Welcome to the heart of Savitaipale ,Finland.

Ireland

5

Great experience, enjoyed every minute of it. The cottage was hard work but Ahmed and the others made the experience amazing

5 days ago

Colombia

5

My time with Sofia was amazing, I had very good experiences there, went to beautiful places, and learned a lot about the Finnish culture and their sauna, I loved the experience and would do it again without hesitation.

about 2 months ago

Italy

5

It was my first experience with World Packers, and I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this experience if you love nature, tranquility, and sports. The work is very flexible, and you can manage your time. Sofia and the others you'll meet here are lovely and kind people, with whom you can learn about Finnish culture. I had the opportunity to stay few days at Sofia's Cottage, completely immersed in nature, and it was a unique experience. Overall, I highly recommend this experience; the time flew by also if Savitaiplae is very small town. I hope to come back one day.

about 2 months ago

Italy

5

I loved this place, surrounded by nature and near a huge lake where you can go swimming and get some sun. Sofia is a very kind and caring person, even Ahmed her assistant is very kind, helpful and nice. The work is not hard and there is a lot of flexibility with the schedules, I hope to go back one day.

about 2 months ago

Mexico

5

I spent 10 days in Savitaipale. The town is beautiful and the place is comfortable. Sofia and the other people there were very nice. The activities are simple, and you can adjust your schedule to have more free time if you need it. I recommend it if you're looking for a peaceful experience

3 months ago

Italy

5

The flat is big and everything that you need, the house is warm despite the freeze temperatures outside Ahmed, the assistant, is a so kind person, it's rare to meet a similar kindness and he will not give you problem The other workers/people that I met there are very nice person as well Sofia (the the host) is a sincerely and nice person and she is open to teach you the Finnish culture, it was so interesting (thanks) This place is perfect if you are traveling to discover the real side of the country, there you can meet a lot of local people

5 months ago

Japan

5

Everybody was really kind. And our schedule was so flexible. The place was quite calm and peaceful. I mean everything was amazing.

8 months ago

SOFIA replied

Kanji has been an incredible asset. He's dedicated, approachable, and always ready to step in when needed. His efforts in keeping everything running smoothly have made a huge difference. We truly value all he's done to help, and hope to meet him again.. Take care and best of luck. Other hosts will be lucky to have you.

Italy

5

I sincerely thank Sofia from the bottom of my heart for everything. I spent wonderful days surrounded by the snow I had missed so much and immersed in Finnish end-of-year traditions. The warmth of the hospitality, the charm of the local culture, and the breathtaking landscapes made this experience truly unforgettable. I hope to return to Savitaipale someday, as the surrounding nature has truly stolen my heart.

9 months ago

Argentina

4

The place is nice, a little town in the south of Finland. Working in the shop is easy, just normal tasks. Joel and Ahmed are amazing people, very easy to talk to. The cottage is a beautiful place, though sometimes the work can be a bit hard. Sofia is a very nice person. She needs help with some things because of her MS, but she will always explain clearly how she wants them done. After work it's nice to spend time with her, have sauna together, go to the lake, and talk. I really enjoyed the experience and hope you will too.

14 days ago

Hungary

5

I spent 2 weeks in Savitaipale, and the area is beautiful. If you love hiking, this place is for you, as there isn't much else to do in this village. The work is simple and easy to understand, 25 hours a week, but it's flexible. There is separate accommodation for volunteers, and while cleanliness depends on us, it's perfectly equipped. I recommend it if you want to be close to nature and meet volunteers from different parts of the world!

9 months ago

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