Finnish Lakeland Signature Week
Authentic Lake Nature, Sauna Culture and Guided Experiences in the Heart of Finland
Three unique lakeside resorts – Revontuli, Varjola and Kellankoski – have created a new international holiday concept combining authentic lake nature, sauna culture, guided outdoor experiences and local food.
Experience the real Finland in the heart of Finnish Lakeland
Finnish Lakeland Signature Week offers ready-made holiday itineraries designed especially for international quests looking for a peaceful and premium nature experience in Finland.
Late summer and autumn are the most beautiful seasons to experience the lakes, forests and silence of Lakeland.
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Easy to Reach – The Heart of Finnish Lakeland
Smooth Travel Connections via Helsinki, Jyväskylä and Tampere
Finnish Lakeland is surprisingly easy to reach. The resorts are located in the heart of Lakeland Finland, so you save time whether you are travelling by car, by plane or by ship to Finland. Our international guests fly directly to Tampere or Helsinki from all over the world, especially from Europe, and continue smoothly to the Lakeland region in Jyväskylä Region of Lakeland Finland – either by car, bus or train. Some of the guests take direct flights from Helsinki to Jyväskylä or even travel by their own private jets.
Within a short distance you will discover thousands of lakes, forests and authentic Finnish countryside – far from crowds but still easily accessible. The resorts participating in the Signature Week are located in the middle of Lakeland Finland, one of the most beautiful lake systems in Europe. The area is also the sauna region of Finland.
Finnish Lakeland Signature Week is a ready-to-sell, multi-location travel concept in the heart of Finland’s lake district, combining three distinctive lakeside resorts into one seamless itinerary. A carefully selected set of tailor made individual products, these three packages bring together the essential Finnish Lakeland experiences, such as niche accommodation, sauna, fishing, outdoor activities and local lifestyle, into flexible and modificable packages for European FITs, groups and incentives.
With easy access via Helsinki, Jyväskylä and Tampere, reliable local partners and strong sustainability, the Finnish Lakeland Signature Week -concept ensures smooth operations and consistent quality across all touchpoints. The result is a modular, hassle-free product that enables tour operators to sell authentic Nordic nature experiences with minimal complexity.
Its key differentiator is the ability to turn the core elements of Finnish Lakeland, local lifestyle and authentic Finnish holiday settings into visitors’ needs and preferences, such as nature, silence, lakes and seasonal contrasts, into scalable, sustainable and ready-to-sell travel products in European markets.
Three Unique Lakeland Resorts – One Signature Holiday Experience
Revontuli Lakeland Village
Experience an authentic Finnish lakeland life
Revontuli Lakeland Village offers unique lakeside accommodation, nature activities and authentic Finnish sauna experiences in the middle of the Lakeland landscape. Located in the Jyväskylä Region in Finland, Revontuli offers a complete Finnish Lakeland resort year round experience combining lakeside accommodation, guided outdoor activities, sauna culture and wellness.
A family-owned business rooted in responsible values, offering flexible, warm-hearted service where everyone is welcome.
Varjola Resort
Finnish hospitality and atmospheric countryside resort set by the rapids in Laukaa
Varjola is a family-owned resort in lake and river landscape, just 30 minutes drive from Jyväskylä, offering excellent accessibility for international travel programs. The resort combines authentic Finnish hospitality, high-quality villas, a variety of different sauna experiences and professional guided outdoor activities into fully serviced group products.
With its strong heritage, local food and activity portfolio, Varjola is ideally suited for European travelers and groups, incentives and active nature enthusiasts looking for genuine Finnish Lakeland experiences with reliable delivery.
Kellankoski Lodge
The very hot spot for premium fishing and boutique accommodation and wilderness activities
Kellankoski Lodge is a boutique property located in the Southern Konnevesi area, in the middle of Lakeland Finland. The resort is known as one of the top trout fishing destinations in Finnish Lakeland.
The lodge offers specialized, high-value products combining professional guided fishing, Finnish national park experiences, hiking and foraging in pristine lake, river and forest environments. Its strength lies in serving niche segments such as fishing tourism, outdoor enthusiasts and slow travel markets, with a strong focus on sustainability, authenticity and low-impact nature experiences.
Together these three resorts have created the Finnish Lakeland Signature Week. This is a brand new collaborative holiday concept and especially designed by the business owners for international guests who want to experience authentic Finnish lake nature during the most beautiful season of the year.
Signature Week Experiences
Autumn Escape
6 Nights in Finnish Lakeland
A relaxing week in the Finnish lake district including guided nature activities, fishing, sauna culture and local food experiences -straight from the local hoods, woods, rivers and lakes.
Guests travel between the three Lakeland privately-owned resorts while enjoying a curated and professional-led programme of a great variety of outdoor adventures and Nordic relaxation and chilling.
Lakeland Outdoor Adventure
4 Nights of Lake Nature Experiences
An active Lakeland holiday including hiking, canoeing, fishing and traditional sauna experiences.
Perfect for small groups looking for a balance of outdoor adventure and peaceful lake landscapes.
Golden Autumn Escape
3 Nights of Nordic Nature
A short but immersive Lakeland experience focusing on the beauty of Finnish autumn, forest food and slow Nordic wellness. This is an ideal place for travellers who want a quicker taste of authentic Finnish lake life.
What Is Finnish Lakeland Signature Week?
A New International Holiday Concept
Finnish Lakeland Signature Week is a curated travel concept created by three Lakeland privately-owned resorts working together. Instead of visiting just one location, our guests do experience several unique places and activities within the Finnish lake district.
All experiences are designed for small international groups, such as families, couples, friends and meeting & incentives guests seeking authentic Finnish nature, pure nature and safe holidays and business&leisure trips.
The concept combines:
- guided lake nature experiences and activities
- world-class fishing waters, lakes, rivers and rapids
- authentic Finnish sauna culture and wellness services
- local food and barbecue traditions and raw ingredients for the lakes, forests and fams
- boutique and niche-style accommodation in peaceful and secure surroundings
- embedded sustainability in all forms
The Best Season to Experience Finnish Lakeland
Late Summer and Autumn in the Lake District
Late summer and early autumn are some of the most beautiful seasons in Finnish Lakeland.
The forests are full of berries and mushrooms, the lakes are calm and the landscapes glow in golden autumn colours. Autumn in Lakeland is very worth seeing and feeling with all your senses.
Autumn colours here are truly unique and captivating. The lake landscapes are exceptionally beautiful, and the pleasantly cool air makes it perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and exploring nature. The harvest season offers the finest gifts from forest and water – mushrooms, blueberries, seasonal vegetables, and fish are at their very best during this time
This time of year offers:
- excellent fishing conditions
- colourful forest landscapes
- peaceful nature without crowds
- warm lakeside evenings and sauna experiences
- delighting seasonal culinary experiences, celebrating the peak flavours of autumn from forest, lake, and field.
It is the perfect season to experience the calm and beauty of Finnish lake nature.
Enjoy the authentic Finnish holidays, atmosphere and surroundings – The Lakeland Way
Experience the Finnish Way of Relaxing
The Finnish way of holidaying is simple: slow down, spend time in nature and enjoy the small moments. The international Chill Like a Finn campaign celebrates this relaxed Nordic lifestyle.
In Finnish Lakeland this means:
- sauna by the lake
- quiet mornings on the water
- cooking fish over open fire
- evenings under the northern sky
Signature Week experiences invite guests to enjoy the authentic Finnish way of relaxing in nature and enjoying holiday as we locals do.
Discover Finnish Lakeland
Europe's Largest Lake District
Finnish Lakeland is the largest lake district in Europe, with thousands of lakes, islands and forests. The region is known for its clean nature, peaceful landscapes and strong outdoor culture.
Our quests will enjoy:
- canoeing and fishing
- hiking in pristine forests
- authentic Finnish sauna culture
- local food traditions
Finnish Lakeland offers a unique combination of nature, wellbeing and slow Nordic luxury.
Ready to Experience the Real Finland?
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Finnish Lakeland Signature Week offers ready-made itineraries designed for international quests looking for authentic Finnish nature experiences.
Discover the lakes, forests and silence of Finland together with experienced local hosts.
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