Ystävyyden Maja is a 400 m² lodge on the shore of Lake Pöljänjärvi in Siilinjärvi, Finland. It is run by the Siilinjärvi ski club and hired out for parties, meetings, training sessions and recreation events of up to 120 guests. It is 35 km from Kuopio and 26 km from Rissala airport.
Seminars and company events
The official site lists meetings, training and recreation events among the uses of the lodge, and states that the 400 m² of floor area allows events of up to 120 people. The main space is a hall. The site does not list screens, projectors or seating plans, so organisers needing presentation equipment should ask the club what is available.
The lodge hires out the space only. The client arranges its own catering and activities. This suits organisers who bring a caterer or a programme of their own and want a building without a fixed offer attached. An entertainment provider is listed on the site for groups looking for a show.
Weddings and receptions
The site describes the building as suited to various parties. It does not mention weddings by name and gives no wedding-specific capacity. The 120 guest figure is the stated limit for parties and meetings. Organisers planning a reception should confirm the layout and the number of seated guests with the contact person.
Rooms and capacities
The building has a hall, a well-equipped kitchen, a combined kitchen and fireplace room, two saunas with changing rooms and four toilets. Outside there is a kota, a traditional Finnish hut, and a covered terrace. Total floor area is 400 m².
Accommodation
The lodge has sleeping space for up to 20 guests, with extra mattresses possible for more. A group can also simply stay at the lodge for a holiday with friends and family, according to the site.
Catering
There is no in-house catering. The site states that the space is hired out on its own and that the client organises serving. The building has a well-equipped kitchen for that purpose.
History and setting
The lodge stands on the shore of Pöljänjärvi, 11 km from the centre of Siilinjärvi. The site lists nearby activities including Fontanella, Tarina Golf, the Kasurila ski resort and marked outdoor trails. Tahko is 50 km away.
Getting there
Enter Luvelahdentie 521, Siilinjärvi, in a navigator. Kuopio is 35 km away and Rissala airport 26 km. Enquiries and bookings go to Jani Tikkanen at jani.tikkanen(at)tima.fi or by phone at 050 554 3882. The site shows a booking calendar, and weekday rates are mentioned as lower.
