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 vouchers, Smartum and ePassi as payment methods.

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Lunch menu

The Holiday Village’s restaurant is open daily from 1.5-31.8 and by arrangement at other times.

Weekly program in summer 2026

22.6.2026 – 21.8.2026

Mondays beach fish evening starting at 6:00 PM

Vendace and salmon soup on the terrace €16.50/person
Karaoke in July 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Tuesdays bingo on the terrace at 5:00 PM

Bingo will be played from June 24th to August 5th, 2025

Wednesdays flame salmon evening starting at 5:00 PM

We flame salmon on the beach grill shelter, first table setting ready at 6:00 PM
Orders in advance at reception, €42/kg

Thursdays bandit roast available at 7:00 PM

Pork and lamb with side dishes
Pre-registration no later than the previous Tuesday at 11:00 AM
Minimum number of participants 10 people, €35/person

Fridays smoked vendace and rainbow trout

On sale Friday afternoon smoked fish
Pre-orders the day before
Salmon €36.50/kg, vendace €18/kg

Upcoming events

Padel Weekend

Start the outdoor padel season on the shores of Puruvesi!

The package for four (4) people includes:
– 2 nights’ accommodation in high-quality holiday cottages (Fri–Sun) for 4 people
– breakfast on both mornings
– 3 x 1.5-hour padel court sessions (bring your own equipment)

Price: €125 per person / €500 for 4 people

Availability
The offer is valid for bookings made for stays between 17 April and 13 June 2026.

You can also book the special-price cottage weekend by email: info@ruokkeenlomakyla.fi

Puruvesi salmonid stocking dates 31.10.–1.11.2026

The Puruvesi salmon stocking dates bring together fishing and water management enthusiasts for an autumn event. During the weekend, you can learn about stocking operations and participate in the important work of maintaining fish stocks.

The event offers an interesting program and the opportunity to spend time in the beautiful autumn nature on the shores of Puruvesi.

More information about the event will be published closer to the date.

More information closer to the date.

Puruvesi autumn fishing 5–6 September 2026

The Puruvesi Autumn Swivel Fishing Competition brings together fishing enthusiasts once again to enjoy the autumnal competitive atmosphere in the stunning lake scenery. The event is held in Puruvesi, and the competition center is Ruoke Holiday Village.

The competition is organized by Karjalan Kalamiehet ry, and the event offers a great opportunity to test your skills and spend time with like-minded fishermen.

More information and registration:
www.karjalankalamiehet.fi/puruveden-syysuistelu

Contacts:
Office tel. 050 349 2444
Jarkko Lampinen tel. 044 587 0296

Maarit Hurmerinta Duo – 23.7.2026

Welcome to enjoy the atmosphere of Finnish music when Maarit Hurmerinta Duo comes to perform! Maarit’s long and successful career as an artist began in 1972, and over the years she has become one of the most respected interpreters of Finnish music.

Maarit and Sami Hurmerinta form a strong and warm-hearted duo, whose performance is full of genuine love for music. During the evening, well-known songs from over the years will be heard, such as Jäätelökesä and Toiset tytöt, toiset pojat, as well as other beloved tunes.

An atmospheric summer evening full of music, emotion and togetherness is promised.

Puruvesi Race – surf competitions 4–5 July 2026

The Puruvesi Race, held in Puruvesi, brings together surf enthusiasts to compete in stunning lake scenery. The event offers a fast-paced racing atmosphere and a summery feel for both participants and spectators.

More information about the event will be published closer to the date.

https://spll.fi/kilpailut/calendar-events/

Puruvesi Salmon King 2026 – 27–28 June 2026

The legendary Puruvesi Salmon King competition will be held again on 27-28.6.2026! First organized in 1983, the competition brings together fishing enthusiasts for the 42nd time for a traditional rowing-trolling competition.

The starting points of the competition are Ruoke Holiday Village (competition center) and Mäntyranta camping area. Registration is open – come and experience one of the most anticipated events of the summer!

On Saturday evening, the atmosphere continues with the Ruokke competition dances, featuring Telemark Kollektiivi.

See you in the Puruvesi landscape this summer!