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Waterways and Nature...... 4

Activities...... 8 Savo invites tourists Attractions and Culture...... 12 Welcome to the heart of the most beautiful part of Savo, to the pure nature and clear lake areas! A variety of pleasant events and Well-being and Sports...... 18 the relaxed Savonian lifestyle helps tune in to a relaxing holiday mood. With this brochure, we want to present the best parts Events...... 26 of the region, as well as, great attractions and events in the region in 2018. Shopping...... 36

Joroinen is a traditional manor region and an unsurpassable destination Local food...... 40 for golf enthusiasts. The Joroinen Music Festival and Finntriathlon have gained their positions as unique summer events. Restaurants...... 44 Heinävesi is well-known for its monasteries and the Heinävesi route with its canals is part of the Finnish national landscape. The Heinävesi Music Days, Accomodation...... 50 which are held in June, are already known nationwide.

Leppävirta is the leisure centre of Savo, and not just because of Vesileppis, the centre for sports and health.

One of our country’s largest open-air classic car round-ups is arranged in Pieksämäki. Cultural Centre Poleeni offers a variety of things to see and do, and the renovated Veturitallit and Veturitori offers a great venue.

Varkaus, which is located at the shore of Lake Saimaa, is Finland’s caviar capital, where you can explore the fascinating history of industrial and mechanical music.

See you in Savo!

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The archipelago lakes and old canals are worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime! WATERWAYS AND NATURE WATERWAYS

Linnansaari National Park Kermajärvi GO ON A CRUISE! Linnasaari National Park, Kermajärvi is a peaceful water ex- located in Haukivesi, is home to cursion destination in the heart of Ms Puijo cruises Heinävesi route: well-known Saimaa ringed seals, our beautiful national landscape. Savonlinna-Heinävesi-Kuopio as well as our country’s densest You can visit the lake for a couple Leppävirta route and Soisalo ospray populations. The Linna- of days of hiking or perhaps just tour: Savonlinna-Varkaus- vuori vantage point, nature path for the day to go fishing. The lake Leppävirta-Kuopio (2km) as well as marked trails wildlife and the area’s wilderness Saimaan Laivamatkat (5.5 km and 7 km) are situated on can also be enjoyed alongside Tel. +358 15 250 250 the park’s main island. In late berry picking. The stunning www.mspuijo.fi winter, a 20 km-long skating archipelagic views spliced by open trail is maintained in the region. waters can be admired along the Eco-cruises on www.luontoon.fi/linnansaari Heinävesi route. There are several an electric vessel Cruises on an electric vessel, Kolovesi National Park berths in the area. Kermajärvi is a nationally important landscape together with an accor- Rugged cliffs and ancient rock and nature reserve dion-playing and story-telling A piece of the most beautiful Finnish Lakeland paintings tell of the millennia skipper. The vessel travels on a www.luontoon.fi/kermajarvi coexistence of nature and human 100-km radius from Varkaus, The Leppävirta and Heinävesi routes that Konnus canal beings. Saimaa ringed seals can The Saimaa waterways but also in the nature parks of belong to Saimaa’s water area, together with The first of the Konnus canals was completed for also be seen in the area. The that surround Kolovesi and Linnansaari. highways 5 and 23, connect the area’s five Leppävirta in 1841. Today, the one that continues to National Park waters are excellent Kotkatharju in Joroinen LakeLand GTE programme other municipalities with the rest of Finland. operate, and the third canal in order, was completed for canoeing and rowing. There There are excellent fishing and services Tel. +358 400 966 800 Proximity to the waterways gives the region’s in 1973. There is plenty to see in the Konnus region: are two marked nature trails in the boating opportunities at Jorois- www.lakelandgte.fi region: Nahkiaissalo 3.3 km and selkä. The marked boat route leads culture its own stamp. Many people think that in addition to the three different aged canals, the Ms Sergei Cruises to the waterway between Varkaus this is the most beautiful part of the Finnish region has five fish-rich rapids, and relief from Mäntysalo 3.8 km. Ms Sergei travels from the www.luontoon.fi/kolovesi and Savonlinna from the municipal Lakeland. cultural hunger is provided with, for example, summer Valamo Monastery to the canals marina and via Puomila bridge. theatres and a variety of entertainment events. Sorsavesi Archipelago and Lintula Monastery or Juojärvi. Heinävesi route’s six canals Visitors of the canal area are catered by Summer Sorsavesi’s varied landscapes con- Ämmäkoski and There are theatre cruises to Restaurant Konnustupa. Tel. +358 40 195 2500 Karvio Summer Theatre during The narrow and winding waterways, the island-open sist of a number of islands, small Kämäri Island www.konnustupa.cafeagda.fi the weekends in July. lakes and old canals make Heinävesi’s route a unique islets and rocky areas. In the cent- The scenic Kämäri Island has Also charter cruises. Taipale canal re of the lake there is a concentra- remained as a green space in ensemble. Valamo Monastery/sales service tion of idyllic small fishing huts. the centre of Varkaus. The The canalisation of the Heinävesi route began in the Taipale’s old canal that is located in Varkaus was tel. +358 17 5701 810 late 1800s, and there are six canals en-route. Karvio’s Finland’s first shut-off canal when it was completed The northern part of region has three-kilometre-long nature trail canal opened a ferry route from Kuopio to Heinävesi, in 1840. The half-mile-long, deep canal that is in use long, deep valleys and high hills. winds between Ämmäkoski and Steamboat Cruises when it was completed in 1896. Kerma, Vihovuonne today, connects Haukivesi and Unnukka, and it was The beaches are mainly rocky and Taipale canal. The area has a rich Warkaus VII is a genuine steam- and Pilpa canals below Kermajärvi, were built in the completed in 1967. boulder-rich, and a moraine zone fauna and the rapids give an extra boat operating on birch logs. years 1903-1906. This opened up a ferry route to Sa- Summer visitors of the Taipale canal area are kept layered by the continental glacier touch to the lush landscape. The 105-year-old vessel was built in Varkaus. Alongside it, on vonlinna. Varistaipale and Taivallahti canals were dug busy with the Canal museum, cafe, museum shop and runs over the southern half of the cruises, runs the Eija barge with in 1911-1916. Out of these, Varistaipale’s four-chamber the summer theatre. Out of the attractions, the canal lake. An ancient rock painting has a sauna. Charter cruise reserva- canal has Finland’s highest drop of 14.5 metres. path and the old stone canal are not worth missing. recently been found in Ukkokivi tions. Tel. +358 40 741 2200 Taipale Canal Museum, www.varkaus.fi/museot island in Sorsavesi. [email protected]

4 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 5 WATERWAYS AND NATURE NATURE WALKS GreenCare well-being services Nature-oriented and animal-assisted GreenCare- based activities, incl. special groups (special needs children, elderly, people with reduced mobility) and empowering nature walks for companies to maintain occupational ability. Pirjo Koponen, Osuuskunta LähiSavo. Tel. +358 50 563 0201. [email protected] Ilpon Erä- ja Loma Oy WATERWAYS AND NATURE WATERWAYS Nature and wilderness tours, Ilpo Kauhanen. Tel. +358 45 864 5410, www.ilponerajaloma.fi Kotamäki Farm Seine fishing for groups, landscape and nature crui- ses, as well as wilderness and conference services. Tel. +358 40 508 1106 www.kotamaentila.fi LakeLand GTE programme services Orinoro Gorge, Leppävirta Nature trails on an adventure bus, ringed seal trips and cruises on an electric vessel, paddling, fishing and other nature experiences in a radius of 100 kilometres from Varkaus and in the national parks different tree species of the park are presented on the Kivikuru of Jäppilä of Kolovesi and Linnansaari. Tel. +358 400 966 800 Nature attractions information board. There is an 840-m trail that runs Kivikuru of Jäppilä, which is suitable for independent www.lakelandgte.fi through the area, and a rest area has been built on the hiking, is a rock and tor cliff formed by an icecap, i.e. Mattila Farm Harjuranta Nature Church ruins of an old drying barn. a shingle beach. The area is a surprisingly large field Nature reserve and continuous growth logging The nature church located on the 174-metre-high Joen- www.heinavesi.fi, www.retkipaikka.fi of jagged rocks in Southern Finland’s conditions. The forestry holding in Vihtari, Heinävesi. Sheep herding mäki mountain in Varkaus is free to use. In the vicinity, Mula and Ruokojärvi watchtowers area provides good acoustics, and concerts have also holidays also available. Nature trail 2.5 km. Guided there is a lean-to shelter equipped with a campfire site. The watchtower on the east coast of Mulajärvi offers been arranged there during the summer and autumn. tours. Pirteä Pässi tel. +358 40 547 3885 Peisi’s 4.3 km long nature path winds through the a possibility to spot, for example, a bittern or a marsh Kivikuru of Jäppilä is located along the road that stret- www.pirteapassi.fi, www.retkipaikka.fi terrain, with access to the Peis-Immonen caves. harrier, and it is also suitable for disabled access. The ches from Jäppilä to Leppävirta via Sorsakoski. The Metsänpiika Mobile trip planner from the Retkipaikka.fi service. Ruokojärvi watchtower can accommodate about 15 Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (FANC) Guided nature tours on land and water throughout Harjuranta Kyläyhdistys Association. people at a time. Next to it is a lean-to shelter with has selected it as one of Finland’s 100 Finnish Pearls the year. Leila Pitkänen, tel. +358 40 572 3147 www.harjuranta.blogspot.fi www.luonnonsuojeluliitto.fi campfire sites. www.visitvarkaus.fi of Nature sites www.metsanpiika.fi Pieksämäki canoe club Härkämäki Observatory Pääskyvuori observation tower Watershed routes Canoe rentals and guided tours. Tel. +358 40 503 Hiking and leisure destination in spectacular wilder- A tower, which opens out to the forested hills of Hei- The watershed routes in Pieksämäki combine the 8324, www.kanoottiseura.fi ness sceneries. Observatory for viewing celestial nävesi and Kermajärvi’s shimmering open waters. The eskers, coniferous forests and wetland wildlife of the objects in clear weather during the winter from tower is situated 3 km from the centre towards Varkaus. areas of Partaharju, Nikkarila and Tahinsuo. The old Samin liikunta- ja elämyspalvelut September to March. The area also has a hut, lean-to routes in the area have been renovated and renewed, Kayak rentals, sauna and a beach hut for evening shelter, nature trail and a new clubhouse suitable for Orinoro Gorge and a completely new, two-kilometre-long path and entertainment. Tel. +358 400 274 883, meetings and events. Tel. +358 40 701 1625 Orinoro gorge is a family-friendly, prestigious and manually operated cable ferry have been built. The www.saminliikunta.com www.kassiopeia.net exciting hiking and outing site on Soisalo island in total length of the route is 75 km, of which 40 km are Savon Erämaa Oy Leppävirta. The marked nature trail takes you to the Trips by arrangement (nature, bird, hiking, Kotkatharju Recreation Area suitable for mountain biking and 35 km for hiking. vertical-walled gorge scored during the Ice Age, which The entire route is marked with blue, reflective cross-country skiing, snowmobile, hunting, fishing, The Kotkatharju area is a valuable ensemble with its is about 200 m in length and has a depth of almost 20 metal tubes, which are particularly convenient when kayaking, etc.), equipment services (clothing, skis, natural biodiversity. In particular, the eskers created m. Snow and ice remain in the gorge until June, and a cycling or hiking in low light conditions. The route has guns, etc.), as well as food, guide and map services. during the Ice Age have a unique geology and vege- spring gushes at the bottom. Along the route is a lean- guiding signs and markings in regular intervals. The Tel. +358 50 559 8145 tation. Most of the eskers are protected and belong to to shelter. The area’s nature trail has been digitised into boards at the rest sites have addresses and coordinates Vanamola the Natura 2000 network. Joggers prefer the 7-km-long a mobile route. The routes have been published on the for location purposes. The trail was officially opened Guided nature, hunting and trekking trips, as well Kotkanpolku trail that runs on the esker and is sur- retkipaikka.fi website.www.visitleppavirta.fi on Nature Day (26th August 2017). as cuisine experiences combined with entertain- rounded by clear water ponds. www.joroinen.fi TELEKKÄ bird lean-to shelter sport.pieksamaki.fi/vjr/ ment. Hare hunting, pheasant hunting and training Heinävesi Tree Species Park hunting dogs. Boat, canoe, snowmobile, snowshoes A lean-to shelter and bird tower on the coast of and fishing gear rentals, churchboat rowing and The tree species park was renovated in 2015-16. Tuomijärvi in Pieksämäki, which is known as guided canoe tours. Tel. +358 50 533 0546 The surface area of the park in Raaminmäki, 4.5 km Southern Savo’s most bird-rich area. www.vanamola.fi south of the church village, is 3.7 hectares. The 54 Tel. +358 50 558 8017, www.tuomiojarvi.fi

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You can reach the best locations with a guide.

Pieksämäki FISHING TRIPS Fishing locations • Ahvenkoski, natural brown trout stock Ilpon Erä- ja Loma Oy Kotamäki Farm • Isojoki, Suurjoki-Virmasjoki, Trolling trips to Unnukka, Seine fishing trips for groups The numerous currents and rapids, and extensive waterways, make the Savo area a true all-year-round fishing area Koirusselkä and Sotkaselkä, on the clear-watered and fisherman’s dream destination. With a professional fishing guide, you can go straight to the • Pieksäjärvi and Vangasjärvi as well as Suvavesi. Fishing wilderness-like LakeSorsavesi. best fishing locations. We have compiled a separate brochure of the area’s fishermen-friendly • Pyhäluoma Mill, rainbow competitions, ice fishing, Tel. +358 40 508 1106 accommodation and its waterways for independent fishermen www.visitvarkaus.fi > Kalastus trout pool experience with nets and www.kotamaentila.fi • Rantojoki-Välijoki cabin accommodation. Tel. +358 45 864 5410 Savon Erämaa Oy • Suontee waterway Fishing trips by arrangement. Heinävesi Joroinen Leppävirta www.ilponerajaloma.fi • Tahinlampi fishing area, Tel. +358 15 481 145 • Rapids areas of Karvio and The most significant water areas • Konnus rapids area next to the rainbow trout Lakeland GTE or +358 50 559 8145 Kerma in Joroinen are Joroisselkä- Konnus canal. An ideal place to • Virtasalmi fishing area, 7 Fishing tours on boats, fishing • Lure permit areas of Kermajärvi, Haapaselkä, Sysmä, Syvänsi and enjoy fly and casting. There are slipways in the different lakes of kayaks and floating rings, Tuplatärppi fishing trips Fishing trips in Northern Kolovesi, and Juojärvi-Rikkavesi part of Sorsavesi. The waterways several casting piers in the area. the permit area tel. +358 400 966 800 • Mustanlampi and Palokki ponds of the area are maintained by • Koirus-Sotka fishing area Saimaa’s landscapes at www.visitpieksamaki.fi www.lakelandgte.fi (Palokki’s permits OneGear.fi) continuous fish stockingand other • Sorsavesi pure and clear water Kermajärvi, Orivesi and the Permits: management measures. The fish fishing area Varkaus Kalamania Oy Heinävesi route. Guided fishing trips. Tel. +358 44 516 4533 Neste Heinävesi tel. +358 400 456 that are released annually include, • Suvasvesi open water areas are • In the city centre of Pirtinvirta; Tel. +358 40 773 0239 www.tuplatarppi.fi 124, Kermakeidas tel. +358 17 566 e.g. pike, whitefish, lake trout and perfectly suitable for trolling. pike-perch, trout, lake trout, anne Parviainen 191, Neste Karvionkanava, grayling. Due to the fish stocking • Unnukka fishing area pike and perch Vanamola www.tunkkionki.fi tel. +358 17 563 569 and a good fish stock, the certainty Permits: • Unnukka fishing area Full-service nature and fishing www.eraluvat.fi of a catch is high. Neste Leppävirta. tel. +358 17 554 • Northern Haukivesi Kalaxi Fishing Oy trips with programme services. Fishing guide services, fishing www.kalakortti.com www.kalajoroinen.info 1567, Metsähallitus online store Permits: Boat, canoe and fishing equipment, incl. Tunkkionki www.kermajarvi.fi www.eraluvat.fi, customer service Minnan Vapa ja Viehe, equipment rentals. wobblers. www.muikkusuomi.fi number +358 20 69 2424 Relanderinkatu 98, Tel. +358 50 533 2787, Tallikatu 3, Pieksämäki 9 am - 4 pm and Mobile permits. tel. +358 17 366 9191 +358 50 533 0546 Tel. +358 44 986 8355 ABC petrol station, www.vanamola.fi www.kalaxi.fi Käpykankaantie 8, tel. +358 50 349 5269 www.muikkusuomi.fi

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High-quality port services for boaters

Port Services Canoeing Routes

The Finnish Lakeland’s clean and warm waters, together with its archipelagos, offer boaters Enjoy the sceneries and the joy of canoeing in complete tranquility, accompanied by only great holiday experiences. Along the way, pop in to the area’s excursion and natural ports. he sounds of water and nature. Several programme service companies offer guided canoe trips, and self-reliant canoers are offered ready-made canoeing routes. HEINÄVESI VARKAUS • Säynämö • Taipale Marina Haapajoki canoeing routes Iisvesi-Unnukka Suihkolanjoki • Kermanvirta beach • Spa Hotel Kuntoranta’s A canoeing route that passes canoeing route canoeing route • Kermankeidas guest dock between Pieksäjärvi and Koskelo A self-suffiecient route running A 23-km-long canoeing route • Kirkonkylä visitor dock • Kangaslampi guest dock in camping site. Best in the spring through the area of Varkaus, between Ahvenlampi and Sysmä. • Karvio resort Pisamaniemi and early summer, when there is a Leppävirta and Suonenjoki for Tel. +358 40 503 8324 • Neste Karvionkanava • Access dock at the shore of sufficient amount of water. experienced canoers. Syvänsi canoeing route • Varistaipale Komminselkä Tel. +358 40 503 8324 www.visitvarkaus.fi A natural canoeing route from • Palokki • Access dock at the shore of www.kanoottiseura.fi Naarajoki-Kyyvesi-Puula- Syvänsi to Joroisselkä via Huuto- • Valamo Papinniemi Pirtinvirta near Navitas Heinävesi route vesi canoeing route koski for self-sufficient trekking. www.heinavesi.fi • Access dock at the shore of An 80-km route running through The 110-kilometre-long route A length of about 30 kilometres. Huruslahti and Hertunranta LEPPÄVIRTA the national landscapes of Heinä- starts at Pieksämäki, continuing www.kalajoroinen.info/ market square • Unnukka guest boat dock in vesi from Valamo Monastery to to Haukivuori and Kangasniemi. alueenpalvelut www.visitvarkaus.fi Kalmalahti, beside Restaurant It is recommended that route users Säynämö camping site. Along the Virtasalmi beaver route Unnukanranta. way there are also all six canals of purchase the route map. There are A canoeing route of about 23 km • Guest boat dock along the deep the Heinävesi route, as well as good rest areas and accommodation that is suitable for families in the channel and Konnus canal area accommodation and restaurant along the route. beautiful river and lake sceneries. www.visitleppavirta.fi services. Map on Google Maps: sport.pieksamaki.fi Tel. +358 44 588 3261 Heinävesi Canal Rowing Osmajoki canoeing route www.kanoottiseura.fi Easy and family-friendly canoeing route. www.visitvarkaus.fi

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Churches

St. Georgios Church The church was built in memory of Yuri Injushin and for the praise of God, operates under the auspices of the Orthodox Church of Varkaus. Open to all. In the

ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE ATTRACTIONS cafe next to the church, you can enjoy refreshments, open during the summer months and after the eccle- sial favours. Tel. +358 44 725 7548, Kaitaistentie 345, Kaitainen www.stgeorge.fi You can visit or stay at the Heinävesi Cultural Church monastery Situated high on a hill, the wooden church built in all-year-round. 1891 is one of the largest of its kind in Finland. Open 25/6 .- 5/8 During the summer, an art exhibition Evangelical-Lutheran congregation’s is also arranged at the church. Kirkkotie 16, main church of Varkaus Valamo Monastery Church tel. +358 400 484 237 The church, which was designed by Martti Paalanen, Joroinen church and bell tower was completed in 1939. Its altar fresco ”Thy kingdom A wooden cross church built in the 1700s, which has come” has been painted by Lennart Segerstråle and an altarpiece that is the work of the well-known Savo it’s one of the largest of its kind in the Nordic region. artist Pekka Halonen. Tapuli Cafe operates in the The church is open daily during the summer months. Monasteries bell tower during the summer, and it also has a small Savontie 1, tel. +358 40 583 2560 church museum. Operates as a road church during www.varkaudenseurakunta.fi the summer. www.joroistenseurakunta.fi Ristikivi Church Savo’s cultural attractions offer experiences from monasteries to architechtonical specialities. Leppävirta Church An atmospheric open-air church in Partaharju. The You can get in touch with the old days of life by exploring the wide range of museums and Located in the centre of Leppävirta village, C.L. log-walled church has no roof, and an ancient stone historical attractions. Engel’s design, the stone church was introduced in cross acts as its altar. The church was designed by 1846. The neoclassical church has 2200 seats, and the architect Jussi Lappi-Seppälä. Partaharju Leisure Valamo and Lintula monasteries are open to all those Lintula Holy Trinity Convent two-part altarpiece was painted by Samuel Elmgren. Centre, Partaharjuntie 361, tel. +358 44 725 4124 www.partaharju.info interested in Orthodoxy. The serene atmosphere of the Lintula Holy Trinity Convent is open to visitors daily Leppävirta Church is famous for its brightness and monastery, is a great opportunity to quiet down and from June to August, as well as on request in May and good acoustics. Harjuranta Nature Church relax. Both monasteries have services on a daily basis. September-October. The monastery has a café, Operates as a road church during the summer. The nature church located on the 174-metre-high souvenir shop, guest rooms and monastery tours. Kirkkokaari 1, tel. +358 40 187 2226 Joenmäki mountain in Harjuranta is free to use. The Valamo Monastery Honkasalo 3, 79830 Palokki Pieksämäki Old Church and bell tower church is also located in the immediate vicinity of After the wars, the munks who were evacuated from Tel. office +358 40 485 7603, cafe +358 40 485 7558, Pieksämäki Old Church, which was designed by Peisi’s nature trail and Peis-Immonen caves. Laatokka, Valamo’s island, settled in Heinävesi’s shop +358 40 485 7570, guest house +358 40 485 7558 August Sorsa, was completed in 1753. The church is Harjuranta Kyläyhdistys Association www.lintulanluostari.fi www.harjuranta.blogspot.fi Papinniemi. one of Eastern Finland’s oldest preserved wooden In recent years, high-quality art exhibitions have churches. The adjacent bell tower, also designed by Church of Kangaslampi been featured at the monastery. The monastery area Lintula Monastery Church Sorsa, was completed in 1746. Mikael Toppelius’s The church was built in 1973, designed by Kai Mikael has three churches, three chapels, a cultural centre paintings are displayed in the church. to replace an old burnt church. The altar sculpture offering courses, Restaurant Trapesa, the monaste- Kirkkotie 31, Pieksämäki, tel. +358 50 381 9642 “The trees of Life” is the handiwork of sculptor Eeva ry shop Tuohus, wine shop, the monastery hotel and www.pieksamaenseurakunta.fi Ryynänen. Asematie 1, Kangaslampi guest houses. Valamontie 42, 79850 Uusi-Valamo Tel. +358 40 737 0684 The parish of Pieksämäki also has a New church at Tel. +358 17 570 111 or +358 17 810 5701 Keskuskatu 27 as well as Jäppilä, Virtasalmi and Vaali- Saimaa Ortodox Congregation www.valamo.fi jalka churches. The Virgin Mary Church of Nativity in Varkaus Church Pieksämäki serves Orthodox Christians in the area. Sanctified in memory of the ascension of Christ. Vanha Mikkelintie 18, tel. +358 40 702 9744 Relanderintie 5, tel. +358 40 502 1838 www.ortsaimaa.net www.ortsaimaa.net

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Original museums and places to visit.

Mechanical Music Museum, Varkaus Taipale Old Canal, Varkaus

Chain saw and forest museum Valkeamäki Rural Museum The saws that are located at the upper floor of Chain Rural history from the 1930s to the present day. Museums Saw Museum Maijala have been donated, and collect- Open from June to August 2 pm - 6 pm. ed during the operations of Nikkarila Forest School, At other times by appointment. the first saw dates back to 1934. Upstairs, in the Forest Virastotie 1, Virtasalmi, tel. +358 400 915 302 Heinävesi local history museum Mechanical Music Museum Museum library, history of Nikkarila Forest School Varistaipale Canal Museum The local history museum presents the history of the The museum’s specialty are guided tours that are fue- and old artifacts, as well as students’ rooms together An exhibition about building the canal and the history region and its inhabitants, from the Comb Ceramic led with action-packed and fun-filled stories. About with authentic interior design and items. of the Heinävesi route. Open 11/6 - 12/8/2018 period onwards. Open in July. Kirkkotie 3, 400 amazing instruments are presented during the The museums are open for tours according to 11 am - 6 pm. Tel. during opening hours +358 29 534 tel. +358 40 7101 919 tours, which are displayed in large halls according to agreement. Nikkarila, Metsäopistontie 100. 3166, at other times +358 40 900 6641 Jäppilä local history museum their age. Rental of premises, and excursions: +358 45 660 1553 The museum’s instrument collection is amazing. Museums of Varkaus and MuseoPuoti Open on summer Sundays. Jäppilä kirkkotie 11. / Esko Sinkkonen. www.nikkarilanyhteiso.fi It includes music boxes, automatic pianos and The Museum and Art Museum of Varkaus operate Tel. +358 44 787 4022 Savo railway museum orchestras, violins and accordions, as well as hurdy- in the hotel of an old factory that was built in 1914. The Savo railway museum is located in an old station Karhulahti local history museum gurdys from small desktop models to the huge Changing history and art exhibitions. The Museum building that was built in 1889, telling the story of the Peasant museum, which history dates back to the Amadeus. The greatest of all is the world’s largest provides the frameworks for the 1918 Varkaus events past generations’ work and life on the railways. In the 1500s. The museum has been decorated in the style orchestrion, the 75-player Popper Goliath. exhibition The Colours of Hate. A story-driven museum’s outdoor area there are two restored locomo- of a 1920s farm house, and there is also an exhibition exhibition about the civil war in Varkaus, its reasons, Open: tives. Tel. +358 44 388 3413, Ratakatu 8, Pieksämäki of old maps on the walls. Open during the summer. consequences and how it was overcome. In the 1/3-31/3 and 1/11-15/12 by pre-booking over the phone Enquiries: Poleeni Cultural Centre, tel. +358 44 388 Golftie 14 A, Joroinen. Tel. +358 40 5205 102 summer, TaideVarkaus60+ is exhibited at Old Varkaus 1/4-31/5 and 1/8-31/10 Tues-Sat 11 am - 6 pm, 3413 or Savo Railway Museum Tradition Club www.joroinen.fi sites, in addition to the museum. Open Tues - Thu Sun 11 am - 5 pm tel. +358 40 501 5278 www.savonradanmuseo.fi, 10 am - 5 pm, Fri and Sun 10 am - 4 pm. Leppävirta local history museum 1/6 - 30/6 Tues-Sun 11 am - 6 pm www.poleeni.fi In the summer also Sat 10 am - 4 pm. The museum displays about 3,000 culture-historically 1-31/7 every day 11 am - 6 pm Taipale Canal Museum and Cafe Wredenkatu 5A, Varkaus. Tel. +358 40 769 1010 valuable artifacts. Open during the summer. The last tour is offered an hour before closing time. In the museum exhibition, you can explore the history Exhibitions and events: www.varkaus.fi/museot Kirkkokaari 2, tel. +358 44 797 5676 16/12-28/2 open to groups of at least 10 people of the canal region, and the old stone canal on Kana- www.visitleppavirta.fi by pre-booking over the phone. Virtasalmi local history museum vapolku, as well as the closure canal operating in the Closed on Maunday Thursday, May Eve and Day, Open: 1/6-31/8 Mon-Sat 11 am - 3 pm. National Defence Museum area. There is also an open-air theatre, a terrace café Midsummer weekend, Father’s Day and Virastotie 1, Virtasalmi, tel. +358 44 788 3557 Things to see and hear related to national defense and a museum shop operating in the area. Independence Day. from the 1600s to the present day. Interesting artifacts The museum is open daily 1/6 - 31/8 10 am - 6 pm, at Pelimanninkatu 8, Varkaus, tel. +358 50 590 9297 e.g. related to the War of Finland. Open by appoint- other times by arrangement. Free admission. www.mekaanisenmusiikinmuseo.fi ment. Vättiläntie 1696, Huutokoski Tel. +358 40 658 9804. www.varkaus.fi/museot Tel. +358 400 175 969

14 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 15 Kalakukko street train, Varkaus Konnus canal region, Leppävirta ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE ATTRACTIONS

Activities and things to see for the whole family!

Kulttuuripappila Sylvi Väinölä Art Centre Old Varkaus Other sights A Gustavian style rectory building Joy to Eastern Finland naive Culture-historical areas in built in 1804, in which operates artists’ summer exhibition. Päiviönsaari and Kommila. Häkkilä farm and windmill Kalakukko street train Poleeni Cultural Centre e.g. the Sylvi Kamari room Other exhibitions throughout the Guided tours and self-guided tours The oldest buildings date back to City tours, events and charter rides When being established, Cultu- exhibition, attic museum, book year. Puppet theatres on Tuesdays with the help of a map. the 1800s. The farm is a protected during the summer in Varkaus. ral Centre Poleeni won the 1989 room, second-hand book shop and and story corners on Thursdays www.visitvarkaus.fi construction area. The farm Tel. +358 40 713 8664 Concrete Structure and Milieu of summer café. The vicarage milieu during the summer. Framing Virtasalmi heritage park is also the setting for changing services, café and art supplies. ensemble located in Venetmäki www.soisalo-opisto.fi the Year competitions. The centre The Heritage park, located on is open by appointment. has a 342-seat theatre, concert and exhibitions, courses and a summer Wide basic selection of art. Central Office Virtasalmi’s old church hill, Heinälammentie 50, Venetmäki. movie hall, which is also suitable theatre. Iso-Pappila, Sylvinkuja 5, Open Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm, The old central office for Varkaus’ presents local historically signifi- Tel. +358 40 749 5550 for conferences. In addition, there Pieksämäki. Tel. +358 44 300 3288 in the summer also factories from the 1840s. Events, cant buildings and garden areas as www.hakkilantila.fi are exhibition facilities, a library, www.kulttuuripappilasylvi.fi Sat 10 am - 3 pm. and business operations and sales miniature size models. Open all a coffee shop, a basement theatre At other times by arrangement. Iran Farmi locations. Tel. +358 46 624 6498 Rural Castle Manttu year round. Free admission. and a meeting room. Ahlströminkatu 8-10 A domestic animal yard and ani- Facebook / Central office The civil guard house designed Refreshments are available by Tel. +358 40 487 401 mal visits, specialities include rein- by architect Oiva Kallio was built Konnus canal area arrangement from the Poleeni café, www.taidekeskusvainola.fi deer and various birds. Because the in Kangaslampi during the years A canal area comprising of three tel. +358 440 481 062 Farm is the home of animals, the 1923-1926. The Italian-influenced, Terrace Cafe Torni different-aged canals and five ra- Savotie 13, Pieksämäki tours are always guided. Open to white plastered castle has operated, A cozy viewpoint terrace at the Iran Farmi, Pieksämäki pids. In the historical rapids area Tel. +358 400 855 714 or the public on Wed and Sun, guided for example, as a court, a munici- top of a 45-metre-high water that is favoured by fishermen and +358 44 388 3413, groups at 1 pm and 3 pm. Pre-re- pal hall, an artist’s studio and an tower. The tower’s specialities are hikers, there are board walks and www.poleeni.fi gistration on Facebook or by pho- event venue. Tel. +358 44 743 6206 local sturgeon waffles and caviar. piers for fishermen to walk around ne the previous day. Groups visits Open during the summer, at easier. There is also a lean-to Ronttopuisto from 1st May, and yard open to all other times by arrangement. shelter in the area. Visitors of the The museum displays wrought iron from 1st June, during the summer Nakskovinkatu 8, Varkaus canal area are catered by Summer works by five generations of metal group visits can also be agreed for Tel +358 40 658 9805 Restaurant Konnustupa. smiths as well as items related to other days. Tel. +358 40 067 1260 or +358 40 504 0204 Tel. +358 40 195 2500 the Palokki sawmill, village and www.iranfarmi.fi www.visitvarkaus.fi www.konnustupa.cafeagda.fi rapids. Luostaritie 78, Palokki Tel. +358 17 563 188 or +358 400 760 430

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Try out a new sport or enjoy a relaxing treatment session! WELL-BEING AND LEISURE WELL-BEING

Vesileppis, Leppävirta

VESILEPPIS – Savo’s most sporty holiday destination Leppis Adventure Park Summer and winter meet at Vesileppis. At the same The Vesileppis area also has mini golf and disc golf The activity area in the immediate vicinity of Vesilep- address, you can find a magnificent spa, ice rink, courses, tennis courts, basketball courts and baseball pis provides safe and memorable adventure experien-

fitness centre, bowling hall, sports shop, as well as fields, as well as a high quality track and field area and ces for the whole family. well-being services. a grass football field. In the spring of 2017 the new There is a total of eight tracks in the adventure The speciality of the area is the world’s largest rock Adventure Park Leppis will be opened. park, ranging from demanding sports tracks to paths mined ski arena, which offers year-round leisure There are several hiking and jogging trails located suitable for the youngest members of the family. The activities for cross-country ski enthusiasts. At the ski around the sports centre, which is situated within minimum required height of adventurers is 130 cm. arena both biathlon and kick sledding can be enjoyed. beautiful lake sceneries. Children under the age of 10 can only engage in ad- In addition, an ice sculpture and ice slide cave shall In addition, the following can be found venture with an adult, and an adult must accompany be completed from the stunning ice sculpture of the at the arena: the child on the tracks. cave ice carving worldchampionships at the Ski arena, Leppävirran Lääkäripalvelut Oy Vokkolantie 1C, Leppävirta, tel. +358 44 297 8146 which shall be open from 10/2 - 8/5/2018. In addition to medical and health care services, www.seikkailupuistoleppis.fi Vesileppis Arena is the multi-purpose centre for physiotherapy, massage and podiatry services are also sport and culture. Vesileppis Arena provides unfor- offered. Tel. +358 44 023 7238 gettable experiences in the form of concerts, a wide www.leppavirranlaakaripalvelut.fi selection of sports, tournaments, exhibitions and Vesileppis Bowling congress meetings. Vesileppis and the Arena facilities A bowling hall with six bowling alleys, a cosy café and are very versatile. Vesileppis is suitable for wellness terrace. Tel. +358 40 098 0026, [email protected] and recreational days, work shops, meetings and com-

pany parties. The equipment and communications of INVOINTI – HYV JA the conference rooms are modern and the trouble-free

accommodation and restaurant services will ensure L IIKU KUS the success of your event. VokkolantieNTAKE 1,S 79100 Leppävirta Tel. +358 29 170 0170, [email protected] www.vesileppis.fi

LEISURE CULTURE MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES BOWLING WALL-CLIMBING BALL GAMES EXHIBITIONS

FAIRS CONGRESSES CONCERTS PAMPERING

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Disc golf is suitable for the whole family. WELL-BEING AND LEISURE WELL-BEING

Golf Disc Golf

Joroinen Kartanogolf Anola Golf Club Joroinen Naarajärvi disc golf course In the summer of 2018 Kartanogolf celebrates its The 9-hole parkland course is built beautifully in the The 36-hole Kotkatharju disc golf course is located at The easyish 6-hole Pieksämäki DiscGolfPark 30th anniversary. The course has been praised for its middle of nature, in an area of about 15 hectares. the edge of Joroinen Kartanogolf, in the recreational park course is aimed for beginners. versatility and excellent playing conditions from early Suonenjoentie 522, Pieksämäki, tel. +358 400 653 586 area of Kotkatharju, and it is the longest in Finland. Vilhulantie 11, Naarajärvi spring to late autumn. www.anolagolf.fi The course rating is the International Pointer Standard www.psliikunta.com Players can easily blend in to the relaxed, Savonian Leppävirta Golf AAA3. The average distance between the holes is over Partaharju disc golf course atmosphere of the restaurant. The pleasant course 140 m. A 9-hole, upland-type course. The 20-hole Partaharju Disc Golf course has has been ranked among the best in Finland for many In Kaitaisten village, Kaitaistentie 422, there is a Konnuksentie 400, Leppävirta, tel. +358 44 088 4400 been built in a beautiful ridge area. years. 9-hole forest course. In addition, there is a 6-hole park Partaharjuntie 361, Partaharju It is worth getting some feel to the game from the Snow Golf in Vanamola course in both Kuvansi and the centre of the church www.partaharju.info practice courses in the vicinity of Restaurant Kesä- The snow golf course’s diverse grounds cut through village. www.joroinen.fi the middle of fields, forest landscapes and beaches. Heinävesi kartano, or a successful day of play can be ended with Leppävirta meals suitable for active people. Between rounds you can drop in at the Cellar Restau- A 9-hole course in the vicinity of the sports field. 12-hole Disc golf course on the grounds of the sports A play day for the entire family is also easily imple- rant Paimenpoika and enjoy snacks and refreshments. Info board in front of the multi-purpose hall, field, 100 metres from the hotel. The starting point is mented at the Kartanogolf area. Younger children can The nearby ridge has places for downhill skiing and Kenttätie 6. at the sports field. Equipment sales and rental at the enjoy the play area, and the slightly older children can cross-country skiing, as well as snowshoe routes. hotel reception. In addition, a new AA1 18-hole thro- Varkaus get a feel of the sport with minigol. Kerisalonsaarentie 838, Joroinen wing course was built in Paajalanmäki in the autumn The new Vattuvuori DiscGoldPark is an 18-hole forest Golftie 14 B, Joroinen, tel +358 10 4222 380 Tel. +358 50 533 2787, of 2017. www.vesileppis.fi course that is combined with the terrain of a skiing www.kartanogolf.fi +358 50 533 0546 slope, including a 229 m downhill inclination. www.vanamola.fi Pieksämäki PS. Ask about the building plots in the Kartanogolf Prices and Address Opiskelijankatu 7. In Hiekanpää beach park, at the shore of Pieksämäki, area. Tel.+358 40 555 6320, www.huom.fi quality meet The starting point for the other 12-hole disc golf there is the 9-hole Pieksämäki DiscGolfPark course. at Savo’s park with its maps is in the centre of Lemmensillan- Fixed course maps and instructions help first-timers golf courses. puisto Park in Joutenlahti. Both are free of charge. get started. The course is open 24 hours a day. www.visitvarkaus.fi Karjalankatu 27 www.psliikunta.com

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BOWLING Joroinen Sports Centre Pieksämäki swimming hall BEACH Mäenpää Kartano Riding Tmi Hevospalvelut Academy Jonna Bordi Varkaus bowling hall Group sports, heat treatments and A 25 m fitness swimming pool, VOLLEYBALL massage services Koskentie 7. 10 m children’s pool, 15 m hot wa- Riding hall and round-the-year Riding ring suitable for year-round Eight bowling alleys, ProShop, Harjuranta tel. +358 40 960 1914 ter pool, a massage and cold water teaching activities and competi- use. Lehminiementie 66, maintenance, billiard and a Harjurannantie 588, Varkaus www.joroistenliikuntakeskus.net pool, a gym, 2 sports halls, tions. In addition to hourly lessons, Leppävirta, tel. +358 50 345 1713 cafeteria.Tel. +358 17 552 2585 Heinävesi courses and training, riding and www.hevospalvelut.net www.varkaudenkeilahalli.fi Heinävesi Sports Hall a meeting room/sauna, service Kenttätie 6, tel. +358 40 836 7035 point and cafeteria. Opintie 3, Kermanvirta beach, 5 km from trekking camps are also offered. Varkaus Riding Centre Vesileppis Arena / tel. +358 44 799 5406 the church village towards Kerma, Pohosjoentie 10, Pieksämäki Vesileppis Bowling Vesileppis Arena SRL-approved riding school. www.pieksamaenuimahalli.fi enquiries tel. +358 45 131 3026 Tel. +358 400 683 741 Riding lessons, as well as courses, Vokkolantie 1 C, Vokkolantie 1, C, Leppävirta Varkaus Hiekanpää www.maenpaankartano.com camps and competitions. tel. +358 40 098 0026. Tel. +358 40 098 0026 Hiekanpää beach Teittilä Stables Jäppiläntie 743, Varkaus [email protected] [email protected] There are 13 public beaches in the Opintie 4, Pieksämäki SRL-approved riding school. Tel. +358 44 731 3154 Varkaus region. Swimmers in the SPORTS CENTRES SWIMMING PLACES city centre can enjoy Hertunranta Vesileppis Disability riding, riding therapy www.varkaudenratsastuskeskus.eu beach at the shore of Huruslahti. and lessons, as well as off-road Varkaus Heinävesi Vokkolantie , Leppävirta. Equip- Vantunmäki Riding School www.visitvarkaus.fi riding (4-6 persons/group). Järvelänkatu 12, Kermaranta beach and diving ment rental and bookings at the re- Small and pleasant riding school Very popular Horse Shows. tel. +358 40 771 8700 tower. Tel. +358 40 836 7035 Ilopisara Swimming Hall ception desk of Sport & Spa Hotel in Kurola, in Vantunmäki. Indi- Vilhulantie 360, Naarajärvi Rauhantie 4 A, A 25-metre swimming pool, Vesileppis, tel. +358 29 170 0170 vidual horse riding lessons and Leppävirta Tel. +358 40 733 3205 tel. +358 44 743 6206 water slide, jacuzzis and cold water competition training during small Public beach and diving tower at www.teittilantalli.com pools, sauna department, gym, RIDING group lessons. www.varkaus.fi Kalliontie 10. The Vesileppis spa gymnastics hall and a cafeteria. Leko-Talli Tmi Hevostoiminta Vantunmäentie 90, Varkaus Pieksämäki Sports Centre has a 32-meter water slide for Ahlströminkatu 11, Varkaus. Kopolanniementie 79, Varkaus Balanssi Tel. +358 50 037 6208 Opintie 4, tel. +358 44 588 2467 children, a children’s pool and an Tel. +358 44 444 2270 Tel. +358 40 576 2370 Hevostoiminta Balanssi is a mem- Facebook / Vantunmäen Ratsutila sportpieksamaki.fi/ excitingclimbing track. Fitness ent- www.varkaus.fi/liikuntapalvelut www.lekotalli.com ber stable of the Finnish Riding husiasts can enjoy a 25-metre-long Joroinen Sports Centre Association, which offers guided fitness pool with six tracks, a cold Joroinen Icelandic horse stable Mutalantie 14, tel. +358 40 769 0274 horseback riding and social peda- water pool, as well as a massage There are 7 public beaches in the Dagur www.joroinen.fi gogic horse activities for children and hot tub. In addition, there are towns and villages. Beaches main- Kukkakalliontie 6, Viljolahti and adults. Kontiopuisto Sports hall 12 beaches in different locations of tained by the municipality of Joroi- Tel. +358 40 587 4500 Savo offers Mähönseläntie 82, Pieksämäki Karpalokuja 7, Pieksämäki the area. nen: Kolppa beach, Tuohilahdentie www.dagur.fi great terrains Tel. +358 40 708 7666 Jäppilä Multipurpose Hall 132, and Venesatama beach, Len- for horseback Pieksämäki www.putkonen-hutchins.com tokentäntie 107, Joroinen church riding Jäppilän Kirkkotie 11 B, Jäppilä You can go swimming at, e.g. village and Paavalikivi beach, Virtasalmi Ojintalo Hiekanpää shore, right in the city Paavalintie 12, Kuvansi. Koulutie 12, Virtasalmi centre. www.joroinen.fi

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ICE FLOATING Leppävirta Winter sports Leppävirta indoor skating hall Programme services Saimaa on the Rocks and Vesileppis area’s ice rink and Fun extreme experience in Finnish skating rink. Enigma Xperience Motopark Raceway Pro Events Motorsport SKIING Lakeland style. Safe, guided ice A new room escape game, where Motor sports. Track information Motor sport’s customer events, floating in a life jacket suit at Pieksämäki park ice There are good opportunities for players are locked in a room for 60 tel. +358 44 278 0088. equipment hire and VIP services. Pirtinvirta, the centre of Varkaus. skating track cross-country skiing in the area, in minutes. An exciting experience Accommodation bookings Tel. +358 500 508 803 LakeLand GTE, The 900-meter-long track is addition to illuminated tracks. with an option of two different es- [email protected] www.proevents.org tel. +358 400 966 800 located in the Hiekanpää area. Ski trail maps can be found on cape rooms. You attempt to escape Motoparkintie 62, Virtasalmi www.lakelandgte.fi Access near the indoor ice skating Samin liikunta- ja the municipal websites. In Joroi- the room by solving puzzles and www.motopark.fi hall. Operating hours from elämyspalvelut nen there is a first snow trail and opening locks. Teamwork is empo- 9 am - 12 am. ATV and Exercise programmes at the expe- in Leppävirta an all-year-round SNOWMOBILE wering, and everyone can shine as snowmobile safaris rience arena for people of all ages. skiing arena. ROUTES Pieksämäki Ice Rink the hero of their own life. Savontie K-Extra Pentti Kaulamo Paintball track, canoeing, archery, OP Arena 30, Varkaus. Tel. +358 44 981 5061 Kuikka-Koposen kiemurat Tel. +358 20 770 5511 nature orientation, sumo wrestling, Tel. +358 44 588 2760 www.enigmax.fi DOWNHILL SKIING 160 km snowmobile route in Hei- www.kaulamo.fi www.pieksamaenjaahalli.fi kayak rentals, snowshoeing and Varkaus Ski Center nävesi. The route is mechanically Lakeland GTE Partaharju pedal cars. Sauna and beach hut A ski resort located on Vattuvuori maintained by the municipality, Varkaus Adventure bus trips to the best available for enjoying the evenings. Guided snowshoe tours for groups hill in close proximity to the city depending on snow and ice condi- Kämäri Ice Sports Centre nature and culture sites in Savo www.saminliikunta.com on request. A new accessible centre. 5 ski slopes, 2 sledding tions, from 15/1 .- 31/3. The routes Two indoor ice rinks and an artificial throughout the year. Fishing, nature trail. Tel. +358 44 725 4124 Varkaus Speedway Stadium slopes, a snowpark, an offroad are maintained once a week as ice rink, also public skating times. scenic cruises on the Ecoboat, www.partaharju.info Finland’s only Speedway course forest trail, an adventure route, a required. Information on the use Rehnströminkatu 10, Varkaus nature tours to national parks, with the International Motorcycle café, an outdoor grill, a ski hire, a and condition of the routes can be Tel. +358 40 702 3900 kayaking and experience floating. Federation’s FIM rating. ski school and a cross-country ski found on the snowmobilers’ websi- In addition, there are 12 other ice Tel. +358 400 966 800 Tykkitie 157, 78210 Varkaus centre. Pujottelutie 53, te: www.heinavedenmk.net. rinks in the area. www.varkaus.fi www.lakelandgte.fi www.varkausracingteam.fi tel. +358 400 488 480 Download the Hiker map from Tour skating in Metsänpiika www.varkausskicenter.fi your mobile application store. Linnansaari National Park Guided nature tours on land and See also Ski Centre Pääskyvuori A total of approx. 20 kilometres water throughout the year; ICE SKATING SNOWGOLF A reformed ski centre for the whole of maintained tour skating routes hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing. on page 20 family. Four slopes, height diffe- Heinävesi are located in the middle of the Equipment rentals also available. rence 102 m, longest slope 700 m. Village ice skating area and Karvio beautiful lakeside nature. The ice Leila Pitkänen, New snowpark in shape every day. school’s ice rink. route is maintained from Oravi tel. +358 40 572 3147 to Linnansaari, and from there to Equipment rental, ski school, slope Joroinen www.metsanpiika.fi Järvisydän Resort at Porosalmi. The cafe. Connection to ski tracks and Skating areas in the village and Ku- tour skating diary has information snowmobile routes. Pääskyvuoren- vansi and ice rinks at local schools. tie 9 Tel. +358 45 609 2790 about the condition of the ice and www.paaskyvuori.fi the route. www.oravivillage.com

24 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 25 EVENTS Event venues EVENTS In Savo there are Cinema Maxim Varkaus Theatre The fully renovated, cosy cinema’s three theatre rooms Eastern Finland’s centre of happiness is now 105 years events all year round feature movie premieres as well as e.g. matinee films, old! The professional theatre that is located in the and opera, ballet, theatre, art and concerts as recor- heart of Saimaa produces its own premieres, as well as dings. Kauppakatu 27, Varkaus. www.savonkinot.fi club nights and star visits. Discover, be surprised and Poleeni Cultural Centre be delighted by our programme and theatre packages online. Laivalinnankatu 29, Varkaus. Stylish cultural centre with high standard theatre www.varkaudenteatteri.fi visits, concerts and exhibitions. Poleeni’s own theatre organises performances all year round. Savontie 13, Warkaus Hall Pieksämäki www.poleeni.fi A versatile event centre, which operates as a stage for Pieksämäki Veturitori concerts, plays, parties, and meetings. High standard accommodation and restaurant services under the A stunning venue in the centre of Pieksämäki, in the same roof. Kauppatori 6, Varkaus. immediate vicinity of the train station and market www.warkaussali.com square. Covered event market square 1,850 m2, height up to 10 metres. The market is surrounded by a glass Vesileppis Arena walled loft to which an event can be expanded. Unforgettable experiences in the form of concerts, a Performance stage, furniture and technical services wide selection of sports, tournaments, exhibitions and are available. Premises and other reservations congress meetings. Poleeni Cultural Centre, tel. +358 44 388 3413 Under the same roof; hotel, restaurants, spa, wel- or +358 40 085 5714. Tallikankaankatu 3, Pieksämäki lness and health services, as well as an ice rink, ski www.pieksamaki.fi/veturitallit arena and bowling hall. The area is supplemented by a high quality sports area, disc golf, miniature golf, as well as the Leppis Adventure Park. www.vesileppis.fi Entertainment Centre Tulenliekki Entertainment and dance events starring top perfor- mers, a karaoke pub, cafe, and restaurant services on demand. Facilities for up to 1000 people. The premises can also be hired for private events, including catering and programmes. Jylhäntie 30, Leppävirta. Tel. +358 44 980 5400 www.tulenliekki.fi Valamo Institute An institute that is open to all, where versatile courses and lectures are held all year round. Tel. +358 17 570 1401 www.valamo.fi/valamon-opisto

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10/2 - 8/5 ICE CAVE 3/3 Riikinvoima country skiing Events Ice sculpture and ice slide cave at Leppävirta Ski Arena. A new skiing event. Race and group series 42 km, ICE SCULPTURE AND www.vesileppis.fi touring series 6 km, 14 km, 28 km and 42 km. The ICE SLIDE CAVE 4 - 10/2 Cave Ice Carving race series start from Varkaus and end in Leppävirta. Shuttle bus from Vesileppis. Open 10.2.-24.6.2018 10/1 - 25/8 Domestic comedy World Championships www.vesileppis.fi and star performers with 12 participating international teams. The Cave at Spa Hotel Kuntoranta Ice Carving World Championships give rise to art 6 - 7/3 Spring Market 10/1 - 14/4 Ahmed ja lemmenkipeät leidit work and various activities such as ice slides, a snow At Taulumäki market square in Varkaus CAVE ICE SCULPTURING tube ice slide, an ice labyrinth and treasure hunts that 1/2 - 18/5 and 28/6 - 25/8 Valelääkäri 7 - 11/3 Discover your inner star! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 10.2.2018 8/2 - 19/4 Kahden naisen loukussa are the main attractions at the ski arena until 8th May. Basic course of theatrical expression Twelve teams from around the world The theme for the competitions this year is Stone Age 24/5 - 22/6 Mummonmökki Actress Eeva Eloranta as the teacher of the course. compete for world championship. in the Ice Cave, so the arena will be full of amazing www.teatterituotannot.fi Spa Hotel Kuntoranta.Registrations Stone Age inspired ice sculptures. NEW! www.kuntoranta.fi tel. +358 17 560 1400/+358 40 507 1625 www.vesileppis.fi Snow Tube ice slide 19/ - 21/1 Tropical Winter Ukulele Fest www.teatterituotannot.fi Ice labyrinth 24/2 Rock Fight: Treasure hunts During the freezing weather conditions of January, 5 - 11/3 Talvi-Vekara Klamydia, Petri Nygård and 6 wrestling matches Vesileppis enjoys the warm atmosphere of the In Varkaus, children will not be bored during the In February, you can enjoy live music and show Tropical Winter Ukulele Fest. Spa Hotel Vesileppis school holidays. Talvi-Vekara offers a variety of wrestling, as Finnish punk artists, rappers and show www.vesileppis.fi programmes for the youngest members of the family wrestlers take over the stage at Vesileppis Arena. 2/ - 4/2 Ladybug Rock ’n’ Roll Weekender up to school-aged children in the family. www.vesileppis.fi A three-day annual lifestyle event at Hotel Vesileppis. www.vekara-varkaus.fi 25/2 Weturitori market www.vesileppis.fi 31/3 - 1/4 Weturitori antiques Veturitori, Tallikankaankatu 3, Pieksämäki 10/2 Savonsolmu Winter Blues Party 2018 and collectors’ event www.hakkilantila.fi Hotel Savonsolmu www.savonsolmublues.fi Veturitori, Tallikankaankatu 3, Pieksämäki 2 - 4/3 Winter days for camper motorists www.hakkilantila.fi 11/2 Shrove Tuesday Event in Vesileppis. E.g. caravan bingo, caravan karaoke, and www.vesileppis.fi Winter event at Varkaus Club. Open to all, children 14/4 Savon Solmu Fair dancing to the beatof the orchestra. Vesileppis offers born in 2017 and their families are invited. Veturitori, Tallikankaankatu 3, Pieksämäki. single electric charging spots, septic tanks’ emptying www.varkaus-seura.fi www.jcpieksamaki.fi locations, and water points. www.vesileppis.fi 28/4 Vesileppis Arena’s 3rd anniversary 3/3 Winter Event at Pääskyvuori Performers incl. Finnish megastar Elastinen! www.paaskyvuori.fi www.vesileppis.fi

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Vekara-Varkaus Festival Week Finntriathlon, Joroinen

5/5 The Safest Day of the Year 27/6 - 1/7 Heinävesi’s 12th Music Festival 7/7 Heinävesi Vauhtiajot Traffic safety event Concerts in the church, monastery, and in the nature. An action-packed gravity car race for all ages. Warkauden Portti Kiertotie 2, Varkaus Concerts by Helsinki Sinfonietta under the direction The race track passes down the church hill to the port. www.warkaudenportti.fi of renowned conductors. Renowned soloists, and Facebook/Heinäveden Vauhtiajot casual club nights. Ortodox Church music is also part 19/5 Old Machines Carnival 6-7/7 Beach & Blues Party of the programme. www.heinavesimusic.fi At Soinilansalmi. www.leppavirta.fi Hotel Savonsolmu www.savonsolmublues.fi 26/ - 30/6 Yanagi Judo Camp 17 - 19/5 Jazz Memories - 12/7 Traditional Nostalgia Evenings International judo camp in Heinävesi. Opening of the Finnish jazz summer At Peiposjärvi Club House. The doors and the www.poleeni.fi legendary Kuusibaari bar are opened at 7 pm. NIGHT MARKETS WITH PROGRAMME: Kari Vepsä starts at approx. 8 pm. 8 - 10/6 Leppävirta Days • In Joroinen in June, July and August More information tel. +358 50 512 4636 www.visitleppavirta.fi Night markets are arranged on summer Thursdays 8/6 - 21/8 Kulttuuripappila Sylvi between 5 pm - 8 pm that offer local delicacies and 13-15/7 Heinävesi Canal Rowing www.kanavasoutu.fi Art exhibitions, history, summer theatres, events at programme for the whole family. www.joroinen.fi the rectory Sylvi Kekkonen was born in. • In Heinävesi 28/6, 5/7, 12/7, 19/7, 26/7 14/7 Laivanpassuu event Sylvi’s name day party in the rectory courtyard park Night markets on Thursdays at the village square Along the Heinävesi route. on 8th August. www.kulttuuripappilasylvi.fi at 5 pm - 7 pm 19/7 and 21/7 Warkaus Pit Stop 523 9/6 Blues Picnic • At Pieksämäki 27/6 and 4/7 The focal point of summer at the shore of Lake Plugi ry’s free family event at the beach of Tourist Re- Night markets with programme at Pieksämäki square Saimaa, including Summer street evening at Kauppa- sort Unnukka in Leppävirta. www.leppavirta.fi on Wednesdays at 4 pm - 8 pm. Tel. +358 40 147 7556 katu and Traditional market in Navitas parking lot. (weekdays at 10 am - 3 pm) www.visitpieksamaki.fi 11 - 17/6 Vekara-Varkaus Festival Week www.visitvarkaus.fi Vekara-Varkaus offers many fun days and a diverse 20/-21/7 Finntriathlon Joroinen 30/6-1/7 Kangaslampi days and Milking selection of programs for children of all ages. stool throwing Finnish Championships The Finnish triathlon was established in Joroinen 30 During the festival week, we explore the environment, In an authentic village atmosphere, at Kangaslampi in years ago. In honor of the celebration, the 2018 go for adventures and tell stories, craft in the work- Varkaus, people compete for Finnish Championship in summer events will be unique. Both domestic top shop, and go for trips. During the festival week, you milking stool throwing on 30th June. performers and self-competing fitness enthusiasts will become familiar with different art forms and learn Sunday’s programme is tradition-oriented, including shall compete for first place. The weekend offers new skills. www.vekara-varkaus.fi participants the complete joy of triathlon from the excursions to attractions. www.kangaslamminkyla.fi Traditional open-air dances in June-August children’s triathlon all the way to the Finnish Cham- 30/6-6/7 The German Shepard Dog pionship Long Course. Fitness athletes can try to push Kermakoski stage in Heinävesi. View the programme Association Training Camp their boundaries, either in the sprint distance or long Facebook / Kermankosken lava Org. Seurakuntaopisto and SPL course age categories. www.finntriathlon.fi www.seurakuntaopisto.fi

30 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 31 Big Wheels, Pieksämäki EVENTS 10-11/8 Sturgeon and 1/9 METKA event 15-21/10 Syys-Vekara Champagne Hunting and fishing event During the autumn school holidays, City festival at Pirtinvirta shore Restaurant Kaks Ruusua there are fun happenings for child- EVENTS in Varkaus; music, culinary www.kaksruusua.fi ren and families in Varkaus. Check delights and drinks. Last week of August out the program and choose your www.sampeajasamppanjaa.fi own Syys-Vekara programme. Teittilä stable’s Horse Show www.vekara-varkaus.fi 11/8 Surinaa Sussuille, www.teittilantalli.com Pärinää Pojille 6-7/11 November Market 15/9 Rallisprint Motorbike event in Leppävirta. Mustinmäki At Taulumäki market square in www.hanx.fi Varkaus Organised by Leppävirta 11/8 Speedway U19 racing team. 25/11 Opening of the European Championship Finals www.leppavirtaracingteam.fi Christmas season in Varkaus. In September Veturitori, Tallikankaankatu 3, www.varkausracingteam.fi Joroinen’s 13th Pieksämäki In August Varrella Virran Härkämotor 8/12 Christmas market Music event in Vesileppis, Meeting The largest sales event of Christmas Leppävirta. www.jormk.fi at Veturitori market square, www.visitleppavirta.fi Tallikankaankatu 3, Pieksämäki 25/8 Rural Markets www.taitoitasuomi.fi At Taulumäki market.

21/7 Big Wheels and 20-22/7 RADALLE.com 27-29/7 Crime Writing Savo Vintage Motopark Festival Festival The Big Wheels event is one of Finland’s fastest booth cars and Included guest authors, films, Finland’s largest open-air classic the wildest drifts at Motopark crime adventures. The event takes car round-ups. Up to 1,500 vehicles Raceway. Motopark Raceway, place at Varkaus Club. and 18,000 people have attended the Motoparkintie 62, Virtasalmi www.brott.fi event. The event collects an abun- 21-22/7 Antiques and 27-29/7 Kirkastusjuhlat dance of participants to Pieksämäki, bargains at Häkkilä The atmosphere of a traditional also from abroad. Big Wheels will Häkkilä farm is filled with antique Kirkastusjuhlat event is unique. culminate to a large car parade in dealers from around Finland. The people walk up to the top of the city centre. The parade presents Crafts, flea market and lots more to Finland’s highest church hill to a a large range of classic cars, with see and do. stunning wooden church, and in a majority focusing on American www.hakkilantila.fi the background glistens the blue vintage cars. Lake Kermajärvi. Kirkastusjuhlat At the same time at Cultural 20 - 29/7 have been part of Heinävesi’s Centre Poleeni, the vintage and Joroinen Music Festival summer since 1947. retro culture special event, Savo Atmospheric mansions and www.kirkastusjuhlat.fi Vintage fair, is arranged with churches create the unique atmos- themes including fashion, nostalgia phere of Joroinen Music Festival’s 28/7 Kirppis & Rompetori and collecting. Both events can be concerts. The versatile program At Taulumäki market square in attended for the same entry fee. includes both chamber music Varkaus www.bigwheels.info gems and events for children - not 28/7 Day at Harjuranta www.savovintage.info forgetting the rock concerts in the Sites open in the village www.poleeni.fi region’s factory mills. The program www.harjuranta.blogspot.fi also includes the Finnish Opera Karaoke Championships. www.joroinenmusicfestival.fi

32 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 33 EVENTS EXHIBITIONS 1/1-28/2 Icon & painter Open Tues-Sat at 10 am - 5 pm, Sun and church Leppävirta library’s downstairs holidays at 12 pm - 5 pm. Valamo Monastery’s

EVENTS exhibition room Culture Centre 1-28/2 Leena Mälki’s art exhibition 1-31/3 Upotuksia - Seppo Hinkula’s photography 19/1-18/2 Havahduksia exhibition Matti Kurkela, Sculptures and reliefs out of wood and 1-30/4 Dollhouse life at the shore - Leppävirta recycled metal, photographs. Poleeni Cultural Centre dollhouse club. The entireexhibition collection at Poleeni Cultural 1-31/5 Handprint - Erkki Lamberg’s art exhibition Centre can be found at www.poleeni.fi 4-29/6 Kashmir - Pertii Toivanen’s photography 26/3-3/3 Paitings from Koli and Varkaus exhibition Anatoli Kajava Varkaus Library, exhibition hall 1/-31/7 Anneli-Kemppinen’s art exhibition www.varkaus.fi 1-31/8 Pirjo Oksman’s acrylic painting exhibition 1-29/9 Nata Lappi’s art exhibition 7/3-2/9 Rushnyks and metal icons 1-31/10 Puuleikkiä Sami Holopainen’s wood exhibition art exhibition There are over three hundred rushnyks in Valamo 1-30/11 Airi Kolari’s art exhibition Monastery’s collection. The Monastery has received Koulutie 4, Leppävirta, tel. +358 44 797 5572 rushnyks as donations since the 1800s, the lastest www.leppavirta.fi/kirjasto ones in 2017. The most beautiful rushnyks in Valamo Monastery’s collection are on display at the exhibition. Väinölä Art Centre The collection consists of are rushnyks from Finland, Partaharju Wind Instrument Camp 1/2-27/2 Maija Toropainen, paintings Carelia, Russia and Ukraine from the 1800s, 1900s and 1/3-29/3 Näky-Näkyvä-Näkymätön, Heli Manninen’s 2000s. There are metal icons and crosses in the exhibition paintings, graphics and photographs from Valamo Monastery’s and Valamo Foundation’s 3/4-26/4 Maria Pihl paintings collections, as well as private collections. 28/4-12/5 Satu Juutalainen ceramic sculptures Pappilapiha summer theatre Valamo Cultural Centre www.valamo.fi SUMMER THEATRES 28/5-31/8 Joy to Eastern Finland, large Naive artists’ www.kulttuuripappilasylvi.fi Leppävirta Theatre Association summer exhibition 3/4-30/4 Nature tells a tale In July, there are two performances at Konnus summer Partaharjun näytelmäpiiri Ahlströminkatu 8 -10, Varkaus, tel. +358 40 0487 401 Anneli Kemppinen, Sisko Ojala, Elsa Myllyvaara www.partaharjunnaytelmapiiri.fi www.taidekeskusvainola.fi Varkaus Library, exhibition hall, www.varkaus.fi theatre, one is suitable for children and the other for adults. Konnuksentie 595, Leppävirta Virtasalmi theatre Museums of Varkaus 3/5-31/5 Soisalo Institute’s visual arts www.visitleppavirta.fi Facebook/Virtasalmen teatteri ry 1/1 -31/12 Teollisuuden Tekijät - Ten stories from groups’ exhibition Joroinen summer theatre the factories. Varkaus Library, exhibition hall, www.varkaus.fi VARKAUS SUMMER THEATRES Summer at Juice’s pace! High quality summer theatre 11/2 Valentine’s Day with Museoystävät 1/6- 31/8 Via Canalia Harjuranta Summer Theatre 18-25/2 1918 event week with Varkaus Museoystävät. since 2000. Tel. +358 44 713 111 At Harjuranta’s Kylätupa summer theatres Taipale Canal Museum www.joroistenkesäteatteri.fi www.nuorisoteatteri.org 20/2-20/5 The colours of hate, an event about the civil www.varkaus.fi/museot war through photographs and stories. Savon Pariisi touring theatre Kangaslampi theatre 1/6-26/8 TaideVarkaus60+. Eleven artists, who have 1/6-31/8 Photographer Esko Ikonen’s Robin Hood - a happy adventure performance for photography exhibition At Viljolahti’s Toukola made an influence in Varkaus. the whole family. Tel. +358 44 060 2200 www.kangaslamminteatteri.fi 27/7 Crime Literature Night In Valamo Cultura Centre meeting room www.savonpariisi.fi 31/8-28/10 Muutostila, Tuula Liimattala and www.valamo.fi Theatre group Nimettömät 7/7-5/8 Karvio theatre Anna Toikkanen At Taipale Canal 4/6-26/8 Poleeni summer exhibition Arto Paasilinna’s Onnellinen mies (Happy Man). Also 9/9 European cultural environment event www.nimettomat.fi Between Realities, paintings and photographs. Jonna available for different occasions 2-3 performers’ short From Tower to Tower. Johansson & Juan Kasari. Poleeni Cultural Centre performances: Veikko Huovinen: Kahden juopon Varkaus summer threatre 2/11-4/1/2019 Voi poijaat! -Laulu raikakoon! The entire exhibition collection at Poleeni Cultural joulu (The Christmas of two drunks) or Hamelnin 24/5-22/6 Mummon mökki comedy, Reetta Gröhn-Soininen’s communal wood Centre can be found at www.poleeni.fi pillipiipari (Hamel’s Pied Piper). Tel. +358 41 310 0810 starring Hannele Lauri carving installations. 25/6-5/8 Art Exhibition at Heinävesi www.karvionteatteri.fi 28/6-25/8 Valelääkari comedy, starring 17/12 Rakelin päivä event Church Helena Lindgren and Petri Hervanto Family Sundays, free workshop days for the whole PIEKSÄMÄKI SUMMER THEATRES Since 2005, an art exhibition has been arranged in Spa Hotel Kuntoranta, Varkaus family 28/1, 22/4, 23/9 and 25/11 nonstop at 10 am - Jäppilä theatre course Heinävesi’s bright church in cooperation of the church Tel. +358 17 560 1403 4 pm 15 minutes of Art Tuesdays 23/1, 20/3, 3/7, 24/7, Ruuhilampi, Jäppilä. www.jappila.fi and the municipality. In the summer 2018, Leena www.varkaudenkesäteatteri.fi 11/9 and 13/11 at 12 pm, free admission. Free guided Luostarinen’s paitings are on display. Open daily at Halkokompu summer theatre public tours on Thurdays, usually at 5 pm. 11 am - 6 pm. Shows at Kumputalo, Halkokummuntie 24 Wredenkatu 5 A, Varkaus. Tel. +358 40 769 1010 www.halkokummunteatteri.fi www.varkaus.fi/museot

34 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 35 Riikka-Piikka, Joroinen SHOPPING LEPPÄVIRTA Kunnonkeskus gift shop Travel Centre Unnukka Versatile everyday small acces- sories as well as lovely decorative Iittala Outlet products for yourself or as a gift. SHOPPING tel. +358 204 39 3522 Kunnonkeskus Oy, Tallikankaan- www.iittalaoutlet.fi katu 3, tel. +358 15 341 699 Aku & Ada www.kunnonkeskus.fi Pikku Aku & Ada Leena Heinonen tel. +358 400 609 504 Handpainted porcelain, glass and www.akuada.fi silk. Marjatie 13, Ateljee Lasielämyksiä tel. +358 400 557 171 Interior and art glass, www.leenaheinonen.fi Local glass art classes. Interior design and gift gifts and Rinnetie 4, tel. +358 50 369 3909 shop Vanilla Sky crafts. www.designmuru.fi A lovely interior design and gift Dimex Outlet accessories shop in the centre Work clothes of Pieksämäki. Interior design products, furniture, lamps, home

Kokoojatie 9, tel. +358 40 300 4528 Arcturuss Forgery www.dimex.fi textiles and gift items. Torikatu 3, tel. +358 44 295 5087 Hanx www.vanillasky.fi Snowmobile and motorcycle Taito Shop OTHER accessories at Oravikoski. Gifts, Pieksämäki products, Shopping Tel. +358 17 554 4205 SHOPPING handicraft courses and theme days. www.hanx.fi The Savo region’s rich handicraft tradition is still strong even today, offering a myriad of per- Keskuskatu 16, tel. +358 440 162 244 PLACES Rane Sport Leppävirta www.taitoitasuomi.fi sonal items for souvenirs or to take home. At the shops in the area you will find At Pieksämäki: Vokkolantie 1, local produce and handmade items, as well as well-known international brands. Forgery Arcturus Blue Velvet, Kesport Kovanen, tel. +358 17 553 3100 Forged products, also custom Toy shop Nallukka, Lorena, www.ranesport.fi HEINÄVESI JOROINEN Riikka-Piikka shop orders. Heikinlammentie, Jäppilä Pieksän Kirja, Putiikki Sepponen, Souvenir shop Tuohus Service station Jari-Pekka A shop that operates in conjunc- PIEKSÄMÄKI Tel. +358 50 360 3995 / Team Sportia and Valamo Monastery, Valamontie 42, Joroinen 24h. tion with service station Jari-Pekka. Bovallius-Palvelut Oy Tero Vepsäläinen Urheilu-Tenhunen. Local specialties, yarn, toys, craft tel. +358 17 570 111 A modern service station, where online shop Facebook / taontapajaarcturus supplies, decoration and gifts, as At Virtasalmi: www.valamo.fi you can find a K-Ruokakauppa High quality wood, leather and Tarukivi Laitinen well as fishing permits. The Joroi- Kyytselän Jäätelö, Virtasalmi Lintula Monastery grocery store, café and dining opti- wool fabric products. Exhibition Handmade stone jewellery and handicraft entrepreneurs’ shop nen municipal information office souvenir shop ons, such as lunch buffet, Kotipizza, room at Hallipussi 1, where you wooden handicrafts. and local history museum operates in conjunction with the Crafts, tapers, herbs from the mo- Hesburger, Subway and á la carte. can also buy products. Rajakankaantie 419, Virtasalmi, Punainen Tupa and shop. Outdoor sales offer summer nastery garden and icons. Also located at the service station: Tel. +358 40 661 4199 tel. +358 400 676 159 Virtasalmen Viljatuote flowers and regional seasonal pro- Honkasalontie 3, • Joroinen Travel Info verkkokauppa.bovallius.fi www.tarukivi.suntuubi.com ducts. Tel. +358 207 341 100 www.joroinen.fi At Jäppilä: tel. +358 40 485 7570 www.riikkapiikka.fi Green Trail Goldsmith Kirsi Pelkonen • Gift Shop Riikka-Piikka Mäntylä Sheep Farm Sheltered workshop Speciality shop for hunting, Collection of silver and gold jewellery www.riikkapiikka.fi Joroisten Taiteovi Koskelo fishing, riding and hiking. with more than 20 years of expe- • Finnmari interior design shop The factory shop offers rollers, Wood and textile products of the Also, equestrian supplies. rience. Design and implementation • Joroinen Bakery Venetian and vertical lamella Leväniemi activity centre’s works- Keskuskatu 26, also according to customer wishes. On Highway 5, Joroistentie 5, blinds, awnings and partitioning Virtual shopping centre hop. Toritie 3, Karvio, tel. +358 15 348 444 Revisions, repairs, size alterations tel. +358 201 5577 PieksämäkiShopping products. Taitetie, Kuvansi, www.greentrail.fi and cleaning of jewellery. tel. +358 40 594 9340 www.jari-pekka.fi/joroinen tel. +358 42 493 71 Kauppatie 5, Jäppilä. You can find up-to-date offers Kalaxi Fishing Oy per shop on the website. KP-tuote Joroinen books www.joroistentaiteovi.fi Tel. +358 40 591 4911 Speciality shop for fishing www.pieksamakishopping.fi Wooden custom furniture and gift Joroinen’s History I and Joroinen’s Mehiläistuotteet Mellis www.liekko.fi items. Open by appointment, Tallikatu 3-5, tel. +358 44 986 8355 History II. Available at the munici- Honey-based skin care and bath Wanha Kammari tel. +358 40 507 888 www.kalaxi.fi pal office and by post, products. Rantahovintie 129 Torikatu 7, tel. +358 44 719 9946 Soisalo-kirjat tel. +358 17 578 440 www.mellis.fi www.wanhakammari.fi Local history literature www.joroinen.fi Facebook / wanhakammari Tel. +358 40 251 8771 Store open by appointment. www.soisalokirjat.com

36 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 37 Museums of Varkaus and Savo Vintage MuseoPuoti SHOPPING SHOPPING

High quality souvenirs, for yourself or as a gift.

VARKAUS Handicraft Centre Väinölä Art Centre ANTIQUES & Varkauden Säästöcenter Shopping street Taito Shop Art sales, art materials and posters FLEA MARKETS Kauppakatu 32, Varkaus Kauppakatu Traditional Finnish products and Ahlströminkatu 8-10 Tel. +358 17 366 6607 new innovations as gifts or Fida Secondhand Varkaus shopping street offers Tel. +358 40 487 401 Flea market Feria souvenirs. Temporary exhibitions. www.taidekeskusvainola.fi Kauppakatu 43, Varkaus more than 90 specialty stores. Tallikatu 3-5, Pieksämäki Kauppakatu 17, Tel. +358 44 989 2752 Here you will find both clothing Ullan Lintu & Muusa Tel. +358 40 410 3715 and shoes, souvenirs and gifts, tel. +358 44 016 2246 Barn Shop Recycling Centre Ekotori www.taitoitasuomi.fi/varkaus Flea Market Veturi jewellery and watches, optician Seasonal store, gift and decorative Käsityökatu 42-44, Varkaus Myllykatu 1, Pieksämäki products, home furnishings, fab- Shopping Centre Forum goods. Kurolantie 301, Tel. +358 44 444 2661 Tel. +358 400 574 845 Veikkola Flea Market rics, craft supplies, books, flowers, Shopping Centre Forum features, tel. +358 40 7729 247 Kimppakirppis The flea market maintained by the pet supplies as well as beauty pro- among other things, a restaurant, Facebook / Ullan Lintu & Muusa Terttu Flea Market Petroskoinkatu 18, Varkaus Association of Leppälintu ry. ducts. There are also cosy cafés for a gift shop, second hand book Navettamyymälä Askeltie 1, Heinävesi Tel. +358 44 378 9100 Suomalanpurontie 18, Leppävirta breaks to rest your feet. shop, photographer, a beauty salon Tel. +358 40 174 9599 Wanha Asema Tel. +358 40 561 9125 and a hair salon product store. Oranssi Kirppis HerkkuPuoti Interior design and gift shop & Joroinen Recycling Centre www.forumvarkaus.fi Kauppakatu 42-44, Varkaus Bus Station Flea Market Delicious treats from Europe. cafe. Open seasonally. Flea market Tel. +358 40 650 6801 Kartanontie 8-10, Leppävirta Relanderintie 30 (Citymarket) Minnan Vapa ja Viehe Asemakatu 3, tel. +358 50 511 1505 Mutalantie 4 www.joroinen.fi Tel. +358 50 3246091 Facebook / Oranssi kirppis Fishing equipment Facebook / Wanha Asema ja Elävä Shop Facebook / HerkkuPuoti Relanderinkatu 17, Kauppa 21 In addition to good-quality and, if tel. +358 17 366 9191 KatiK design Puoti WARKAUDEN PORTTI necessary, reconditioned, recycled Own production, bright, colourful Muusan Kirjakauppa Shopping and tourism centre along goods, the Tukeva Work Training and unique products for adults and Books, cards, and gift items. Highway 5. Kiertotie 2 Foundation also sells products children. Online store also available. Ahlströminkatu 10 www.warkaudenportti.fi made in its own workshops. D.O. Saimaa quality brand. Tel. +358 17 552 2750 • Discount book store Kirjapörssi Wood, metal and textile worksho- Kauppakatu 33 LH 1 ps manufacture unique consumer Personalised Museums of Varkaus and Tel. +358 17 5551 559 Tel. +358 44 989 2686 bargains you MuseoPuoti • Pentik Outlet goods, ornaments, and children’s www.ehtavaatteet.fi Tel. +358 207 220 370 furniture and toys for shops. In cannot get Publications on the history of • PT-Nahkatarvike addition, the workshops produce anywhere else! Central office Varkaus, cards and gift items Tel. +358 10 271 2823 jewellery, cards and other small Historical building with business Wredenkatu 5 A, Kierrätyskeskus Ekotori • Neste Oil, K-market, Motorest items. outlets. Taipaleentie 15, tel. +358 40 769 1010 Laakuntie 24-26, 79100 Leppävirta. tel. +358 46 555 1468 www.varkaus.fi/museot Tel +358 17 555 4798 Facebook / Keskuskonttori Tel. +358 44 022 5814

38 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 39 LOCAL FOOD BAKERY AND Café Piirakkapaja Hyttisen Leipomo CEREAL PRODUCTS Ahlströminkatu 22, Varkaus Local home bakery products with Freshly baked rice pies and pastries 50 years of experience. Market Karvio Neste made with local ingredients. square sales at Pieksämäki market Oven fresh local malt bread. Tel. +358 46 577 7973 around the year.

LOCAL FOOD LOCAL Lepikkomäentie 1, Karvionkanava, LettuLeidit Eerontie 5, Naarajärvi tel. +358 17 563 641. Tel. +358 15 611 184 Café Tent Services, salty and sweet Home bakery and catering delights made on a multi-fired pan. KalakukkoleipomoKukkola service Päivi Mikkonen Individual catering for various Tmi Päivi Kankkunen Bread and confectionery products events. Delicious pastries, raw True Savo Kalakukko pastries and to order in Heinävesi. During the cakes, smoothies, gluten-free other baked goods to order. Kala- summer, for sale at Heinävesi Mar- products. Tel. +358 501 1816 kukko pastries are also sold at the ket Mon-Fri at 8 am - 4 pm, Sat at www.lettuleidit.fi Riikka-Piika shop at Jari-Pekka. 8 am - 3 pm, tel. +358 40 564 4220 Kuopiontie 446, Joroinen Catering service Kotipari Lämmin Halaus Oy Päivi Suhonen Tel. +358 40 5065 270 Traditional Carelian pastries, as well Palviainen, Kuvansi Cafe Nautinto as other pastries, made to order. Tel. +358 400 947 951 Bakery products. Käsityökatu 21-27, Heinävesi, tel. +358 40 1810 790 In Savo, Joroisten Leipomo Oy Prisma Varkaus Tel. +358 566 9777 caviar is Cafeteria Saurus/ Joroinen bakery’s oven warm www.kahvilanautinto.fi Ronttopuisto local food! pastries are available seven days a Fresh pastries every day during the week at service station Jari-Pekka. summer. Luostaritie 78, Palokki, Tel. +358 17 5600 400 Heinävesi Tel. +358 400 760 430

LOCAL BRANDS FISH PRODUCTS Local food Carelian Caviar Oy Mahla Forest Harri´s Food Factory Sturgeon breeding and caviar Birch sap and pine tree drinks e.g. incl. cold-smoked pike and production. Caviar is sold by Lagrima Arctica bubbly spruce cold-smoked pike tartar D.O. The region’s specialities include Varkaus caviar and sturgeon, Valamo’s wines and liqueurs Sepon Lihatori’s Ahlströminkatu shoot. Kangasniementie 705, Saimaa quality brand, cognac made from Finnish berries, Järvikylä’s salads and herbs as well as strawberries from Leppävirta. shop and Hotel Oscar. Naarajärvi, tel. +358 40 765 0222 salted cold-smoked rainbow trout. Hyvätuuli Highland’s organic meat products are known for their tenderness and pure taste, and Tel. +358 40 6808 000 www.mahlaforest.com Tel. +358 40 575 7670 www.careliancaviar.com www.harrisfoodfactory.fi fresh baked Heinävesi malt bread is mouth-wateringly good. Valamon Viiniherman Oy Famifarm Oy The monastery’s own dessert, Kaken Kala Oy Sales at Taulumäki market. SALES POINTS Siikamäki Direct Sales Taulumäki market square Famifarmi’s Järvikylä brand offers sparkling, red and white wines Cooperative in Varkaus Finland’s most extensive range of and whiskeys. Valamo Monastery, Tel. +358 400 278 113 Cafe Piirakkapaja local The Direct Sales Hall has more Vegetables, berries, lake fish, as fresh and pure potted vegetables Valamontie 42, Heinävesi Saimaan Tuore produce store than 60 local producers’ products, well as pastries. and herbs all year round. Tel. +358 17 570 1501 Fish raised indoors in Saimaa www.valamo.fi Ahlströminkatu 20, Varkaus as well as a village shop’s foods and Wipinä ry, Markus Hytönen Tel. +358 17 4704 400 water, rainbow trout. Finnforel Oy, www.jarvikyla.fi tel. +358 46 577 7973 utilities, which is not bound to Tel. +358 40 591 7100 Varkauden Aito Oy Varkaus Tel. +358 20 731 0140 Facebook / Cafe Piirakkapaja Kyytselän Jäätelö www.saimaantuore.fi chain stores. Supermarkets Salad dressings, for sale in super- Varkaudentie 980, Siikamäki Delicious and rich ice creams dire- Harri´s Food Factory Local produce is also available in markets. Könönpellontie 2, Riimin Rysä Tel. +358 40 702 2554 ctly from the farm in June-August Hand-made foods made from the the region’s supermarkets and Varkaus Tel. +358 10 420 4480 Fish store along Highway 5, e.g. www.suoramyyntihalli.fi Sat & Sun at 12pm - 4 pm, around www.aitomaku.net best raw materials with newest other food shops. hot- and cold-smoked salmon, the year at request and from local methods. For sale at the Street Sepon Lihatori Oy canned fish and Kalakukko sales points. Tel. +358 50 322 2550 Food trailer, which can be found at Meat product, cheese and fish re- pastries. Keilatie 1, Oravikoski www.kyytselka.fi various events. tailers. Ahlströminkatu 16, Varkaus Tel. +358 400 885 597 Tel. +358 40 575 7670 Tel. +358 17 552 3118 www.riiminlohi.fi www.harrisfoodfactory.fi Käsityökatu 22, tel. +358 17 2633 272 Tmi Markku Kettunen www.seponlihatori.fi Local lake fish. Sales at Taulumäki market. Tel. +358 400 513 783

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You can also get locally Fresh berries produced treats straight from from the local the farms! restaurants.

Kotileipomo Björn Virtasen Pulla-Puoti Virtasalmen Viljatuote Oy FARM PRODUCTS Matias Savolainen Soile luomupuoti The stone hearth furnace gives rise Bakery products. Domestic flour, groats, flakes, Strawberry, raspberry and blue- Organic foods, as well as the to tasty bakery products. Ahlströminkatu 25, Varkaus grains, bran, cereals and muesli, Aila Asikainen berry direct sales and self-picking. farm’s own vegetables and berries Bakery-shop-cafeteria Tel. +358 40 017 8870 also gluten-free. Gluten-free ce- Organic honey from Pieksämäki Puponmäentie 602, Leppävirta, according to the season. • Joroinen: Jokikuja 2 Facebook/ Virtasen Pulla-Puoti reals as import products. Suholan- Tel. +358 40 724 5005 tel. +358 40 753 6281 Malkkilantie 152, Heinävesi, • Varkaus: Kauppakatu 35 Home Bakery rannantie 231 A Ilpo Hänninen Garden Nyyssönen tel. +358 40 7084 789 Tel. +358 10 322 2210 Tel. +358 208 348 000 and www.elisanet.fi/soilen_luomutila Seija Nyyssönen Strawberry and raspberry sales Organic farm; trees, bushes, • Leppävirta: Kalmalahdentie 2 +358 400 894 505 Bakery products and market sales. and self-picking. During the perennials, strawberries, currants, Tiia and Sakari Meskanen Tel. +358 10 322 2210, www.virtasalmenviljatuote.fi Opintie 1, 79100 Leppävirta summer sold at ABC Pieksämäki. apples, beef and eggs, cottage Carrots. Kerisalontie 591, Joroinen [email protected] Tel. +358 45 130 0767 Hänniläntie 40, Venetmäki rentals, tel. +358 400 142 960 Tel. +358 400 359 542 www.kotileipomobjorn.fi MEAT PRODUCTS www.kotileipomonyyssonen.net Tel. +358 400 759 594 www.puutarhanyyssonen.fi Tummannurmen Luomutila Kotileipomo Kaivonurmi Ky Hyvätuuli Highland Saijanlahti’s Heikkilä farm Hasumäen hunaja Mönkkönen berry farm Strawberries, organic farm Raw frozen pies and other bakery Honkala, Nurkkala and Pohjolainen Rye flour, barley and flour, and Natural flower honey. Organic honey and strawberries Jakosepurontie 107 C, Leppävirta products. Tinurinkatu 6 organic farms’ common store. organic eggs. Tel. +358 400 286 114 Heinävesi , tel. +358 400 271 735 at Leppävirta, Tel. +358 40 7603275 Tel. +358 400 284 315 Tasty meat products, recipes, tel. +358 44 526 2847 Facebook / Tummannurmen www.kotileipomo.fi SuhosFarmi Oy spices and local handicrafts. Kaunismaa farm Luomutila Gluten-free wholegrain oatmeal, Jäppiläntie 1383, Jäppilä Lamb meat and skins as well as Pekka Koivistoinen Bakery-café Annelin potatoes, onions and carrots. Dire- Tel. +358 15 430 1690 honey. Sorsakoski. Egg sales at Leppävirta, Varistaipale canal kiosk Kotileipä ct sales from the farm on weekdays www.hyvatuuli.net Tel. +358 45 632 5165 tel. +358 400 299 675 Strawberries, potatoes and Freshly baked homemade bakery at 8 am - 4 pm or by appointment. vegetables at harvest time. products. Sweet and sandwich cakes Rauhala Angus Markus Hytönen Pekka and Leena Torvinen Tel. +358 400 186 400 During the summer sold at made to order. Savonkatu 35, Lep- Aberdeen Angus beef and steak Strawberries, raspberries, currants, Cabbage and vegetables at Joentaustantie 32, Maavesi. Varistaipale canal’s parking lot. pävirta. Tel. +358 45 207 0609 or meat. Tel. +358 40 703 3423 gooseberries, green peas, potatoes, Leppävirta , tel. +358 40 556 0916 Products for sale eg. in S- and Tel. +358 44 524 2207 +358 17 554 1684 www.rauhala-angus.fi carrots, beets, cabbage, dill and www.marjatvihannekset.fi K- Group stores in Southern and parsley. During the summer sales Lintula Holy Trinity www.annelinkotileipa.com Rantala farm Rauno Miettinen Northern Savo and Central Finland. in Joroinen, Leppävirta and Convent Moilas Oy www.suhosfarmi.fi Highland Cattle beef and direct Strawberries and raspberries. Varkaus market squares. Herbs and herbal teas from the Fresh bakery products, cafe and sales of meat products Marjatie 71, Leppävirta Tuppurinmäki Mill Hietarannantie 18, Maavesi convent’s own garden lunch served on weekdays. Tel. +358 40 578 1303 Tel. +358 40 572 3805 Mill operations at Leppävirta. Tel. +358 40 591 7100 Honkasalontie 3, Palokki A wide range of gluten-free products www.rantalahighland.fi Tel. +358 44 097 8556 Tel. +358 40 485 7570 also as raw frozen products. Kaunismaa farm Paakarinpolku 1, 76850 Naarajärvi Lamb meat and skins as well as Tel. +358 15 7851 251, honey. Tel. +358 45 632 5165 +358 44 761 4422 www.moilas.fi

42 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 43 Hotel Oscar, Varkaus RESTAURANTS Home Bakery-Cafe Björn LEPPÄVIRTA PIEKSÄMÄKI Jokikuja 2, Kuvansi Sport & Spa Hotel ABC Pieksämäki www.kotileipomobjorn.fi Vesileppis Vehkanotko 2, tel. +358 15 206 2490 Club Restaurant • Food and socialising restaurant www.abcasemat.fi Kesäkartano, Kartanogolf Bistro Ana Thairuoka

RESTAURANTS Delicious local food: Lunch buffet, • Lunch Restaurant Leppäkerttu Affordable and tasty Thai home Club Menu, barbecue buffet. • Cafe Coffee Corner food. Kaakinmäenkatu 14 The restaurant terraces have great • Social Restaurant Castro Tel. +358 45 1077199 views of the golf courses. The yard Vokkolantie 1, Facebook / ana.thairuoka area has a miniture golf course tel. +358 29 1700 170 and a playground for children. Anola Restaurant Kotileipomo Björn Open during the summer. Lunch, tasty terrace food and sweet Bakery-shop-cafeteria Golftie 14 b, 79600 Joroinen delicacies during the summer. Kalmalahdentie 2 Tel. +358 10 422 2382 Suonenjoentie 522 Tel. +358 10 322 2210, www.kartanogolf.fi Tel. +358 50 571 6837 [email protected] Service station Facebook / Anolapalvelut Summer Restaurant Jari-Pekka 24h Cafe Kanttila Konnustupa Café, buffet, Kotipizza, Hesburger, Café and lunch restaurant. Restaurant, summer theatre per- Subway and a la carte. Catering services by arrangement. formances. Party and catering Joroistentie 5, tel. +358 201 557 702 Vilhulantie 5, Naarajärvi service. Open during the summer, www.jari-pekka.fi/joroinen www.cafekanttila.com Konnus Canal. Restaurants Restaurant Seurasali Tel. +358 40 195 2500 Hotel Savonsolmu Tasty lunch at 10 am - 1.30 pm, www.konnustupa.cafeagda.fi Toikantie 9, tel. +358 207 290 290 fully-licensed evening restaurant www.savonsolmu.fi Restaurant Mamma’s Koskentie 2 Tel. +358 17 571 127 Food and socialising restaurant. Café-Restaurant Fellini HEINÄVESI Neste Karvionkanava Cafeteria Saurus Lepikkomäentie 1, Karvio Ronttopuisto Kebab-Pizzeria Kemer Buffet meals, summer terrace. Italian restaurant. Rafla Lätti Tel. +358 17 563 641 Open from June to August 10 am - Joroistentie 2, 79600 Joroinen Kievarinkatu 3, Marjatie 5 -7, tel. +358 46 654 1201 Virastokuja 1, church village 6 pm. Luostaritie 78, Palokki Tel. +358 50 4966 357 tel. +358 17 369 6999 www.ravintolafellini.com tel. +358 400 423 840 Pizzeria-Pub Karvio www.joroinenpizzeria.com www.ravintolamammas.net holiday resort Tel. +358 17 563 188 or Hilpeä Hospodar Facebook / raflalatti +358 400 760 430 Takunlahdentie 2, Karvio Mansikkaharju resort Near Pieksäjärvi, in a magnificent Restaurant Trapesa RESTAURANTS Party and catering service. historical milieu, a folk restaurant Tel. +358 17 563 603 UPON REQUEST Buffet every day at the Valamo www.karvionlomakeskus.fi Kalmalahdentie 8, and a pub. Savontie 9, Monastery. Tel. +358 17 570 111 JOROINEN Juhanala Mansion puh. +358 50 598 1481 tel. +358 50 540 1433 Uittotupa, Café-Bar Joroinen restaurant and catering www.valamo.fi Joroisten Etappi Teboil www.mansikkaharju.net Facebook / ravintolahospodar Uitontie 1, Karvio service. Occasional events and Restaurant Kermankeidas Café, fishing permits, Matkahuolto Jäppilän Kievari / Tel. +358 40 512 4300 meals in an authentic mansion Open 1/5-10/9 In May and courier. Kuopiontie 66, CAFES AND BAKERIES JKstreetfood millieu. Tuohilahdentie 53 Karvio Inn Tavern tel. +358 17 571 193. Bakery-cafe The summer restaurant offers September only during weekends, www.juhanalankartano.fi Open by appointment Annelin Kotileipä genuine BBQ and Cajun cuisine daily during the summer. Restaurant Lepikkomäentie 3, Karvionkanava Juhalatalo Kukkamäki Savonkatu 35, At other times by arrangement. Kuwaitin Keidas made on site, from steaks grilled Tel. +358 17 563 504 Catering, accommodation in tel. +358 17 554 1684 on open fire to hamburgers and Tuvantie 1, Kerma Open in the evenings. Fully outbuildings. www.annelinkotileipa.com slowly smoked meat dishes. Tel. +358 17 566 191 Lintula monastery café licensed and a summer terrace. Tel. +358 50 538 1895 Jäppilän Kirkkotie 3, Jäppilä or +358 400 312 131 Open 1/6-31/8 Serving the best pizzas in the Neste, cafe-restaurant www.kermankeidas.fi Tel. +358 15 610 130 Honkasalontie 3, Palokki neighborhood, pool, darts Vanamola room and Cellar Kokoojatie 17 www.jappilankievari.com Neste Cafe Kotiherkku Tel. +358 40 485 7558 competitions, as well as karaoke, restaurant Paimenpoika Tel. +358 17 554 1567 Lunch buffet on weekdays, tel. +358 400 226 570 Food prepared from organic Viitos-Auto Heinävesi village market Kotipizza and Burger. www.kuwaitinkeidas.fi products, game, fish in the service station’s café square cafe nearby waters, and the farm’s Kermantie 3, church village Hotel Restaurant Kokoojatie 3 Open during the summer own lamb meat. Tel. +358 400 456 124 Joronjälki Tel. +358 17 554 1570 Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm, Kerisalonsaarentie 838, Joroinen Lunch café-Catering Motellikuja 1, tel. +358 17 571 111. Sat 8 am - 3 pm Tel. +358 50 5332 787, Teboil, café-restaurant service Väkkärä www.joronjalki.fi +358 50 533 0546 Leppävirrantie 45 Kermantie 2, church village www.vanamola.fi Tel. +358 17 555 5555 tel. +358 40 707 6523

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#kattaasavon #safkaasavosta Sit down for a moment to enjoy local

RESTAURANTS delicacies.

A restaurant shall soon be opened at Pieksämäki Veturitallit Opening in the spring of 2018 Jäppilän kievari, Pieksämäki Tallikankaankatu 3, 76100 Pieksämäki

Chinese restaurant Zan Santsikahvi Pöyhölän Pappila Kahvihuone Tahon Café Poleeni cafe Hesburger Pieksämäki Kauppakatu 5-7, 2nd floor Café and lunch restaurant that Food and coffee services in the A cosy lunch and and culture Savontie 13, tel. +358 440 481 062 Keskuskatu 13 Tel. +358 15 348 518 seats 50 people. Catering services idyllic millieu of the rectory. café. Lectures, literary evenings www.poleeni.fi Tel. +358 15 341 390 www.zan.fi www.hesburger.fi by arrangement. Länsiväylä 3, Catering services. and other fun activities. Local Keski Cafe tel. +358 44 239 7650 Pöyhöläntie 170, Pyhitty products for sale. Kauppatie 6 Lomatrio A delicasse café at the edge of the Kotipizza Pieksämäki www.santsikahvi.fi Tel. +358 50 307 8387 (downstairs from Sale), Kangasniementie 18, Naarajärvi market. Kauppatori 3 Neste Pieksämäki www.poyholanpappila.fi Jäppilä, tel. +358 45 2214889 Tel. +358 20 741 5510 Virran Kievari Tel. +358 20 7871009 Kaakinmäenkatu 16-20 Facebook / kahvihuonetahoncafe www.lomatrio-koskelo.fi Café and lunch restaurant, karaoke Restaurant HiiliWille Facebook / Keski-Cafe Tel. +358 15 348 411 Kotileipomo Björn www.kotipizza.fi Restaurant Aseman Tähti and live performers. Specialities include meals cooked Paltanen summer cafe Virastotie 1, Virtasalmi with coals or in the outdoor oven. Shop-Café Asemakatu 2, tel. +358 15 481 299 Open during the summer. Beach Pizzeria Revontuli Tel. +358 50 3384560 Sarkaniementie 90, Siikamäki Bakery products and café. and salmon fishing. Lampolahdenkatu 6 Restaurant Taica Facebook / RavintolaVirranKievari Tel. +358 400 176 315 Myllykatu 14, Järvisuomentie, Paltanen Tel. +358 40 198 7233 A cosy and child-friendly á la carte www.hiiliwille.net tel. +358 10 322 2214 Tel. +358 40 5410 666 restaurant. Lunch during weekdays. RESTAURANTS UPON www.kotileipomobjorn.fi Samin Pizzeria Villa Gargano www.paltasenkahvila.fi Summer terrace on Kaxinkuja. REQUEST Tallikatu 9, Pieksämäki The atmospheric house seats 60 Moilas Oy/Shop-Cafe Keskuskatu 16, tel. +358 50 365 3313 FASTFOOD Tel. +358 15 348 744 Partaharju people, with the catering services Bakery products, a café and a lun- www.taica.fi RESTAURANTS Experience and nature catering. selected by the customer. Suonen- ch buffet on weekdays. Pizzeria Kebab Oliivi El Centro Restaurant Viikuna Party services. joentie 610, tel. +358 440 130 262 Paakarinpolku 1, 76850 Naarajärvi Keskuskatu 22 Lunch restaurant and restaurant Partaharjuntie 361, Partaharju www.villagargano.fi Tel. +358 15 785 1251, Pizza & kebab, Savontie 3 Tel. +358 15 348 656 upon request.Catering services by Tel. +358 44 725 4124 +358 44 761 4422 Tel. +358 15 482 042 Café Villa arrangement. Huvilakatu 31, www.partaharju.info www.moilas.fi Virastotie 2, 77330 Virtasalmi tel. +358 400 944 059 Tel. +358 500 678100 www.seurakuntaopisto.fi

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Savonian vendace on a plate.

Container Restaurant Morton, Varkaus

VARKAUS Restaurant Aikamies LUNCH AND FAST-FOOD Montorio Kebab Pizzeria Cafe Kerma RESTAURANTS UPON Lunch and dinner buffet. RESTAURANTS Kauppakatu 41, Home bakery. Kauppakatu 48 REQUEST FOOD RESTAURANTS Spa Hotel Kuntoranta. Hansun Pirtti tel. +358 400 138 335 Tel. +358 50 575 8085 Nizza ABC Restaurant Kuntorannantie 14 www.kahvilakermaky.infosivut.fi Lunch restaurant and restaurant Pizza-Posti At the shore of Pirtinvirta, Käpykankaantie 8 Tel. +358 17 560 1403 large summer terraces. upon request. Tinurinkatu 1, Kauppakatu 18, Home bakery Björn Tel. +358 10 762 9814 www.kuntoranta.fi Parties, meeting and training tel. +358 17 556 2744 tel. +358 17 552 2020 Kauppakatu 35, www.abcasemat.fi sessions. Pirtinranta 3, Taj Dera www.kisapuisto.fi tel. +358 10 322 2211 Rellu RoadHouse tel. +358 44 7888 200 Café Restaurant Amanda Indian restaurant www.kotileipomobjorn.fi HaniVeli Relanderinkatu 68 www.ravintolanizza.fi Good food professionally prepared Kauppakatu 61 Lunch restaurant and restaurant Tel. +358 17 366 9340 Wanha Asema Café with domestic raw ingredients. Tel. +358 45 229 6277 Keskuskonttori upon request. Satakunnankatu 7 www.relluhouse.fi Café, as well as an interior design Pirnankatu 4, tel. +358 17 366 9007 The old central office for Restaurant Kiina Keittiö Tel. +358 40 766 3465 and gift shop. Open during the www.ruokaravintolaamanda.fi Varkaus’ factories from the www.kisapuisto.fi Kauppakatu 40 LH 2 CAFES summer and at Christmas. 1840s. Diffrent sized premises Restaurant Kaks Ruusua Tel. +358 44 036 6652 Lunch restaurant Asemakatu 3, tel. +358 50 511 1505 for events and occassions. Restaurant in a historic millieu. Cafe Ankkuri Restaurant SaiGon Kitchen Kokkimestari Facebook / Wanha Asema ja Taipaleentie 15, Ahlströminkatu 25, Main Library, Osmajoentie 1 Kauppa 21 Kauppakatu 42-44, Mestarintie 1 tel. +358 45 224 3522 tel. +358 46 555 1468 tel. +358 40 350 8420 Tel. +358 44 444 2567 tel. +358 45 8928379 www.kokkimestari.fi Taipale Canal Facebook / Keskuskonttori www.kaksruusua.fi Café Sointu museum’s cafe Restaurant Rosso Restaurant Sodexo Niemilomat Chinese Restaurant At Taulumäki market square du- Summer cafe in a historic mil- At Unnukka beach, private and Italian delicacies. Lunch restaurant and restaurant Dahong ring the summer months. lieu. Taipale canal area, company events, smoke sauna, Ahlströminkatu 21-23 upon request. Ahlströminkatu 10 tel. +358 40 658 9804 programme services Tel. +358 50 348 5545 Navitas, Wredenkatu 2 Café Vohveli Tel. +358 44 989 2931 www.varkaus.fi/museot Tel. +358 40 715 9568 www.rosso.fi Tel. +358 50 347 6049 At Taulumäki market square du- www.niemilomat.fi Container Restaurant www.navitas.fi ring the summer months. Terrace Cafe Torni Restaurant Oscar & Morton Varkaus Club Oscar’s Pub Salaattibaari Café Piirakkapaja Viewpoint Café at the top of the Open during the summer on the water tower. Open during the A historical building from 1876, Cosy restaurants to suit all tastes. Kauppakatu 32, Freshly baked rice pies coastal market square. summer. Nakskovinkatu 8, for events and occassions. Hotel Oscar, Kauppatori 4 tel. +358 40 586 909 and pastries made with local Rajakatu 27, tel. +358 400 494 387 tel. +358 40 658 9805 Ahlströminkatu 13 Tel. +358 17 579 011 Facebook / Salaattibaari ingredients. www.morton.fi/varkaus Facebook / Terassikahvila Torni Tel. +358 40 849 6665 www.hoteloscar.fi Ahlströminkatu 22 Kebab Pizzeria Iskender www.varkaudenklubi.fi Motorest Tel. +358 46 577 7973 Teboil Severi Suhonen Kauppakatu 50 Warkauden Portti Warkaus hall’s Käpykankaantie 10 Tel. +358 17 551 2818 Cafe Nautinto Kiertotie 2, tel. +358 17 555 4798 restaurant Tempo Tel. +358 40 544 8028 Prisma Varkaus, Käsityökatu 21-27 www.warkaudenportti.fi McDonald`s Restaurant open upon request, www.severi.fi Tel. +358 40 566 9777 Käsityökatu 19, seats 250 people. Stylish and www.kahvilanautinto.fi tel. +358 17 366 9699 flexible facility. Kauppatori 6, tel. +358 17 579 011 www.warkaussali.com 48 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 49 ACCOMMODATION SPA HOTEL • SKI ARENA • ICE RINK MULTI-PURPOSE ARENA • BOWLING HALL SPORTS FIELD • WELLNESS SERVICES ADVENTURE PARK – ALL IN ONE PLACE! Get in 2 A superior top days a good ACCOMMODATION Spa mini destination holiday from mood! 75€ ICE AND person /twin room Ask for more Kuntorannantie 14, Varkaus SLIDE PARK details! +358 (0)17 560 1403 • myynti@kuntoranta.fi OPENS 10/2

LNESS A WEL ND Vokkolantie 1, 79100 Leppävirta Tel. +358 29 170 0170 [email protected] SP R ORT CENTE www.vesileppis.fi

Accommodation OTHER ACCOMMODATION

A variety of accommodation options that are suitable for a wide range of tastes and needs can HEINÄVESI Lintula monastery’s guest rooms be found in Savo, for both families on holiday, a single person on a trip and those on business Honkasalontie 3 , Palokki, tel. +358 40 485 7558 trips. Choose hotel accommodation in the vicinity of services and good transport connections, Karvio resort Majatalo Kotipuro cabin and villa options amid nature - or anything in between. Takunlahdentie 2, Karvionkanava, tel. +358 17 563 603 www.karvionlomakeskus.fi Bed and Breakfast in an idyllic rural millieu. Kotipurontie 3, Kerma Tel. +358 40 5781 842 Spa Hotel Kuntoranta HOTELS Karvio Inn Tavern www.kotipuro.fi A cosy spa at the shore of Lake Saimaa. Restaurant, Lepikkomäentie 3 A, Karvionkanava, Valamo monastery hotel and guesthouse treatment services, programme services and a wide tel. +358 17 563 504 Matkakoti Rohtorinne Valamontie 42, Uusi-Valamo, tel. +358 17 570 111 range of entertainment experiences. Kuntorannantie Cosy inn in central Heinävesi, sleeps 10. Kermanran- www.valamo.fi 14, Varkaus, tel. +358 17 560 1403 www.kuntoranta.fi Kermankeidas nantie 7, tel. +358 50 404 7724 Accommodation in a beautiful canal and rapids area. Hotel Joronjälki [email protected] Hotel Oscar The main house has 5 spacious bedrooms and the Motellikuja 1, Joroinen, tel. +358 17 571 111 A cosy hotel in the centre of town, close to amenities. Vahtitupa 4 building has space for 10 people. Säynämö Camp Centre www.joronjalki.fi Open 24 h. Extensive range of services under one roof, Tuvantie 1, tel. +358 17 566 191 Cottages, rooms, as well as tent and caravan spaces. Hotel Savonsolmu incl. meeting facilities, restaurant, event premises. www.kermankeidas.fi Sompasaarentie 42. Retro Hotel Savonsolmu at the shore of Pieksäjärvi. Kauppatori 4, Varkaus, tel. +358 17 579 011 www.saynamo.fi Lake Finland Guesthouse A sauna area, a restaurant that seats 300 people and www.hoteloscar.fi Villa Sillanpää High-quality guest house which sleeps 20, sauna, a summer terrace. Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis self-catering kitchens and activities. Heinävedentie 141, A holiday apartment for 4-6 people to rent. Toikantie 9, Pieksämäki, tel. +358 207 290 290 Vokkolantie 1, Leppävirta, tel. +358 29 1700 170 Sappu, Kerma, tel. +358 44 050 5121 Luostaritie 37 A, Varistaipale www.savonsolmu.fi www.vesileppis.fi www.lakefinland.fi Tel. +358 45 673 3841 www.villasillanpaa.com

50 Holiday in Savo // HEINÄVESI • JOROINEN • LEPPÄVIRTA • PIEKSÄMÄKI • VARKAUS 51 VARKAUS Pajaharju Farm ACCOMMODATION Holiday cottages. Museum, hiking Kotivuokraus.fi trails, domestic animals, smoke Furnished rental apartments in Characteristical sauna and fishing opportunities. Varkaus and Leppävirta. accommodation Rautalahdentie 150, Konnuslahti Tel. +358 50 553 3545 Tel. +358 40 573 5885 amidst nature. www.kotivuokraus.fi www.personal.inet.fi /luonto

ACCOMMODATION Kuntoranta Camping /lomamokit Four-star camping area with the Partaharju spa hotel services. Versatile cottage accommodation Kuntorannantie 14 Lomatrio in log cabins and villas, and single Tel. +358 17 560 1403 Six motel rooms, which have 16 and double rooms for 165 people. www.kuntoranta.fi beds, as well as 50 electrified cara- During errain and tent camps, the van spaces. Kangasniementie 18, Puurtilan seurakuntakoti area can accommodate up to 3000 Naarajärvi Tel. +358 20 741 5510 Accommodation at the lakeside, people. Also caravan places. www.lomatrio-koskelo.fi 8 km from the centre of Varkaus. Partaharjuntie 361, Partaharju Mukkula farm Accommodates approx. 40 people. Tel. +358 44 725 4124 Four cottages, one of them with Lean-to shelter, lakeside sauna and www.partaharju.info disabled access and one with a dining options. Murhilahdentie 94, Restaurant stable for two horses and pasture Tel. +358 40 572 7830 Pöyhölän Pappila www.varkaudenseurakunta.fi land. Tihusniemi, Jäppilä Accommodation in April-October. Tel. +358 500 747 203 or Varkaus Club Electricity-heated accommodation +358 50 545 7894 Wanhan Neuvolan Majatalo, Pieksämäki A historical and beautiful building rooms (4 pcs/2-4 beds) are locat- www.mukkulanmaatila.com from 1876. Unique 1-4 person ed in the outbuilding. Toilet and Nikkarila rooms. Ahlströminkatu 13, Varkaus shower buiding located next to the Motel accommodation in a scenic Tel. +358 40 849 6665 outbuilding. In addition, the mee- JOROINEN Mansikkaharju resort PIEKSÄMÄKI location in 4-room terraced house www.varkaudenklubi.fi ting room, which is a larger space, Camping Valvatus Caravan and camping site, as well Jäppilä Accommodation apartments (8 beds / apartment), Warkhaus has 2 double beds and an option for as villa and cottage accommoda- spare beds. Pöyhöläntie 170, Pyhitty Highway 5, junction 430 Accommodation for 20 people, wihich have a shared kitchen and Affordable accomodation in cha- tion. Café, conference, exhibition Tel. +358 50 307 8387 Valvatus Tel. +358 17 571 234 or some apartments have their own living room, shower and toilet. racteristical and cosy apartments. and dining facilities, a kiosk, a sau- www.poyholanpappila.fi +358 40 552 3569 kitchen. Jäppilän kirkkotie 7 Sauna available for use by agreement. Savontie 72, Varkaus na and a swimming beach. Diverse Jokiranta SFC, Joroinen Tel. +358 40 874 8585 Tel. +358 45 660 1553 Tel. +358 46 555 1468 Vanamola recreational opportunities. www.nikkarilanyhteiso.fi A peaceful and pleasant caravan Kukkaroniemi Cottage / [email protected] An inn in the middle of the Kalmalahdentie 8, beautiful and lively countryside. area at the shore of the lake. 88 Sirpa Suhonen Teittilä Stables OTHER LOCATIONS tel. +358 50 598 1481 Taste sensations seasoned with electrified caravan / car spaces and www.mansikkaharju.net A well-equipped cottage for year- Summer cottages on the lakesides Koivuniemi farm experiences and supervised rec- a tidy maintenance building. round use at the shore of Lake of Vangasjärvi and Ala-Siili, in the Farm accommodation during the Niemilomat reational activities. B&B Immola, Tuohilahdentie 104 Pieksäjärvi, only approx. 4 km vicinity of Pieksämäki. Two small summer in outbuildings and cotta- Niemeläntie 166, Leppävirta order catering, accommodation, Tel. +358 50 3767 171 from the centre of Pieksämäki. The sauna cabins with bedrooms and ges. Koivuniementie 76, Lahnalahti Tel. +358 40 715 9568 meeting room, large lakeside www.sfcjokiranta.net separate accommodation building two slightly larger with bedrooms. Tel +358 40 734 5700 www.niemilomat.fi sauna, hobby room, football and can facilitate 14 people. Games, a Vilhulantie 360, Naarajärvi www.koivuniemenmaatila.fi volley ball field. Camping, caravan Purorannan Maalaistalo beach volley field and rowing boat Tel. +358 40 733 3205 LEPPÄVIRTA Motopark Raceway parking. Vanamola, B&B Immola, Hanhisalontie 374 A available during the summer. or +358 40 596 6025 Kotamäki farm 4-6 person cottages for summer Kerisalonsaarentie 838 Tel. +358 400 255 601 Tel. +358 44 5963 433 www.teittilantalli.com Kotamäentie 95, Leppävirta www.nettimokki.com/ use , 3-4 person rooms in the yard Tel. +358 50 533 2787, [email protected] Wanhan Neuvolan Tel. +358 40 508 1106 pieksamaki/7624 building as well as tent and caravan +358 50 533 0546 www.kotamaentila.fi Salmitalo Majatalo spaces. Showers and toilets in a www.vanamola.fi Facilities for training, camps and Lomapirtti An inn on the edge of Sibelius Park separate building. The area also has banquets for up to 150 persons. There are three accommodation in the city centre. There are 1-5 two beach saunas and an outdoor Heinävedentie 2700 buildings on the lakeside of person roomsh at the inn as well sauna. Motoparkintie, Virtasalmi Tel. +358 50 521 5957 Vangasjärvi, which have a total of as apartment accommodation, a Tel. +358 44 2780088 www.soinilansalmi.net 12 loft rooms, can accommodate lounging kitchen for self-catering www.motopark.fi 60 people. Relaxing treatment and communal sanitary facilities. services. Uistinkuja 6, Selkiöntie 24, Pieksämäki tel. +358 40 731 9063 Tel. +358 45 189 0710 www.lomapirtti.fi www.wanhanneuvolanmajatalo.fi

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It’s easy to relax in a Savonian holiday cottage.

HOLIDAY JOROINEN LEPPÄVIRTA PIEKSÄMÄKI VARKAUS COTTAGES Kadonneen Pyörän Everilä holiday cottages Matinvuori AP-Contact Service Ky Karjatila Five cosy cottages at the water’s Eight person luxury cottage. Well equipped and high quality Rental cottages in Joroinen edge of Paljakkavesi. Maavedentie 246, Jäppilä villas. tel. +358 40 756 0707 HEINÄVESI all year round. Jousniementie 246 a, Leppävirta Tel. +358 400 719 051 www.apcontact.fi Heinävesi holiday cottages Kaitaistentie 714, www.matinvuori.fi Tel. +358 40 508 3074 Lakeside Villas Several holiday rental cottages in tel. +358 400 170 622 www.everilan-lomamokit.com Luokin loma Kurolantie 219, Varkaus the beach sceneries of Heinävesi www.huvila.net Kasanen holiday A high-quality cabin, in connec- tel. +358 40 570 2565 waterways. Information about the Kirvesranta apartments tion with which a separate sleeping www.lakesidevillas.fi cottages: www.heinavesi.fi Rantama holiday cottages Cottage accommodation all year High-end holiday apartments in area, outdoor sauna, lean-to shelter Luotsi houses round, as well as catering services the archipelago of clear-water Eight high-quality and year-round and hot tub. Accommodation for Tyynelä and Lähtevä and a smoke sauna. Suvasvesi. Tel. +358 50 362 0047 cabins at the lakeside of Särkijärvi. two also in the car park building. At the shore of Taivallahti canal in Kirvesniementie 81 B www.kasanen.com Pönkälahdentie 66 Ristimäentie 730, Neuvola Tel. +358 400 653 373 Heinävesi. Tel. +358 50 911 6354 Tel. +358 400 299 850 Kiilu holiday cottages Tel. +358 44 363 6532 More of the www.lomarengas.fi www.kirvesranta.fi or +358 40 549 1283 www.luokinloma.fi Pönkälahdentie 338 www.rantamanloma.net area’s cottages codes 11375 and 11383 Kotkatsalmi Holiday Tel. +358 50 552 4250 Marttila Holiday Cottages Vaajasalmi holiday can be found at: Cottages www.kiilunlomamokit.com Holiday cottages with their own Year-roundand exclusive holiday cottages > www.heinavesi.fi Leppis Bungalows beaches at the shore of Lake Niska- homes at the lakeside of Haapaselkä Oraviniementie 431 > www.joroinen.fi Tel. +358 45 311 5740 järvi, approx. 18 km from Pieksä- in Joroinen. Kotkatsalmentie 84 Tel. +358 500 377 577 > www.visitleppavirta.fi [email protected] mäki. Tel. +358 400 287 144 Tel. +358 40 571 7332 www.vaajasalmenloma.com > www.visitpieksamaki.fi www.leppisbungalowit.fi www.marttilanlomamokit.com www.kotkatsalmenlomamokit.com > www.visitvarkaus.fi Päivärinne holiday cottages Kolarisaarentie 407 Tel. +358 44 067 3222

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Valamo

Heinävesi Leppävirta Travel Info Varkaus Tourist office Information point Tourist information Kermanrannantie 7 Unnukka resort Hotel Oscar 79700 HEINÄVESI Kalmalahdentie 2, Kauppatori 4, Tel. +358 44 790 1919 79100 LEPPÄVIRTA 78250 VARKAUS [email protected] Tel. +358 44 790 6033 Tel. +358 17 579 011 www.heinavesi.fi [email protected] [email protected] www.visitleppavirta.fi www.visitvarkaus.fi

Joroinen Travel Info Riikka-Piikka Gift and Pieksämäki interior design shop co/ Tourist information Service station Jari-Pekka

Contact details Contact PO Box 125 Joroistentie 5 76101 PIEKSÄMÄKI Ask for more 79600 JOROINEN Tel. +358 44 588 2219 information Tel. +358 20 734 1100 [email protected] about the local [email protected] www.visitpieksamaki.fi www.riikkapiikka.fi services! www.joroinen.fi

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