +358 44 516 45 33 www.tuplatarppi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vanamola Full-service fishing trips with programme services. Boats and fishing equipment rental. Tel. +358 50 533 0546 www.vanamola.fi ACTIVITIES FISHING LOCATIONS Ahvenkoski in Pieksämäki Fish: brown trout, natural population Fishing season: all year (preservation 11.9.-15.11.) Permit sales: Grill-Cafe Janoinen Karhu Tel. +358 17 510 206 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Heinävesi’s fishing locations Rapids areas of Karvio and Kerma, Kermajärvi, Juojärvi, Palokki’s lakes and Mustalampi. Tel. +358 40 7101 919 www.heinavesi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Isojoki, SuurjokiVirmasjoki Fish: brown trout and rainbow trout stocked Fishing season: all year Permit sales: Virtasalmi Garage M. Kainulainen Pieksämäentie 126, Virtasalmi Tel. +358 15 480 466 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joroinen fishing locations For the large lake areas of Joroinen, there are trolling, net and trap permits available. In particular, Haukivesi is famous for its good pike-perch hall. Fly fisherman should head to Huutokoski or Liunankoski. The rapids below Liuna’s power plant run freely. Huutokoski has been renovated a few years ago. Good-sized trouts are planted in the rapids annually, as well as little trouts. www.kalajoroinen.info –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Koirus-Sotka fishing area Permit sales: VP Rantaparkki Tel. +358 41 507 6495 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Konnuskosket Rapids area next to the Konnus canal. Konnuskosket is the ideal place to enjoy fly and throw fishing. Several throw docks have been built in the area. Permit sales: Neste Leppävirta Tel. +358 17 554 1567 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pieksäjärvi and Vangasjärvi Fish: pike, perch, pike-perch Permits: Cobbler Harrin Koukku Kauppatori 3, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 15 341 850 Harrin Koukku also sells permits for Tahilampi, Rusala, municipalities of Hietamäki and Jauhomäki, Surnuinmäki, as well as Haukivuori’s Kyyvesi. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pirtinvirta Pirtinvirta, located in the centre of Varkaus, consists of a park area, where there are throwing docks on the shore. You can also fish on the river section from a rowing boat. Pirtinvirta is known as one of Savo’s best pike-perch locations. Naturally you can also find trout, landlocked salmon, pike and perch. Good-sized rainbow salmon is planted in the waterways. Permits: Minnan Vapa ja Viehe Relanderinkatu 98 Tel. +358 17 366 9191 Päiviöntori Grill Längmaninkatu 5 +358 17 552 6784 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pyhäluoma Mill Rainbow trout pool in Pieksämäki. Fishing with personal equipment with prior agreement. Tel. +358 400 256 358 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rantojoki-Välijoki Fish: trout Fishing season: all year (preservation 11.9.-15.11.) Permits: Erkki Markkanen Tel. +358 400 404 299 Additional information: Pekka Häkkinen Tel. +358 44 588 3223 21 22 ACTIVITIES FISHING LOCATIONS Sorsavesi fishing area Pure and clear water fishing area. Permits: K-Extra Sorsakoski Tel. +358 17 554 3237 Neste Leppävirta Tel. +358 17 554 1567 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Suonteen vesistö Fish: pike, perch, whitefish and planted lake trout Permits: Risto Penttinen Ruuhilammentie 968, Jäppilä Tel. +358 15 485 108 or +358 400 151 016, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Suvasvesi fishing area Suvasvesi back areas are perfectly suitable for trolling. Permits: Neste Leppävirta Tel. +358 17 554 1567 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tahinlampi fishing area Fish: rainbow trout Permits: Cobbler Harrin Koukku Kauppatori 3, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 15 341 850 Neste Pieksämäki Kaakinmäenkatu 16-20, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 15 348 411 Green Trail Oy Keskuskatu 26, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 15 348 444 Tarmo Local shop Pirttimäenkatu 12, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 500 348 488 Additional information: Tel. +358 500 348 488 Unnukka fishing area Permits: Neste Leppävirta Tel. +358 17 554 1567 Minnan Vapa ja Viehe Tel. +358 17 366 191 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Virtasalmi fishing area The fishing area comprises of 2/3 of the water areas of Maavesi and Virmas. The permit also covers Ankeleenjärvi, Haapajärvi, Nevajärvi, Herajärvi, Rauhajärvi, as well as 2/3 or Kangasjärvi. In the different lakes of the permit area, there are 7 slipways. Fish: trout, rainbow trout and whitefish planted, as well as pike, perch, and pike-perch. Fishing guide enquiries: Virmasjärvi Tel. +358 400 5550 390 Maavesi Tel. +358 50 5470 608 or +358 400 353 467 Permits: Virtasalmi Garage M. Kainulainen Pieksämäentie 126, Virtasalmi Tel. +358 15 480 466 Restaurant Virrankievari Virastotie 3, Virtasalmi Tel. +358 15 480 270 Green Trail Oy Keskuskatu 26, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 15 348 444 Additional information: Pasi Takula Tel. +358 50 5470 608 PORT SERVICES Heinävesi Säynämö Kermanvirta beach Kermankeidas Guest dock of the village Karvio resort Neste Karvionkanava Varistaipale Palokki Valamo’s Papinniemi www.veneilysaimaa.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Leppävirta Unnukka guest boat dock in Kalmalahti, beside Restaurant Unnukanranta. Tel. +358 17 554 2629 www.ravintolaunnukanranta.fi VP:n Rantaparkki on the ship route. Rantaparkki Tel. +358 41 507 6445 www.rantaparkki.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varkaus Taipale Spa-hotel Kuntoranta’s guest dock Kangaslampi guest dock in Pisamaniemi Access dock on the shore of Komminselkä Access dock on the shore of Pirtinvirta near Navitas Access dock on the shore of Huruslahti www.visitvarkaus.fi ACTIVITIES Salvonen The region’s picturesque lake nature invites canoeing enthusiasts. Enjoy the scenery and the the fun of canoeing in complete tranquillity, with only the sounds of water and nature. Several programme service companies offer guided canoe trips, and self-reliant canoers are offered ready made canoeing routes. CANOEING In the beautiful natural waters Canoeing Routes Haapajoki’s canoeing routes A canoeing route that passes through Pieksäjärvi and Koskelo camping site. Best in the spring and early summer, when there is sufficient water. Tel. +358 40 503 8324 www.kanoottiseura.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Iisvesi-Unnukka canoeing route A self-sufficient route running through Varkaus, Leppävirta and Suonenjoki area for experienced canoers. www.pohjois-savo.fi/retkeilyreitit –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Naarajoki-KyyvesiPuulavesi canoeing route The 110-kilometre-long route starts at Pieksämäki, continuing to Haukivuori and Kangasniemi. The route users are recommended to use the route map, and on the way there are rest areas and accommodation. Tel. +358 44 588 2219 Osmajoki’s canoeing route Easy and family friendly canoeing route. www.pohjois-savo.fi/retkeilyreitit –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Suihkolanjoki canoeing route A 23 km long canoeing route between Ahvenlampi and Sysmä. Tel. +358 40 503 8324 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Syvänsi’s canoeing route A natural canoeing route from Syvänsi via Huutokoski to Joroisselkä for self-sufficient trekking. A length of about 30 kilometres. www.kalajoroinen.info/alueenpalvelut –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Virtasalmi Majavareitti A canoeing route of about 23 km that is suitable for families in the beautiful river and lake sceneries. Tel. +358 44 588 3261 www.kanoottiseura.fi 23 24 EVENTS The region’s lively event life offers everyone something. Music and theatre for culture lovers, the traditional market atmosphere of open-air markets, things to do for families with children, as well as competitions in good spirit for sports fans. In Savo there are events all year round! Big Wheels Events EVENTS IN SAVO - around the year Poleeni Cultural Centre Gorgeous culture house with high standard theatre visits, concerts and exhibitions. Poleeni’s own theatre organises performances around the year. Savontie 13, Pieksämäki www.poleeni.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Theatre group Savon Pariisi ry www.savonpariisi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varkaus Theatre Theatre since 1913. In the spring season 2015, repertoire includes three plays and one musical. In the autumn the premiere of Sugar Some Like It Hot 25th October Laivalinnankatu 29, Varkaus www.varkaudenteatteri.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Warkaus Hall Versatile event house, which operates as a stage for concerts, plays, parties, and meetings. High standard of accommodation and restaurant services under the same roof. Kauppatori 6, Varkaus www.warkaussali.com EVENTS Vekara-Varkaus Children’s Summer Festival 11.-12.4. Savo Sampo Fair The theme of the fair arranged at Varkaus Sports Centre is Happy life in Central Savo. Performers incl. Janna, Mimi and Kuku and Jukka Poika & DJ Stormy. www.jcwarkaus.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Musical theater in Poleeni Theater PERFORMANCES FROM 28th February to 9th of May Play by Jukka Virtanen Songs of Junnu Vainio Ticket Service Tel. +358 400 855 614 www.poleeni.fi 18.- 19.4. Vesileppis Arena opening weekend Music, sports, and activities for the whole family. www.vesileppis.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 18.- 19.4. Kevätruppeema Soisalo Academy arranges events in different locations in Varkaus, Leppävirta, Joroinen and Heinävesi. www.soisalo-opisto.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 15.- 16.5. Finnish national volleyball team against Iran at Vesileppis Arena –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.6.-1.8. Nukkekoti – House of Stories and Adventures Stories and adventures inspired by the world trips of Joonas Sun. Hiekanpäänniemi, Pieksämäki www.poleeni.fi www.versoverkko.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.-6.6. Boot Throwing World Championships In June, the World Cup competitions are arranged by Leppävirran Urheilijat ry. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.-7.6. Leppävirta days www.leppavirta.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.6. Rompetori and Vanhat Vehkeet Rompetori event in the centre of Sorsakoski’s village, in the idyllic factory-urban and village hall Seurala’s surroundings. Old machinery, equipment and vehicles are on show. Demonstrations, vehicle procession, flea market and other fun things. www.sorsakoski.fi 25 26 EVENTS 6.6. Blues Picnic Plugi ry’s free family event at the beach of Tourist Resort Unnukka in Leppävirta. www.leppavirta.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.6. Kartsankiertäjät and summer season opening On Pieksämäki market square in June. www.kartsankiertajat.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6.-7.6. Surinaa Sussuille, Pärinää Pojille Motorcycle Event at Leppävirta. www.hanx.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8.-14.6. Vekara-Varkaus Children’s Summer Festival Children’s own event week, where the theme is a puppet theatre. Colourful programmes and activities for the whole family. Workshops and guided tours familiarise you with the wonders of science and different sports activities. City sightseeing tours on the Kalakukko Street train and Adventure Island with the theme of a mischievous workshop. www.vekara-varkaus.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 16.6.-16.8. Kulttuuripappila Sylvi Art exhibitions, history, summer theatres, events at the rectory Sylvi Kekkonen was born in. Sylvi’s name day party is held in the rectory garden 8.8.2015. www.kulttuuripappilasylvi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 25.-28.6. Heinävesi 9th Music Festival Concerts in the church, monastery, and in the nature. Classical music with cosy touch is to be expected. The performer cast includes residents or the region and travelling artists, and Orthodox Church music is also part of the programme. www.heinavesimusic.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 24.6., 1.7., 8.7., 15.7., 22.7. and 29.7. Night markets with programme at Pieksämäki market square –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 27.-28.6 Antiques and bargains at Häkkilä Häkkilä farm is filled with antique dealers from around Finland. Crafts, flea market and lots more to see and do. www.hakkilantila.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– June, July and August 2015 Night markets with programme at Joroinen Summer Thursdays at 17-20 night Photo: Hannu Taavitsainen INGS N E V E Y LGIA NOSTA NNIVERSAR 20TH A on Thursday, 9.7.2015 AT PEIPOSJÄRVI HALL Peiposjärventie 1671, Signs from Highway 23 Ports and the licensed legendary Kuusibaari at 7 pm KARI VEPSÄ & TRIO LEIKAS at 8:00 pm BUFFET, VINTAGE CARS, LOTTERIES The best 20th anniversary nostalgia outfit will be rewarded. Tickets 12 €, children under 16 free of charge when accompanied by parents. 2 persons / vehicle arriving in old cars free of charge. Organised by: Peiposjärvi’s village clubs EVENTS Finntriathlon markets are arranged that offer local delicacies and programme for the whole family. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.-5.7. Kangaslampi days and Milking stool throwing Finnish Championships The traditional event in an authentic village atmosphere at Kangaslampi in Varkaus. The Milking stool throwing Finnish Championship will be carried out 4.7. www.kangaslamminkyla.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.-11.7. Family course of better marriage www.seurakuntaopisto.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.7. Varistaipale 27th Park Concert The concert that has become a tradition changes its location in the summer of 2015. From this year onwards, nice music is enjoyed at Variranta. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9.7. Nostalgiailtamat at Peiposjärvi’s club house The 20th anniversary party night is hosted by Kari Vepsä & Trio Leikas. 16. - 18.7. Finntriathlon Joroinen A true classic of Finnish endurance sports. The unique atmosphere of the Finntriathlon has become a concept among Finnish endurance sports lovers. In recent years, the event has been sold out quickly, and this year places for the Long Course are only available for the first 1,500. The Finntriathlon weekend offers participants the joy of triathlon from the children’s triathlon all the way to the Finnish Championship Long Course. Fitness athletes can try to push the boundaries, either in the sprint distance or long course age categories. www.finntriathlon.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 18.7. Big Wheels and Savo Vintage Shine of chrome! The Big Wheels event is considered as one of Finland’s largest open-air classic car round-ups, and it collects an abundance of participants to Pieksämäki, also from abroad. At best, 1,100 vehicles and nearly 14,000 people have attended the event. Big Wheels will culminate to a large car parade in the beautiful lake sceneries, right in the city centre. The parade presents the entire range of classic cars, with a majority focusing on vintage American cars. At the same time and same entry fee you can explore the Savo Vintage fair at Poleeni cultural centre. Vintage and retro culture event showcases fashion, clothes, interior design, toys and other vintage requisites from the 1950 and 60s. www.bigwheels.info www.savovintage.info www.poleeni.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22.-27.7. KIPINÄ large camp In the summer of 2015 a large camp organised at Partaharju. www.ptk.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 24.-26.7. Kirkastusjuhlat The atmosphere of a traditional Kirkastusjuhlat event is unique. The people walk up to the top of Finland’s highest church hill to a stunning wooden church, and in the background glistens the blue Kermajärvi Lake. Kirkastusjuhlat have been part of Heinävesi’s summer since 1947. www.kirkastusjuhlat.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 26.7. -2.8. Joroinen Music Days Music pounds and warms! Chamber music spreads from Joroinen to Juva, Rantasalmi and Kangaslampi as well. Both atmospheric churches and 27 28 EVENTS RAPIO MILL´S SUMMER THEATRE 2015 Sinikka Nopola EILA, RAMPE JA HUONOT KEENIT Meiju Suvas st ars the adventures in of Finnish cottag e people. Also featuring Eeva Eloranta. Hit tunes of thee 60´s and 70´s ”Likka”– Eeva Eloranta ”Sirkka”– Meiju Suvas with the energy of 8 singing actors! Peformances 24.6.-2.8.2015. Advance 23.6.2015 at 6 pm with an S-Loyalty Card. Performances 6.-9.8.2015. August´s quest star s on the stage. Ritva Oksanen: 50 year atree hall with a rising theatr Coveres th C audience. Shop and Cafe serve during intervals. mansions work as the performance locations of the event as well as more exotic locations, such as the airport and the dairy. International performers in the performer cast include soprano Camilla Nylund, Lied pianist Helmut Deutsch, baritone Jorma Hynninen, Dallapé Orchestra and author Sirpa Kähkönen. The programmes that is based on the Fire theme and in honour of Sibelius’s 150th anniversary has been created by the event’s artistic directors soprano Mia Huhta and violinist Teppo Ali-Mattila. Tel. +358 50 3589 654 or +358 40 764 6990 www.joroistenmusiikkipaivat.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 28.7.-2.8. Kyrkans Ungdom family course www.seurakuntaopisto.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1.8. Kirppis & Rompetori At Taulumäki market square in Varkaus –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3.-10.8. Wind instrument camp www.ptk.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7.-8.8. Sturgeon and Champagne City Festival in the Independence Park at Varkaus. Music, entertainment and culinary delights. On Saturday, Children’s Lasten Sampi event. www.sampeajasamppanjaa.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9.8. Soprano Cynthia Makris, tenor Raimo Sirkiä and Helsinki City philharmonics at Leppävirta Church –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22.8. Heinäveden Vauhtiajot An action-packed gravity car race for all ages. The race At Joroinen Summer Theatre in 2015 Topi makes a come-back! For more information: tel. +358 44 060 2200 EVENTS track passes down the church hill to the port. More information about the event from the Facebook page. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 29.8. Rural Markets A market event at Taulumäki market square. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22-23.8. and 5.-6.9. Teittilä stable’s Horse Show www.teittilantalli.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 29.8.2015 Gigging’s open European Championships The competition will take place at Anolanranta lean at Pieksäjärvi Lake. Suonenjoentie 522, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 400 653 586 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5.9. Joroinen 10th Härkämotor Meeting Joroinen Motor Club’s recreational vehicle event for all vehicles. Day programme for the whole family and an evening party for adults. Included e.g. tractors, trucks and stationary engines - stunning, unique and also ugly vehicles. Live music, bouncy castle, and a buffet. Exhibitions Poleeni Cultural Centre www.poleeni.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 20.4.- 31.12. varkaus – aalto Alvar Aalto’s plans for Varkaus, Varkaus museums exhibition. Restaurant Kaks Ruusua, first floor. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2.5.- 31.8. Permanent exhibition Via Canalia The industry’s jubilee exhibition. Varkaus Armour Centre Taipale Canal Museum. 8.5. - 16.8. Hanneriina Moisseine’s “Liinatie” Sewn cartoons. www.varkaus.fi/museot –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.6.-28.8. Joy to Eastern Finland Naïvists at Art Centre Väinölä Hand and paper puppetry enchantment every Thursday at 10 am and 2 pm. After the morning show, an art adventure at the family workshop. www.taidekeskusvainola.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13.6.-26.7. Watercolour Painter Mika Törönen Kulttuuripappila Sylvi Pieksämäki www.kulttuuripappilasylvi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22.6.-9.8. Art Exhibition at Heinävesi Church Since 2005, an art exhibition has been arranged in Heinävesi’s bright church in cooperation of the church and the municipality. Over the years the exhibition has featured well-known artists’ work on a local and national level. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 21.8. Builders of the Industry Industry in Varkaus 200 years. Museums in Varkaus www.varkaus.fi/museot Summer Theatres 21.3.-12.4. Niinimäki theatre “Neitsyniemen sulhot”. Niinimäentie 239, Leppävirta –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 29.5.-21.6. Leppävirta summer theatre Theatre performance for the whole family “Ella ja Presidentti.“ at Konnus www.leppavirta.fi In July Joroinen summer theatre A play based on Jaakko Teppo’s songs “Topissa on talenttia” gets a sequel in the summer of 2015. In July, the play that is premiered is directed by Tuomo Salmela. Canal stage. Tel. +358 44 060 2200. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4.7.-2.8. Karvio theatre Valamo trilogy’s second part “Poika Munkkilan polulla” is shown at Karvio canal in Heinävesi. www.valamotrilogia.fi Pieksämäki Halkokumpu summer theatre ”Naurava kylä”. Shows at Kumputalo, Halkokummuntie 24 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pappilanpiha summer theatre ”Peter Pan” www.kulttuuripappilasylvi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Partaharju näytelmäpiiri ”Palokunnanjuhla”. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Virtasalmi theatre ”Lekaa ja leivoksia”. Varkaus Harjuranta summer theatre ”Paha silmä”. Spa-hotel Kuntoranta. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kangaslampi theatre At Viljolahti’s Toukola. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Theatre group Nimettömät ”Tuntematon sotilas” at Taipale Canal. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Theatre group Roles Harjuranta village hut. 29 30 SHOPPING Ceramics workshop Inkariikka Shopping In context of a holiday, it is nice to also get to know the local shopping possibilities. The region’s rich handicraft tradition is still strong even today, offering a myriad of personal items or souvenirs to take home. You will find a comprehensive range of local produce and crafts in the region, not forgetting well-known international brands as well. PRODUCTS Near and far HEINÄVESI Ceramics workshop Inkariikka High-quality arts and crafts directly from the workshop store. Besides ceramics local handmade products, such as felt and glass works. Kermanrannantie 9 Tel. +358 41 436 9346 www.inkariikka.net –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Souvenir shop Tuohus Valamo Monastery Valamontie 42 Tel. +358 17 570 111 www.valamo.fi Lintula Convent souvenir shop Crafts, tapers and icons. Honkasalontie 3 Tel. +358 206 100 500 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Heinävesi products Hasuniitty’s honey, Heinävesi towels and Heinävesi banners. Radio ja Kuva, Kermantie 6 Tel. +358 17 561 550 www.radiojakuva.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Flea Market of Terttu Askeltie 1 Tel. +358 40 174 9599 SHOPPING Hall Flea market Clothing, furniture, and appliances. Kermantie 24a Tel. +358 40 556 5961 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Torvela summer shop and café Jewellery and decorative items made of recycled materials, as well as wood and textile works. Open 1.6.-31.8. Torvelantie 64, Heinävesi Tel. +358 40 760 5649 www.miiris.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Työkeskus Koskelo Wood and textile products of the Leväniemi activity centre’s workshop. Toritie 3, Karvio Tel. +358 40 594 9340 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Suomen Parvekevaruste Heat-treated aspen-made, durable and rolling grilles for damp areas. Open by appointment. Lepikkomäentie 5, Karvio Tel. +358 40 592 4349, www.ritilä.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– KP-tuote Wooden custom furniture and gift items. Open by appointment, Tel. +358 40 507 888 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Soisalo-kirjat Local history literature Tel. +358 44 251 8771 www.soisalokirjat.com GIFTS LOCAL PRODUCTS TOYS & HANDICRAFTS AS WELL AS OTHER HABERDASHERY RIIKKA-PIIKKA ky JOROISTENTIE 5, 79600 JOROINEN WWW.RIIKKAPIIKKA.FI JOROINEN Service station Jari-Pekka Joroinen 24h A modern service station, which offers refuelling, JariPekka Market, a cafe-restaurant, Kotipizza, Hesburger, Subway, Joroisten Leipomo Bakery and Riikka Piika Ky. Joroistentie 5 Tel. +358 201 557 702 www.jari-pekka.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Riikka-Piikka shop A shop that operates in conjunction with service station Jari-Pekka. Local specialties, yarn, toys, craft supplies, decoration and gifts, as well as fishing permits. Joroinen municipal information office operates in conjunction with the shop. Outdoor sale offers summer flowers and regional seasonal products. Tel. +358 207 341 100 www.riikkapiikka.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Weranta summer shop / Sunpont Oy Stylish and functional garden furniture and products, prefabricated docks, terraces and stairs. Työkuja 4 Tel. +358 40 720 8072 www.weranta.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VA-asut High-quality domestic outdoor and wilderness suits, as well as Haix hiking boots. Tel. +358 400 373 356 www.va-asut.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joroisten Taiteovi / PermaSäle The factory shop offers roller, Venetian and vertical lamella blinds, awnings and partitioning products. Taitetie, Kuvansi Tel. +358 4 24 9371 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mehiläistuotteet Mellis Honey-based skin care and bath products. Rantahovintie 129, Kolma www.mellis.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lyijylasihuone RH Handmade hanging glass works and artistic glass ensembles that suit the Finnish interior design. Opintie 1, Joroinen Tel. +358 40 580 1360 www.lyijylasi.fi 31 32 SHOPPING PIEKSÄMÄKI Vanilla Sky LEPPÄVIRTA TRAVEL CENTRE UNNUKKA Iittala outlet Leppävirta tel. +358 204 39 3522 | www.iittalaoutlet.fi Aku & Ada tel. +358 400 609 504 | www.akuada.fi Sport Outlet Unnukka tel. +358 40 760 7079 | www.kesportleppavirta.fi Ravintola Unnukan Ranta tel. +358 17 554 2629 | www.ravintolaunnukanranta.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ateljee Lasielämyksiä Interior and art glass. Rinnetie 4 Tel. +358 50 369 3909 www.lasielamyksia.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dimex Outlet Work clothes Kokoojatie 9 Tel. +358 40 300 4528 www.dimex.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hanx Snowmobile and motorcycle accessories at Oravikoski. Tel. +358 17 554 4205 www.hanx.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kesport Leppävirta Vokkolantie 1 Tel. +358 17 553 3100 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Natural products shop Zensa Savonkatu 26 Tel. +358 40 517 5119 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Taito Shop Leppävirta Suomalanpurontie 20 Tel. +358 44 016 2242 Green Trail Speciality shop for hunting, fishing and hiking. Also, horse supplies. Keskuskatu 26 Tel. +358 15 348 444 www.greentrail.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Leena Heinonen Outlet store. Hand-painted porcelain, glass and silk. Marjatie 13 Tel. +358 15 616 699 or +358 400 557 171 www.leenaheinonen.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Interior and gift shop Vanilla Sky A versatile interior design and gift accessories business. Keskuskatu 6-10 Tel. +358 40 8268 278 www.vanillasky.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Taito Shop Hand-made products, gifts, Pieksämäki products, handicraft courses and guidance, theme days. Keskuskatu 16 Tel. +358 440 162 244 www.taitoitasuomi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tarukivi Laitinen Handmade stone jewellery and wooden handicrafts. Rajakankaantie 419, 77330 Virtasalmi Tel. +358 400 676 159 www.tarukivi.suntuubi.com OTHER SHOPPING PLACES At Pieksämäki: AL Aritea, Elmo Sport Pieksämäki, Kesport Kovanen, Lorena, Putiikki Sepponen, Sanimari, and Urheilu-Tenhunen. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– At Jäppilä: Ullan Kellaripuoti ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– At Virtasalmi: Kyytselän Jäätelö, Virtasalmi handicraft entrepreneurs’ shop and local history museum, Punainen Tupa ja Virtasalmen Viljatuote SHOPPING 33 Summer street evening on the shopping street VARKAUS Ostoskatu Kauppakatu Varkaus shopping street offers more than 90 specialty stores. Here you will find both clothing and shoes, souvenirs and gifts, jewellery and watches, optician products, home furnishings, fabrics, craft supplies, books, flowers, pet supplies as well as beauty products. There are cosy cafés for breaks to rest your feet between the shopping. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Handicraft Centre Taito Shop Traditional Finnish products and new innovations as gifts or souvenirs. Temporary exhibitions. Kauppakatu 17 Tel. +358 44 016 2246 www.taitoitasuomi.fi/varkaus –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kauppakeskus Forum shopping centre Forum shopping centre features, among other things, two restaurants, a gift shop, second hand book shop, photographer, interior design shop, a beauty salon and a hair salon product store. www.forumvarkaus.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Muusan Kirjakauppa Books, cards, and gift items. Ahlströminkatu 10 Tel. +358 17 552 2750 Museum Shop Museums of Varkaus Publications on the history of Varkaus, as well as cards and gift items. Wredenkatu 5 A Tel. +358 40 769 1010 www.varkaus.fi/museot –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Väinölä Art Centre Art sales, art materials and posters. Ahlströminkatu 8-10 Tel. +358 400 487 401 www.taidekeskusvainola.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wanha Asema Gift shop and café. Open during the summer. Asemakatu 3 Tel. +358 50 511 1505 www.wanhaasema.fi WARKAUDEN PORTTI Shopping and travel centre Next to Road 5. Kiertotie 2, www.warkaudenportti.fi Discount Bookstore Kirjapörssi Tel. +358 17 5551 559 Pentik Outlet Tel. +358 207 220 370 PT-Nahkatarvike Tel. +358 10 271 2823 Neste Oil, K-market, Motorest Tel. +358 17 555 4798 Antiques and ÁHDPDUNHWV Fida International Ry Kauppakatu 43 Tel. +358 17 551 2752 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Recycling Centre Ekotori Käsityökatu 42-44 Tel. +358 44 444 2661 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kimppakirppis Petroskoinkatu 18 Tel. +358 44 378 9100 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Second-hand shop Köpen Pörssi Ahlströminkatu 18 Tel. +358 400 155 692 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– OranssiKirppis Kauppakatu 42-44 Tel. +358 45 230 9870 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varkauden Säästöcenter Kauppakatu 32 Tel. +358 17 366 6607 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wanhan Meijerin Puoti Savontie 35 Tel. +358 50 363 3855 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Flea market Feria Tallikatu 3-5, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 40 410 3715 34 LOCAL FOOD The region has a rich variety of delicious local food. Specialties include Varkaus caviar and sturgeon, which can be enjoyed in restaurants and bought as a souvenir. Valamo’s prestigious wines and liqueurs are made from Finnish berries. Järvikylä’s salads and herbs are grown purely, without chemical additives, and Leppävirta’s strawberries are the famous around Finland. Hyvätuuli Highland’s organic meat products are known for their tenderness and pure taste, and fresh baked Heinävesi malt bread is mouth-wateringly good. LOCAL FOOD Pureness from nearby! SALES POINTS Cafe Agda Local produce shop Kievarinkatu 3, Leppävirta Tel. +358 40 358 6203 www.cafeagda.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hennan Puoti Local shop and café Keilatie 1, Oravikoski Tel. +358 50 378 1918 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Siikamäki Direct Sales Cooperative The Direct Sales Hall has more than 30 local producers’ products, as well as a village shop’s foods and utilities, which is not bound to chain stores. Varkaudentie 980, Siikamäki Tel. +358 40 702 2554 www.suoramyyntihalli.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sepon Lihatori Oy Meat product, cheese and fish retailers. Ahlströminkatu 11, Varkaus Tel. +358 17 552 3118 Käsityökatu 22 Tel. +358 17 2633 272 www.seponlihatori.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Taulumäki market square in Varkaus Vegetables, berries, lake fish, as well as pastries. Wipinä ry Tel. +358 50 559 8821 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vanhan Kanavan Lähituotemyymälä Local product shop Open 1.5. - 31.8. daily at 10-18. Taipale Canal Museum Tel. +358 40 658 9804 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Supermarkets Local produce is also available in the region’s supermarkets and other food shops. Järvikylä Local food LOCAL FOOD LOCAL OD FO IN THE Carelian Caviar Oy I M D DL E OF SAVO LOCAL BRANDS Carelian Caviar Oy Sturgeon breeding and caviar production. Caviar is sold by, for example, Sepon Lihatori’s Ahlströminkatu shop, Scandic Oscar, Restaurant Kaks Ruusua, Citymarket and Prisma. Satakunnankatu 10 Portti 3,Varkaus Tel. +358 40 6808 000; www.careliancaviar.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Famifarm Oy Fanifarmi’s Järvikylä brand offers Finland’s most extensive range of fresh and pure potted vegetables and herbs around the year Tel. +358 17 4704 400 www.jarvikyla.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kyytselän Jäätelö During the summer, delicious ice creams directly from the farm. At other times of the year available at sales points. Läänänmäentie 145, Hurskaala Tel. +358 50 322 2550 www.kyytselka.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mäen Mouku Handmade sweets, such as chili chocolate. Sweet pastries on request. Tel. +358 45 189 6312 www.facebook.com/MaenMouku –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Valamon Viiniherman Oy The monastery’s own dessert, sparkling, red and white wines. Valamo Monastery, Valamontie 42, Heinävesi Tel. +358 17 570 1501 www.valamo.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varkauden Aito Oy Salad dressings, for sale in supermarkets. Könönpellontie 2, Varkaus Tel. +358 10 420 4480 www.aitomaku.net FISH PRODUCTS Kaken Kala Oy Sales at Taulumäki market. Tel. +358 400 278 113 –––––––––––––––––––––––– Riiminlohi Hot- and cold-smoked salmon, canned fish and Kalakukko pastries. Tel. +358 400 885 597 www.riiminlohi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––– Toiminimi Markku Kettunen Nearby lake fish. Sales at Taulumäki market. Tel. +358 400 513 783 35 36 LOCAL FOOD Siikamäki direct sales BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS Joroisten Leipomo Oy Joroinen bakery’s oven warm pastries are available seven days a week at service station Jari-Pekka. Tel. +358 17 5600 400 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hyttisen Leipomo Local home bakery products with 50 years of experience. Market square sales at Pieksämäki market around the year. Eerontie 5, Naarajärvi Tel. +358 15 611 184 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kahvio Saurus/ Ronttopuisto Fresh pastries every day during the summer. Luostaritie 78, Palokki, Heinävesi Tel. +358 17 563 188, +358 400 760 430 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kalakukkoleipomo Kukkola, Tmi Päivi Kankkunen True Savo Kalakukko pastries and other baked goods to order. Kalakukko pastries are also sold at Riikka-Piikka shop at Jari-Pekka. Kuopiontie 446, Joroinen Tel. +358 40 5065 270 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cafe Nautinto Bakery Products. Käsityökatu 21-27, Prisma Varkaus Taipaleentie 24, Soisalo College Tel. +358 40 566 9777 www.kahvilanautinto.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kotileipomo Björn The stone hearth furnace gives arise to tasty bakery products. Bakery shop, café, Jokikuja 2, Kuvansi Shops in Varkaus; Kauppakatu 22 and Kauppakatu 35 Tel. +358 10 322 2210 www.kotileipomobjorn.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kotileipomo Kaivonurmi Ky Raw frozen pies and other bakery products. Tinurinkatu 6 Tel. +358 17 5581 242 or +358 400 284 315 www.kotileipomo.fi Moilas Oy Fresh bakery products, cafe and lunch served on weekdays. A wide range of gluten-free products also as raw frozen products. Paakarinpolku 1, 76850 Naarajärvi Tel. +358 15 785 1250 www.moilas.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Virtasen Pulla-Puoti Bakery Products. Ahlströminkatu 25, 78250 Varkaus Tel. +358 40 017 8870 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Home bakery and catering service Päivi Mikkonen Bread and confectionery products to order in Heinävesi. Tel. +358 40 564 4220 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Home Bakery Seija Nyyssönen Bakery products and market sales. Opintie 1, 79100 Leppävirta Tel. +358 17 553 3289 or +358 45 130 0767 www.kotileipomonyyssonen.net LOCAL FOOD Karvion Neste Oven fresh local malt bread. Lepikkomäentie 1, Heinävesi Tel. +358 17 563 641 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Saijanlahti’s Heikkilä farm Rye flour, barley and flour, and organic eggs. Tel. +358 400 286 114 Tuppurinmäki Mill Mill operations at Leppävirta. Tel. +358 44 097 8556 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Virtasalmen Viljatuote Oy Domestic flour, grouts, flakes,grains, bran, cereals and muesli, also gluten-free. Gluten-free cereals as import products. Suholanrannantie 231 A, Virtasalmi Tel. +358 208 348 000 and +358 400 894 505 www.virtasalmenviljatuote.fi MEAT PRODUCTS Hyvätuuli Highland Honkala, Nurkkala and Pohjolainen organic farms’ common store. Tasty meat products, recipes, spices and local handicrafts. Jäppiläntie 1383, Jäppilä Tel. +358 15 430 1690 www.hyvatuuli.net Rauhala Angus Aberdeen Angus beef and steak meat. Tel. +358 40 703 3423 www.rauhala-angus.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rantala farm Highland Cattle beef and direct sales of meat products Tel. +358 40 578 1303 www.rantalahighland.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kaunismaa farm Lamb meat and skins as well as honey. Tel. +358 45 632 5165 FARM PRODUCTS Aila Asikainen Organic honey from Pieksämäki Tel. +358 40 724 5005 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ilpo Hänninen Strawberry and raspberry sales and self-picking. During the summer sold at ABC Pieksämäki. Hänniläntie 40, Venetmäki Tel. +358 400 759 594 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hasumäen hunaja Natural flower honey. Kermantie 6 Tel. +358 400 271 735 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Marjatila Etelätalon Marja Strawberry, raspberry, red currant, as well as sea buckthorn direct sales and self-picking. Mustinmäentie 7, Leppävirta Tel. +358 500 933 040 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Markus Hytönen Strawberries, raspberries, currants, gooseberries, green peas, potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, dill and parsley. During the summer sales in Joroinen, Leppävirta and Varkaus market squares. Hietarannantie 18, Maavesi Tel. +358 40 591 7100 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Matias Savolainen Strawberry, raspberry and blueberry direct sales and self-picking. Puponmäentie 602, Leppävirta Tel. +358 40 753 6281 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mervi Nyyssönen Tmi Beef, eggs, potatoes, currants, apples, peas, oats, spelt and organic plants. Riihirannantie 945, Leppävirta Tel. +358 400 142 960 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mönkkönen berry farm Organic honey and strawberries in Leppävirta. Tel. +358 44 526 2847 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pekka Koivistoinen Egg sales in Leppävirta. Tel. +358 400 299 675 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pekka and Leena Torvinen Cabbage and vegetables in Leppävirta. Tel. +358 40 556 0916 www.marjatvihannekset.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rauno Miettinen Strawberries and raspberries. Marjatie 71, Leppävirta Tel. +358 40 572 3805 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Soile luomupuoti Organic foods, as well as the farm’s own vegetables and berries according to the season. Malkkilantie 152, Heinävesi, Tel. +358 40 7084 789 www.elisanet.fi/soilen_luomutila –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tiia and Sakari Meskanen Carrots. Kerisalontie 591, Joroinen Tel. +358 400 359 542 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Varistaipale canal kiosk Strawberries, potatoes and vegetables at harvest time. During the summer sold at Varistaipale canal’s parking lot. Tel. +358 44 524 2207 37 38 RESTAURANTS Restaurants Good food is the highlight of the day, which crowns a successful holiday or meeting day. The region has restaurants to suit all tastes, and taste experiences are worth trying in more than one place. Pure local food prepared from local ingredients, international gourmet experiences and everything in between, is available. Come and enjoy according to your taste. RESTAURANTS AND CAFES – according to your taste! HEINÄVESI Restaurant-Pizzeria Kyläpääsky A tasty lunch buffet on weekdays. Askeltie 2, kirkonkylä Tel. +358 17 562 411 www.gasthausheinavesi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Trapesa Buffet every day at the Valamo Monastery. Tel. +358 17 570 111 www.valamo.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Kermankeidas Open during the summer and at other times by arrangement. Tuvantie 1, Kerma Tel. +358 17 566 191 or +358 400 312 131 www.kermankeidas.fi Neste Cafe Kotiherkku Lunch buffet on weekdays, Kotipizza and Burger. Kermantie 3, kirkonkylä Tel. +358 400 456 124 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Neste Karvionkanava Lepikkomäentie 1, Karvio Tel. +358 17 563 641 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pizzeria-Pub Karvio resort Takunlahdentie 2, Karvio Tel. +358 17 563 603 www.karvionlomakeskus.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pub Uittotupa Uitontie 1, Karvio Tel. +358 40 512 4300 RESTAURANTS Karvio Inn Tavern Open by appointment. Lepikkomäentie 3, Karvionkanava Tel. +358 40 765 7580 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lintula convent café Open 1.6.-31.8. Honkasalontie 3, Palokki Tel. +358 206 100 505 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Heinävesi village market square cafe. Open during the summer Mon-Sat 8-16 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cafeteria Saurus, Ronttopuisto Open from June to August 10-18. Luostaritie 78, Palokki Tel. +358 17 563 188 or +358 400 760 430 39 courier. Kuopiontie 66 Tel. +358 17 571 193 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Kuwaitin Keidas Open in the evenings. Fully licensed and a summer terrace. Tel. +358 400 226 570 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hotel-Restaurant Joronjälki Motellikuja 1 Tel. +358 17 571 111 www.joronjalki.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Home Bakery-Cafe Björn Jokikuja 2, Kuvansi www.kotileipomobjorn.fi Private Restaurants Restaurant Kesäkartano, Kartanogolf Delicious local food. Open during the summer. The restaurant terraces have great views of the golf fairways. Golftie 14 b, 79600 Joroinen Tel. +358 10 4222 382 www.kartanogolf.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Service station Jari-Pekka Café, buffet, Kotipizza, Hesburger, Subway and a la carte. Joroistentie 5 Tel. +358 201 557 702 www.jari-pekka.fi/joroinen –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Seurasali Koskentie 2 Tel. +358 17 571 127 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kebab-Pizzeria Kemer Joroistentie 2, 79600 Joroinen Tel. +358 50 4966 357 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Joroisten Etappi Teboil Café, fishing permits, Matkahuolto Joroisten Ateria- ja Juhlapalvelu catering service Meals in an authentic mansion milieu. Juhanala Mansion Tuohilahdentie 53 www.juhanalankartano.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Juhalatalo Kukkamäki Catering, accommodation in outbuildings. Tel. +358 50 538 1895 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kuusikko Mansion Restaurant and guide services. Koskentie, Joroinen Tel. +358 50 500 4708 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vanamola room and Cellar restaurant Paimenpoika Food prepared from organic products, game, fish in the nearby waters, and the farms own lamb meat. Kerisalonsaarentie 838, Joroinen Tel. +358 50 5332 787 www.vanamola.fi Valamo Monastery JOROINEN 40 RESTAURANTS Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis Kirvesranta Events with meals, smoke sauna. Kirvesniementie 81 B Tel. +358 400 299 850 www.kirvesranta.fi Restaurant Mamma’s Food and socialising restaurant. Buffet meals, summer terrace. Kievarinkatu 3 Tel. +358 17 369 6999 LEPPÄVIRTA Cafes and bakeries Restaurants Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis Food and socialising restaurant Bistro Lunch Restaurant Leppäkerttu Cafe Coffee Corner Social Restaurant Castro Vokkolantie 1 Tel. +358 29 170 0170 or +358 17 192 4000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant UnnukanRanta Lunch buffet, Kotipizza and a café. Kalmalahdentie 2 Tel. +358 17 554 2629 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Canal Restaurant Konnustupa Restaurant, summer theatre performances. Open during the summer, Konnus canal. Tel. +358 40 195 2500 Bakery-cafe Annelin Kotileipä Savonkatu 35 Tel. +358 17 554 1684 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Café Agda Soup and salad lunch, as well as a cafe. Kievarinkatu 3 Tel. +358 40 358 6203 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mansikkaharju resort Party and catering service. Kalmalahdentie 6 Tel. +358 50 5981 481 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Neste, cafe-restaurant Kokoojatie 17 Tel. +358 17 554 1567 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ST1 service station’s cafe Kokoojatie 3 Tel. +358 17 554 1570 Teboil, café-restaurant Leppävirrantie 45 Tel. +358 17 555 5555 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Virran Guide Oy Matkahuolto courier and a café. Kartanontie 8-10 Tel. +358 17 554 1111 PIEKSÄMÄKI Restaurants ABC Pieksämäki Vehkanotko Tel. +358 15 206 2490 www.abcasemat.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hotel Savonsolmu Toikantie 9 Tel. +358 15 223 50 www.savonsolmu.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Café-Restaurant Fellini Italian restaurant. Marjatie 5-7 Tel. +358 46 654 1201 www.ravintolafellini.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jäppilän Kievari Open during the summer. Open grill steaks, cajun, BBQ. RESTAURANTS Pöyhölän Pappila Jäppilä Kirkkotie 3 Tel. +358 15 610 130 www.jappilankievari.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Chinese restaurant Zan Kauppakatu 5-7, 1st floor Tel. +358 15 348 518 www.zan.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lomatrio Kangasniementie 18, Naarajärvi Tel. +358 20 741 5510 www.lomatrio-koskelo.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lunch Cafe Tupun Tupa Café, lunch restaurant and catering service. Restaurant Victoria Savontie 9 Pieksämäki, Puh. +358 40 183 5567 www.ravintolavictoria.fi Länsiväylä 3, 76150 Tel. +358 15 348 616, +358 50 382 0001 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Aseman Tähti Asemakatu 2 Tel. +358 15 481 299 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Taica Keskuskatu 16 Tel. +358 50 365 3313 www.taica.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Viikuna Lunch and private restaurant. Huvilakatu 31 Tel. +358 400 944 059 www.seurakuntaopisto.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Victoria Food, café and conference services on the beach of Pieksäjärvi. Savontie 9 Tel. +358 40 183 5567 www.ravintolavictoria.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Atmosfer Keskuskatu 5 Tel. +358 45 162 7270 www.atmosfer.fi 41 42 RESTAURANTS Private Restaurants Lomapirtti Uistinkuja 6 Tel. +358 40 731 9063 www.lomapirtti.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Partaharju Experience and nature catering. Partaharjuntie 361, Partaharju Tel. +358 44 725 4124 www.partaharju.info –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pöyhölän Pappila Food and coffee services in the idyllic setting of the rectory. Pöyhöläntie 170, Pyhitty Tel. +358 50 307 8387 www.poyholanpappila.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Private Restaurant HiiliWille A special new feature is food that is cooked with coals or in the outdoor oven. Sarkaniementie 90, Siikamäki Tel. +358 400 176 315 www.hiiliwille.net –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Villa Gargano The atmospheric house seats 60 people, with the catering services selected by the customer. Suonenjoentie 610 Tel. +358 440 130 262 www.villagargano.fi Cafes Cafe Akseli ja Elina Keskuskatu 26 Tel. +358 207 614 888 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Café Helena Torikatu 7 Tel. +358 50 345 4360 Cafe Kanttila Vilhulantie 5, Naarajärvi Tel. +35 40 757 7564 or +358 400 836 454 www.cafekanttila.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kafé Villa Summer café, as well as a banquet and meeting facility. Open 2.5-29.8. Virastotie 2, 77330 Virtasalmi Tel. +358 500 678100 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Keski Cafe Kauppatori 3 Tel. +358 20 7871009 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Moilas Oy/Shop-Cafe Bakery products, a café and a lunch buffet on weekdays. Paakarinpolku 1, 76850 Naarajärvi Tel. +358 15 785 1250 www.moilas.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Paltanen summer cafe Open during the summer. Beach and salmon fishing. Järvisuomentie, Paltanen Tel. +358 40 5410 666 www.paltasenkahvila.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Partaharju Cafe Hollitupa Open June-August. Partaharjuntie 361, 76280 Partaharju Tel. +358 44 725 4124 www.partaharju.info –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Poleeni cafe Savontie 13 Tel. +358 440 481 062 www.poleeni.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Ullan Kellaripuoti Coffee shop, gift and utility shop, and customer internet hotspot. Kauppatie 6, Jäppilä Tel. +358 40 528 2017 Fastfood restaurants El Centro Pizzeria & kebab Savontie 3 Tel. +358 15 482 042 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hesburger Pieksämäki Keskuskatu 13 Tel. +358 15 341 390 www.hesburger.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kotipizza Pieksämäki Neste Pieksämäki, Kaakinmäenkatu 16-20 Tel. +358 15 348 411 www.kotipizza.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Omert Familia Kebab Pizzeria Lampolahdenkatu 6 Tel. +358 40 565 0645 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pizzeria Atlantic Tallikatu 9 Tel. +358 15 348 744 or +358 40 354 0111 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pizzeria Kebab Oliivi Keskuskatu 22 Tel. +358 15 348 656 VARKAUS Food Restaurants ABC Restaurant Käpykankaantie 8 Tel. +358 10 762 9814 www.abcasemat.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Café Restaurant Amanda Pirnankatu 4 Tel. +358 17 366 9007 Mestarintie 1 Tel. +358 44 9874356 www.ruokaravintolaamanda.fi RESTAURANTS Restaurant Kaks Ruusua Stunning milieu that is over 100 years invites enjoyers Restaurant Kaks Ruusua’s milieu that is over 100 years old provides a wonderful setting for a variety of celebrations, occasions and events. - Life festive moments - Tasty lunches - Efficient meetings - Atmospheric meals Restaurant Kaks Ruusua Ahlströminkatu 25, 78250 Varkaus +358 50 567 4866 myynti@kaksruusua.fi www.kaksruusua.fi Restaurant Kippola Pizzas and dishes. Kangaslammintie 12, Kangaslampi Tel. +358 40 168 8555 www.ravintolakippola.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Kaks Ruusua Restaurant in a historic milieu. Ahlströminkatu 25 Tel. +358 40 350 8420 www.kaksruusua.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Chinese Restaurant Dahong Ahlströminkatu 10 Tel. +358 17 551 2931 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Container Restaurant Morton Open during the summer on the coastal market square. Rajakatu 27 Tel. +358 40 572 5721 www.morton.fi/konttiravintola ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Nanjing Keittiö Chinese food and sushi menu. Pirnankatu 4, Forum Tel. +358 50 463 0562 43 44 RESTAURANTS Restaurant Nizza & Club Cannes On the beach of Pirtinvirta, large summer terraces. Pirtinranta 3 Tel. +358 44 7888 200 www.ravintolanizza.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Motorest Warkauden Portti Kiertotie 2 Tel. +358 17 555 4798 www.warkaudenportti.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Aikamies Lunch and dinner buffet. Spa Hotel Kuntoranta, Kuntorannantie 14 Tel. +358 17 560 1403 www.kuntoranta.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Kiina Keittiö Kauppakatu 40 LH 2 Tel. +358 40 142 9885 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Rosso Italian delicacies. Ahlströminkatu 21-23 Tel. +358 10 762 9762 www.rosso.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Oscar & Oscar’s Pub Kitchen open in the evenings, at other times by arrangement. Scandic Oscar, Kauppatori 4 Tel. +358 17 579 011 www.hoteloscar.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Teboil Severi Suhonen Käpykankaantie 10 Tel. +358 40 544 8028 www.severi.fi Lunch and fastfood restaurants Hansun Pirtti Lunch and private restaurant. Tinurinkatu 1 Tel. +358 17 556 2744 www.kisapuisto.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HaniVeli Lunch and private restaurant. Satakunnankatu 7 Tel. +358 40 766 3465 www.kisapuisto.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Sodexo Lunch and private restaurant. Navitas, Wredenkatu 2 Tel. +358 17 368 5990 www.navitas.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Tyyskänhovi Lunch and private restaurant in a historic building. Local history centre, Wredenkatu 4 Tel. +358 40 717 8491 or +358 40 769 2106 www.tyyskanhovi.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Extra Pizza Buffet Kauppakatu 13 Tel. +358 44 9677 323 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Gun Smoke Kebab Pizzeria Käpykankaantie 3 Tel. +358 45 8547777 www.gunsmoke.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kebab Pizzeria Iskender Kauppakatu 50 Tel. +358 17 551 2818 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kotipizza Kauppatori 1 Tel. +358 17 552 4444 www.kotipizza.fi McDonald`s Käsityökatu 19 Tel. +358 17 366 9699 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Montorio Kebab Pizzeria Kauppakatu 41 Tel. +358 400 138 335 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pizza-Posti Kauppakatu 18 Tel. +358 17 552 2020 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rellu House Relanderinkatu 68 Tel. +358 17 366 9340 www.relluhouse.fi Private Restaurants Warkaus hall’s restaurant Tempo Private restaurant, which seats 250 people. Stylish and flexible facility. Kauppatori 6 Tel. +358 17 579 011 www.warkaussali.com Cafes Cafe Ankkuri Main Library, Osmajoentie 1 Tel. +358 44 444 2567 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cafe Nautinto Prisma Varkaus, Käsityökatu 21-27 Soisalo College, Taipaleentie 24 Tel. +358 40 566 9777 www.kahvilanautinto.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cafe Kerma Home Bakery. Kauppakatu 48 Tel. +358 50 575 8085 www.kahvilakermaky.infosivut.fi RESTAURANTS Terrace Cafe Torni Home bakery Björn Kauppakatu 22 and 35 tel. +358 10 322 2211 www.kotileipomobjorn.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Cafe Wanha Asema & Shop 21 Café, as well as an interior decoration and gift shop. Open seasonally. Asemakatu 3 Tel. +358 50 511 1505 Taipale Canal museum’s cafe Summer cafe in a historic setting. Taipale canal area Tel. +358 40 658 9804 www.varkaus.fi/museot –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Terrace Cafe Torni Viewpoint Café at the top of the water tower. Open during the summer. Nakskovinkatu 8 Tel. +358 40 658 9805 MORE CAFES AT www.visitvarkaus.fi 45 46 ACCOMMODATION Accommodation It is nice to go on holiday in the middle of the beautiful lake scenery and pure forests. The areas versatile accommodation options are suitable for a wide range of tastes and needs, for families on holiday, a single person on a trip and those on business trips. Here you will find hotel accommodation in the centre of services and within easy transport connections, cabin and villa options amid nature - and everything in between. Scandic Oscar SWEET DREAMS and a lot of services HOTELS Hotel Gasthaus Heinävesi Askeltie 2, Heinävesi Tel. +358 17 562 411 www.gasthausheinavesi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hotel Joronjälki Motellikuja 1, Joroinen Tel. +358 17 571 111 www.joronjalki.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hotel Savonsolmu Retro Hotel Savonsolmu on the beach of Pieksäjärvi. A sauna area, a 300-seat restaurant and a summer terrace. Toikantie 9, 76100 Pieksämäki Tel. +358 15 223 50 www.savonsolmu.fi Spa Hotel Kuntoranta & Kuntoranta Camping A cosy spa at the beach of Lake Saimaa. Restaurant, treatment services, programme services, PuuhaAreena for children, as well as a wide range of entertainment experiences. The four-star Kuntoranta Camping in the same area. Kuntorannantie 14, Varkaus Tel. +358 17 560 1403 www.kuntoranta.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Scandic Oscar Varkaus High-class hotel in the centre of Varkaus. The facilities also features a restaurant and a pub. In the same building is the Warkaus Hall, which is known as the stage for concerts, meetings and celebrations, and events. Kauppatori 4 Tel. +358 17 579 011 www.hoteloscar.fi ACCOMMODATION HOTELLIT Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis Vokkolantie 1, 79100 Leppävirta Tel. +358 29 170 0170 or +358 17 192 4000 www.vesileppis.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––– Valamo monastery hotel and guesthouse Valamontie 42, 79850 Uusi-Valamo Tel. +358 17 570 111 www.valamo.fi Get in a good mood! Enjoy the spa and health treatments. Diverse activities on Lake Saimaa - in the middle of Eastern Finland. Kuntorannantie 14, Varkaus sales service +358 17 560 1403 • myynti@kuntoranta.fi www.kuntoranta.fi Hotel • Spa • Ice rink • Skiing Arena Multipurpose Arena • Sports hall • Athletics field – ALL IN ONE PLACE! Stay, ski,, workout, bathe, e, enjoy j y– something for everyone! Vesileppis’ new MULTIPURPOSE ARENA • bowling • indoor ball hall • climbing wall • conference rooms Vokkolantie 1, 79100 LEPPÄVIRTA Tel. +358 29 170 0170 sales@vesileppis.fi www.vesileppis.fi 47 48 ACCOMMODATION OTHER ACCOMMODATION Bovallius Palvelut Oy Accommodation building and lakeside sauna for 14 people on the beach of Pieksäjärvi. In connection with the lakeside sauna, there are conference facilities for 12 people. Tel. +358 400 654 069 www.bovallius.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Camping Valvatus Highway 5, junction 430 Valvatus, Joroinen Tel. +358 17 571 234 or +358 40 552 3569 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jokiranta SFC Peaceful SF-Caravan area on the lakeside. 70 caravan places with electricity and a modern service building. Tuohilahdentie 104, Joroinen Tel. +358 50 3767 171 www.sfcjokiranta.net –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Karvio resort Takunlahdentie 2, Karvionkanava Tel. +358 17 563 603 www.karvionlomakeskus.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Karvion Kievari B&B Lepikkomäentie 3 A, Karvionkanava Tel. +358 40 765 7580 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kermankeidas Accommodation in a beautiful canal and rapids area. The main house has 5 spacious bedrooms and the Vahtitupa 4 building has space for 10 people. Tuvantie 1, 79910 Kerma, Heinävesi Tel. +358 17 566 191 www.kermankeidas.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jäppilä Accommodation Jäppilän Kirkkotie 7, Jäppilä Tel. +358 40 874 8585 Accommodation for 20 people, some apartments have their own kitchen. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lake Finland Guesthouse High-quality guest house with 40 beds, sauna, self-catering kitchens and activities. Heinävedentie 141, Sappu, Kerma Tel. +358 44 050 5121 www.lakefinland.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lintula monastery’s guest rooms Honkasalontie 3, Palokki Tel. +358 206 100 500 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lomapirtti There are three accommodation buildings on the lakeside of Vangasjärvi, which have a total of 12 hotel standard rooms with balconies, for 60 people. Relaxing treatment services and also winter-swimming during the winter. Uistinkuja 6, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 40 731 9063 www.lomapirtti.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lomatrio Six motel rooms, which have 16 beds, as well as 50 caravan places with electricity. Kangasniementie 18, Naarajärvi Tel. +358 20 741 5510 www.lomatrio-koskelo.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Majatalo Kotipuro Bed and Breakfast in an idyllic rural setting. Kotipurontie 3, 79910 Kerma Tel. +358 400 212 373 www.kotipuro.fi Mansikkaharju resort Caravan and camping sites, as well as villa and cottage accommodation. Café, conference, exhibition and dining facilities, a kiosk, a sauna and a swimming beach. Diverse recreational opportunities. Kalmalahdentie 6 Tel. +358 50 598 1481 www.mansikkaharju.net –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Motopark Raceway 24 habitable camping huts. Also 2 and 4 person rooms and spaces for tents and caravans. Hällinmäki, Virtasalmi www.motopark.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mukkula farm Four cottages, one of which is suitable for disabled access. A new feature is a cabin, which also has stables for two horses and pasture land. Tihusniemi, Jäppilä Tel. +358 500 747 203 or +358 50 545 7894 www.mukkulanmaatila.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Niemilomat Niemeläntie 166, Leppävirta Tel. +358 40 715 9568 www.niemilomat.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Nikkarila Motel accommodation in a scenic location. 17 terraced apartments, which have 4 bedrooms + lounge, 2 toilets and bathroom, and 8 beds. Suitable, for example, for trips, camps and parties for up to 100 people. Fully accessible. Beach and smoke sauna. Tel. +358 50 570 5814 www.mattijaliisakoti.com ACCOMMODATION Pajaharju Farm Holiday cottages. Museum, hiking trails, domestic animals, smoke sauna and fishing opportunities. Rautalahdentie 150, Konnuslahti Tel. +358 40 573 5885 personal.inet.fi /luonto/lomamokit ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Partaharju Accommodation in the summer hotel and different levelled rental cottages, for up to 240 persons. Rooms renovated in 2014-2015. Also caravan places. Partaharjuntie 361, Partaharju Tel. +358 44 725 4124 www.partaharju.info ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Purorannan Maalaistalo Hanhisalontie 374 A, Leppävirta, Tel. +358 400 255 601 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Puurtilan seurakuntakoti Accommodation at the lake, 8 km from the centre of Varkaus. Accommodates approx. 40 people. Lean, lakeside sauna and dining options. Murhilahdentie 94, Varkaus Tel. +358 40 572 7830 www.varkaudenseurakunta.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Restaurant Pöyhölän Pappila Summer accommodation in an outbuilding in the magnificent parsonage milieu. Pöyhöläntie 170, Pyhitty Tel. +358 50 307 8387 www.poyholanpappila.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Rentrooms Varkaus Furnished rental apartments. Shared apartments, holiday villa and 2 detached houses. Tel. +358 400 794 802 or +358 40 865 4688 www.rentrooms.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Salmitalo Facilities for training, camps and banquets for up to 150 persons. Heinävedentie 2700 Tel. +358 50 521 5957 www.soinilansalmi.net ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Säynämö Camp Centre Cottages, rooms, as well as tent and caravan spaces. Sompasaarentie 42, 79700 Heinävesi www.saynamo.fi Teittilä Stables Summer cottages on the lakesides of Vangasjärvi and AlaSiili, in the vicinity of Pieksämäki. Two small sauna cabins with bedrooms and two slightly larger with bedrooms. Vilhulantie 360, Naarajärvi Tel. +358 40 733 3205 or +358 40 596 6025 www.teittilantalli.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vanamola An inn in the middle of the beautiful and lively countryside. Taste sensations seasoned with experiences and supervised recreational activities. Vanamola, Immola, Kerisalonsaarentie 838 Tel. +358 50 533 0546 or +358 50 533 2787 www.vanamola.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wanhan Neuvolan Majatalo An inn on the edge of Sibelius Park in the city centre. A total of 18 beds. Lounging kitchen for self-catering and communal sanitary facilities. Selkiöntie 24, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 440 348 811 www.wanhanneuvolanmajatalo.fi ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Warkhaus Affordable accommodation in apartments. Savontie 72, Varkaus Tel. +358 46 555 1468 warkhaus@outlook.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Villa Sillanpää Two apartments with an outdoor sauna and barbeque. Luostaritie 37 A, Varistaipale Tel. +358 45 673 3841 www.villasillanpaa.com Luontohoiva Nikkarila Accommodation, sauna, conference and event facilities to hire in a naturally beautiful cultural environment, in Pieksämäki. Accommodation from 50 euros pp/day Sauna 80 euros/day Kurssila’s event space for 200 euros/day Cabinet 50 euros/day Inquiries Liisa Heikkinen Tel. +358 50 5705814 liisa.heikkinen@mattijaliisakoti.com 49 50 ACCOMMODATION Luokin loma HOLIDAY COTTAGES Heinävesi holiday cottages 40 holiday cottages in the beach sceneries of Heinävesi waterways. Heinävesi Tourist Office Tel. +358 40 710 1919 www.heinavesi.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– AP-Contact Service Ky Well equipped and high quality villas. Malikkakuja 16, Varkaus Tel. +358 40 756 0707 www.apcontact.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Everilä holiday cottages Four cosy cottages at the water’s edge of Paljakkavesi. Jousniementie 246 a, Leppävirta Tel. +358 40 508 3074 www.everilan-lomamokit.com Jouko Pulliainen Holiday Cottages Cottages that can be used during the winter in Joroinen. Tel. +358 50 3022 811 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kasanen holiday cottages High-quality cottages in the archipelago of the clear water Suvasvesi Lake in Leppävirta. Tel. +358 50 362 0047 www.kasanen.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kiilu holiday cottages Pönkälahdentie 338, Leppävirta Tel. +358 50 552 4250 www.kiilunlomamokit.com Joroinen Parish Camp Centre Joroinen Parish Camp Centre is on the beach of Joroisselkä. The facilities can be hired as course, party and camp venues. Welcome! Inquiries Joroinen Parish +358 40 849 5776 joroisten.seurakunta@evl.fi Kotamäki farm Kotamäentie 95, Leppävirta Tel. +358 40 508 1106 www.kotamaentila.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lakeside Villas Kurolantie 219, Varkaus tel. +358 40 570 2565 www.lakesidevillas.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kadonneen Pyörän Karjatila Rental cottages in Joroinen throughout the year. Tel. +358 400 170 622 www.huvila.net SFC Jokiranta -caravan area in Joroinen Upgraded maintenance facilities and electrification in the area. Also, new caravan and parking places. Good child-friendly beach, good fishing possibilities, children’s playground. Lakeside sauna is heated for the travellers every evening during the summer. Welcome! SF-Caravan Keski-Savo association Tuohilahdentie 104, Joroinen Tel. +358 50 376 7171 www.sfcjokiranta.net ACCOMMODATION Kohtalo Travel Oy High-quality holiday cottages for 4+2 people on the beach of Ahveninen and Mehtiö, in Pieksämäki. Tel. +358 400 217 291 www.kohtalotravel.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Kotkatsalmi Holiday Cottages Winterized and exclusive holiday homes on the lakeside of Haapaselkä in Joroinen. Tel. +358 40 571 7332 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Luokin loma A High-quality cabin, in connection with which a separate sleeping area, outdoor sauna, lean and hot tub. Accommodation for two also in the car park building. Ristimäentie 730, Neuvola, Pieksämäki Tel. +358 44 363 6532 www.luokinloma.fi Luotsi Houses Tyynelä and Lähtevä On the beach of Taivallahti canal in Heinävesi. Tel. +358 50 911 6354 www.lomarengas.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Marttila Holiday Cottages Several cottages for rent on separate islands. Tel. +358 400 287 144 www.marttilanlomamokit.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Matinvuori Eight person luxury cottage. Maavedentie 246, 77570 Jäppilä Tel. +358 400 719 051 www.matinvuori.fi –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Päivärinne holiday cottages Kolarisaarentie 407, Leppävirta Tel. +358 44 067 3222 www.paivarinteenlomamokit.com Rantama holiday cottages Eight high-quality and year-round cabins on the lakeside of Särkijärvi. Pönkälahdentie 66, Leppävirta Tel. +358 400 653 373 or +358 40 549 1283 www.rantamanloma.net –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Salme and Heimo Pulliainen holiday cottages Rental cottages in Joroinen. Tel. +358 400 328 005 and +358 50 3691 198 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Vaajasalmi holiday cottages Oraviniementie 431, Leppävirta Tel. +358 500 377 577 www.vaajasalmenloma.com PARTAHARJU Comfortable accommodation in Pieksämäki Stay comfortably in RENOVATED ROOMS or VILLAS at Partaharju! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: partaharju.info RESERVATIONS: partaharju@ptk.fi / +358 44 725 4124 Partaharjun Recreational Centre, Partaharjuntie 361, 76280 Partaharju, Pieksämäki 51 52 Holiday in Savo Heinävesi – Joroinen – Leppävirta – Pieksämäki – Varkaus – FINLAND Valamo © Karttakeskus Oy Contact details Heinävesi Tourist office Kermanrannantie 7 79700 HEINÄVESI Tel. +358 40 710 1919 matkailutoimisto@heinavesi.fi www.heinavesi.fi Leppävirta Travel Info Varkaus Travel Info Information desk Travel Centre Unnukka Kalmalahdentie 2 79100 LEPPÄVIRTA Tel. +358 44 790 6033 matkailuneuvonta@leppavirta.fi www.leppavirta.fi Scandic Oscar Kauppatori 4 78250 VARKAUS Tel. +358 17 579 011 hotel@hoteloscar.fi Joroinen Travel Info Riikka-Piikka Gift and decoration shop c/o Service station Jari-Pekka Joroistentie 5 79600 JOROINEN Tel. +358 20 734 1100 info@riikkapiikka.fi www.riikkapiikka.fi www.joroinen.fi Pieksämäki Travel Info Keskuskatu 14 76100 PIEKSÄMÄKI Tel. +358 44 588 2219 info@pieksamaki.fi www.visitpieksamaki.fi www.visitvarkaus.fi Tag your Varkaus-themed photos and comments #visitvarkaus