experience finland - Lakes and NAture
31.8-4.9.2026
welcome to Experience finland!
Experience Finland - Lakes and Nature is your gateway to the best of Finnish tourism. This event connects international buyers with unique Finnish destinations through a well-organised familiarisation (FAM) trip. You'll travel to different regions to experience the local culture, nature, and history firsthand. The event culminates in a workshop where you can meet suppliers face-to-face to build valuable partnerships.
In 2025, we showcased 18 destinations to 24 European buyers. For 2026, we're ensuring all destinations are just a short drive from Finland’s main airports and harbours, making your journey even more convenient.
For any questions, please email Aleksi Pitkänen.
who is attending
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Place
Invited Buyers
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Tour operators
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Travel agencies
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Destination Management Companies (DMCs)
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Incoming operators
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Other key buyers bringing international visitors to Finland
Participating Suppliers
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Finnish tourism organisations
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Hotels and hotel chains
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Spas, meeting & incentive providers
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Transportation companies
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DMCs
31st of August till 4th of September, 2026
North Karelia, Savo and Kainuu
Kuopio-Tahko-Bomba-Vuokatti
event format
This event offers two dynamic meeting formats to ensure high engagement and business value:
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Open networking: meet everyone in a free-flow setting
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Pre-scheduled meetings: one-on-one appointments based on mutual interest and preferences
This combination has been highly praised by both buyers and suppliers.
Preliminary EVENT PROGRAM
kuopio, Monday, 31st of August
16:00–22:00 Check-in, Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi
14:14 Train departure from Helsinki
17:15 Arrival by flight (group transfer from Kuopio Airport)
18:30 Group transfer from Kuopio railway station
19:00 Site inspections in two groups
20:00 Dinner
Overnight stay: Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi
Kuopio-Tahko, 1st of September
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Check-out and hotel site inspection at Puijonsarvi
09:40 Riisa Orthodox Museum
10:50 Kuopion Saana
11:15 Lignell & Piispanen site inspection
12:30 Koivumäki Manor site inspection
14:40 Panorama Landscape Hotel, site inspection
15:45 Check-in to Break Sokos Hotel Tahko, and preparation for outdoor activities
16:15 Boat cruise from Break Sokos Hotel Tahko
19:15 End of program
19:45 Dinner at Hillside Restaurant
Overnight stay: Break Sokos Hotel Tahko
bomba, 2nd of September
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Check-out and site inspection
09:30 Transfer to Break Sokos Hotel Bomba
10:45 Hotel site inspection
Bomba area tour + Safaritalo + Movie Village
12:30 Lunch and check-in
14:00 Workshop begins
20:00 Farewell dinner at Break Sokos Hotel Bomba
Overnight stay
Vuokatti, 3rd of September
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Karelianpasty workshop
11:40 Visit: Ruokolan Kartano x Vuokatti Safaris
12:50 Soup lunch at Holiday Club Katinkulta
13:30 Holiday Club presentation
14:30 Safaritalo site inspection
15:10 Vuokatinmaa presentation
16:00 Husky Farm visit
17:00 Short visit to Vuokatti Ski Resort
17:45 SuperPark site inspection
18:45 Check-in, Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti
19:30 Hotel site inspection
20:00 Dinner at Kippo Restaurant
Departure day, Friday, 4th of September
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Transfer to the airport
10:00 End of program at the airport
11:55 Flight to Helsinki and onward connections
buyers
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Participation is free for buyers
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Please note: A €200 no-show fee applies to confirmed participants who do not attend.
Suppliers
We are delighted to offer companies the possibility to attend the workshop for the price of:
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Own table (1 person, 1 company)
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Additional person from the same company
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Shared table (1 person, with another company)
VAT applies to all prices.
Included in the supplier fee:
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Company listing in event handbook
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Meeting list
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Assigned table with company name and number
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Workshop day lunch
In case you have questions or if you'd like to be part of the FAM trip supplier, please contact:
Aleksi Pitkänen +358 40 7668135