5 Star Places To Visit in Southern Savonia, Finland (16)

1. 5.0 Lakeland GTE (216 reviews)
   - Very good Saimaa Ringed Seal Cruise and exellent quide
   Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Boat Tours • Private Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
   We took part in Saimaa Ringed Seal Cruise (Norpparisteily) in Puumala. The goal was to see some saimaa ringed seal in nature. The cruiseboat was very cozy and silent. Our quide Arto was exellent. He gave us very good introduction of the area and seals. He was able to answer all of our questions (we had many :D). He also created relaxed athmosphere in the groop of people who didn't know each other. We were lucky and saw 2 seals. Seals didn't mind us (we kept the distance to them). We can recommend this trip to everyone who enjoys discovering the nature! See more..
   
2. 5.0 Rock and Lake (17 reviews)
   - Two weeks by lake villa - combination of nature activities and lazynes
   Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Night Tours • Boat Rentals • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   A perfect hide away villa by a quiet lake. Villa locates alone on an island (reachable with car): main villa 3br, a separate sauna building 1br, a car shelter and a shelter for open fire cooking. Nature activities on lake (SUP-paddling, rowing, fishing, canoeing, swimming from sauna) and in the countryside and surrounding forests (orienteering, biking, cross country skiing... ) . This is a gem for nature lovers! Great and friendly service by the host See more..
   
3. 5.0 Lake Saimaa (11 reviews)
   - Marvelous place!
   Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water • Scenic Drives
   
   
   Enjoy magnificent lake scenery by car or by bike. See Puumala archipelago road and its 11 islands two bridges and a free ferry (24/7). See more..
   
4. 5.0 Neitvuori (11 reviews)
   - Lovely spot for walk, view & berry picking
   Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
   
   
   Had a lovely day out with a few families and kids 6-10 years. Gentle walking routes with map in car park at start which is v helpful. View points are marked and longer and shorter options. Lots of blueberries to pick at end July. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Kolovesi National Park (11 reviews)
   - Canoeing trip for 5 days with friends
   Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   We rented two canoes from Oravi company. One for two and one for three. We went the Koloveden kierros which was about 30km long. We started and finished from Kirkkoranta. There was self-service pickup for canoes and kayaks. You have to reserve the canoes first and pay them online. The campsites during the route were excellent. I've been around Finland in different campsites but these were in top three. All of them have fireplace, tentplaces, outdoor WC (huussi) & woods. It is forbidden to camp anywhere else than campsites. See more..
   
6. 5.0 St. George Church (7 reviews)
   - Unexpected
   Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Lovely wooden Russian type church out in the forest. Beautiful painting & carving well worth going to see. Cafe is not open all the time as we found out. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Vanha-Rantala House Museum (2 reviews)
   - Paikallista historiaa
   Monday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   Vannha-Rantalan talomuseo on miellyttävä katsaus entisaikojen arkeen. Vierestä löytyy myös Kuuselan kalmisto ja ratsastustalli. See more..
   
8. 5.0 Enonkosken kirkko (2 reviews)
   - Traditional church
   Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Beautifull traditional wooden church. Brings your mind back to the old days. The organs sound is very touching See more..
   
9. 5.0 Open Shores Saimaa (2 reviews)
   - Relaxing and exciting
   Multi-day Tours • Boat Tours • Boat Rentals • Private Tours • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing • Day Trips
   
   
   First night anchored at little sandy island. Sauna and couple of beers. Next morning after breakfast, stand up paddling in the calm and sunny Saimaa. And that was just a start of the trip. 10/10. See more..
   
10. 5.0 M/s Ieva/savonlinna-risteilyt (2 reviews)
    - Savonlinna vesiltä käsin..
    Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Boat Tours
    
    
    Ihana tunnin mittainen veneajelu kiertäen Savonlinnan kaupunkia.
    Veneessä selostus monella eri kielellä, joka kertoi paikoista, joita veneellä ohitettiin. Veneen sisällä myynnissä virvokkeita.
    Ystävällinen henkilökunta.
    Suosittelen ehdottomasti veneilyä. See more..
    
11. 5.0 Koloveden Luontotupa (1 review)
    - Informative
    Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums
    
    
    This old warehouse turned to info and history spot of the national parc includes a small coffee shop. In the addec they are selling local hand made products like sucks, gloves, hats, bags, carpets etc. A unique speciality is wool socks with special beautifull Enonkoski design. See more..
    
12. 5.0 Enonkoski Historical Stone Bridge (1 review)
    - Lovely bridge
    Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Bridges
    
    
    Beatifull riverside views and waterfalls. The stone bridge is only for walking today and there is a new road next to it for today’s cars See more..
    
13. 5.0 FysioSatama Casino (1 review)
    - Relaxing massage
    Spent 1-2 hours Spas
    
    
    Fysiosatama Casino situated on the second floor of Spahotel Casino offers a wide range of wellness services, such as massage and physiotherapy. Treatments in the evenings and on Saturdays by reservation. See more..
    
14. 5.0 Pekka Hiltusen Taidelinna (1 review)
    - Very attractive and unique castle
    Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
    The place is quite original architecturally and the artist makes interesting expressionistic art. There's a lot of paintings and antiquities too. A place worth stopping by. See more..
    
15. 5.0 Ruunanrinteet Skiing Centre (1 review)
    - Горнолыжный склон у Савонлинны
    Monday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ski & Snowboard Areas
    
    
    Склон расположен недалеко от Савонлинны. Пользуется популярностью у начинающих и семей с детьми. Сайт информативен, указаны цены, часы работы и другое. See more..
    
16. 5.0 Sodan ja rauhan keskus Muisti (1 review)
    Monday: History Museums
    
    
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