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Risusaari, Äänekoski

45km from Jyväskylä

Approximately 45 kilometres north of Jyväskylä lies Äänekoski, a small town situated by the shores of Lake Keitele. One of the hidden gems is Risusaari, a peaceful island offering visitors a perfect retreat into nature.

risusaari

Nature at Risusaari

Risusaari is covered in pine and birch forest, and the island features walking trails that allow visitors to explore its serene surroundings. On the island is a cozy campfire, and the shores of Lake Keitele provide a wonderful setting for relaxing by the water and swimming. Nature lovers will appreciate the local wildlife, including ospreys and woodpeckers, and the seasonal berries and mushrooms in the island’s forest.

Lake Keitele Inspired Artists

Lake Keitele, Finland’s 9th largest lake, surrounds Risusaari with its crystal-clear waters, making it an excellent spot for paddling. Akseli Gallen-Kallela, a key figure in modern Finnish painting, painted Lake Keitele in the summer of 1904. Today, the painting is housed in the National Gallery, London.

Equipment

Group size

Max. 20p

Tour length

3 hours

Physical demand

EASY

Food

Snack

Upcoming Events

  • Canoe Tour: Äänekoski and Lake Keitele
    Canoe Tour: Äänekoski and Lake Keitele
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Äänekoski, Vellamontie 25, 44120 Äänekoski, Suomi
    Discover Lake Keitele, which inspired one of the most famous Finnish painters, Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Spend the day on the peaceful island of Risusaari, enjoy nature and relax by the water.
  • Canoe Tour: Äänekoski and Lake Keitele
    Canoe Tour: Äänekoski and Lake Keitele
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 23
    Jul 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Äänekoski, Vellamontie 25, 44120 Äänekoski, Suomi
    Discover Lake Keitele, which inspired one of the most famous Finnish painters, Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Spend the day on the peaceful island of Risusaari, enjoy nature and relax by the water.
  • Canoe Tour: Äänekoski and Lake Keitele
    Canoe Tour: Äänekoski and Lake Keitele
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 26
    Aug 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Äänekoski, Vellamontie 25, 44120 Äänekoski, Suomi
    Discover Lake Keitele, which inspired one of the most famous Finnish painters, Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Spend the day on the peaceful island of Risusaari, enjoy nature and relax by the water.

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