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

Lunch served from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Prices:
Weekdays: €14.50
Saturday: €21.00
Public holidays: €30.00
Children aged 4–12: half price

Week 32

Monday 3 August

Salad bar
Cheese vegetable purée soup
Ham–cream cheese pasta
Butter-fried onions and chanterelle mushrooms
Boiled potatoes
Fruit salad

Tuesday 4 August

Salad bar
Spinach soup
Oven-baked pork Kassler steak with onion
Ratatouille
Early potatoes
Dessert buffet

Wednesday 5 August

Salad bar
Carrot and potato purée soup
Chicken Kiev
Oven-roasted tomatoes
Rice, boiled potatoes
Chocolate custard

Thursday 6 August

Salad bar
Summer vegetable soup
Meatloaf with mushroom sauce
Vegetable feta bake
Early potatoes
Rhubarb crumble

Friday 7 August

Salad bar
Carrot soup
Minced meat macaroni casserole
Fried sausages
Steamed seasonal vegetables
Boiled potatoes
Queen’s pie (berry pie)

Saturday 8 August

Fish – salad bar
Chanterelle soup
Oven-baked salmon
Chicken braised in sour cream
Oven-roasted root vegetables
Potatoes and rice
Berry quark dessert

Sunday 9 August

Fish – salad bar
Sweet potato soup
Pike-perch in a white wine cream sauce
Home-style pork
Vegetable casserole
Creamed potatoes or boiled potatoes
Panna cotta

L = lactose-free
G = gluten-free
M = milk-free (dairy-free)

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 7:30 PM – 10:30PM

Tuesdays bingo on the terrace at 5:00 PM

- Bingo will be played from June 23th to August 4th, 2026

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 €20/kg

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 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

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

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

Puruvesi Autumn Trolling, 5–6 September 2026

Puruvesi Autumn Trolling once again brings fishing enthusiasts together to enjoy the autumn competition atmosphere in beautiful lake scenery. The event takes place on Lake Puruvesi, with Ruokkeen Lomakylä serving as the competition centre.

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

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

Contact persons:
Office tel. +358 50 349 2444
Jarkko Lampinen tel. +358 44 587 0296

Accommodation bookings via the online shop or by calling +358 10 2070 110