Superb programmes from "budding birch to cranberries"
Come and have a break from the high-speed work and life rhythm!
Our participational nature experiences and adventures are bound to be a success in the unspoilt, varied Metsäkartano surroundings combined with a large variety of activities, expert guides and animateurs and first-class field equipment.
How do I reserve a holiday package to Metsäkartano?
- Have a look at our different possibilities.
- Contact our sales: info@metsakartano.com and tell us the wishes of your holiday. We prepare you a nice holiday programme according to your desires. Or you may choose from the all-inclusive packages. We send you exact information about how to travel to Metsäkartano and other useful information.
- You may start waiting for your recreation holidays!
You are welcome to choose from the following nature adventures:
Hiking trips to pothole Pumpulikirkko, to the Nature path of Leutotuuli and to the wilderness and nature paths of Tiilikkajärvi national park (8-40 km)- Canoeing trips to the nearby Ylä-Keyritty uninhabited lake area where no disturbing motor boats are allowed. A client: There is heavenly peace on that lake!"
- Salmon fishing on the salmon pond of Ylimmäinen Apulainen, other fishes (pearch, pike, lavaret) on the lake, licences required
- Additionally during summer and fall time the grounds are full of berries and mushrooms ready for pickings. A trip to pick up berries (bilberries, cloudberries, lingonberries) or mushrooms (boleti, chantarelles, milk caps etc.); what about preparing your own meal!
- Archery and mountain biking
- Adventures on low rope track or a bit higher up.
- Wall climbing experience on a 10 metre high wall + adding the ceiling area
- Handicrafts on nature materials: bone, stone, felt, clay.
- Orienteering to discover the control points on our fixed control-point track
Refreshing programmes during the time of snow and ice
We are blessed with a very long winter season, when the snow-clad hills are perfect for ski or snowshoe expedition! From the first snowfall on in November you can have a go at cross-country skiing and other winter sports until as late as the mid of April.
Take on offer. You may include in the programme also some of the following:
Up to 25 kilometres of cross-country skiing of which 5,6 kilometres is lit suitable for beginners and trainees- Nature field trips with special snowshoe gear
- Kick sled relay racing and skiing on deep snow
- Ice fishing with nets and rods
- Snow sculpturing and exciting games in snow
- Dog team sleigh rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides and ski-doo rides
We also have equipment rental service.
E.g. canoe, a rowing boat, ski equipment, snow shoes, kick sled.
To take the most advantage of the trips book an English speaking guide.
Our liability insurance covers possible harms or injuries, if occurred in programs of Metsäkartano.
The activity building Savotta (built in 2001) offers additional functions in the fields of sports, arts and crafts. The mirrowed gym area (22 by 13 metres) with a removable stage is suitable for dancing, floor ball, volleyball, badminton, self-defence courses, 10 metre high climbing wall (10 m)+ ceiling.
- An exercise gym / Physical fitness testing / massage area
- Maintenance service for skiers and hikers.
Additionally there is
- An art gallery and chapel
- Ceramics workshop, bone, wood and other workshops
- Band space
- Photographers have a darkroom
- Party goers have a roomy lounge and disco
- Lounge bar with its star covered ceiling for evening festivities etc.