Dinners and saunas at winter time
Savutuvan Apaja is a unique place to organize dinner and sauna events. On the island of Haapasaari, a protected natural reserve at the heart of lake Päijänne, Savutuvan Apaja offers a stunningly beautiful setting for our guests.
Our three, unique dining halls are suitable for events from 10 to 200+ guests. In addition to good food and saunas we organize memorable events.
At winter time guests can enjoy Finnish winter at its best! Enjoy the healing steam of our saunas and warm atmosphere at the restaurant.
An outline for the evening
18.00
Arrival by land
18.00
Begin the evening with a toast.
We recommend cocktails inspired by Finnish winter.
18.15
Dinner at the main building. The warm blaze of a fireplace and candles guarantee a warm ambience.
Your choice of menus and beverages
20.00
Enjoy the Finnish winter at its best! Get the authentic sauna experiences at lakeside saunas and have a refreshing dip in icy water.
On towards the warmth of the saunas.
22.00
End of the visit
Getting to Savutuvan Apaja
Transportation for smaller and larger groups
Apaja is easily accessible by car.
Bus services
Matka Mäkelä
Jyväskylän Liikenne
Authentic Finnish tastes
Our kitchen offers a variety of dishes with fresh and local ingredients. We have planned our menus with heart and passion to create an unforgettable experience.
The mellow steam of a lakeside sauna
Our timber-built traditional saunas and a smoke sauna offer a perfect place to relax.
Complementing the experience, the area also features four stylish Drop Design outdoor jacuzzis, providing a luxurious way to unwind.
The lakeside setting of our saunas, with cozy lounge areas and wooden docks, can accommodate up to 70 bathers looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Finnish nature.
Saunas are from 420 e | 2 hours
Dip in icy water
At winter time, Apaja has the opportunity to refresh yourself in icy water. After ice swimming, you can feel the heat flowing into your body.
- ice swimming is suitable for everyone who is healthy and able to swim (not for children)
- if you are not sure, talk to your doctor
- swimshoes or wool socks protects the feet
- if you first go to the sauna, allow your body to cool down slightly between the sauna and icy warer
- do not wet the head
- get used to cold water carefully to avoid a shock reaction
- delay at water for only a few seconds at first, gradually increasing the times
- dress warmly after sauna and opening
COME AND ENJOY
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MENU PRICES FROM (INC. VAT)
49 e | person
RECOMMENDED GROUP SIZE
10+ guests
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