Itinerary
- Day 1
Pihlajapuu
- Start point
- Salmenkyläntie 81, 75500 Nurmes, Finland (Majatalo Pihlajapuu)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner together
- Presentation of the week's program
- Day 2
Pihlajapuu
Included Activities
- Introduction to Finnish Christmas customs
- Making ice or snow lanterns
- Walk on Tonttupolku (Elf Trail) through the forest
- Sauna relaxation in the evening
Landmarks Tonttupolku (Elf Trail) - Day 3
Pihlajapuu
Included Activities
- Crafting Christmas decorations
- Hike or pedal-sled tour around Lake Viemenjärvi (14 km)
- Campfire break with grilled sausage
- Wellness sauna in the evening
Landmarks Lake Viemenjärvi - Day 4
Pihlajapuu
Included Activities
- Baking traditional Christmas treats: Karelian pasties, Christmas stars, and gingerbread
- Snowshoe hike (weather permitting)
- Honey sauna in the evening
- Day 5
Pihlajapuu
Included Activities
- Group trip to the forest to find your own Christmas tree
- Creating 'Christmas for the Animals' with food for birds and forest creatures
- Lighting lanterns and candles at dusk
- Traditional smoke sauna in the evening
- Day 6
Pihlajapuu - Nurmes
Included Activities
- Trip to Nurmes town
- Shopping for gifts
- Visit to the cemetery to light candles for deceased loved ones
- Foot bath sauna in the evening
Landmarks Nurmes - Day 7
Pihlajapuu
- Meals
- Lunch (Classic rice pudding (Riisipuuro) and Glögi break on the terrace), Dinner (Festive meal)
Included Activities
- Lunch with classic rice pudding (Riisipuuro) and Glögi break on the terrace
- Preparing the festive dinner together
- Christmas sauna
- Visit from Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus
- Festive meal together
- Day 8
Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Farewell breakfast










