Activities and experiences in the Saimaa region
LAKE SAIMAA - EXPERIENCE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY IN FINLAND
Lake Saimaa is a beautiful destination in Finland and it will definitely take your breath away. The tourist information offices will be happy to help you to get the most out of your holiday. Lappeenranta and Imatra region is located a couple of hours away from the Finnish capital Helsinki. From Helsinki you can easily get here by train, bus or car within just a few hours. Public transport is an easy and affordable way of travelling in Finland.
Direct flights with Ryanair from Milan Bergamo are available to Lappeenranta Airport. Finnlines operates daily from Travemünde Germany to Helsinki.
THINGS TO DO
Lake Saimaa - natural wonders of Lappeenranta and Imatra region
Welcome to the lake Saimaa and Lappeenranta - Imatra region where you can discover the most stunning scenery in the heart of the Lake Saimaa area. There is a lot to experience around the year! For a perfect day in the great outdoors enjoy the sunshine and go swimming in the lake, or taste the local specialities sold at the market places and gourmet restaurants.
In winter you can go ice fishing, cross country skiing or ice skating on the frozen-over lake. In the summer season you can marvel the beautiful view of Lake Saimaa during a cruise or take part in one of the many guided tours.
The leisure pools and relaxing, pampering treatments available at our spas add a little luxury to your holiday. The spas are open all year around. You can choose to stay in a high standard spa or city centre hotel, or else in a lakeside villa or holiday home, enjoying the luxury of peace and quiet.
Most places have their own stories to tell about the history of different periods from the time of the Ice age to the beginning of modern wood-processing industry.
SIGHTSEEING
RECOMMENDED
e-Fatbikes for rent!
From €40/3h
Fly to Lappeenranta with Ryanair
Direct flights from Italy, Bergamo.
Shopping in IsoKristiina
Diverse shopping centre
Romantic holiday for 2 at Imatran Kylpylä Spa
From €121/person/night
Lakeland Experiences sales channel
From €20/person
Autumn holidays on Lake Saimaa
Welcome to Lappeenranta and Imatra region to spend your autumn holidays.
Best holidays in the Saimaa region
Welcome to Lappeenranta and Imatra regions to enjoy the summer!
Holiday apartment in Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha
From €139/day/min. 2 days
Spa holiday on Lake Saimaa
Come spend the best spa holiday in Saimaa region!
EAT AND DRINK
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❄️Winter in Lappeenranta & Imatra region, on Lake Saimaa 🩵, is all about fresh air, adventure, and relaxation. Ride a fat bike through snowy trails, glide across the landscape on skis, take a snowshoe trip, or experience the unique thrill of dry suit floating in icy water ❄️🩵And don’t forget to warm up in a lakeside sauna after an active day—maybe even try taking a dip in the frozen lake for the perfect Finnish winter combo 😉 Thanks to Eva @lindmaneva and Damon @damonbeckford for amazing videos 🤗
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Step into a Finnish sauna and immerse yourself in centuries of tradition, tranquility, and wellness 🌿Here in Finland, the sauna isn’t just a tradition—it’s a way of life 🤗Picture this: you’re sitting in a room heated to 80–90°C, the air alive with "löyly"—the gentle steam rising as water meets hot stones 🌿The warmth envelopes you, melting away every ounce of stress. Then, you step outside into the crisp winter air and dive into an icy Lake Saimaa... 🩵❄
In the Lappeenranta and Imatra region, you’ll find many different saunas waiting to be explored. Experience the authentic Hugo’s smoke saunas in Rautjärvi (@hugonhuvilat_ja_savusaunat) , the unique @livelife_strongly peat sauna at Myllysaari in Lappeenranta, or the floating sauna @saunalauttaimatra in Imatra. Looking for something extraordinary? Try dry-suit floating while enjoying a sauna cruise 😉
Discover even more unforgettable sauna experiences in the Lake Saimaa region on our website https://gosaimaa.com/…/what-to…/saunas-and-swimming-places/
Have you felt the magic of "löyly" or taken the plunge into ice swimming yet? 😉
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Our beautiful Lake Saimaa 🩵 - a serene masterpiece of nature, graced with thousands of islands 🗾
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What a beautiful winter day we got to enjoy in Lappeenranta today ❄️💖💙
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It’s snowing and snowing ❄️, and the Lake Saimaa region turns into a magical winter wonderland 🩵🌲❄️
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Magic moment in the sky above Lake Saimaa in Lappeenranta this evening 💚🤍
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What a beautiful and crisp winter day at Lake Saimaa 🤗 – icy air, soft snow, and pure serenity 🩵🤍
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🎄If you are in the Lappeenranta–Imatra region these days, here are some tips for celebrating New Year`s Eve and welcoming the New Year 🥳✨
✔ Dec 31 at 4pm –11:30pm New Year’s Eve dinner at @ravintolawolkoff Wolkoff restaurant in Lappeenranta
✔ Dec 31 at 4pm –11pm New Year’s Eve dinner at @sumudining Sumu restaurant in Lappeenranta
✔ Dec 31 at 6pm–8:30pm New Year’s event in Imatra, on the Koskenparta`s pedestrian street.
▪at 6pm dances with DJ Marco 🎶
▪at 7pm New Year’s greetings
▪at 8pm Imatrankoski Rapids show with music and fireworks 🎆🌊
✔ Dec 31 New Year’s celebration in the Lappeenranta Harbour. Two events will be held:
▪at 7pm Family-friendly New Year’s party with winter disco and fireworks at 8 pm 🎶
▪at 11pm New Year’s Eve celebration and Midnight fireworks 🎶🎆
✔ Dec 31 Bistro & Café Veera in Lappeenranta harbor is open from 10am to 1am.
✔ Dec 31 at 9pm–11:30pm Lucio Pancetta – musical show at Imatra Spa, Imatra 🎶
✔ Dec 31 at 10pm–3am: New Year’s Oldies Disco at the Imatra Valtionhotelli 🎶✨
✔Jan 1 at 2pm The Imatrankoski rapids show in Imatra 🌊
Happy New Year! 🎉🥳✨
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🎅 Joulupukki (Santa Claus) has started his journey... and Christmas is just around the corner 🤩 It’s time to relax and enjoy the little things that make the season so special ✨ In Finland, traditions bring the magic to life: a cozy wood-fired sauna, a peaceful winter walk through snowy woods, and decorating gingerbread together under the warm glow of a Christmas tree 🎄 Families come together to share traditional dishes like rice pudding, roast pork, and hearty stews. It’s all about slowing down, cherishing moments with loved ones, and soaking in the magic of the season 🤗✨🎄
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