Title: Visit Lake Saimaa: Best of Lake Saimaa Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Lake Saimaa](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Saimaa-Hotels.d6056257.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lake Saimaa](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Saimaa-Vacation-Rentals.d6056257.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Lake Saimaa](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Lake-Saimaa.d6056257.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lake Saimaa](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Lake-Saimaa.d6056257.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lake Saimaa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Saimaa.d6056257.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lake Saimaa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Saimaa.d6056257.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lake Saimaa ## Travel Guide ![Small fishing boat moored on Saimaa lake in Imatra town, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056257/3379628a-3080-438f-92b1-a30d1eb11879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Small fishing boat moored on Saimaa lake in Imatra town, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056257/3379628a-3080-438f-92b1-a30d1eb11879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On our way to the first campsite in linnansari national park ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141150/ed1e442b-e010-410a-a804-c8baa03d60be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A perfect evening doing fishing ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141150/e0ff54a9-82b1-4df9-8f5c-109d8202bfcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Saimaa Things to do - Lake Saimaa Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Lake Saimaa ![Imatran Kylpylä](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/174800/174723/b45acb48_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Imatran Kylpylä Purjekuja 2 Imatra CA $172 CA $195 total Jan 29 - Jan 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Imatra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ruokolahti-Rautjarvi Hiking Trail and Holiday ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Every time the hotel is EXCELLENT! Our family loves this place. Reviewed on Jan 6, 2023 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=174723&PinnedHotelID=174723&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056257) ![Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4485500/4485405/6deeb527_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha Tiuruniementie 131 Lappeenranta CA $118 CA $151 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lappeenranta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Capri Shopping Centre and Angry Birds ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Staff was very helpful and caring. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Beautiful place Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=4485405&PinnedHotelID=4485405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056257) ![Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4130000/4124500/4124455/62c60d1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän Porosalmentie 313 Rantasalmi Book a stay at this beach resort in Rantasalmi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kaperinlinna and Raudanveden uimaranta ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (412 reviews) The spa is nice. Breakfast was good too. I have a wonderful 2 nights stay. Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=4124455&PinnedHotelID=4124455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056257) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=4124455&PinnedHotelID=4124455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6056257) [See all 512 properties in Lake Saimaa](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6056257) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha Superior Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64180000/64176100/64176060/2881463e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha Superior Apartments 1 Rauhanrinne Lappeenranta Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Lappeenranta. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and a golf course. Popular attractions Angry Birds Activity Park and Capri ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (57 reviews) Room was clean. Restaurant closed on December 24th was a shame. Nice place Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Lappeenranta-Hotels-Holiday-Club-Saimaa-Superior-Apartments.h64176060.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23110000/23107700/23107670/6a9b1c88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha Apartments Rauhanrinne 1 Lappeenranta Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Lappeenranta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Angry Birds Activity Park and Capri ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (111 reviews) A nice place for family. I would visit again Reviewed on Jul 13, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Lappeenranta-Hotels-Holiday-Club-Saimaa-Apartments.h23107670.Hotel-Information) ![Imatran Kylpylä Spa Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16120000/16115900/16115849/587becf8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Imatran Kylpylä Spa Apartments Purjekuja 2 Imatra Book a stay at this spa cottage in Imatra. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ruokolahti-Rautjarvi Hiking Trail and Holiday ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (166 reviews) The relaxing weekend Stayed with my family for 2 nights at this hotel. Took apartments with 2 bedrooms and living-kitchen. In one bedroom there is a double bed, in the second - 2 single beds. The living room has a folding sofa for 2 of them. Everything was pleasant, quiet, calm, air, nature... The apartments have everything ... 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It is a 15th-century three-tower castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110040/70e8b774-24eb-41b2-a985-f1a802cc8d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olavinlinna Castle After visiting Olavinlinna Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Olavinlinna-Castle-Savonlinna.d6110040.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Punkaharju Ridge You can take time to visit Punkaharju Ridge during your travels to Punkaharju. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Punkaharju-Ridge-Savonlinna.d553248621532524446.Vacation-Attraction) #### Savonlinna Market Square You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Savonlinna Market Square during your trip to Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Savonlinna-Market-Square-Savonlinna.d6110044.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mikkeli Cathedral After visiting Mikkeli Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mikkeli. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mikkeli-Cathedral-Mikkeli.d6110036.Vacation-Attraction) #### Holiday Club Golf Saimaa Enjoy a round of golf in Lappeenranta at Holiday Club Golf Saimaa. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Holiday-Club-Golf-Saimaa-Lappeenranta.d6319399.Vacation-Attraction) #### Imatrankoski Rapids Explore the great outdoors at Imatrankoski Rapids, a lovely green space in Imatra. 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