A grand destination for watersports

The national parks and protected nature reserves of Lake Saimaa make tranquil, wild and watery destinations for experienced and novice paddlers alike. They also are home to one of the world’s most endangered sea mammals, the Saimaa Ringed Seal. Travel along the fjords of Kolovesi National Park either in a kayak or canoe.  Leave all the urban trappings behind and head for the Linnansaari National Park with excellent opportunities for kayaking and camping on small islands. Let your spirit guide you through the water world of Veskansa Routes. Stay in a cabin or camp in peaceful surrounding.

Guided tours

You can go kayaking or canoeing by yourself or take a guide with you. The guide will tell stories about the region and teach you the basics of paddling. Be sure not to forget your camera, because the lake scenes will offer plenty of targets to shoot.

A full-service, guided canoeing adventure in Kolovesi National Park and in the island labyrinth of the wilderness-like lake Joutenvesi. The local guides are trained and they have many years’ guidance and canoeing experience on this area as well as good command of languages. In addition to nature experiences the participants have the culinary possibility to try local fish and game delicacies. » See more information

Guided paddling tours in the beautiful scenery of Tuunaansaari and Punkaharju ridge-area. Tourism centre Harjun Portti organizes guided tours, which are suitable for experienced and non-experienced paddlers. In these tours we will get to know the beautiful ridge area and its numerous bays with top class kayaks. Kayaks are also available just for renting. If necessary, we will plan your paddling route for you! » See more information

Oravi Outdoor Center have for rent single kayaks, double kayaks , canadian canoes and a large variety of camping and paddling equipment. The canoe hire includes maps and route planning. There is a grocery shop in Oravi that sell camping meals etc. » See more information

Prices from: 77€ / Person

Welcome to the weekend canoing trip! » See more information

Prices from: 115€ / Hour

Tanhuvaara Sports Institute organizes guided paddling lessons for kayaks and canoes for group in order in Lake Suurjärvi. » See more information

Linnansaari National Park in the middle of Lake Haukivesi, a part of greater Saimaa lake complex, represents Finnish lakeland at its best. With its hundreds of islands and broad open waters it is a paradise for boaters. The National Park offers possibilities for day trips, as well as for several days camping and boating holidays. » See more information

Kolovesi is a part of greater Saimaa lake complex, which forms the largest lake in Finland. Kolovesi National Park was established to protect the natural features of Lake Saimaa archipelago in their natural state, the habitat of the Saimaa Ringed Seal and the forest ecosystems characteristic to Southern Finland. » See more information