Category: Diary

17.12.2025

On the Water from March to December – Paddling Season 2025

The paddling season of 2025 was exceptionally long and diverse,...
15.12.2025

First Nordic Skating of the Season in Ideal Conditions

Over the weekend, temperatures stayed well below freezing for a...
13.12.2025

Remember These Before Stepping Onto the Ice – Tips for a Safe Winter Adventure

As winter arrives and lakes begin to freeze, stepping onto...
9.12.2025

Finnish Sauna Culture and Well-Being in Oravi

Discover Finnish Sauna Culture in Oravi The Finnish sauna is...
10.11.2025

Notice: Change in the Maintenance of Haukivesi’s Winter Routes

We have maintained a groomed skating route on the ice...
31.8.2025

September in Oravi

Autumn brings fresh air, darkening evenings, and the beautiful colors...
6.8.2025

Meaningful Travel Map

Oravi is proud to have been selected for the international...
30.6.2025

The steamship S/S Heinävesi has resumed regular route service.

S/S Heinävesi is Finland’s oldest passenger ship still operating on...
30.4.2025

Happy May Day

Starting today, Restaurant Ruukinranta will be serving the house-famous pike...
25.4.2025

Lake Haukivesi is now free from ice

The open water season has begun today!Today we transported our...
28.3.2025

Winter hiking Route 2024-2025

The maintenance of the ice trail has now ended. The...
27.3.2025

We’ve Launched Our New Website!

We’ve just launched our brand-new website, and development is still...
25.3.2025

When will the ice leave the lake?

In Haukivesi lake, the ice usually melts in April-May. Here...