Savutuvan Apaja, located at Haapaniemi, near Jyväskylä, is an extraordinary achievement and a display of true effort by the Apponen family. They have carefully collected some thirty old farm buildings from around Central Finland, and created an attractive and historically authentic community, ready for exploration and roots-searching.
The location offers an excellent setting for family gatherings and celebrations, sauna evenings, meetings and tourist visits from Finland and abroad. Even the meals served are authentic Finnish meals, paying tribute to Finnish traditional cuisine.
As a summer attraction it is particularly enchanting, and can also be reached by boat from Jyväskylä.
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A charming place at the lake with several very old wooden houses and saunas. Perfect party venue with catering services upon reservation. Unique atmosphere with stone and wood walls, candlelit dining hall, fireplaces and rustic decoration. 322 days, 7 hours ago
An open air museum with historical buildings. Great spot especially for families. The restaurant serves traditional Finnish delicacies. You can reach the place by car or bus from Jyväskylä (12 kilometers), but in the summer time a cruise ship on lake Päijänne will also take you there. 139 days, 17 hours ago
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