17.-20.05.2025
TBC
20.-22.05.2025
Savonlinna
Spahotel Casino / Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone
Credits: Team Finland - Business Finland
For tour operators from Germany, France, Spain and Great Britain by invitation only.
Finnair operated flight details TBC
Comfortable and weatherproof outdoor clothing
(including good walking shoes, hat and gloves).
Swimsuit for the sauna.
Happy mood!
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.
Afternoon arrivals to HEL
Flight HEL-KAJ at 17:25, arriving in Kajaani 18:25
Dinner and overnight Vuokatti
More details to follow.
Breakfast
Activities in Vuokatti
Lunch
Drive from Vuokatti to Kuhmo
Inspection Kuhmo
Drive Kuhmo - Nurmes
Arriving in Bomba
Dinner
More details to follow.
Breakfast
Program in Nurmes
Lunch
Drive Nurmes - Koli
Arriving in Koli
Program in Koli
Dinner
More details to follow.
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
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
Day to travel back to home.
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TBC