{"id":3636,"date":"2016-06-14T13:26:23","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T10:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitsaimaa.fi\/en\/?page_id=3636"},"modified":"2024-06-05T12:27:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T09:27:10","slug":"finland-holiday-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitsaimaa.fi\/en\/finland-holiday-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Finland Travel – Outdoor activities for summer and winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1717579599178{margin-top: 22px !important;}”]Lake Saimaa is a very special place to both visitors and locals alike. Situated in the heart of Europe\u2019s largest lake district, Saimaa offers great opportunities for outdoor activities, holidays and travel. Throughout the year, Finland is one of the best places in Europe to discover the outdoors or try something new, whether it be hiking in the endless pine forests or tasting the fresh local cuisine by the shores of its lakes. Summer or winter, experience the stunning nature and exciting holiday activities of Saimaa in Finland\u2019s Lakeland!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day without night \u2013 the Finnish summer<\/h2>\n

The summer in Finland is truly worth experiencing. The sun barely sets around midsummer so you\u2019ll get plenty of chance to explore during the day and to relax during the long, warm evenings. Hear the sounds of the wind through the trees and the waves lapping against the boats. Feel the coolness of the water. Laugh with friends and family under the midnight sun or simply enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Finnish countryside.<\/p>\n

Get active! Summer activities in Saimaa<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll find loads to do. Go paddling in a canoe and feel the connection to the water or just jump in and swim! Boat tours offer a great way to explore the huge lake system and an opportunity to see Saimaa\u2019s critically endangered ringed-seal, the mascot for wildlife conservation in Finland. Choose from any number of sports and spas, and visit the local sights such as Olav\u2019s Castle in Savonlinna. There\u2019s also the annual Mikkeli Music Festival and Savonlinna Opera festival which draws its audiences from all over the world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Roam freely \u2013 Your trip, your way<\/h2>\n

While you\u2019re here, you\u2019ll want to make the most of the maintained trails by foot or bicycle, or perhaps try your hand at quad biking (ATV), horse-riding or other exciting summer activities. Leave the trails behind completely and hike just about anywhere; Everyman\u2019s Rights allows incredible freedom of movement so that you can go, see and discover your own way. You can freely gather seasonal berries and mushrooms for yourself, take advantage of the great fishing here, and stay out overnight in the \u201claavu\u201d lean-to shelters, free of charge, making your campfire and setting up camp. Getting out into the woods also gives you a chance to see the Finnish wildlife, from the red squirrel to the enormous moose or elk, or even a brown bear (but don\u2019t worry; they don\u2019t usually want to be found)!<\/p>\n

Frozen in time \u2013 Winter activities<\/h2>\n

Experience the breath-taking beauty of Saimaa\u2019s nature as late summer gives way to a swathe of vibrant autumnal colour before the winter snows fall, bringing with them a new world to explore and the prospect of seeing the spectacular northern lights. The temperature can get as low as -15\u00b0c to -30\u00b0c so once the lakes freeze over and the snow drifts pile up, there\u2019s a great choice of winter activities including ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice fishing as well as plenty of hot food and drinks to warm up afterwards.<\/p>\n

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