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

IN CO-OPERATION

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.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

The mellow steam of a lakeside sauna

Our timber built traditional saunas and a smoke sauna are a place of relaxation.
The lakeside setting of our saunas with cozy lounge areas and wooden docks are suitable for up to 70 bathers wishing to enjoy the Finnish nature.

Saunas are from 320 e | 2 hours

LAKESIDE SAUNAS

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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COME AND ENJOY

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MENU PRICES FROM (INC. VAT)

39 e | person

RECOMMENDED GROUP SIZE

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