TAKE A BREATH at our atmospheric forest café!
In the spring of 2024, six adorable alpacas arrived in the café’s yard: Tyko, Enzo, Isac, Lionell, Jackpot, and a little later Fransu will join the group. We let the animals adjust to their new environment peacefully, and we kindly ask you to do the same!
You can admire the animals from outside the enclosure. However, please do not feed them anything, and keep your dogs on a leash throughout your visit.
Welcome!
Welcome to Forest Café!
OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Thu, Sat 11.00-16.00
Ski Holiday Week Opening Hours:
Week 8 (February 17–22, 2025): Café open Mon–Sat 11:00–16:00
Week 9 (February 24–March 1): Open Mon–Sat 11:00–16:00
Week 10 (March 3–8): Open as usual Mon–Thu and Sat 11:00–16:00
Forest Café is located ca. 300m from the Safari House in Järvisydän.
Address: Hakotuvantie 15, 58900 Rantasalmi
Welcome!
Where are we located?
Forest Café can be reached by walking, following the signs after the Safari House. The path to the destination leads through the forest. You can park your car in the Järvisydän parking area (first two hours free of charge). For those with mobility challenges, there is the possibility to arrive by car through the Hakotuvantie route to the café courtyard (please notify the café in advance so that we can reserve a spot for parking in the courtyard).
Hot and cold delights!
At the Forest Café, you can enjoy hot and cold drinks as well as sweet and savory snacks by the fireplace in the café's cabin or on the outdoor terrace.
The café has a liquor license, offering craft beers from the local brewery, Karvila Brewery, and beer-tasting packages.
Upon request, the café provides coffee services and beer-tasting events for groups, even outside regular opening hours.
Outdoor escape game - Broken Heart
Play an exciting escape game around the Forest Café and uncover the story of a broken heart.
The game is suitable for groups of 2–5 people and designed for adults but can also be enjoyed by teens. One time slot is available per hour per group.
The game takes you on a journey of about 1 km around the Forest Café area, solving tasks and challenges along the way. You’ll play using clues found in the environment, task boxes, and a free app that you’ll download to your phone.
The playing time is 60 minutes. Before starting, players should review the game instructions independently at the Forest Café. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled game time for this.
Dress appropriately for the weather and bring along a good mood and team spirit!
Can you solve the mystery of the broken heart? Come and find out!
The Forest Café’s Alpacas and Alpaca Programs
The Forest Café’s alpaca boys—Enzo, Lionel, Tyko, Jackpot, Isac, and Fransu—are available to meet year-round in the café’s yard. You can greet the alpacas from outside the fence. Feeding them is prohibited, and dogs must be kept on a leash. Please note that the fence is electrified!
Alpaca Coffee Time Under the Spruce Trees (during snow-free seasons)
This coffee break includes a coffee and your choice of snack from the café menu, treats for the alpacas, and a brief introduction to the animals.
Access to the enclosure is allowed only with a staff member. You can enjoy your coffee peacefully in the company of the alpacas. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
In case of bad weather, you can enjoy your coffee on the café terrace after meeting the alpacas.
Alpaca Walk on Porosalmi’s Sand Roads and Forest Trails
The walk is guided by an instructor and starts from the yard of the Forest Café. The route is approximately 1–2 km long, and you can choose between an easier road route or a forest trail with some inclines.
The walk begins with an introduction to the alpacas and instructions on how to handle them. Each participant will have their own alpaca to lead or share one between two people. The pace is leisurely, allowing the alpacas to snack along the way. The focus of the walk is to relax, enjoy nature, and spend time with the animals.
The experience ends with coffee at the Forest Café, either on the terrace, by the fireplace, or in the alpacas’ forest enclosure.
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a calm, relaxed attitude. The walk will not take place in heavy rain or extreme weather, and customers will be notified in such cases.
Children: Under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Price for children -50%.
Payment: On arrival at the Forest Café, by card or cash.
Programs are also available outside the Forest Café’s regular opening hours. Book your spot via the calendar at www.nettiaika.fi/savonelamyspalvelut or contact savonelamyspalvelut@outlook.com / +358 44 765 3822.
Coffee time with alpacas in their enclosure
Contact
Jaana Oikarinen
Savon Elämyspalvelut Oy
Tel. +358 44 765 3822
Email: savonelamyspalvelut@outlook.com
Instagram: @metsakahvila_jarvisydan
Facebook: @Metsäkahvila