Make your vacation in South Karelia an unforgettable experience! We have put together our suggestions for the most beautiful places to visit and attractions available here. Enjoy discovering!
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The 10 Most Beautiful places to visit in South Karelia
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· Lappeenranta
A camping centre on Muukonsaari Island, close to the Joutseno harbour. Cabins and a sauna can be rented. The pier, the campfire shelter and the nature trail are available for all.
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· Taipalsaari
Rastinniemi is a gorgeous recreational area in the Lake Saimaa region. Kyläniemi, in the middle of vast open waters, is an island, which you can reach by ferry from Ruokolahti.
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· Taipalsaari
The Päihäniemi recreational area is located on the southern shore of Kattelussaari. Travel there by road or by boat. It has an extensive beach area and an excellent lookout point.
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· Lappeenranta
The Pullikainen excursion harbour is located at Kaidonselkä in the Suur-Saimaa area.
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· Ruokolahti
Huuhanranta is amongst the longest open sandy beaches of Lake Saimaa. It has been listed as one of the most gorgeous sandy beaches in Finland. People come here from far and wide.
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· Taipalsaari
Ilkonsaari Island is located in the middle of vast open waters of Suur-Saimaa. There are Orthodox chapels, known as tsasounas, on Ilkonsaari. It boasts two excursion harbours.
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· Taipalsaari
Ruuhonsaari Islands are the largest recreational area in the southern Lake Saimaa area. The Ruha excursion harbour is a must for boaters. The islands can only be reached by boat.
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· Taipalsaari
Sarviniemi is a traditional holiday destination in the Lake Saimaa region. Thanks to its central location and pine forest, it attracts people arriving by land and by boat.
Geotope
· Ruokolahti
Ruokolahti parish museum is a Saimaa Geopark natural and cultural site. The museum is located on the Ruokolahti church hill and is maintained by the Ruokolahti-Society.
Lookout Tower
· Parikkala
The Lake Pien-Rautjärvi area represents the verdant rural landscape at its best. There are a large number of waterfowl and waders at the northern end of the lake in spring.
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Salpalinjan Hovi -Hotel by Pirjo
May 17, 2021
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Ellare Oy
We cycled from Lappeenranta to Salpalinjan hovi. Enjoyed spectacular lake view on the way. Salpalinjan hovi was real nice place, we slept well in red room, ate good breakfast and checked the nature path and all the wartime attractions before heading to Lemi.
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Sisustustauluja Salpalinjan hovi
Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Ellare Oy
Munakas maissilla
Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Ellare Oy
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Photo: Pirjo Räsänen, Ellare Oy
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Päihäniemi Recreational Area by Marko
March 04, 2021
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