Authentic Finnish Evening at a Lumberjack Lodge

Experience an authentic Finnish evening by the lake – smoke sauna, traditional food and local culture shared with locals in a historic lumberjack lodge.

Step into a warm, welcoming evening where Finnish traditions come to life.

At Jätkänkämppä, a genuine 1950s lumberjack lodge by Lake Kallavesi, you’ll experience how Finns spend time together – through sauna, food, stories, and shared moments. This is not a performance, but real Finnish culture shared with you.

What you will experience?

Smoke sauna & lake experience: Relax in the gentle heat of one of the world’s largest traditional smoke saunas (record: 108 bathers). Cool off in Lake Kallavesi – or try ice swimming in winter.

Traditional Finnish dinner: Enjoy a hearty buffet featuring local ingredients and Finnish home-style dishes.

Music, stories & atmosphere: Live accordion or violin music, sing-alongs and storytelling create a relaxed and joyful atmosphere where travellers and locals meet.

Unique setting by the lake: The historic lumberjack lodge and its courtyard offer an authentic and atmospheric environment – just 600 metres from Spa Hotel Rauhalahti.

Seasonal highlights: In summer, experience traditional lumberjack log-floating demonstrations by the lakeshore.

Why choose this experience?

Authentic Finnish culture – not staged

Meet locals and fellow travellers

Smoke sauna by the lake – a true Finnish tradition

Easy to reach, yet feels like a hidden gem

Good to know

Available: Tuesdays year-round (and selected Thursdays in summer)

Duration: approx. 4–5 hours

Location: 600 m from Spa Hotel Rauhalahti, Kuopio

Please bring:

Your own towel

Swimwear (required in sauna and for swimming)

Slippers or sauna shoes recommended

Note: The sauna area is licensed – bringing your own drinks is not allowed.

Advance booking required:

+358 30 608 30, myynti@rauhalahti.fi