Cruises on the paddle steamer Elias Lönnrot
Summer is at its best on the waters of Keurusselkä! Experience the authentic atmosphere of the paddle steamer! Now in
its 40th season, the paddle steamer operates from Keuruu Harbour and the jetty at Hotel Keurusselkä, as well as to the neighbouring Art Town of Mänttä-Vilppula.
There
are regular services between Keuruu Harbour, located in the centre of Keuruu, and Hotel Keurusselkä. Sightseeing cruises are also available, with the boat retu
ing to its point of departure.
In addition, themed cruises are organised, including entertainment cruises for children, band evenings, storytelling cruises and more.
The operator of the boat service during season 26 is Keurusselkä Resort (Hotel Keurusselkä)
ONE-HOUR SIGHTSEEING CRUISES 2025
KEURUU HARBOUR (Kangasmannilantie 18, Keuruu)
Thu–Fri 13:00–14:00: 26–27 June, 3–4 July, 10–11 July, 17–18 July,
Thu 24 July, 31 July–1 August, 7–8 August
€14 per person
€36 Family ticket (2 adults and 2–3 children)
KEURUSSELKÄ RESORT, LAITURI (Keurusseläntie 134, Keuruu)
Barbecue evenings cruises • 4–5 pm: 28 June, 12 July, 19 July, 26 July, 2 August
Monday ‘Ma vauhti’ evenings cruises • 6–7 pm: 7 July, 14 July, 21 July, 28 July, 4 August
€14 per person
€36 Family ticket (2 adults and 2–3 children)
MÄNTTÄ, MYLLYRANTA PIER
Thu 24 July, 7–8.30 pm
Fri 25 July, 12–1.30
pm Sat 9 August, day cruise, 1–2.30 pm
€18 per person
ROUTE TIMETABLES
KEURUU-KEURUSSELKÄ RESORT-KEURUU
Thu • 3–5 pm: 26 June, 3 July, 10 July, 19 July, 17 July, 31 July, 7 August
€14 per person one way • retu
€22 per person
€58 Family ticket
(2 adults and 2–3 children) retu
KEURUU-KEURUSSELKÄ RESORT, OUTBOUND
Fri • 3pm–4pm: 27 June, 4 July, 1 August, 8 August
Sat • 2.30–3.30 pm: 12 July and 19 July
Fri 25 July Beach Party, departure 6.30–7.30 pm
€14 per person,
€36 Family ticket (2 adults and 2–3 children)
KEURUU–KEURUSSELKÄ RESORT–MÄNTTÄ
Thu 24 July 15:00–18:30
€22 per person each way
MÄNTTÄ–KEURUSSELKÄ RESORT–KEURUU
Sat 9 August 15:00–18:30
€22 per person each way
THEMED CRUISES 2025
MIDSUMMER CRUISE Fri 20 June, 3–5 pm
, Keuruu Harbour. €20 per person
CRATER CRUISE Wed 16 July, 3–6 pm
, Keuruu Harbour. €22 per person
PIRATE CRUISE Thu 17 July, 3–5 pm
Keuruu–Keurusselkä Resort–Keuruu
€58 Family ticket
(2 adults and 2–3 children)
BAND CRUISE Fri 18 July, 7–9.30 pm
Keuruu Harbour. €20 per person
CHARTER CRUISES
The boat is ideal for hosting family and corporate events, as well as other private functions. Indoor
catering can be arranged on request – ask for a quote!
The boat has a maximum capacity of 125 people. Indoor seating for up to approx. 80 people.
Keuruu – Hotel Keurusselkä | duration 1 hour
Hotel Keurusselkä – Mänttä | duration approx. 2.5 hours/way
Keuruu – Mänttä | duration approx. 3.5 hours/way
For group trips, please request a quote:
Sales Department (weekdays 8am–4pm) –
group and meeting bookings:
Maria Hakanen
+358 (0)44 491 0742
myynti@hotelkeurusselka.fi
Sales Manager
Pirkko Koskela
Groups and Meetings
+358 (0)44 799 7606
pirkko.koskela@keurusselkaresort.fi
Ports and quays:
Hotel Keurusselkä, Keuruu, Keurusseläntie 134;
Keuruu Harbour, Keuruu, Kangasmannilantie 18;
Nyyssänniemi, Keuruu, Nyyssänniementie 10;
Mänttä, Myllyranta Pier, Myllyrannantie 5
Information provided without obligation – subject to change.
The paddle steamer Elias Lönnrot, which has been operating on Lake Keurusselkä in Keuruu since 1986, offers cruises from, for example, Ahtola Harbour in Keuruu to the shore of Hotel Keurusselkä, a jou
ey of approximately 50 minutes.
There are also jetties at Camping Nyyssänniemi in Keuruu and in the neighbouring town of Mänttä (approx. 2 hours from Keuruu).
The boat is 31.3 m long, 9 m wide at its widest point including the paddlewheel housing, and has a draught of 1.1 m. The maximum passenger capacity is 125 people.
The boat is owned by the town of Keuruu and will be operated during the 2025 season by Keurusselkä Resort (Hotel Keurusselkä).
The paddle steamer Elias Lönnrot
Photos of the location
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