ESN FINT Cottage Weekend

ESN FINT Cottage Weekend takes place at Säynäniemi camp (Säynäniementie 100) from 11th to 13th September 2026. 🌿

Friday, 11th September
14:00 - Departure from Tampere Talo (bus 10 € extra, round trip)
15:00 - Arrival at cottage
15:30-17:00 - FlunkyBall Tournament
17:00-21:00 - Sauna, lake, grilling and dinner
20:00-21:30 - Night Game
21:30-23:00 - Beach Rave Party
23:00 onwards - Afterparty

Saturday, 12th September
10:00-12:00 - Communal Breakfast (by ESN Fint) 🍽️
12:15-12:30 - Group picture
12:30-14:00 - Day Game
14:00-16:00 - Volleyball Tournament
16:00-18:00 - Sauna, lake, grilling
18:00-21:00 - Sitsit
21:00-23:00 - Beach Reggaeton Party
23:00 onwards - Afterparty

Sunday, 13th September
11:00 - Cleaning
12:00 - Departure from cottage to Tampere University City Center Campus

What's included: one communal breakfast on Saturday, lakeside sauna, beach and boat access 🚣‍♀️🌊, beach parties on both nights 🎶💃, a Sitsit on Saturday evening, and games including FlunkyBall, volleyball, bingo and board games 🏐🎲.

Accommodation options:
- Cottage spots 🛏️ - bring your own bedding
- Tent spots ⛺ - tents and mattresses provided; bring your sleeping bag and other essentials

What to bring:
- Your own food, snacks and drinks (kitchen available) 🍿🥤
- Swimsuit, towel, slippers 🩱🧴
- Blanket and pillow (cabin) or sleeping bag (tent) 🛌
- Water bottle, personal medication 💧💊
- Warm clothes 🧣

Open to all internationally minded students, including Finnish degree students. The primary language of ESN FINT events is English, though exchange students are often happy to practise Finnish too 😊.

Inclusion information:
Noise: conversations, music, activities. Crowds: approx. 70 people. Accessibility: not easily accessible; alternative routes available. This event is harassment-free - for confidential help contact harassment@trey.fi.