Where can I park my car?

All parking spaces in the center are free of charge, and you can park in any available spot without worry. However, keep in mind that parking spaces for shops and businesses are primarily reserved for their customers.

How can I get there?

Mäntyharju is easily accessible by car, train or bus. You’ll find more information about the transportation and arrival from here.

Is there anything to do/see in there?

Absolutely. We have many things to do — including 4 museums, 1 art center, 100 kilometers of paddling routes, 50 kilometers of marked trails, 1 national park, 260 kilometers of road bike routes, a padel court, 3 frisbee golf courses, 2 golf courses, a sports hall, 8 outdoor playgrounds, and loads of small businesses, cottages, and lovely people.

Where can I see Saimaa ringed seal?

Even though seeing a Saimaa ringed seal here would be amazing, unfortunately, Mäntyharju is not part of the Saimaa region. However, you can go on seal-watching trips in places like Puumala. There, we highly recommend Ecoboat cruises.

Where can I go to cruises?

We highly recommend the Orilampi Cottage Gold Route cruises to the Repovesi National Park. These cruises are perfect for family fun, even if you don’t speak Finnish. You can find more cruises from here.

Are there any events in Mäntyharju?

Mäntyharju is full of events, especially in summer. You can find the official event calendar from here (in Finnish).

How big is Mäntyharju?

Mäntyharju is a vast area. Its surface area is ten times larger than that of the Paris region and includes approximately 500 lakes as well as 17 small villages.

What is the population of Mäntyharju?

Mäntyharju has a population of about 5,500 residents, which is typical for a small municipality in Finland. However, during the summer, the population triples as people return to their vacation homes.

Where can I find information in English?

On this page, you will find the most comprehensive overview of our municipality in English. In addition, the municipality’s page will have some information in English. You can also contact the municipality. In summertime, the tourist info serves also in English.

Where can I find a place to stay?

You can check different accommodation options from our website (in Finnish).

Is Mäntyharju accessible?

Mostly, yes. But especially in winter it may be more difficult.

Why might the weather forecast be inaccurate?

The high ridges and cliffs formed during the Ice Age, known as the Salpausselkä, can often affect weather conditions and air currents quickly and unexpectedly. The Salpausselkä is highest in the Lahti region, and therefore it influences the conditions in Mäntyharju.

Weather service providers do their best to offer reliable and up-to-date information. However, we recommend being prepared for sudden changes.

Where can I give feedback?

You can give feedback to the municipality by contacting them via e-mail or by calling.

Where are the mountains and polar bears?

We’re sorry, we don’t have any mountains or polar bears here in Finland. Our nature is still stunning and worth to see!