28.10.2026
Finland’s National Parks – 7 Amazing Nature Destinations to Explore from Oravi
Discover 7 beautiful national parks in Finland, from the lake...
Category: Diary
24.10.2026
Summer 2026 Guest Reviews
Our summer 2026 guest reviews highlight what visitors love most...
17.10.2026
5 Reasons to Visit Lake Saimaa in Finland
Discover why Lake Saimaa is one of Finland’s hidden gems!...
10.10.2026
Energy Saving Week – Small Actions Can Make a Big Difference
This week is the Energy Saving Week, an initiative that...
20.9.2026
The Best of Saimaa Right Now – Autumn in Oravi
Autumn has arrived in Saimaa. The air is getting cooler,...
28.8.2026
Opening hours for the Linnansaari kiosk-café in August
The Linnansaari kiosk-café is open from 10 to 31 August...
25.8.2026
Finnish Nature Day 2026
Celebrate Finnish Nature Day in Linnansaari National Park On the...
25.8.2026
Saimaa Harvest Festival 2026
Saimaa Harvest Festival – Local Flavours and Autumn Atmosphere in...
17.6.2026
Midsummer Atmosphere at Oravi Harbour
Oravi’s Midsummer celebration once again brings together locals, cottage owners,...
16.6.2026
Sunset Safari – The Best Moments of a Summer Evening on Lake Saimaa
A summer evening on Lake Saimaa offers a unique combination...
15.6.2026
Seal report
Very few natural snowdrifts suitable for breeding formed, and the...
3.5.2026
Spring Saimaa Ringed Seal Excursions Begin at May Day
The spring Saimaa ringed seal excursions began on May Day...
29.4.2026
The paddling season in Oravi starts on May Day – spring is an ideal time to get on the water
The paddling season in Oravi starts on May 1, with...
22.4.2026
Spring arrived early this year
The ice melted exceptionally early this year – Lake Haukivesi...
27.3.2026
Spring is progressing quickly
We have already launched three boats into the Oravi Canal...
16.3.2026
Route Info Week 12 (9.3.-15.3.2026)
The red snowplow poles have now been removed from the...
9.3.2026
Route Info Week 11 (9.3.-15.3.2026)
The route is open for walking, skiing and kick sledding....
2.3.2026
Route Info Week 10 (2.3.-8.3.2026)
The winter hiking trail is open for trekking from Oravi...
23.2.2026
Route Info Week 9 (23.2.-1.3.)
The winter hiking trail is open, see more detailed info...
20.2.2026
Family Winter Sports Day on 21st February
To see program and opening hours, click on the "Read...
16.2.2026
Route Info Week 8 (16.2.-22.2.)
The winter hiking trail is open, see more detailed info...
14.2.2026
Linnansaari café opening hours – weeks 8-10
More information below:
9.2.2026
Route info week 7 (9.-15.2.2026)
The Linnansaari pancake café will open on February 14. Read...
3.2.2026
Route Info week 6 (2.-8.2.2026)
The winter hiking route for walking, cycling, and skiing is...
26.1.2026
Route Info week 5 (26.1.-1.2.2026)
On the winter hiking route you can walk, cycle, ski,...
19.1.2026
Route Info Week 4 (19.-25.1.2026)
Walking, skiing and sleigh ride to Linnansaari. Kävely, hiihtäminen, rekitaksikyyti...
13.1.2026
Route Info Week 3 (12.-18.1.2026)
Recommending walking, skiing, snowshoeing or booking a sleigh ride to...
7.1.2026
Route Info Week 2 (5.-11.1.2026)
The Winter Hiking Ice Trail from Oravi to Linnansaari Is...
6.1.2026
Volunteer snowdrift days in Oravi
A low-snow winter makes breeding more difficult for the Saimaa...
2.1.2026
Happy New Year and an update from the ice
A New Year update on ice conditions at Lake Haukivesi,...
