Palvia Glamping is a quiet 3.8 ha forest farm on the shores of Lake Palviajärvi with:
✔ many buildings
✔ lake and nature
✔ large yard and privacy
✔ smoke sauna
✔ nature trail
✔ free activities
A Finnish rural environment to gather and stay for small groups:
✔ Families with children and family parties
✔ Groups of friends and quiet stag and hen parties
✔ Corporate groups and team days
✔ Retreats - nature retreat Finland
A short trip to the city of Jämsä and the activities of Himos.
The space
You will have exclusive access to a spacious yard area with approximately 300m² of indoor space and a 130m² terrace. There are no other residents or neighboring cottages nearby.
The property includes a main house, three separate cabins, a luxury tent, a lakeside sauna, a smoke sauna, a storage/wood shed, an outdoor toilet, a kota (traditional Finnish hut), and a large barbecue shelter. You will have access to four indoor toilets/showers, two boats, two SUP boards, indoor and outdoor games, firewood, and Wi-Fi. A washing machine and dryer are available for longer stays. All accommodations are available year-round. They have electric heating and individual room ventilation. During the summer season, there is a mosquito magnet outside to keep the mosquito to a minimum.
Sleeping capacity: 19–23 (winter season: 19). The main house has 2 beds downstairs and 5 upstairs, the cabins have 12 beds, and the luxury tent has 4 beds. Additionally, 2 extra camp beds and 2 sofa beds are available if needed.
During the summer season (May 26 – September 30), weekend bookings are available only for the full weekend (Friday-Sunday). Arrival and departure times can be arranged depending on availability.
The location offers excellent opportunities for free self-guided activities such as fishing, berry and mushroom picking, swimming, boating, paddleboarding, skiing, ice swimming, and yard games. A marked nature trail starts directly from the yard.
For an additional fee, a local company, Luontoliikunta Uskallus Tmi, provides a variety of guided outdoor activities, including skiing tours, snowshoe tours, yard olympics, and canoeing. Check their offerings for more details.
There are no on-site dining services, but local businesses such as Kievari Rantapirtti offer catering services. They also provide adventure experiences like snowmobile safaris and dog sledding. Please contact them directly for bookings.
The surrounding area offers numerous events and activities, including Himos festivals, the WRC Rally, Himos Golf, and Jämsä Paintball, to name a few. Additionally, cultural attractions such as Petäjävesi Old Church and Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, are within reach.
For a comprehensive guide to year-round activities and events in the Jämsä region, visit the HimosJämsä website.
Guest access
All premises and areas are freely available for your private use, except for the smoke sauna, which can only be ordered separately. Getting around with your own car or other means of transport. There is a lot of free private parking space in the yard.
Other things to note
Accommodation prices are standard for groups of up to 16 people. Larger groups are available by special offer. Overnight visitors are also subject to the accommodation fee.
Bed sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, and a sauna towel can be rented from the house for €10 per set, or you may bring your own. Final cleaning is included in the accommodation price.
The large traditional smoke sauna can be reserved depending on weather conditions and is heated by the host on request for €200 per session.
Pets require permission, and an additional fee may apply.
The property is located in a quiet lakeside area and is not suitable for loud parties. Guests must follow these rules:
* Outdoor quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM
* Music and loud noise outdoors must stop at 10:00 PM
* Staying indoors is allowed normally
* Using personal music equipment outdoors is prohibited
Failure to do so may result in an additional fee of €400.
