Autumn at Varjola
A few days in Finnish nature.
Autumn is a different side of Finland.
The forests begin to change colour, the air gets cooler and the busiest summer season starts to fade.
Come to Varjola for a few days of outdoor experiences, good food and Finnish sauna – without having to organise every part of your trip yourself.
Stay somewhere with nature at the doorstep.
Varjola is a countryside resort in Central Finland, surrounded by forests and the Kuusaankoski rapids.
Stay on site and make the most of your time here without spending your holiday driving from one attraction to another.
Wake up, have breakfast, head outdoors and return to your accommodation when you’re ready.
What can you do?
Explore by e-fatbike
Take an e-fatbike and explore the surrounding countryside and forest trails.
It’s a good option if you want to see more of the area without committing to a full-day hike.
Go hiking
Autumn is an excellent season for walking in Finnish nature.
Choose a route independently or join a guided experience and learn more about the surrounding landscape.
[EXPLORE HIKING & NATURE EXPERIENCES]
Experience Finnish sauna
Sauna is part of everyday Finnish culture — and experiencing it in the countryside is something quite different from visiting a modern spa.
Choose from Varjola’s sauna experiences and make time for the traditional Finnish way of relaxing.
Eat well
After a day outdoors, come back for a good meal.
Our restaurant and group dining options bring local ingredients and Finnish flavours into your stay.
Don’t plan every minute.
One of the best things about staying at Varjola is that you can combine activities and downtime as you like.
Spend the morning outdoors.
Have lunch.
Go for another walk.
Take a sauna.
Stay for dinner.
Or do absolutely none of that.
You are on holiday.
Your autumn stay at Varjola
1. ARRIVE
Settle into your accommodation and explore the surroundings.
2. EXPLORE
Choose an activity, join a guided experience or head out independently.
3. EAT
Enjoy a meal after a day outdoors.
4. SAUNA
Experience one of Finland’s most important traditions.
5. STAY
Spend the night and continue exploring the next day.
Why come in autumn?
Fewer crowds
Enjoy the countryside outside the busiest summer season.
Comfortable outdoor weather
Cooler temperatures are ideal for hiking and cycling.
Changing landscapes
The Finnish forest starts to transform as autumn arrives.
More than one experience
Stay in one place and combine accommodation, activities, dining and sauna.
How long should you stay?
One night
Enough for a quick escape and an outdoor activity.
Two nights
Our recommendation if you want time for several activities and a proper sauna experience.
Three or more nights
Ideal if Varjola is part of a longer Finland trip and you want to explore Central Finland at a slower pace.
Ready for autumn?
Choose your dates, book your stay and decide what you want to experience when you arrive.
Looking for something specific?