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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
Ski holiday offer
Enjoy a memorable ski holiday in the peaceful winter scenery of Lake Saimaa. Stay in a high-quality four-bedroom Oravi villa, featuring a private shoreline, a spacious sauna department with lake views, and breakfast supplies included for your first morning.
Winter activities combined with comfortable accommodation make the perfect ski holiday!
Rental cottages and villas
Tallusniemi villas
There are 6 Tallusniemi villas.
The villas have 4 suites with private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and open livingroom/dining area as well as indoor sauna (electric) and lakeside sauna (wood).
Max. 10 guests
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Winter fishing offer
Valid 5.1.2026-31.3.2026,
minimum stay 3 nights
Oravi Villas are premium holiday homes set in a tranquil lakeside location on the shores of Lake Saimaa, just a short walk from village services.
The package includes bedlinen, a delivered breakfast grocery set for each morning, ice-fishing equipment for the entire stay, and one guided fishing trip.
Booking code: ANGELWELT
Rental cottages and villas
Oravi villas with 2 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. 4 guests
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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
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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
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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
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Events
Sat 20.12. - 4.1.
Opening hours during Christmas and New Year
Opening hours of village shop and reception/equipment rental
Theme day
Mon 2.2. - 4.3.
Full moon hikes on the ice
Experience Winter Magic at Linnansaari National Park. As the sun sets, the pristine landscape transforms into a glittering wonderland, setting the stage for an enchanting journey across the frozen lake and snow-covered trails.
The hikes are arranged during the days around full moon. We start the trip at sunset and return in the moonlight.
Activity
Sat 21.2.
Family Winter Sports Day
A traditional winter sports day for the whole family in Linnansaari National Park: walking, kick sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (weather permitting, check ice information in the Diary).
Activity Theme day
Fri 3.4. - 5.4.
Easter in Oravi
Come and spend Easter in Oravi!
The village shop and restaurant Ruukinranta are open.
Food Music
Thu 30.4. - 1.5.
First of May in Oravi
Restaurant Ruukinranta is open on May Day Eve and May Day.
Food
Sun 14.6.
Nature church in Linnansaari
Church service organised by the congregation of Savonlinna, will take place on Linnansaari island. You may travel with a ship all the way from Savonlinna or Oravi.
Activity
Fri 19.6. - 21.6.
Midsummer in Oravi
Traditional Finnish midsummer celebration with bonfire on Friday (weather permitting) and live music on Friday and Saturday.
Activity Culture Food Music
Sat 18.7.
Traditional Fish Day in Oravi
The traditional event takes place between 12-16 at Oravi-house. In the event, e.g. fish processing demonstration, product presentations, raffle and various salty and sweet delicacies are also available.
Food Theme day
Sat 18.7.
Jari Uutela
On Saturday evening at 18-20, singer-songwriter Jari Uutela will perform at Restaurant Ruukinranta.
Uutela’s music blends elements of pop, rock, and folk, seasoned with shades of Finnish schlager.
Music
Fri 24.7. - 25.7.
Peltone
On Friday and Saturday evening at 18-20, singer-songwriter-troubadour Peltone will be entertaining everyone at restaurant Ruukinranta.
He performs on a man and guitar basis and his repertoire consists of his own production and rock classics (mainly Finnish rock).
Music
Sat 29.8. - 30.8.
Finlands Nature Day
On the last Saturday of August we celebrate The Nature in Finland as well as spend the Sleep outdoors -night.
The best way to celebrate nature is to spend time in the forest. Bring your friends with you or enjoy your own time in the landscapes of Linnansaari National Park!
Activity 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