{"id":18756,"date":"2021-03-10T09:51:17","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T07:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitsaimaa.fi\/?page_id=18756"},"modified":"2024-06-06T14:02:34","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T11:02:34","slug":"saimaa-gastronomy-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitsaimaa.fi\/en\/saimaa-gastronomy-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Saimaa Gastronomy &#8211; tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; full_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving-fade&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;19515&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"montserrat\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size: 5rem;letter-spacing: .3em\">Saimaa Gastronomy tour<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596089572144{margin-right: 200px !important;margin-left: 200px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Delicious stories bring friends of good food together&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Saimaa Gastronomy is a network of four passionate local food companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Together, we arrange food events and experiences in four locations in South Savo, around 200 km from Helsinki.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">All of our Saimaa Gastronomy destinations offer authentic flavours and amazing events all year round. Choose your favourite, and come and enjoy some incredible delicacies in the pristine natural surroundings of Lake Saimaa!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596089772051{margin-right: 200px !important;margin-left: 200px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19519&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596089572144{margin-right: 200px !important;margin-left: 200px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 1. Tertti Manor invites you on a modern jorney of flavours in a traditional setting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The hosts of<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tertinkartano.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tertti Manor<\/a><\/strong>, Matti and Pepita Pylkk\u00e4nen, began developing their family estate in 1978 into one of Finland\u2019s leading tourism and specialised cultivation farms. Since then, they have established the Manor Restaurant and remodelled the manor\u2019s courtyard area, garden and immediate surroundings in the style of the late 19th century and built the Dairy Caf\u00e9 &amp; Shop. The offerings of the manor\u2019s own fields, and fruit and vegetable gardens, have been cultivated into high-quality gourmet products and are still preserved for the enjoyment of guests. Inspired by the manor\u2019s long history of food traditions, the owners have also published a cookery book.<\/p>\n<p>The historical manor estate has farmed land, bred horses and sheep and raised dairy cattle for centuries. Over the years, the estate has run a sheep-breeding barn, its own dairy and even a dairy school. Over several centuries, Tertti Manor\u2019s kitchen has prepared delicious, high-quality food for distinguished visitors, including Finnish presidents, and gourmet lovers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIPS FOR THE DAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit one of the most famous markets in Finland &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmikkeli.fi\/marketplaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mikkeli market<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>For active holiday lovers &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmikkeli.fi\/en\/palvelut\/neitvuori-hill-and-hiidenmaa-routes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neitvuori hill<\/a> and Astuvansalmi <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saimaageopark.fi\/en\/geosites\/astuvansalmi-rock-paintings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rock paintings<\/a> are must see places!<\/li>\n<li>And don&#8217;t forget to take a guided trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/tertinkartano.fi\/en\/activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tertti&#8217;s<\/a> organic forest!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19460&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19443&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596089572144{margin-right: 200px !important;margin-left: 200px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 2. Sahanlahti Resort offers you of the best of Lake Saimaa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the oldest sawmills in the Lake Saimaa region, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahanlahtiresort.fi\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sahanlahti<\/a><\/strong> was built around a water-powered sawmill established in the 1740s. Sahanlahti sawmill was in operation for almost 200 years.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the award winning Sahanlahti Resort is a popular, traditional tourist attraction in a fantastic location in Puumala, less than an hour\u2019s drive from Savonlinna, Mikkeli and Imatra. The unique, culturally significant environment of the sawmill by the beautiful Lake Saimaa, and its modern, well-equipped facilities create a stunning environment for holidaymaking and a great venue for celebrations of all kinds. The view of Lake Saimaa opening up from the terrace of Restaurant Koskivahti has often been described as one of a kind in the world \u2013 and not in vain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIPS FOR THE DAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakelandgte.fi\/en_US\/saimaa-seal-tours-in-puumala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sightseeing cruise<\/a> on Lake Saimaa and spot one of the rarest animals in Finland &#8211; Saimaa ringed seal<\/li>\n<li>For rural experience &#8211; visit Niinisaari island, and, for example, join Paula&#8217;s &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.okkolanlomamokit.com\/en\/the-karelian-pie-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karelian pie baking<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; experience<\/li>\n<li>Sahanlahti resort is one of the stops on <a href=\"https:\/\/visitpuumala.fi\/en\/pyoraile_ja_patikoi\/puumala-archipelago-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saimaa archipelago bicycle<\/a> &#8211; route. Rent bikes and from a local <a href=\"https:\/\/saimaabikes.fi\/en_US\">co-operative\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19477&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28156&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596089968262{margin-right: 200px !important;margin-left: 200px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 3. PihlasResort offers a wonderful world of flavours\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pihlasresort.com\/en\">PihlasResort<\/a> is a brand new, luxurious eco-resort. They offer an unforgettable getaway in the middle of the most beautiful nature. The first-class hideaway invites you to return over and over again \u2013 to heal, enjoy, and relax with all your senses.<\/p>\n<p>Their five intimate Forest Suites are perfect for invigorating getaways when travelling by yourself or with a companion, whereas the five enchanting two-bedroom Garden Villas offer more space to enjoy time together. During your stay you can dine in their top-quality restaurant Siimes, enjoy yourself on the tennis and padel courts, break a sweat at our gym and indoor sport hall, experience the secret forest routes, do laps in the streamline pool, relax in the outdoor jacuzzi, freshen your mind and body in the lakeside sauna &#8211; all this while experiencing the beautiful Finnish nature within each season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIPS FOR THE DAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heal yourself on <a href=\"https:\/\/pihlasresort.com\/en\/day-spa\">day spa<\/a><\/li>\n<li>All the activity equipments includes the price so you are free to enjoy for example kayaking, sup-boarding etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;29688&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;24727&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596089968262{margin-right: 200px !important;margin-left: 200px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 4. The enchanting TeaHouse of Wehmais in an idyllic rural setting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the autumn of 2010, Anna Grotenfelt-Paunonen established the first traditional English teahouse in Finland the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teahouse.fi\/teahouse-in-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TeaHouse of Wehmais<\/strong><\/a>. In the spring 2020 this traditional tearoom was transformed into modern tearoom&amp;bistro which is specialized in combining high-quality tea with delicious food and pastries. All the delicacies are prepared from local and organic ingredients and the menu is always evolving and changing with the seasons. The menu offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy either delicious full course menus, individual dishes or genuine Afternoon and Cream Teas.<\/p>\n<p>On the building you\u2019ll find the tea and delicacy boutique TeaHouse Shop, which offers a wide selection of tea, tea accessories and delicacies from TeaHouse\u2019s own kitchen and local producers.<\/p>\n<p>Arrival at the TeaHouse is an experience in itself. From the road, surrounded by beautiful rural scenery, diverges an atmospheric lane lined with birch trees and leading to the courtyard of the Wehmaa Manor and the stable building in which TeaHouse operates. 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