We are easily accessible by boat, bus and car and have plenty of parking space.
Our address is
Savutuvan Apaja
Opinsaunankiuas 1
40820 Haapaniemi
Matka-Mäkelä offers bus charters with experience ranging over 80 years and aiming at 100% customer satisfaction.
Our own ship
Cruises planned to your needs
Rain or shine – wind in sail carries you and your guest to where you will.
Fully covered passenger ship for charter cruises
Cruises are always tailored to to the customer’s wishes.
The Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of architect Alvar Aalto’s most significant works. It enjoys a unique position in the history of modern architecture. The Säynätsalo Town Hall is a building with many functions: municipal administration (until 1993), library, residential spaces, business premises and guest rooms. Aalto designed the town hall as a gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art – as evidenced by the details and furniture designed especially for the building.
The municipality of Säynätsalo with its Town Hall became part of the city of Jyväskylä in 1993. Because of its architectural importance, the Säynätsalo Town Hall and its inner courtyard were protected by a building preservation order in 1994.
By car around 30 min drive
By boat around 1h15 min cruise
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Petäjävesi Old Church tells the story of the Finnish people’s everyday life over four centuries. Built by Central Finland’s land-owning peasants in 1763–65 with their masterful carving skills, the Old Church has been the site of the most profound moments of life. The Old Church is beloved by the residents of Petäjävesi, and it is visited by thousands of enchanted tourists every year.
By car around 30 min drive
Suitable for visitors of all ages all year. The Harjujärvi campfire shelter and its surroundings are suitable for visitors with mobility difficulties.
By car around 45 min drive
Ideal whether you want to enjoy a boat excursion or go by land. Parts of the terrain feature steep slopes. The Vuori-Kalaja area is accessible for assisted wheelchair users (300 m) and there is an accessible jetty on the Lapinsalo island.
By car around 1h 15 min drive
Suitable for visitors of all ages. Easy access. No services for visitors with mobility difficulties.
By car around 1h 15 min drive
Suitable for visitors of all ages all year. The terrain is difficult at places. No services for visitors with mobility difficulties.
By car around 1h 30 min drive