Winter holiday in Jaala – hotel package – Well-being for the whole family

You can enjoy a refreshing winter holiday filled with experiences and adventures for the whole family just a short trip away, without needing to travel to Lapland or fly to southern holiday destinations. A family holiday package for a small group in the tranquility of the countryside, with a minimal carbon footprint.

The location is the village of Jaala, situated between Kouvola and Heinola, about 30 km from Vierumäki towards Kouvola. Jaala Hotel Guesthouse is a small guesthouse renovated from the former Jaala municipal office, a family-run business. Accommodation is provided in hotel-standard rooms for 1-4 people, tailored to the needs of each family.

Each day has its own program, which includes hiking in the local area and a bit further away, as well as other activities. Longer trips are made with our 8-person minibus and carpooling. You can also participate in the program without your own car, as transportation from Kouvola train station is arranged. In the evenings, we spend time in different places, enjoying saunas, having snacks, and sometimes taking a dip in the ice-cold water.

Depending on the weather and snow conditions, the program also includes snow sculpting, skiing, skating, kick sledding, and various indoor sports in a nearby sports hall.

In addition to hiking programs, there are foot treatments, reflexology, Indian head massage, hairdressing services, and osteopathy services available.

Winter vacation packages during the Finnish ski holidays in 2025

• Week 8 (Helsinki metropolitan area, Pori, Turku), Sunday 16.2. – Friday morning 21.2.
• Week 9 (Hämeenlinna, Jyväskylä, Kokkola, Kotka, Kouvola, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Vaasa), Sunday 23.2 – Friday morning 28.2
• Week 10 (Joensuu, Kuopio, Oulu, Rovaniemi), Sunday 2.3. – Friday morning 7.3.

Preliminary program – Winter holiday package

The program is indicative and may change based on weather conditions and the participants’ own wishes – if possible, in an even better direction for the participants.

Arrival day – Sunday. Arrival at the hotel between 12 PM and 2 PM. Excursion in the nearby area of Ruhmaanharju and exploring the opportunities in the village Jaala. Dinner and outdoor activities in the surrounding area. Sauna and evening snack.

Daily schedule, other days:

Breakfast around 8 o’clock.

Hiking program approximately from 10 AM to 4 PM., outdoor lunch in the nature.

• Monday: Hiking at Karhulampi shelter. Hiking or skiing depending on the weather and equipment. Alternatively, a kick sled trip on the ice, if the weather permits.
• Tuesday: Hiking at Heisanharju nature reserve.
• Wedneday: Hiking at Repovesi National Park.Ice fishing. Continues with the evening program.
• Thursday: Trip to Hiidenvuori cliff and Mukulanlahti bird feeding site and bird tower, guided birdwatching

Dinner around 4 PM , adjusted to each day’s schedule either at the hotel or at different locations.

Evening program around 5 PM – 9 PM

Various activities in the local area and at the hotel.

• Skating at the Jaalan school skating rink or under suitable conditions on the lake ice.
• Skiing on the nearby trails in the fields of Jaala and at Ruhmaanharju hill.



• Snow sculpting or building a snow cave, if the weather permits.
• Board games and similar shared activities at the hotel.
• A visit to the nearby horse stable or bird watching tower.
• A visit to the nearby park or school playground

Programmed activities for the evening program.:

• Monday: Astronomical evening and introduction to the night sky at the Jaalan Observatory from 7 PM to 9 PM.
• Tuesday: Method Putkisto facial and body care class from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.
• Wednesday: Smoke sauna and ice swimming opportunity near Repovesi National Park.
• Thursday: Trip to Nature and Wilderness center. Guidance on identifying animals in Finnish nature.

The official program ends on Friday with breakfast at around 8 AM. Additionally, optional activities can be carried out during Friday.

Personal wellness services

You can add personal wellness services of your choice to the program, tailored to your needs, by making a separate reservation (see additional options at the end of the booking form):

• Foot care or foot pampering treatment
• Reflexology
• Osteopathy
• Massage services
• Hairdressing services

Prices

Full program Sunday – Friday:

• adults 460 eur/person
• young people (5 – 17 y) 320 eur/young person
• children (under 5 y) 60 eur/children

The price includes accommodation, meals, and all general programs and guided tours. Personal wellness services will be billed separately.

Short programs:

• Sunday – Tuesday morning: 190 eur/adult, 130 eur/young
• Sunday – Wednesday morning: 290 eur/adult, 200 eur/young
• Sunday – Thursday morning: 390 eur/adult, 270 eur/young
• Other time slots: request a quote in additional information

Transportation from the center of Kouvola (train, bus) or from the shopping center locomotive (Onnibus) 40 eur/group.

At least 1 adult from each family, children are under adult supervision on vacation.

There are only a limited number of places, the maximum number of participants is 16 people. If the number of participants falls below 8 people, we reserve the right to cancel or substantially change the program.

If you are interested in the program, please send the attached reservation form immediately. Sending the reservation form does not bind you to anything, you can cancel the reservation. However, places will be filled in the order in which the reservation form is sent.

Make a preliminary reservation using this form, preferably immediately or at least 2 weeks before the start of the holiday week (southern holiday week 2.2.2025). You can also send your own wishes regarding the program. When we have received a sufficient number of interested parties, we will send a more detailed program, accommodation information and a confirmation request. The reservation will be confirmed at that point by paying a small reservation fee. Alternatively, you can also call or send the corresponding information by email and ask for more information about the program or you can suggest improvements to the program. (email: info@jaalahotel.fi, telefon 045 7870 2026)