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The English site of Puumala archipelago in Lake Saimaa Come and enjoy your holiday in Lake Saimaa's breathtaking scenery and pure nature!5.6.2016 Puumala’s summertime weekly programme 2016 (coming) Working hours in Niinisaari 2016 (coming) In Puumala in the Saimaa archipelago you can enjoy the peace of a beach cabin, bathe a Finnish sauna, swim, go fishing, go on a boat trip, a cruise, or a hike – or, if you like, learn about traditional life and culture in the archipelago. All this not too far away from some bigger cities with shops and other services: Imatra, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli and Savonlinna are all within a 1 - 1,5-hour drive away. Also a golf course, a ski centre, and a spa can be found within an hour's drive away (see availability of services from the cities' webpages). The distance from Helsinki to the Puumala archipelago is 310 - 320 km.
The Puumala town centre with shops and restaurants is situated 10 - 25 km away. There is also a restaurant in the archipelago area. It is famous for it´s delicious food. The road through the archipelago is a sight in itself: It goes through eleven isles, ending in the middle of Lake Saimaa, in Lintusalo which consists of five small villages. A portion of the way is covered by a car ferry. English, German and occasionally French spokenIn most places in the archipelago, English or German is spoken, and some entrepreneurs also speak other languages, e.g. French or Russian. You can always check with the municipality of Puumala travel secretary.
Accommodation in the archipelagoLiimattala Liimattalan loma, cottages all year round, in English, en francais
Lintusalo
Luukkola
Niinisaari
Food and drink
ShoppingFirewood
Strawberry picking Kietäväinen farm in Luukkola, in July, Autiontie 57 B, phone +358 503 464 191 Knives, axes, smithery Blacksmith´s workshop and gallery (Hanhiniityn paja), Ylössaarentie 84, Niinisaari, open in the summer. Art Porcelain shop Honey Moon, art gallery, (site in Finnish) Ylössaarentie 240, Niinisaari, open in the summer. Vintage ware and summer flowers The Archipelago flea market, Lintusalontie 198, Niinisaari, open in the summer. Wine and perennial flowers Temola Winery, Ylössaarentie 240, Niinisaari, country winery and traditional perennial flowers, open in the summer. Food shops in Puumala town centre and Hurissalo Boats, trips, canoeing, cruises, cyclingKayak, canoe, bicycle rental
Church boat rental Liimattalan loma, Kivenjuuri, Liimattala Motor boat rental, small boat cruises, fishing trips, boat transit for cyclists over the Vetojako open Nestorinranta, Lintusalontie 1661 A, Lintusalo Cruises for large groups M/S Kaunis Veera, (site in Finnish) Sääski, Lintusalo, for 40 - 80 persons Fishing and hikesGeocaching There are several geocaches all over the archipelago. Learn more about geocaching here. Fishing trips, licences, maps, directions and boat rental for independent fishing trips
There are several magnificent hiking and camping locations nearby, e.g. Rokansaari and Ruuhonsaari isles, with piers, fire places, outhouses, saunas, sandy beaches and beautiful sceneries along hiking trails.
For more details on hiking, camping and day trip possibilities, contact your accommodation host.
SightsPuumalan saaristotie The scenic route to Lintusalo, 20 km, through eleven isles, starting from the Imatra-Puumala road 1 km before Puumala town centre. Giant's kettles Miekkaniementie 115, Telkonniemi, Lintusalo.
Other activitiesNiinisaari village There are several attractions within walking distance of each other near the ferry in Niinisaari: Restaurant Niinipuu, Blacksmith's, Temola Winery, The Archipelago Flea Market, Honey Moon Art Gallery and Liehtalanniemi farm museum. Smoke saunas
Events in 2015
Information concerning certain practices in FinlandThe archipelago forests are rich with mushrooms and berries. The forests are open for everyone to explore as long as one doesn't get too close to habitation. Angling is permitted without a fishing licence, but a licence is needed when using any other fishing method. Most travel and accommodation hosts sell official licences, so consult your host. Hikers must pay attention to tidying up after themselves. No waste is to be left in the environment and camp fire can be made only with permission from the owner of the land. Open fire can not be made at all during forest fire warning. It is best to stick with the fire places in the boat-shores. More information on the Finnish “everyman's rights”. |