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A Family Exploration: Lakeland Villages Tour

The journey takes you from the heart of nature to all kinds of activities and all the way to the harbour atmosphere. Diverse destinations and shared experiences in breath-taking landscapes can be found in lakeland villages. Welcome the moments of unforgettable experiences and shared memories for the whole family!  

When you start the journey from Pälkäne, the first stop is the Summer Market of Niitty-Seppälä. In addition to direct sales delicacies, the family-friendly Summer Market includes a petting zoo, playground, and summer café. Next, the journey continues to Sappee Resort, which offers year-round activities. Bike Park, Adventure Park, Summer Theatre, and a diverse range of accommodation options tempt you to extend your stay in the area.

Continuing the journey, the next destination is the atmospheric harbour of Kuhmoinen on Lake Päijänne. The destination, which has several times won the award for guest marina of the year, offers services for boaters in addition to delicacies of Café Lauttakioski and equipment rental for water activities and cycling. Next your journey takes you from the lake scenery to the forest, more specifically to the paths of Isojärvi National Park’s ravine valleys and logging sites located in Kuhmoinen. Summer Café at Heretty Loggers’ Cabin is the starting point for circle trails of different types, and you can rent a canoe, bicycle, child carrier backpack, and other hiking equipment for the trip.

Heading towards Kangasala, there is a variety of activities for the whole family at the Mobilia area. The Museum of Car and Road, restaurant, traffic park, swimming beach, and other activities on Lake Längelmävesi ensure that all family members enjoy their stay. Continuing towards Pälkäne, the Vehoniemi ridge offers stunning views from the observation tower and Car Museum. The café offers both legendary spoon donuts as well as tasty products of the car museum’s own ice cream factory.

Shared family moments create lifelong shared experiences. 

Karttakuva johon on merkitty Lakeland Villages reitti
Kaksi retkeilijää kesäisissä maisemissa lammen rannalla Isojärven kansallispuistossa. Kuva: Sannamari Ratilainen
Isojärvi National Park

Isojärvi National Park

The wooded hills and valleys around Lake Isojärvi bear traces left by both two-legged and four-legged loggers. Old cycle paths…