Ukonhonka Oy is a family-run business specializing in renting lakeside holiday cottages in Puumala areas. Our history in the cottage rental business dates back to the 1970s. We currently offer three traditional Finnish cottages across Puumala and one guest house located in the town center of Puumala. Each providing a comfortable stay for your holiday in Finland.

The Puumala municipality is located in the South-Eastern Finland, in the heart of the Finnish Lakeland region, known for its beautiful lakes, islands, and forests. The area is a heaven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Looking for a place to totally recharge and find inner peace? Puumala is the place to be. With just 2.65 inhabitants per square kilometer in Puumala (compared to 3,042 inhabitants per square kilometer in Helsinki) peacefulness and very fresh air is guaranteed here.

Throughout the summer, Puumala is lively and several events are organized in the area, in addition to the local marketplace with numerous stalls and food tents.

Puumala has numerous hiking paths as well as various sports and recreation options such as canoeing and boating. You might even be able to see the rare Saimaa Seal while visiting the area. Puumala has among others two grocery stores (Sale & K-Market), tank stations, various restaurants and equipment rental shops.

Stay in a summer cottage in Finland and experience authentic Finnish cottage life for yourself. Have you ever thought about how the simple yet fulfilling cottage life would be? From chopping firewood on your own to enjoying the lakeside sauna and cooking food on the outdoor BBQ, you’ll be experiencing all with a stay at our cottage. The moment you arrive at the cottage, you will be surrounded by Finland’s beautiful nature and the peaceful stillness of the Lake.

With an area of over 4,400 km², Lake Saimaa is the largest lake in Finland. Both Finnish and international visitors enjoy spending their summer vacations here, taking in the crystal-clear waters, countless islands, and peaceful surroundings. Located in the heart of Lake Saimaa, Puumala is well known for its lakeside summer cottages and is truly an under-the-radar holiday destination where you can enjoy beautiful scenery and activities with all the peace you need.

The Saimaa Lakeland district is well-known for its scenic views, clear blue lake waters, and hundreds of islands covered with Nordic trees like pine, spruce, and birch. Each year, many people cycle or drive across the Lake Saimaa district, enjoying the stunning views along the way.

Throughout the summer, cyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers can be seen taking the famous circular road trip that starts in Savonlinna and ends in Punkaharju, with beautiful stops in Rantasalmi, Juva, Mikkeli, Anttola, Puumala—where they cross the famous Puumala Bridge—and Parikkala. Puumala is located right in the middle of this scenic route! The Ukonrinne Holiday House is the perfect place to stay during your road trip!

The Puumala Archipelago Route offers a breathtaking 60-kilometer journey around Lake Saimaa, perfect for cyclists and motorcyclists seeking scenic views in Finland. Your cycling efforts will be rewarded with stunning archipelago scenery that is truly unique in the world. Along the way, you’ll come across incredible sandy beaches where you should definitely take a refreshing dip.

With approximately 36% of its 1,237.75 square kilometers covered by lakes, Puumala is the perfect destination for a Saimaa boating trip and to do other water sports.

Several boat rental companies operate in the Lake Saimaa area, making a boating holiday visiting one of the many Finnish Lakeland islands possible. Besides renting a boat to discover the area by yourself, local companies and organisations also offer day cruises around Puumala like the local Saimaa hop on hop off cruises, Saimaa Seal Cruises and unique fish cruises with local fishers.

Puumala is conveniently situated within a reasonable driving distance from several major Finnish cities.

If you are traveling to Puumala from the direction of Mikkeli, you will enjoy one of the most scenic routes in the Nordic countries, namely Road 62. Additionally, day trips to other cities in the region are easily feasible by car or motorcycle from Puumala.

To Puumala:

• From Helsinki: Approximately 300 kilometers, about a 3.5-hour drive.
• From Tampere: Approximately 335 kilometers, about a 4 hour drive.

To visit other cities in the region:

• Savonlinna: Approximately 70 kilometers to the northeast, around a 1-hour drive.
• Mikkeli: About 70 kilometers to the west, roughly a 1-hour drive.
• Lappeenranta: About 100 kilometers to the southeast, roughly a 1.5-hour drive.