Season
All year
Vehicle
By car
By bike
Duration
1 day
On a day trip to Laukaa, you can enjoy adorable animals, views from the Ferris wheel, and stunning nature sites. Thrill-seekers also have the chance to slide down one of the longest free-fall water slides in the Nordic countries. You can also combine nature and history by visiting the largest rock paintings in Fennoscandia. The route can be traveled by car and in summer also by bike, and its total length is just over 90 km. The route is best traveled in summer, but most sites can be visited year-round. In winter, we recommend checking the opening hours of each site separately.
Below you will find a map and more detailed information about the sites.
Map and tips
Open the route in Google Maps.
Rent an eco-friendly electric car for your trip:
– Avis
– Omago (in Finnish)
– Electric car charging points on the map (in Finnish)
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Attractions
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Tarhalehto Farm
To start the day, head to the Tarhalehto Farm (in Finnish). At the farmyard located in Lievestuore, you can get up close with reindeer, rabbits, and horses, as well as many other furry friends. The farm’s café offers small snacks for purchase. Both, children and adults will enjoy their time at Tarhalehto farm.
Opening hours: Tarhalehto Farm is open in the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish).
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Nokkakivi Amusement Park
After petting the animals, it’s nice to move on to have fun at Nokkakivi Amusement Park (in Finnish), especially if there are children in the group. Nokkakivi Amusement Park is a fun place for the whole family. The park has nearly 20 amusement rides, many of which are suitable for the little ones in the family.
Opening hours: Nokkakivi amusement park is open in the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish).
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Activities
Nokkakivi Amusement Park
An amusement park suitable for the whole family set in pleasant, gardenlike surroundings. The park also contains lots of nice rides... Read more from destination Nokkakivi Amusement ParkRead more →
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Tertta Café & Shop
On the way to the center of Laukaa, you can stop to enjoy the atmosphere of Tertta Café & Shop (in Finnish), buy local products, or admire the rhododendron park that blooms in the yard during the summer.
Opening hours: Tertta Café & Shop is open in the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish).
Photo: Enni Kurki/ Tuuli Halttunen Attractions
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Lunch: Laukaa Harbour Café
Near the center of Laukaa, the Laukaa Harbour Café (in Finnish) is a great place to stop for lunch. The café’s menu includes both hearty dishes and small savory and sweet treats. From the terrace, you can admire the beautiful lake scenery while enjoying your snacks.
Opening hours: Laukaa harbour café is open in the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish).
Photo: Jaakko Manninen Attractions
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Harbours
Laukaa Harbour
Sararanta harbour at Laukaa is known as a port of positive winds. As a high-quality guest harbour it is a... Read more from destination Laukaa HarbourRead more → -
Cafés
Laukaa Harbour Café
The cosy café in Laukaa Marina at Lake Saravesi offers a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike. The outdoor... Read more from destination Laukaa Harbour CaféRead more →
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Saraakallio rock paintings - NOTE! by waterway only
From Laukaa harbor, it is possible to go stand up paddleboarding or canoeing to the largest rock paintings in Fennoscandia, Saraakallio (in Finnish). The recommended way to reach Saraakallio is by water. The distance from Laukaa harbor to Saraakallio, located on the eastern shore of Lake Saraavesi, is about three kilometers by water. In winter, a safe skiing and walking route is marked on the ice of Lake Saraavesi.
Read about visiting Saraakallio at different times of the year here (in Finnish).
Photo: Laukaan Kunta Attractions
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Outdoor pursuits
Saraakallio rock paintings
In Laukaa, on the eastern shore of the Saraavesi Lake, you can look backward thousands of years. The 40-meter-high rock... Read more from destination Saraakallio rock paintingsRead more →
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Kalluntupa local history museum
The historical environment of Kalluntupa (in Finnish) located in the center of Laukaa, along with its buildings, interior, and artifacts, tells the story of the life of a low-income peasant family in Laukaa in the early 1900s.
Opening hours: The Kalluntupa local history museum is open during the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish).
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Kädenjälki Shop & Design and Accessory Shop Sará
Located in the center of Laukaa, the Kädenjälki Shop and Design and Accessory Shop Sará (in Finnish) offer a wide selection of products from local artisans to take home as souvenirs.
Opening hours: The Kädenjälki Shop and Design and Accessory Shop Sará are open all year round. Check opening hours here (in Finnish).
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Dinner: Peurunka
Peurunka has a restaurant for everyone, from a high-quality à la carte menu to casual fast food. In the summer, you can enjoy Peurunka’s summer menu in the sunny lakeside setting of the Summer Terrace.
Opening hours: Check the opening hours of Peurunka’s restaurants here (in Finnish).
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Eat well
Peurunka Spa & Resort
The Peurunka Spa & Resort restaurants offer dining options for a wide variety of palates. Whether you’re on holiday in... Read more from destination Peurunka Spa & ResortRead more →
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Overnight stay
As evening falls, you can head towards accommodation. In addition to a wide range of accommodations, Peurunka offers several activity options such as a spa, beach world, bowling alley, or even electric-assisted fatbikes. Varjola, located next to Kuusaankoski, is also a great option for overnight stays. After breakfast, you can still try out Varjola’s experiences, such as rafting!
Photo: Peurunka Attractions
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Spa hotels
Peurunka Spa & Resort
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B & BFarm accommodationHoliday cottages and villas
Varjola
When staying overnight in Varjola, you will be all surrounded by untouched nature. Our hotel-standard Riihi rooms provide accommodation in... Read more from destination VarjolaRead more →
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