Attracted by nature
Savonlinna region is surrounded by Saimaa, the largest lake district in Europe. Countless islands, headlands and ridges combine to create stunning scenery. The region´s national parks and other natural attractions let you experience the wild nature.
Cruise to the Linnansaari National Park
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Prices from: 350€ |
The excursion is a cruise to the Linnansaari National Park. The cruise presents the incredible landscapes of the national park and includes a pinic on the top of the astounding Linnavuori rock. The excursion guide will familiarise the travellers with the most scenic lake area of the Finnish nature, explains facts which caused the birth of the area, and takes the boat to areas with high possibilities of encountering a Saimaa ringed seal. The boat used in the excursion is roofed and has heating. The excursion lasts for about 5 hours and starts from Savonlinna. Excursion languages: Finnish, English Excursion price: 87EUR / person, min. 1-4 persons or 350EUR, max. 8 persons » See more information |
Punkaharju Arboretum
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Trials with more than 50 tree species, mainly coniferous, have been established on a 150-hectare area in the Punkaharju research park. In addition to these trials, there is an arboretum containing small plots of all the exotic tree species planted in the research park and also some other species that cannot be found elsewhere in the area. When this arboretum was established during 1929-1938, altogether 72 tree species were planted there. Today, 46 of these species still remain – 39 coniferous and 7 broad-leaved species. » See more information |
Siikalahti Wetland
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Siikalahti is the overgrown eastern bay of Lake Simpelejärvi. There are an exceptionally large amount of birds nesting in the area as well as stopping there during migration. This ensures that the area is Finland’s most valuable inland bird wetland. It is the best lake in Finland for bird watching. » See more information |
Kolovesi Nature Information Hut
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Kolovesi Nature Information Hut is located in Enonkoski municipality centre near beautiful rapids, in an old granary. It is open in the summer and there is an exhibition about the natural features of Kolovesi. There you can also get information on how to explore the National Park, where to rent canoes and boats, and where to obtain fishing permits and licences. » See more information |
Oskari - Linnansaari Visitor Centre
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Oskari -Linnansaari Visitor Centre is located in the centre of the Municipality of Rantasalmi on the shore of Lake Pieni Raudanvesi. Oskari Visitor Centre´s exhibition offers information in a vivid way on Linnansaari National Park. The park is situated in the middle of Lake Haukivesi which is one of the biggest basins of the great Lake Saimaa in eastern Finland. Oskari´s customer service provide information on other destinations, especially on boating and hiking possibilities, and gives tourist information on the surrounding area. Film \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Torsti - the Child of the Depths\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" is an unforgettable experience to everybody. » See more information |
Kasinonsaari Islands
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Kasinonsaari islans is a splendid nature resort just next to Savonlinna centre. There are illuminated walking trails and swimming places, also a lean-to shelter and camp-fire. Popular outdoor recreation are for locals. » See more information |
Nestori - Saimaa Nature Exhibition and Information Point
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Prices from: 2€ / Person |
Nestori - Saimaa Nature Exhibition provides information on Lake Saimaa, the biggest lake in Finland. In the starring role acts the endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal. The information point and the museum shop offer information on the national parks of the region (Linnansaari, Kolovesi and Repovesi) and on the various hiking and boating services in the Savonlinna Region. Nestori is located in the Savonlinna Provincial Museum in the heart of the town of Savonlinna, close to the medieval Olavinlinna Castle. » See more information |
Hytermä islands
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The islands of Hytermä celebrates one of the weirdest human achievements: it has a grandiose stone staircase and monument to Romu-Heikki (Junk Heikki), a man who built large structures with millstones. The islands are a nature reserve and easily visited by hiring o rowing boat at tourist office. » See more information |
Punkaharju Nature Reserve
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Punkaharju’s naturally gorgeous landscape offers excellent opportunities for hikes of different lengths. There are three marked trails in Laukansaari Research Park and the Kokonharju Esker area. Additionally there are numerous unmarked but clearly visible trails through the terrain. » See more information |
