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Cottage holidays in Oravi
by Lake Saimaa in Eastern Finland
Spacious Cottages with Stunning Lake Views
Enjoy a carefree holiday with family or friends in your own cozy lakeside villa! The breathtaking lake scenery of Lake Saimaa and the beautiful nature of Linnansaari National Park offer unforgettable experiences all year round.
All our cottages and villas offer complete privacy – each one includes a private sauna, a secluded beach, and a rowing boat, all included as standard.
Oravi is situated 40 km from Savonlinna city in the middle of Lake Saimaa area.
Active holiday by the lake
Oravi offers the perfect setting for an active holiday amid the stunning lake scenery of Saimaa!
Fill your days with a variety of activities: paddle across the lakes, try your luck at fishing, or explore the local life and culture.
Linnansaari National Park
Oravi is nestled right next to Linnansaari National Park. The park is open for hiking and exploring year-round, either with a guide or on your own.
Activities
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Equipment rental
In Oravie you can rent a wide range of equipment for activities such as canoeing, fishing and hiking. Equipment rental services make adventures effortless and allow you to explore the magnificent nature of Lake Saimaa at your own pace.
Accommodation
Tallusniemi Grand villa
The villa has 6 suites with private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and open living room/dining area as well as indoor sauna (electric) and lakeside sauna (wood).
Max. 16 guests
470-760 €/night
Rental cottages and villas
Oravi villas with 4 bedrooms
There are 7 Oravi villas.
The villas have a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and a spacious, separate sauna department (with showers) across the terrace.
Max. 8 guests
230-370 €/night
Rental cottages and villas
Lakeside villas
There are 2 Lakeside villas.
The villas have 6 bedrooms, indoor sauna (electric) and lakeside sauna (wood), outdoor hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, 3 bathrooms, laundry room, free Wi-Fi, and spacious living room, which can easily be transformed into conference facilities.
Max. 12 guests
370-600 €/night
Rental cottages and villas
Tallusniemi villas
There are 6 Tallusniemi villas.
The villas have 4 suites with private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and open living room/dining area as well as indoor sauna (electric) and lakeside sauna (wood).
Max. 10 guests
275-440 €/night
Rental cottages and villas
Villa offer -20% Riga
Villa offer -20% in all 4 bedroom villas in Oravi
Stay for 3-7 nights between 1.-31.5.2026 or 1.9.-31.10.2026
Make your reservation in the online store by 20th April 2026.
Campaign code: RIGA26
Rental cottages and villas
Events
Sat 12.9. - 13.9.
Saimaa Harvest Festival in Oravi
During the Harvest Festival Weekend, guests at Ruukinranta Restaurant can enjoy a special harvest menu inspired by the pure nature of the Saimaa region.
At the village store, visitors can purchase freshwater fish, game, and wild forest delicacies directly from local fishermen and hunters.
On the Chimney Terrace, there will be fish preparation demonstrations throughout the day, as well as traditional fish smoking, offering guests the opportunity to experience the aroma and taste of freshly smoked fish.
Culture Food Theme day
Sat 26.9.
Cruise from Savonlinna to Oravi and end of summer season party
Traditional end of summer season party on the last Saturday in September.
You can also get to Oravi from Savonlinna harbour by taking a cruise on m/s Elviira-ship (bus transport back from Oravi to Savonlinna).
Activity Food Music
Opening hours
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Reception and rentals
Restaurants
Restaurant Ruukinranta and Makasiiniravintola
Shops
Village shop