Moments of the five senses
SMOKING APACHE
The best memories are made from shared moments with the people you care about. The unique, scenic, traditional landscape of Central Finland on the shores of Päijänne brings the visitor into his own world for a moment. At Savutuvan Apaya, we want to create experiences and enable encounters between people.
"Come and enjoy Finland's nature, its winter and summer, long autumn evenings and bright spring. Taste the authentic flavours that have always been appreciated here. Be part of our history and stop with us in this moment."
Party rooms for dinners, weddings, family celebrations, family days, sauna evenings, meetings, group trips and corporate events
Fishing, yoga, kayaking, fatbike and snowshoe tours and much more
We operate a restaurant on demand and are open by appointment all year round.
Cosy beach saunas, traditional smoke sauna and outdoor hot tubs
3 hours from Helsinki, 15 minutes from Jyväskylä
"There was a birch forest in this early stage that I've never seen anywhere else. It was an old primeval forest and pure birch. But it was all stripped throughout. The branches of the oldest trees hung full of long, grey, silvery tissue, the whole forest, together with the pale canopy of foliage, glowed silver. Even the ground was white with lichen and moss.
It was the enchanted forest of a fairy tale, in whose curves the imagination dreamed of Topelius' princesses, good fairies, helpful elves, it was a peaceful forest castle where the exhausted could fearlessly throw himself on a clean, soft mossy mattress and tilt his tired head on a berry patch, escaping the mischief of the dark corn."
Excerpt from I. K. Inha: Landscapes of Finland (1909)
CHECK OUT THE SERVICES
Experiences are made to be found and life is made to be enjoyed. Below you'll find the best tips on what the region has to offer, from dining to shopping.
EAT
The philosophy of the Smoking Apaya kitchen is based on the origin of food, the way it is prepared and the experience it offers. For us, the most important thing is that our guests have a memorable dining experience. We prepare first-class tasty food from pure ingredients from farms and suppliers in central Finland, ourselves, by hand. As a catering restaurant, we can ensure the privacy of your event, so you can focus on what matters most.
DO
The courtyard of the Smoking Apaya, the surrounding nature and the lake scenery create an unforgettable setting for activities.
Combine the services of our partners with a sauna or dinner, experience unforgettable experiences and create a memorable day at Apaya. Our partners offer activities and experiences at Smoking Apaya all year round.
RELAX
Apaja offers its guests great sauna experiences in the beautiful Päijänne lake scenery, all year round. Our saunas have been awarded the Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience Nature certificate by the Sauna From Finland Association, which indicates a high-quality sauna experience in terms of facilities, service and details.
But what is a sauna without delicious food? Combine your sauna with a taste trip to our chef's unique creation, Kilpimenuu, which combines the nature and waterways of Central Finland on your plate.
EVENT
The Apaja in Smokey offers a great setting for wedding parties all year round, both on weekdays and weekends.
Our professional staff will assist you from the design stage. The wishes of the bride and groom are always our starting point for organising the party. With their help, we make the party exactly the way you want it.
Our atmospheric venues, surrounding nature with its waterways and picturesque surroundings have been delighting wedding guests for over 40 years.
SMOKING APACHE
IN THE GENTLE HEAT OF THE SMOKE SAUNA
Apaja offers its guests great sauna experiences in the beautiful Päijänne lake scenery all year round. The traditional Finnish smoke sauna is heated with thought and devotion for 5-6 hours in the halos of deciduous trees.
A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
The atmospheric facilities and lake scenery of the Smoking Apaya provide a great setting for various events and functions in Jyväskylä. Unique atmosphere, first-class service and tasty local food create memories that will stay in the minds of our guests for a long time.
FOOD EXPERIENCES
We prepare first-class, tasty food from pure raw materials from farms and suppliers in central Finland, ourselves, by hand. We like to use different cooking methods, from charcoal, to smoking and open fire.
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOLIDAY
Get inspired, choose a ready-made package and make your holiday perfect.
EXTRACTS FROM OUR GUESTBOOK
"There could not have been a better setting for a wedding. There were more guests than ever beforeand many said the same thing; there was no more beautiful wedding venue they had ever been to."
"Beautiful and unique setting, delicious food, friendly service. Highly recommended!"