Mataramäki Holiday Deals

Mataramäki Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in Mataramäki

We all know — a life full of surprises and adventure is a life well-lived. So dust off your passport, pack your bags and say hello to Mataramäki!

It's situated 270 kilometres to the northeast of the nation's capital, Helsinki.

Enjoy the views from the chairlift at Oravi Tour Skating Route as you work out your next run. Along with Laajis Ski Resort, this winter paradise boasts some of the best skiing in the region.

Are you into visiting Suonenjoki Church and the Suonenjoki Library? They're close to the middle of Suonenjoki, 25 kilometres to the northeast. Alternatively, you could go to Hankasalmi. It's 25 kilometres to the southwest of Mataramäki and popular for the Northern Lights Golf Course and the Pienmaen Museum.

Sitting 65 kilometres to the northeast, Kuopio is a destination with plenty to do. The University of Kuopio, Kuopio Cathedral and Puijo Tower are all nearby. Keep in mind, Rauhalahti Smoke Sauna and Valkeisenlampi are also worthwhile.

To really experience a place is to try the local food and drink, so get set to gnaw, nibble, sip and swig your way through Eastern Finland. The only thing you need to take with you is a decent appetite!

If you're perusing a menu, there's a good chance you'll see dishes featuring berries or beef chicken. They're two ingredients commonly used in the cuisine here.

There's no need to hum and haw over the restaurant menu when you're in Mataramäki. Just jump straight in and introduce your taste buds to the local specialties, such as hernekeitto (pea soup) and rosolli (beetroot salad).

'Stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts', and that's no coincidence. There's no more scrumptious way to say goodbye to your worries than with mustikkapiirakka (blueberry pie)riisipuuro (rice pudding), a treat often found on dinner tables here.

It can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to good quality beers, but one beer worth sipping on is Olvi. Grab a pint and bottoms up!

Salmiakki Koskenkorva is most certainly worth a taste. Straight up or mixed? Your barkeeper ought to have a few tasty recommendations.

Attempt to knock down that pesky language barrier by learning to say a few words and phrases in the local tongue. You'll gain a more fulfilling experience and a few new buddies while you're at it! 'Huomenta' translates as 'good morning'. 'Olen kotoisin ...sta', which means 'I am from..', is another one you may need.

If you're lucky enough to be in Mataramäki on the 6th of December, get ready to party! Independence Day sees many of the locals celebrating this auspicious date.

Like all good things in life, your time here must eventually come to an end. When it's finally time to leave, say one last "Moikka" and spend your remaining holiday allowance on some postcards to take home.

Do you need to know where the nearest airport is? Well, it's called Vantaa Airport (HEL) and you'll find it 260 kilometres to the southwest.