{"id":586246,"date":"2026-02-16T18:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/?page_id=586246"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:05:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:05:37","slug":"chill-like-a-finn-lake-saimaa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/en\/chill-like-a-finn-lake-saimaa\/","title":{"rendered":"Chill Like a Finn at Lake Saimaa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; min_height=&#8221;95vh&#8221;][vc_column video_bg=&#8221;yes&#8221; video_bg_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gdJ8LwPmX2k&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772700079437{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772549296664{background-color: #203584 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Chill Like a Finn at Lake Saimaa&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772612368165{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Savonlinna and Varkaus region<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772551488579{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/10\/savonlinna-saimaa-vuokram-kit-m-kkivuokraus-Soutelemassa-Saimaalla.jpg?id=154610) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;586579&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772551599091{padding-right: 100px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1041\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">No rush. No schedule. Just summer as Finns live it. The Chill Like a Finn 7 Day Challenge is now open \u2014 apply via Visit Finland.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1095\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Applications are handled on Visit Finland\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Apply for the competition&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitfinland.com%2Fen%2Fchill-like-a-finn%2F|title:Apply%20for%20the%20Chill%20Like%20a%20Finn%20campaign%20in%20Lakeland|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">STAY THE FINNISH WAY BY THE LAKE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Finnish summer begins by the lake. It is built around simple rituals: a morning swim from the pier, the warmth of a sauna in the evening and long, unhurried hours in between. At Lake Saimaa, you might even spot the rare Saimaa ringed seal from your own shoreline. Even if it stays hidden, the bright nights, glowing sunsets and misty mornings over the water are unforgettable and make you wish you could stay a little longer. Stay in a private lakeside cottage, choose the comfort of a resort, or embrace camping close to nature. Each offers its own way to live the Finnish summer rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773046646317{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772614168737{background-color: #DFECF900 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-color: #20358400 !important;}&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Summer Cottages&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773046829546{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background: #000000C9 url(https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/nimeton-malli-4.jpg?id=587547) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; h2_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.restaurantsolitary.com%2FHome%2F|title:Restaurant%20Solitary%20Rantasalmi|target:_blank&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Private sauna, your own shoreline and slow days by the lake. This is the classic Finnish way to spend summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773046435607{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oravivillage.com\/en\/\">Oravi Village<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.punkaharjuresort.fi\/en\">Punkaharju Resort<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruokkeenlomakyla.fi\/en\/\">Ruoke Holiday Village<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kanavaresort.fi\/en\/\">Kanava Resort<\/a>\u00a0\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/putkisalo.fi\/majoitus\/\">Putkisalo Manor<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harjunportti.fi\/en\/\">Holiday Resort Harjun Portti<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lomamokkila.fi\/en\/lomamokkila\/\">Lomamokkila<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/naaranlahti.com\/en\">Resort Naaranlahti<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiittalankartano.fi\/en\/\">Tiittala Manor<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.loikansaari.fi\/en-gb\">Loikansaari Holiday Cottages and Villas<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.norppamajat.fi\/en\/\">Norppa-Majat<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lomalehto.com\/en\/lomalehto-cottages\/\">Lomalehto Cottages<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pajurantaholidayhomes.com\/\">Pajuranta Holiday Homes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772614175753{background-color: #00000000 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Resorts&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773046735416{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/nimeton-malli-5.jpg?id=587546) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"350\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Lakeside comfort with sauna, swimming and ready made services. An easy way to enjoy the Finnish summer rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772628481158{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kotonamanor.com\/\">Kotona Manor<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pihlasresort.com\/en\">PihlasResort<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jarvisydan.com\/en\/\">Nature &amp; Holiday Resort J\u00e4rvisyd\u00e4n<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kururesort.com\/\">Kuru Resort<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oravivillage.com\/en\/\">Oravi Village<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.punkaharjuresort.fi\/en\">Punkaharju Resort<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruokkeenlomakyla.fi\/en\/\">Ruoke Holiday Resort<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harjunportti.fi\/en\/\">Holiday Resort Harjun Portti\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772613614071{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Camping &amp; Caravan Life&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773046771958{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/nimeton-malli-3.jpg?id=587548) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Wake up close to nature, cook outdoors and let the lake set the pace. A simple and much loved way to spend summer in Finland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772628494135{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oravivillage.com\/en\/oravi\/caravan-camping\/\">Oravi Village<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jarvisydan.com\/en\/caravan-area\/\">Nature Hotel &amp; Resort J\u00e4rvisyd\u00e4n<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punkaharjuresort.fi\/campingen\">Punkaharju Resort<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruokkeenlomakyla.fi\/en\/campsite\/\">Ruoke Holiday Village<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/tanhuvaara.fi\/en\/majoitus\/camping\/\">Tanhuvaara Sport Resort<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiittalankartano.fi\/en\/majoitus\/camping\/\">Tiittala Camping<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772655783252{background-image: url(https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/2025_lake-saimaa_norppasafari_linnansaari_hires-2712.jpg?id=587566) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;400&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772655800140{border-left-width: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773049263622{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772656003822{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773049179674{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"704\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Did you know?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Saimaa ringed seal &#8220;Norppa&#8221; lives only here in Lake Saimaa. With only around 500 individuals, it is one of the rarest seals in the world. The best chances to spot one are around the islands of <strong>Linnansaari National Park<\/strong>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">MOVE BY NATURE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"560\">Life around Lake Saimaa naturally moves outdoors, but never in a rush. There is space on the water, space on the shore and space in your day. Paddle and row between quiet islands, step on a yoga mat and sence the silent energy, cycle scenic ridge roads and step into forests filled with wild herbs, berries and mushrooms. Some days bring bright nights and glowing sunsets. Even rainy days feel right here. You can slow down, listen to the rain and, after sauna, step outside into the fresh air. Nature sets the rhythm, and the lake is always close.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772701216386{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772614168737{background-color: #DFECF900 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-color: #20358400 !important;}&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;On the Water&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773052732556{padding-top: 130px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 130px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background: #000000C9 url(https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/nimeton-malli-5-1.jpg?id=587561) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"800\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Paddle between islands, swim from smooth rocks and spend slow days exploring the Saimaa lake labyrinth.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"867\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"816\">Activities<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"819\" \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Kayaking \u2022 SUP Yoga \u2022\u00a0 Rowing \u2022 Fishing \u2022 Lake cruises\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773049962260{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oravivillage.com\/en\/\">Oravi Village<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/pihlasresort.com\/en\/activities\">PihlasResort<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruokkeenlomakyla.fi\/en\/\">Ruoke Holiday Village<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harjunportti.fi\/en\/\">Holiday Resort Harjun Portti<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/naaranlahti.com\/en\">Resort Naaranlahti<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jarvisydan.com\/en\/activities\/\">Nature Hotel &amp; Resort J\u00e4rvisyd\u00e4n<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luonnonkutsu.fi\/\">Luonnon Kutsu<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/freefinns.fi\/aktiviteetit\/\">Freefinns<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/yogasaimaa.fi\/en\/saimaatraining\/\">Yoga Saimaa<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.norppamajat.fi\/en\/excursions\/\">Norppa-Majat<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/freefinns.fi\/aktiviteetit\/\"> \u2022 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pajurantaholidayhomes.com\/boats\/\">Pajuranta Holiday Homes<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saimaanlaivamatkat.fi\/en\/\">Saimaan Laivamatkat<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/savonlinnaristeilyt.fi\/en\/\">Savonlinna Cruises<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/bluelakecruises.fi\/en\/\">Blue Lake Cruises<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772614175753{background-color: #00000000 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;In the Forest&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773052686741{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/nimeton-malli-9.jpg?id=587562) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"263\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Step into soft moss forests and quiet trails. Walk, forage for berries, mushrooms and wild herbs, learn about tree species, slow down on a yoga mat, or experience the woods with alpacas, horses, campfire meals and playful outdoor challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"436\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"280\">Experiences<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"283\" \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Forest walks \u2022 Berry and mushroom foraging \u2022 Wild herbs \u2022 Arboretum \u2022 Alpaca walks \u2022 Horse riding \u2022 Viking challenge \u2022 Campfire meals \u2022 Nature retreats<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772654209602{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oravivillage.com\/en\/oravi\/caravan-camping\/\">Oravi Village<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punkaharjuresort.fi\/rope_park_en\">Punkaharju Resort<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/pihlasresort.com\/en\/activities\">PihlasResort<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metsakahvila.fi\/en\/forest-cafe-alpacas\">Forest Cafe<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/freefinns.fi\/aktiviteetit\/\">Freefinns<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/lusto.fi\/en\/\">Lusto<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/naaranlahti.com\/en\/activities\">Resort Naaranlahti<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jarvisydan.com\/en\/nature-trails\/\">Nature Resort &amp; Hotel J\u00e4rvisyd\u00e4n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Scenic Rides&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773053241040{margin-bottom: 35px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/nimeton-malli-7.jpg?id=587559) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Cycling is one of the best ways to explore Saimaa, but the same scenic routes can also be enjoyed by campervan, car or train. Quiet roads, fresh forest air and lake views make the journey itself part of the experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"448\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"320\">Experiences<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"323\" \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Cycling routes \u2022 Gravel and e-bike rental \u2022 Scenic drives \u2022 Train and bike combinations \u2022 Cruise and bike combination<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1773053404390{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harjunportti.fi\/en\/activities\/summer\/\">Holiday Resort Harjun Portti \u00a0<\/a>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jarvisydan.com\/en\/activities\/equipment-rental\/\">Nature Hotel &amp; Resort J\u00e4rvisyd\u00e4n<\/a> \u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/saimaanlaivamatkat.fi\/en\/\">Saimaan Laivamatkat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772693431460{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">TASTE SAIMAA<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Summer around Lake Saimaa tastes wonderfully simple. Crispy fried vendace, new Finnish potatoes, early summer wild herbs and ingredients gathered close to home define the season. Savonian favourites such as sweet and savoury l\u00f6rtsy pastries, pancakes, waffles, cinnamon buns and traditional Karelian pies are easy to find in caf\u00e9s and markets. 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Ideal before or after a day of paddling, cruising or seal safaris.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lakeside stop, Nature gateway<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Restaurant Mets\u00e4&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772662197488{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-color: #CEE5F3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; h2_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ravintolametsa.fi%2F|title:Restaurant%20Mets%C3%A4%20in%20Hotel%20Punkaharju|target:_blank&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Forest inspired flavours and seasonal ingredients served with an easy, down to earth vibe. 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Good for casual dining and a relaxed break between nature experiences.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><br data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2717\" \/>Casual dining, Along the route<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Punkaharju Resort&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772662250609{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-color: #CEE5F3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; h2_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.punkaharjuresort.fi%2Frestauranten|title:Restaurant%20Paviljonki%20in%20Punakarju%20Resort|target:_blank&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dining surrounded by iconic ridge landscapes where nature is part of the atmosphere. 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Perfect for simple seasonal bites, including classic Saimaa vendace moments.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Majakka, Perlina di Castello, Olavinlinna Ravintolat, Muikkuterassi<br data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1872\" \/>Summer terraces, Vendace favourites<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;SpaHotel Casino&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772662224881{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-color: #CEE5F3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; h2_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spahotelcasino.fi%2Fen%2Frestaurants%2F|title:Restaurant%20est%20.%201969%20an%20Restaurant%20Wanha%20KAsino|target:_blank&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Classic lakeside hospitality in the heart of Savonlinna with a long history by the water. 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