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The Lake Saimaa region is a splendid holiday destination. The verdant lake district nature, the top quality camping areas, and interesting things to do and places to see, including farm holiday resorts, offer activities for the whole family. So, bundle up the family in the car and head for the best family-holiday destinations in and around Savonlinna and Mikkeli!
Visulahti is the most popular family destination in the Mikkeli area. Fun-filled holidays are assured here throughout the summer. In addition to the amusements of Visulahti, you may want to spend a part of your holidays enjoying other pleasures. Mikkeli
Anttolanhovi is an all-year holiday resort for the whole family. This hotel´s strengths include its unique location on the shore of Lake Saimaa, diverse free-time activities, and top-quality services. Anttolanhovi fulfills the wishes of sports-oriented families. Water-based games by the lake shore and in the indoor swimming pools, fitness gym and indoors ballgames facilities, forest trails for hiking, and boating and fishing. Anttola
Have you already tried traditional benji jumping? Do you know what it feels like to be a living cannonball in a circus? Have you ever wanted to loop the loop on a traditional Finnish mid-summer swing? Anttola, nextdoor to Ollinmäki Wine Farm, is where Finland´s action or adventure park is located. It offers the young and young-at-heart adults some quite awesome experiences. The safety-assured equipment of this action park have been imported from Switzerland, the Untied States, and New Zealand, examples of countries where such parks enjoy great popularity. Anttola
There are several departures of cruises (both diesel-engine and steam-engine ships) along Lake Saimaa daily between June 18 - August 10 from Mikkeli harbour and June 1 - August 30 from Savonlinna. Scenic cruises lasting a few hours are suitable for the whole family. Mikkeli and Savonlinna.
Haukivuori is home to a unique international art centre called SaksalaArtRadius. The various departments at the centre are engaged with art and its development and research. The art centre caters for summer guests by offering small and large apartments plus a few camping area sites, and while you are spending your holidays you can participate in courses in painting, drawing, and sculpture. The large Children´s Creating Centre, located within the permanent children´s building area, is a place where children can create their own forms of housing. Children have at their disposal boards, branches and other materials from which to make various constructions, which need not be dismantled. For more information, please contact: Tel. 050 4625 675, E-mail: mail@saksala.org
The Kukkopolku Path in the yard area of the former parsonage with its still-growing willow huts is exciting to walk through on a summer´s day. Kenkävero is a place where children can make their own souvenirs in the various workshops: felting works, painting, even wire bending to form various figures. Mikkeli.
Kesämaa at Punkaharju is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of every child and grownup. Many self-reliant activity spots, water slides, a heated outdoor pool, and pleasant areas for sun-bathing are enough to make time fly. This location also has a cafe and kiosk for snacks. Punkaharju.
This medieval castle, built on a rocky islet in the middle of a narrow stretch of fast flowing water between two lakes, is one of Finland´s most famous tourist destinations. Through the centuries, the castle has witnessed much, and there are numerous fascinating stories to be told to visitors of all ages. Savonlinna.
Nestor is where you can learn more about Lake Saimaa and the ringed seal and the numerous hiking sand boating possibilities offered by the region of Savonlinna. Nestori is located in the same building with Savonlinna Provincial Museum. Savonlinna.
Korhola Holiday is a family business specialising in high-quality tourism services plus offering the peace of both mind and body (meals) to all customer groups. The authentic rural landscapes of Korhola and the unspoiled nature offer stimulations and solitude in just the right proportions. Welcome one and all to Korhola to spend quality time, whether its free-time or work-related! Rantasalmi.
This nature centre provides lively information about Eastern Finland´s nature. Stop by the aquariums and learn to identify many species of lake fish. Oskar´s customer services has information about all the services provided by the Finnish Forest and Park Service and the Linnansaari National Park and its hiking and boating possibilities. Rantasalmi.
The Finnish Forest Museum Lusto has something for everyone. A broad-in-scope basic exhibition and annual special exhibitions; The Daughters of the Forest, Tanttu, and the Virtual Room of Solitude all provide memorable experiences related to the Finnish forest. The specialities of the remodelled and high standard restaurant at Lusto include traditional and new forest-related tastes. Lusto offers bicycles for hire enabling a pleasant way of acquainting oneself with the nearby arboretum and the beautiful eskers. Punkaharju.
Linnansaari is the main island in the Linnansaari National Park. Sammakkoniemi camping area in Linnansaari is a day excursion destination of great diversity and a an excellent base from which to make further excursions into the national park. SaimaaHoliday´s regular (in the summer daily) boat service to the main island from Oravi and Porosalmi is your guarantee of a comfortable and safe way to reach the services of the national park.
Anjanpuisto, attractive excursion for gardening fans. Mikkeli.
Koivula Farm Animal Yard, lots of different animals. Mäntyharju.
Liehtalanniemi Museum Farmhouse. Puumala.
Pien-Toijola Farm Museum. Ristiina.
Kissakoski Canal and Factory. Hirvensalmi.
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