Best holidays 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.
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A Holiday at Lake Saimaa – At the Roots of Finnish Tourism – Is an Unforgettable Experience
The roots of Finnish tourism lie in the Lake Saimaa region, where Finland’s oldest tourist attraction, the Imatrankoski Rapids, has been drawing visitors for hundreds of years. The Lappeenranta Fortress, founded in 1649, was once a hub for Finland's tar trade and a bustling marketplace.
Today, a holiday at Lake Saimaa offers travelers relaxation and the chance to enjoy stunning lake scenery, while also exploring historical landmarks and cultural events. In the South Karelia region, you'll find beautiful municipalities such as Imatra, Lappeenranta, Luumäki, Rautjärvi, Ruokolahti, Parikkala, Savitaipale, and Taipalsaari.
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RECOMMENDED
Imatranajo 2025
The largest and most traditional road racing event in the Nordic countries
e-Fatbikes for rent!
From €40/3h
Autumn holidays on Lake Saimaa
Welcome to Lappeenranta and Imatra region to spend your autumn holidays.
Winter holidays on Lake Saimaa
Unforgettable holidays in the Lappeenranta and Imatra region
Spa holiday on Lake Saimaa
Come spend the best spa holiday in Saimaa region!
Holiday apartment in Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha
From €139/day/min. 2 days
Romantic holiday for 2 at Imatran Kylpylä Spa
From €121/person/night
Lakeland Experiences sales channel
From €20/person
Fly to Lappeenranta with Ryanair
Direct flights from Italy, Bergamo.
Shopping in IsoKristiina
Diverse shopping centre
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Breathtaking Imatrankoski 🩵🌊 - Imatra’s most iconic attraction , captivating visitors for centuries with it`s powerful charm 🩵 Read more about Rapids show https://gosaimaa.com/en/imatrankoski-rapids/
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Today, Pulsan Station celebrates 10 years of new life 🌿🩵 @pulsanasema
Hidden in the Finnish countryside, this 1869 wooden station once linked Lake Saimaa to the world. Time passed, trains faded, and silence fell—until 2014, when Petra and Lasse Karjalainen brought it back to life 🤗
Since then, nearly 20 buildings have been lovingly restored—from the station itself to homes, saunas, and gardens 🏡
Now, it’s a charming café, boutique, and guesthouse—filled with stories, soul, and timeless beauty 🌿🩵 Welcome to Pulsan Asema 🤗 https://gosaimaa.com/en/pulsan-asema-cafe-boutique/
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Lappeenranta Sandcastle is almost ready and opens to the public on Saturday, June 7 🤗🥳 This year’s theme is a spooky haunted castle 🏚Welcome to check what Mörkö, Frankenstein’s laboratory or the Ghostbusters look like as sand sculptures 👻 The area is open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM until August 31.
In addition to the sand sculptures, the Sandcastle area offers:
✔️ Bouncy Castle World
✔️ Lappeenranta Tourist Information
✔️ Extensive @drakkarsport rental services (canoeing and cycling)
You can also hop on a sightseeing bus from the Sandcastle and discover the top attractions of the city 🩵🌿🏡 Read more: https://gosaimaa.com/en/sandcastle/
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Oh, these bright spring colors 🌿🩵🌸 — finally the trees are turning green and the days are getting longer ☀️🌿
Lappeenranta today 🤗
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Just a friendly reminder that summer is on its way 😉☀️ and this is what it feels like in the Lappeenranta and Imatra region by Lake Saimaa 🩵🌿
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Happy Mother’s Day from Lappeenranta 🌸🩷
Did you know we have our own Kirsikkapuisto (Cherry Park) in Lappeenranta? 😉 Planted in 2020–2021, this beautiful park in the Lappeenranta Arboretum is home to around 400 cherry trees – most of them kindly donated by local residents. 🌳
And guess what? The cherry blossoms are just starting to bloom 🤗 🌸✨
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Happy 1st of May from Lappeenranta or Hyvää Vappua 🌿🥳
In Finland, May Day means Vappu — a joyful explosion of colour, music, and tradition 🎉 It’s when we say goodbye to winter and welcome spring with open arms (and picnic blankets 😉).
Students in bright overalls fill the streets, balloons float above city parks, and tables overflow with munkki (doughnuts), tippaleipä, and homemade sima, a sweet lemony mead 🍩🥂 Whether at a buzzing park picnic or a festive brunch, Vappu is all about community, laughter, and a fresh start 🌿
Rooted in both student life and labor history, Vappu celebrates equality, togetherness — and the pure joy of warmer days ahead 🤗
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Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful Easter from the shores of Lake Saimaa 🌿🩵
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Where winter meets spring 🌿🩵😉
After a little "takatalvi" (our word for a surprise comeback of winter) several days ago, the ice is melting, and spring is finally winning ☀️
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