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Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions for groups and tour operators. Terms and conditions for individual guests.

Safety and Security at Metsäkartano

We are committed to ensuring everybody's safety and well-being while at Metsäkartano. Metsäkartano has a complete safety plan according to Finnish law.

A Memorable Dinner Around an Open Fire

A memorable dinner around an open fire is available for groups only. Dinner is made from local and mainly seasonal organic ingredients.

Adventure and Outdoor Education

Adventurous, safe and goal-oriented activities guided by professional adventure and outdoor educators.

Nuotta coaching for social empowerment

Nuotta coaching for social empowerment is supporting youth workshops and outreach youth work free of charge - offered by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Activities in Winter

Activities in Summer in Metsäkartano Youth Centre

Activities in Summer

Activities in Summer in Metsäkartano Youth Centre

Special Group Programmes

Group Activities all year round

Equipment rental

Metsäkartano is renting equipment for summer and winter activities. Rent a canoe, a bike, a rowing boat, snow shoes, sliding snow shoes or a kick sled.

Educational Camp - Summer

Metsäkartano educational camp package - summer programme. Metsäkartano is one of the nine national youth centres in Finland, located in the Finnish Lakeland area only 1,5 hours from central Kuopio.

Educational Camp - Winter

Metsäkartano educational camp package - winter programme. Metsäkartano is one of the nine national youth centres in Finland, located in the Finnish Lakeland area only 1,5 hours from central Kuopio.

Green Key and other responsible values of Metsäkartano

The Green Key and Social Enterprise We have got Green Key certificate for our sustainable and responsible actions and services. It means that we have committed to raise environmental awareness among our staff and our visitors. In practise that means for example Heating of our buildings is 100% bioenergy, we use local wood chips. We use only electricity from renewable sources. We sort, recycle and compost our garbage. We restrain usage of water and chemicals Metsäkartano operates according to environmental ethics on principle of sustainable development. In the near vicinity there are extensive Natura 2000 and other ecological areas open to visitors either on their own or with a guide. Metsäkartano has Green Key award for its services and it is also a social enterprise.

Adventures in the deep shadows of the forest

Come and join an adventure in the deep shadows of the forest at Metsä¬kartano Youth and Nature Centre, where the air is as clean as it gets and where you really can hear the sound of silence.

Book a virtual meeting and a virtual fam trip visit with Metsäkartano

14 Days of Wilderness at Metsäkartano

Metsäkartano Youth Centre in a nutshell

Metsäkartano is a youth centre and a nature holiday resort situated in Rautavaara, Finland - in the Finnish lakeland region and in the northern savo region of Finland. Sustainability is one of the most important values. Cosy accommodation, good food, skilled staff, lots of activities, equipment rental, wonderful nature with forests, swamps and lakes.

Metsäkartano in cooperation with

Metsäkartano co-operates with many partners. One of the most important co-operators are the other eight youth centres in Finland. Metsäkartano is open to new co-operative partners, so please, contact us for more info.

Traditional Finnish Christmas

Come and join a Traditional Finnish Christmas holiday in the deep shades of the forest in Metsäkartano Youth and Nature Centre, where the air is as clean as it can get and where you really can hear the sound of silence. Metsäkartano is a snow-proof place during the Christmas time.

Winter activity holiday for families

Cosy and quality accommodation, tasty local delicacies, friendly service and an assortment of outdoor and indoor activities guarantee unforgettable experiences for you and your family. Small wonders of nature are present right from your doorstep.