Savonranta – heart of Saimaa
Savonranta – The Heart of Saimaa
Welcome to Savonranta
Discover the space. Experience the silence.
Savonranta is a small and peaceful village surrounded by the lakes, forests and islands of Finnish Lakeland.
Here, nature is not something you simply visit. It is something you experience.
Come for the nature. Stay for the silence.
Savonranta lies in the heart of Finland’s Saimaa lake region, here you find peace of mind and thousands of quiet moments.
With its beautiful lakeshores, breathtaking nature, historic places and fascinating local stories, Savonranta offers a different kind of Finnish experience – away from crowds and mass tourism.
This is what Savonranta has to offer you
The old Stonebridge
Discover Savonranta
Nature & Hiking
Explore peaceful forests, lakeshores and nature trails – on foot, by bike or simply at your own pace.
Lakes & Water
Swim, paddle, fish, boat or simply sit beside the lake and watch the world go by.
Kolovesi National Park
Beautiful lake landscapes, with rocky shores, forests and the Saimaa ringed seal.
Mysteries & Legends
Discover the strange stories, legends and mysterious places hidden around Savonranta.
History & Culture
Discover old mills, historic places, local traditions and the stories that shaped Savonranta.
Harbour & Camping
Find practical information about the harbour, camping and local facilities.
Space to Breathe
There are places where you come to see the sights.
And there are places where you come to slow down.
Savonranta has both.
Forest paths, open water, rocky shores, birdsong and the changing light over the lake create the kind of space that is becoming increasingly rare.
No crowds. . . No rush. . . Just Finnish nature. You come back like ‘reborn’ after a holiday.
Things to Do in Savonranta
| On the Water | swimming, boating, fishing and canoeing | |
| In Nature | hiking, berries, mushrooms, wildlife and photography | |
| Culture | mills, church, history and local traditions | |
| Adventure | mystery trail, Paasvesi and Kolovesi | |
| Relax | sauna, lakeside relaxation and peaceful Finnish cottage life |
Savonranta Has Its Mysteries
Not everything in Savonranta can be explained.
Strange lights over Paasvesi, ancient stories, mysterious places and legends passed down through generations have become part of the area’s unique character.
Follow the Devil’s Mystery Trail and discover another side of Savonranta.
Discover Kolovesi National Park
Just a very short journey from Savonranta lies one of Finland’s most spectacular lake landscapes.
Kolovesi National Park is a world of forests, islands, rocky cliffs and waterways – and one of the places where you may encounter the rare Saimaa ringed seal.
Explore Kolovesi from Savonranta by boat, canoe or on foot.
Stories from Savonranta
Savonranta is more than a place on a map. It is a community with its own stories, people, history and traditions.
Savonrannan Sanomat
Local news and stories (in Finnish)
History of Savonranta
Discover the past
Local Stories & Legends
Discover the stories that make Savonranta unique
Planning a Visit to Savonranta?
Find practical information about accommodation, restaurants, shops, camping, the harbour, events and things to do in and around Savonranta.
WHERE TO STAY | WHERE TO EAT | PRACTICAL INFORMATION
