Punkaharju Ridge, Southern Savonia, Finland

4.5 (56 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Punkaharju Geologic Formations

Tip for NON FINISH speaking visitors

Excellent trip, definetly worth the half hour drive from Savonlinna! Lots of parking stops and cafes along the way, next time we bring bicyces. If you do not speak English: follow the sign to turn right here (photo). This is the way along the scenic route, the GSP just takes you along the regular road.
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Address

, Punkaharju, Finland.

Website

http://www.visitpunkaharju.fi

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4.5 based on (56 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5Tomi Wickman 5:00 PM Jun 26, 2021
    Beautiful route
    A super beautiful route to drive through. A real gem with views over the lake. Many P-spots to park over night.
  • 4Misu 5:00 PM Oct 12, 2005
    Car holiday in Punkaharju
    I am biased because I am Finnish. But I think I have eye for the beauty of the Punkaharju area. It is worth of a car holiday, you can drive through the most beautiful lake district of Finland. Savonlinna is close, so you can choose a hotel in Punkaharju and visit the Opera Festival and concerts if you are ready to drive after the concerts.Otherwise, search for a hotel in Savonlinna and visit Punkaharju for a day trip or so. I have stayed twice at the Punkaharjun Valtionhotelli: once at a cottage, and once at the hotel. It is located in a small hill with lake views. It is a very beautiful building, but nothing luxury, more with taste of history. The cottage is not too well equipped but you have to be prepared for that. At the hotel, even though the food was near to be good, the service was not at the level of a state hotel. My waitress would have been better for a cleaning job than for serving. Strange, but this is eastern Finland, close to the Russian border. The art centre Retretti is close to the hotel, and worth of visiting. It is inside a big rock , and every summer there are theme exhibitions. The nature is above average, but for me, the service not.

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