Päijännepurjehdus sailing race in brief

Lake Päijänne Regatta – Päijännepurjehdus – is the biggest inland waterways sailing race in Nordic countries and one of the biggest sailing races in European lakes. It has been organized since 1973. The competition takes off from Padasjoki – located in the heart of lake Päijänne to Säynätsalo – archipelago of the city of Jyväskylä.

In 2025 the 53rd Päijännepurjehdus takes off from Padasjoki Harbour on Saturday, July 18 at 10.00, and finishes in Jyväskylä, Juurikkasaari harbour on the following day. Covering about 64 nautical miles across lake Päijänne, the beautiful sailing route offers challenge and adventure for approximately 600–700 yachtsmen and women who take part in the event every year.

For adventurous crews Lake Päijänne offers something rare: big-water sailing in pure freshwater, surrounded by national-park landscapes and the magic of the bright Nordic summer night. The regatta is an unforgettable overnight challenge through a breathtaking route of wide open reaches and narrow straits, where wind shifts, navigation, and teamwork matter as much as boat speed.

You cannot miss this great event. Come to either Juurikkasaari or Padasjoki and look closer sailing crews wrestling with the wind and weather challenges.

More information: 

  • Petri ”Pepe” Korteniemi , tel. +358 400 406 906
    pepe@photex.fi

Päijännepurjehdus from Padasjoki to Jyväskylä

Säynätsalo

Jyvaskyla

The northern base, Säynätsalo is chiefly composed of three large islands and the district is virtually surrounded by Lake Päijänne on all sides, and the nature encountered on the islands is particularly diverse.

Padasjoki

Padasjoki Päijänne

The southern base, Padasjoki, is a gateway to Finnish Lake District. Padasjoki is located by the Päijänne National Park, a chain of islands and sandy shores formed by an esker ridge that dates back to the Ice Age.