Sense The Forest

Lusto – The Finnish Forest Museum is a destination for the entire family. It’s a place that brings back memories and creates new experiences. The national museum responsible for forest culture is located in Punkaharju, in the most beautiful landscape of ridges and lakes in eastern Finland. Lusto’s exhibitions and events provide a diverse and illustrative insight into the significance of forests in the life of Finns. Lusto is sure to appeal to visitors of all ages!

Special Exhibitions

Curly birch – the tree pressed by the devil. This exhibition explores the history, significance and future of Finland’s most valuable wood.

Lusto is easy to visit by car, bus or train. The Lusto train stop is only about 100 meters from Lusto’s entrance.

Punkaharju tourist information serves you in Lusto.

Check opening hours.

Details

Availability
Open all year round. Check exceptions in opening hours https://lusto.fi/
Accessibility
Barrier free, Car parking, WC
Guided tours
Tours are given in Finnish, English and Russian.
Available: In Finnish, In English, In Russian
Distances
30 km to city
Free WiFi
Yes
LocationLustontie 1 58450 Punkaharju

Equipment Rental: Fatbikes, e-bikes, kayaks

From Holiday Resort Harjun Portti in Punkaharju, you can find top class equipment for summer activities. Fatbikes, E-Fatbikes, sup-boards, kayaks, boats.

In our selection we have quality kayaks (Prijon singles and doubles), bicycles, mountain bikes, rowing boats & boats with an outboard engine.

Details

Prices
Check out the prices from our sites: https://www.harjunportti.fi/en/activities/equipment-rental/
Distances
15 km to city
Free WiFi
No
LocationTuunaansaarentie 2 58450 Punkaharju

E-Bike & Gravel Bike Rentals and Deliveries

Want to start your cycling adventure directly from your hotel/cottage? We deliver the equipment to you up to 100 km away from Punkaharju! E-Bikes, gravel bikes, E-gravel bikes and fatbikes.

Minimum 1 day rentals, bookings before 6 pm on the previous day. We can also help you plan your adventure and give route ideas. Book the equipment with deliveries in our webshop!

* Deliveries max. 30 km distance
Price 25 €/ one way
ie. Savonlinna and Kerimäki centre

* Deliveries 30-60 km distance
Price 40 €/one way
ie. Oravi, Kesälahti, Savonranta, westside of Savonlinna, southern Punkaharju

*Longer distances (up to 100 km)
Price 60 €/one way (bookable only directly)

Our address is Tuunaansaarentie 2, 58450 Punkaharju.

We deliver the following equipment:
E-bikes, fatbikes, gravel bikes. Also kayaks (not available in the webshop)

Details

Price
Free WiFi
No
LocationTuunaansaarentie 2 58450 Punkaharju

Equipment Rental Harjun Portti | Winter

The rental of Holiday Resort Harjun Portti is located in Punkaharju, right next to Retretti train stop.
Fatbikes and E-Mountain bikes. Tour skating equipment on our long track. Cross-country skiing and snowshoe sets.

In winter, a 17 km tour skating track and over 30 km long cross-country skiing network starts 100 m away from Equipment Rental. Book the equipment from our online shop!

Details

Prices
Check out the prices from our sites: https://www.harjunportti.fi/en/activities/equipment-rental/
Availability
Check the sites for opening hours
Distances
15 km to city
Free WiFi
No
LocationTuunaansaarentie 2 58450 Punkaharju

Guided Tour of the Punkaharju Ridge Area

During this tour led by a guide, the visitors get to know the ridge area of Punkaharju and its cultural and natural history and to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lakes Puruvesi and Pihlajavesi.

Duration of the guided tour: 1-1,5 hours
Price: 140 €.

Details

Price starting
á 140.00 €
Availability
Open all year round. Check exceptions to opening hours on our website.
Route description
Departure and return location at Lusto – Finnish Forest Museum
Distances
30 km to city
Free WiFi
No
LocationLustontie 1 58450 Punkaharju

Guided tour to the Arboretum of the Finnish Natural Resources Institute in Punkaharju

The guided tours to the Arboretum of the Finnish Natural Resources Institute give the visitors a chance to familiarize themselves with different tree species. There are 54 coniferous and 48 broad-leaved species in the area. The tour will also take the visitors to see the tallest tree in the whole of Finland.

Duration of the guided tour: 1-1,5 hour.
Price: 140 €

The guided tours must be booked in advance, preferably at least two weeks prior to the planned time of the visit.

Tours are given in Finnish and in English.

Details

Price starting
140.00 € per hour
Accessibility
Barrier free, Car parking, WC
Departure
Location: Lusto – Suomen Metsämuseo
Return
Location: Lusto – Suomen Metsämuseo
Distances
30 km to city
Free WiFi
No
LocationLustontie 1 58450 Punkaharju
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