Chill like a Finn France group media visit 1.-6.6.2026

Kuopio, Tahko, Savonlinna, Mikkeli

This June, you can get the chance to experience where and how the world's happiest people spend their summer holidays. You may find your state of happiness this June in Finnish Lakeland, the coolest lake region in the world. This trip is part of Visit Finland's Chill like a Finn campaign.

Finnish Lakeland is Europe’s largest lake district – the ultimate summer escape for the world’s happiest nation. This is where Finns slow down, recharge, and reconnect with nature by the water.

During this journey you will experience most of the key elements of Finnish happiness - breathtaking national landscapes, distinctive cuisine full of pure ingredients, Lakeland's authentic lifestyle and culture, and of course, crucial Finnish ancient institution - sauna in many various forms.

Welcome to chill like a Finn!

Quick facts

Flights

Arrival 1st June

PARIS CDG-HELSINKI: Finnair 10.50-14.40

HELSINKI-KUOPIO: Finnair 16.15-17.15

Departure 6th June

HELSINKI-PARIS CDG: Finnair 16.10-18.15

Accommodation

1st-3rd June: Suites Green by Tahko SPA Hotel
3rd--5th June: Kanava Resort
5th-6th June: Saimaanranta Resort Hillside Villas

Bring along

Comfortable & waterproof shoes

Light waterproof jacket

Swimwear

Sunglasses

Preliminary program

Credits: Visit Savonlinna

Monday 1st June, 2026

Arrival to Finland with Finnair Paris-CDG flight, connecting in Helsinki-Vantaa airport for domestic flight Helsinki-Kuopio

10:50 – 14:40 CDG – HEL

16:15-17:15 HEL-KUO

17:30 Meeting at the Kuopio airport with local host and transfer by bus Tahko

18:30 Arrival at Suites Green, check-in

19.30 Dinner at SooSoo Restaurant

Tuesday 2nd June, 2026

9:00 Breakfast at the Tahko Spa Hotel

10:30 eFatbike tour through the forests of Tahko

Lunch outdoors by the campfire along the way. (Tour ends at the top of the Tahko Hill)

14:00 Zipline Experience back to the village

14:30 Walk back to the hotel

16:00 Relaxing joga and spa moment at Break Sokos Hotel Tahko

19:00 Dinner at Hillside Restaurant

Drinks at Hophouse, tasting of local distillery products

Wednesday 3rd June, 2026

8:00 Breakfast at the Tahko Spa Hotel

9:00 Transfer from Tahko to Kuopio

10:00 Visit to Puijo Tower, virtual ski jumping challenge, hiking and coffee break at Konttila Farm

13:00 Sauna and relaxing lake swim at Saana ( traditional Finnish sauna treatments )

14:30 Lunch and lake cruise on board M/S Queen R

16:00 Transfer from Kuopio to Kuvansi with minibus

17:00 Visit Free Finns Ranch in Heinäaho, Kuvansi - a farm visit or horse riding lesson.

18:30 Departure for Oravi Village and Kanava Resort.

19:45 Check-in Kanava Resort

20:00 Finnish evening in cottage – Dinner, sauna and drinks

Thursday 4th June, 2026

9:00 Breakfast

11:00 Guided paddling tour

12:30 Lunch in nature / Ruukinranta

14:00 SUP-yoga / forest yoga

16:00 Seal Safari in Linnansaari National Park (3h)

19:30 Departure for Lomamokkila

20:00 Home made supper in Lomamokkila

21:30 Departure for Kanava Resort

Friday 5th June, 2026

8:30 Breakfast

9:30 Transfer to Savonlinna

10:30 Walking tour in the Savonlinna city – Olavinlinna castle, harbour and marketplace.

12:00 Lunch at Muikkuterassi

13.00 Transfer from Savonlinna to Mikkeli

14.30 Arrival to Tertti Manor
Coffee, tea and snacks in an atmospheric Tertti Café
Tour of the grounds

15.30 Departure for Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings excursion
Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings

16.15 RIB Saimaa boat cruise from Ristiina to Astuvansalmi
16.40 Visiting the rock paintings with a local guide

17.15 Return by Rib Saimaa to Ristiina

17.45 Transfer to Saimaanranta Resort
18.15 Check in at Saimaanranta Resort Hillside Villas
19.00 D.O. Saimaa dinner at the villa
21.00 Sauna and a swim in the lake Saimaa

Saturday 6th June, 2026

Breakfast in the Villa 8.15-9.00

09.15 Departure from villas to Mikkeli train station
Train Mikkeli – Helsinki Airport 10.03 – 12.53
HEL-CDG 16.10 – 18.15

Finnish AKKE Funding

This action is part of Eastern Finland Sustainable Tourism Growth Program and is funded by South Savo Regional Council from Appropriation for Sustainable Growth and Vitality in Regions (Finnish AKKE funding).