Restaurant
The Holiday Village’s restaurant is open daily from 1.5-31.8 and by arrangement at other times.
Local food from North Karelia
Lunch is served daily from mid-June until the 15th of August. Home-cooked food is served for lunch, and fish lovers especially will enjoy our wide range of fish dishes. Our restaurant favours locally sourced food, and the fish we serve is processed by our other company, Laukkasen Kala. From Midsummer until the end of August, our restaurant serves lakeshore fish, blazed salmon, and pit-roasted meat known as Rosvopaisti, “robber’s roast” weekly.
The restaurant has a capacity of 90, with 200 seats out on the covered terrace. It is possible to book the facilities for private functions, such as weddings, birthdays, or corporate events. A catering services is also available during the off-season.
On summer evenings, guests can enjoy live music on the terrace, and on lakeshore fish evenings, entertainment continues until late with a DJ/karaoke on the terrace. In the restaurant, you can also challenge your friends to a game of pool, or check out what the library has to offer.
The area has a charging station (2*22kW) for electric vehicles, and charging works with the Evenli app. The restaurant also accepts lunch voucher and ePassi as payment methods.
Lunch menu
À la carte menu
Outside of lunch hours, à la carte dishes are available from the kitchen. The kitchen closes one hour before the restaurant closes, at 10:00 PM at the latest. Changes to the menu are possible due to availability!
Light Meals
House Salad Plate – €13
Fresh green salad, salad cheese, the house’s selection of preserved fish, and house dressing.
Chicken Basket – €14.50
Chicken wings served with French fries or sweet potato fries.
Sausage & Fries – €8
French Fries – €6
Dipping Sauce – €1.50
Burgers
Burger Meal – €18
Choice of beef, fish, or vegetarian burger, served with French fries or sweet potato fries.
Fish Dishes
Pan-Fried Vendace – €18
Pan-Fried Salmon – €25
Perch Fillet – €25
Meat Dishes
Breaded Pork Cutlet – €18
Breaded pork loin.
Grilled Beef Sirloin Steak – €25
Pepper Steak – €30
Beef tenderloin steak with pepper sauce.
Side Dishes
Choose one of the following:
- French fries
- Potato wedges
- Sweet potato fries
- Mashed potatoes
Upcoming events
Puruvesi Salmon King 2026 – 27–28 June 2026
The legendary Puruvesi Salmon King competition will take place again on 27–28 June 2026! First held in 1983, the competition brings fishing enthusiasts together for the 43rd time for a traditional rowing trolling competition.
The starting points are Ruokkeen Lomakylä, which also serves as the competition centre, and Mäntyranta Camping. Registration is now open – join us for one of the most anticipated events of the summer!
On Saturday evening, the atmosphere continues at the Ruokkee competition dance, featuring Telemark Kollektiivi.
See you in the Puruvesi landscapes this summer!
Accommodation bookings via the online shop or by calling +358 10 2070 110
Puruvesi-Lachskönig 2026 – 27.–28.6.2026
Der legendäre Wettbewerb Puruvesi-Lachskönig findet wieder am 27.–28. Juni 2026 statt! Der erstmals 1983 veranstaltete Wettbewerb bringt Angelfreunde bereits zum 43. Mal zu einem traditionellen Ruder-Trolling-Wettbewerb zusammen.
Startplätze sind Ruokkeen Lomakylä, das auch als Wettkampfzentrum dient, sowie der Campingplatz Mäntyranta. Die Anmeldung ist geöffnet – seien Sie dabei und erleben Sie eines der am meisten erwarteten Ereignisse des Sommers!
Am Samstagabend geht die Stimmung bei den Ruokkee-Wettkampftänzen weiter, bei denen Telemark Kollektiivi auftritt.
Wir sehen uns im Sommer in der Landschaft von Puruvesi!
Unterkunftsbuchungen über den Online-Shop oder telefonisch unter +358 10 2070 110.
Puruvesi Race – Surf Competitions, 4–5 July 2026
Puruvesi Race, held on Lake Puruvesi, brings together surf enthusiasts to compete in stunning lake scenery. The event offers an exciting competition atmosphere and a summery vibe for both participants and spectators.
More information about the event will be published closer to the date.
https://spll.fi/kilpailut/calendar-events/
Accommodation bookings via the online shop or by calling +358 10 2070 110
Puruvesi Race – Surfwettbewerbe, 4.–5.7.2026
Das auf dem Puruvesi-See stattfindende Puruvesi Race bringt Surf-Begeisterte zusammen, die in einer beeindruckenden Seenlandschaft gegeneinander antreten. Die Veranstaltung bietet spannende Wettkampfatmosphäre und sommerliches Flair sowohl für Teilnehmer als auch für Zuschauer.
Weitere Informationen zur Veranstaltung werden näher am Termin veröffentlicht.
https://spll.fi/kilpailut/calendar-events/
Unterkunftsbuchungen über den Online-Shop oder telefonisch unter +358 10 2070 110
Midsummer by Lake Puruvesi, 19 June 2026
Welcome to celebrate Midsummer in atmospheric lake scenery!
On Midsummer Eve, Friday 19 June 2026, the bonfire will be lit at 18:00, weather permitting. The evening continues with music, as Selmers performs on the terrace from around 20:30.
Come and enjoy a summer evening, good company and the unique atmosphere of Midsummer by Lake Puruvesi!
Accommodation bookings via the online shop or by calling +358 10 2070 110
Mittsommer am Ufer des Puruvesi-Sees, 19.6.2026
Willkommen zur Mittsommerfeier in stimmungsvoller Seenlandschaft!
Am Mittsommerabend, Freitag, den 19. Juni 2026, wird das Johannisfeuer um 18:00 Uhr entzündet, sofern das Wetter es zulässt. Der Abend geht mit Musik weiter, wenn Selmers ab ca. 20:30 Uhr auf der Terrasse auftritt.
Kommen Sie und genießen Sie einen Sommerabend, gute Gesellschaft und die einzigartige Mittsommerstimmung am Ufer des Puruvesi-Sees!
Unterkunftsbuchungen über den Online-Shop oder telefonisch unter +358 10 2070 110
Kiteen Pallo – Pattijoen Urheilijat 12.07.2026
Ruokkeen Lomakylä is organizing a bus trip to the Superpesis match in Kitee on Sunday, July 12, 2026!
The bus will depart from the holiday village at approximately 3:45 PM. You can also join the ride from Pivanka at approximately 4:00 PM.
The match starts at 5:00 PM, and the return bus will leave after the game ends.
Please register for the bus ride at the holiday village reception by July 10:
Phone: 010 2070 110
Email: info@ruokkeenlomakyla.fi
Maarit Hurmerinta Duo – 23 July 2026
Welcome to enjoy the atmosphere of Finnish music as Maarit Hurmerinta Duo takes the stage! Maarit’s long and successful career as an artist began already in 1972, and over the years she has become one of Finland’s most respected interpreters of music.
Maarit and Sami Hurmerinta form a strong and warm-hearted duo whose performance reflects a genuine love for music. During the evening, you will hear well-known songs from over the years, such as Jäätelökesä and Toiset tytöt, toiset pojat, along with other beloved melodies.
A atmospheric summer evening full of music, emotion and togetherness awaits.
Buy tickets!
Accommodation bookings via the online shop or by calling +358 10 2070 110
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