Holiday in Savo 2021

WATERWAYS AND NATURE

Nature attractions Linnansaari National Park Linnansaari National Park is located in Haukivesi and with its hundreds of islands it is a paradise for water excursions. The well-known Saimaa ringed seal and the grand osprey can be seen there. Linnavuori’s view- point, croft and slash-and-burn lands, marked nature trails and a camping site with amenities are located on the main island. There is a tour skating route in the area during the winter/spring season. Rugged cliffs and ancient rock paintings tell of the millennia coexistence of nature and human beings. The world’s most endangered seal, the Saimaa ringed seal, lives in the area. The national park is excellent for canoeing and rowing. There are two marked nature trails in the region: Sorsavesi's varied landscapes consist of a number of islands, small islets and rocky areas. In the centre of the lake there is a concentration of idyllic small fish- ing huts. The northern part of region has long, deep valleys and high hills. The beaches are mainly rocky and boulder-rich, and a moraine zone layered by the continental glacier runs over the southern half of the lake. An ancient rock painting has recently been found in Ukkokivi island in Sorsavesi. www.luontoon.fi/linnansaari Kolovesi National Park www.luontoon.fi/kolovesi Soravesi's Archipelago

The Saimaa waterways around Kotkatharju in Joroinen

There are excellent fishing and boating opportunities at Joroisselkä. The marked boat route leads from the local marina via Puomila bridge to the waterway between Varkaus and Savonlinna. Ämmäkoski and Kämäri island The scenic Kämäri Island has remained as a green space in the centre of Varkaus. The three-kilometre- long nature trail winds between Ämmäkoski and Taipale canal. The area has a rich fauna and the rapids give an extra touch to the lush landscape. www.visitvarkaus.fi Harjuranta Nature Church The nature church located on the 174-metre-high Joenmäki hill in Varkaus is open for public. Nearby there is a lean-to and Peisi's 4.3 km long nature path, with access to the Peis-Immonen caves. You can find the nature path’s mobile trip planner at Retkipaikka.fi -service. Harjuranta Kyläyhdistys Association. www.harjuranta.blogspot.fi

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