Jyväskylä: Live a Cottage Day the Finnish Way & Campfire Food

Summer season

Live like a local at a Finnish summer cottage by a peaceful and beautiful lake. Enjoy a traditional sauna, play yard games, taste local flavors, and discover the simple pleasures of Finnish happiness.

About this activity

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of the experience.

Flexible reservation

If needed, reschedule up to 48 hours in advance. New date must be within 14 days. Price differences apply.

Duration 5 hours

Check availability to see starting times

Local hosts

English

Small group

Limited to 7 participants

Highlights

🌼 The world's original sauna experience with local hosts
🌼 Enjoy local meal with drinks at the cozy campfire spot
🌼 Play traditional Finnish yard games
🌼 Taste wild flavors from the forest
🌼 Discover the source of Finnish happiness

Description

Live like a true Finn and escape the fast pace of city life at a traditional summer cottage, surrounded by peaceful nature and a beautiful lake.

This is your chance to slow down and experience the essence of Finnish happiness — a perfect blend of sauna, nature, food, and simple joys.

You’ll hear about our nature-based lifestyle and learn how Finns recharge in the wild. Together, you’ll walk through the surrounding forest, taste wild flavors, and relax with the scents and sounds of nature.

Relax in a traditional wood-heated sauna with your host, take a dip in the lake, and try some classic Finnish yard games. Between activities, enjoy a cozy campfire meal with drinks.

At the cottage, you’ll go with the flow and have fun — let the fresh air and peace of nature work their magic.

By the end of the day, you’ll have found the source of Finnish happiness — in our way.

Includes

✅ Two local English-speaking hosts
✅ Local meal with drinks by the campfire
✅ Swimming in the lake
✅ Towel
✅ Changing room
✅ Outdoor toilet
✅ Fill for your water bottle
✅ Using a bucket and ladle for washing

❌ Transportation
❌ Swimwear (bring your own)
❌ Soap & shampoo products
❌ Shower (using only a bucket and ladle for washing)
❌ Reusable water bottle

Meeting point

Hangasjärventie 106, 41860 Tikkala

Not suitable for

❌ Children under 7 years old
❌ Hearing-impaired people
❌ Visually impaired people
❌ Wheelchair users
❌ People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing for outdoors
Comfortable shoes
Personal medication
Reusable water bottle
Mosquito repellent (optional)
Slippers (optional)

Not allowed
Alcohol and drugs
Firework
Littering
Unaccompanied minors
Weapons or sharp objects
High-heeled shoes
Explosive substances
Intoxication

Know before you go
This tour operates rain or shine, unless there are extreme weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.

Arrival at the destination by your own car or private transportation is required (8.5 km from Saarijärvi city center and 60 km from Jyväskylä).

Please note that there is no electricity there, so bring a power bank if you need to charge your phone.