Welcome to Saimaa Lakeland!

Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the largest lakeland area in Europe. In addition to the beautiful lakeland  scenery, the townships and towns in the area are full of interesting sights and activities.

See the world renown opera city, Savonlinna, and its most famous sights: Olavinlinna castle, listen to the rumbling of the Imatrankoski river, admire the spectacular view from the Puijo tower in Kuopio or enjoy the art in Punkaharju's Retretti, one of the largest art centres in Scandinavia.

Saimaa welcomes you!

Welcome to the area of Kuopio
Welcome to the area of Kuopio in the province of North Savo, which is interspersed with thousands of lakes.

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Welcome to the area of Varkaus
The area of Varkaus has plenty of clean nature, diverse leisure activities, interesting places to visit and different events.

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