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1000 Lakes Outdoors Kajaani, Kuhmo, Bomba & Koli FAM Trip, 17. - 22.05.2025

Credits: Team Finland - Business Finland

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Fully Hosted 1000 Lakes Outdoors Kajaani, Kuhmo, Bomba & Koli fam trip in cooperation with Finnair

For tour operators from Germany, France, Spain and Great Britain by invitation only.

Credits: Team Finland - Business Finland

Quick facts

Accommodation

17.-20.05.2025
TBC

20.-22.05.2025
Savonlinna
Spahotel Casino / Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone
 

 

Flights from/to Destination

Finnair operated flight details TBC

Bring along

Comfortable and weatherproof outdoor clothing
(including good walking shoes, hat and gloves).
Swimsuit for the sauna.
Happy mood!

Welcome to Kajaani, Kuhmo, Bomba & Koli!

1000 Lakes Workshop is an international sales event that takes place in heart of the Lakeland Finland, Savonlinna. Savonlinna, as a historical town, built up on the islands, surrounded by the unique lake scenery, provides the inspirational atmosphere for the networking and creating successful business. The event brings together international buyers and Finnish suppliers from the Lakeland region. The event week starts with pre tours for buyers and continues with 1000 Lakes Workshop on May 21th. 

 

Preliminary program

Credits: Harri Tarvainen

Saturday 17.05.2025

Afternoon arrivals to HEL

Flight HEL-KAJ at 17:25, arriving in Kajaani 18:25

Dinner and overnight Vuokatti

 

More details to follow.

Sunday 18.05.2025

Breakfast

Activities in Vuokatti

Lunch

Drive from Vuokatti to Kuhmo

Inspection Kuhmo

Drive Kuhmo - Nurmes

Arriving in Bomba

Dinner

 

More details to follow.


 

Monday 19.05.2025

Breakfast

Program in Nurmes

Lunch

Drive Nurmes - Koli

Arriving in Koli 

Program in Koli

Dinner

 

More details to follow.
 

Tuesday 20.05.2025

Morning program TBC

14:00 Arrival in Savonlinna, check-in to Spahotel Casino / Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone

15.00 Cruise on Lake Saimaa by M/S Elviira
Spring is the best time to spot an endangered Saimaa ringed seal and our ship will cruise us to the direction of Linnansaari National Park, which is one of the best areas to see this cute creature. We’ll even end up to the secret nature harbor, in where the seals have been seen several times.

17.30 Arrival in the nature harbor of Illikka, in where the “Metsänpirkko” welcomes us to be her guest. She will lead you to the secrets of the forest and you will leave this beautiful place with happy memories!

19.00 Departure by bus for Putkisalo Manor, which is also a lovely sheep farm 
                  
19:30 Arrival in historical Putkisalo Manor, in where you can admire the charming landscapes, meet the cute sheeps, horses and dogs, and especially enjoy the delicacies made by DO Saimaa chef Ilkka Arvola. Ilkka uses only the local ingredients in his cooking and is one of the most respected chefs in the area. 

ca. 22:00 Departure for Savonlinna, ca. 40 min drive

 

Wednesday 21.05.2025

9:00–16:00 Workshop in the ”Happy Islands”, at Wanha Kasino (Old Kasino)

12:00 Lunch at Spahotel Casino

13:00 Workshop continue

14:30 Coffee break 

16:00 Workshop ends

FREE TIME 

18:00 Guided tour in 550 years old medieval Olavinlinna Castle 
During this tour you will have a chance to see some of the hidden places of the castle, in where you can’t get to on a normal guided tour. (Walking time from Spahotel Casino ca. 15 min and from Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone ca. 10 min.)

19:30 Dinner in Olavinlinna Castle

 

Thursday 22.05.2025

Day to travel back to home.

Thank you for visiting Finland!

 

Apply for FAM trip

Please apply for this FAM trip via this link.

Visit Finland will review your registration as soon as possible, no later than 45 days prior to Fam-trip's planned starting date.
 

Regional contacts

TBC

Visit Finland contacts

Useful links

Sustainable Travel Finland

Weather

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