This four-night package combines traditional Finnish winter sports with local culinary delights. In the culinary masterclass, you will learn the traditional Finnish cooking method of smoking and together you will prepare a delicious three-course dinner in a local home. To counterbalance the delicious food, you can enjoy a fat bike ride in snowy landscapes and test whether you can catch fish on an icy lake.
DAILY: breakfast, evening saunas with indoor and hot tubs
ICE FISHING ADVENTURE: DRILL, JIG AND ENJOY
Experience the thrill of ice fishing on our exciting ice fishing adventure! Start by drilling through the ice and try your hand at jigging for fish. The group will set off equipped with snowshoes to reach the perfect fishing spots.
The trip includes hot drinks and sausages cooked over a fire. All necessary equipment is provided and available for use throughout the day, making it a hassle-free and enjoyable experience.Iif you catch a fish, we can use it on the next day’s course.
THE GENTLE ART OF FINNISH SMOKE – A CULINARY MASTERCLASS
Step into a private home in Kuhmo for an authentic, hands-on culinary journey. In this masterclass, guests learn the secrets of traditional Finnish smoke-cooking and the art of “slow food” in the heart of the Wild Taiga. Guided by their local hosts, guests participate in preparing a 3-course meal that combines ancient wilderness traditions with modern local life.
This is not just a dinner; it is an invitation to experience the Finnish way of life, stories of the forest, and the luxury of silence—all within a short walk from the local hotel.
The Menu: “Flavours of the Forest & Lake”
Appetizer: The wild slice Handmade wild herb butter (harvested from our own backyard) served on traditional local flatbread.
Main Course: Aromas of the Ancient Smoke Freshly caught lake fish (Rainbow Trout) from the local producer, slowly smoked over alder wood. Served with crispy fire-cooked potatoes and sour cream sauce.
Dessert: The Taiga Soul Food Traditional creamy Kainuu “talkkuna” mousse (roasted grains) served with hand-picked wild berries. Served with pot-brewed coffee or wild herb tea.
FAT BIKE ADVENTURE
Discover the thrill of fat biking on a 2-hour tour through undiscovered trails. Equipped with specially designed bikes featuring over sized tires, you’ll easily navigate terrain, experiencing a unique blend of cycling and adventure. Your guide will lead you on a scenic route, showcasing the beauty of the landscape while ensuring a fun and safe ride for all skill levels. In winter time you can bike over a frozen lake. You will stop for a coffee break at local pastry-coffee shop.
Valid 3.1. – 31.3.2027 for min. 2 persons
Price/Person
Twin/Double room 1009 €
Single room 1125 €
Superior double room 1 045 €
Suite double room 1 275€
Extra night with breakfast/person
75 €
110 €
85 €
140 €
Including:
- 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- Return transfer from Kajaani airport
- Daily evening sauna with access to indoor and outdoor hot tubs
- Peat sauna
- Guided activities:
- Culinary masterclass
- Ice-fishing
- Fat Bike tour
See more optional activities here
Also wellbeing treatments are available: worth trying is definitely traditional Finnish bone setting. After these two try also herbal jacuzzi and classical massage.
For extra charge:
Halfboard 42 €/day/person
Package price does not include personal travel insurance.
Activities are guided in English.
We reserve all the rights to change the order or content of the program if necessary due to weather or safety reasons.
Hotel Kalevala boasts a unique architecture protected by the Finnish Heritage Agency. It is one of a kind in the world and truly worth seeing.