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# 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

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- Vacation Rentals in Lake Saimaa

![Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4485500/4485405/bb397c85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha

Tiuruniementie 131 Lappeenranta 

CA $119

CA $152 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

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! (1,003 reviews)

Staff was very helpful and caring. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Beautiful place

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

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![Imatran Kylpylä](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/174800/174723/2dbc304a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Imatran Kylpylä

Purjekuja 2 Imatra 

CA $175

CA $198 total

Apr 2 - Apr 3

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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 ...

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![Original Sokos Hotel Lappee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523700/523652/0ab308dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Original Sokos Hotel Lappee

Brahenkatu 1 Lappeenranta 

CA $180

CA $205 total

Apr 4 - Apr 5

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Lappeenranta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Wolkoff Home Museum and Lappeenrannan Keilahalli ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)

Friendly reception staff, good car parking and hotel location. The bedroom was recently refurbished and done really nicely. The hotel is located with an entrance to a shopping centre. It has a good bar restaurant, a coffee shop and other restaurants close. The breakfast was good quality and the right ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

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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! (58 reviews)

Room was clean. Restaurant closed on December 24th was a shame. Nice place

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![Imatran Kylpylä Spa Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16120000/16115900/16115849/587becf8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Imatran Kylpylä Spa Apartments

Purjekuja 2 Imatra 

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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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)

A nice place for family. I would visit again

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2024

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### Popular places to visit

![FINLAND: View of the Olavinlinna castle, in Savonlinna, Finland. 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. 

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#### 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)

#### Imatrankoski Rapids

3/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Imatrankoski Rapids, a lovely green space in Imatra. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. 

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#### 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. 

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#### Lappeenranta Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Lappeenranta with a trip to Lappeenranta Harbour. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's entertainment venues. 

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## Cities near Lake Saimaa

![Lappeenranta port with boat at autumn day. Sights of Lappeenranta harbor and garden, beautiful fall tree yellow leaves amazing view. October autumn park foliage and lake fog scene, travel in Finland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2124/68ac8211-44c5-4ed8-8c6e-29af4848aa1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Lappeenranta

![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3310/5cc7932a-041a-4828-b78b-2ca4c22b8193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Savonlinna

![Boats docked in a beautiful lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177986/5228dd21-aa83-43c8-a4fc-c7564a3f674a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Heinola

![Beautiful village of oravi ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3310/3532fdd4-0898-43be-8eb3-1996912b7b1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Oravi

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