Choosing Where to Explore Saimaa’s Lakes and Islands
In Saimaa, the best decision is not to chase a sighting, but to choose the pace and means of navigation that place the least demand on the lake—and give your trip the most meaning.
Read guide →Kolovesi National Park
A Saimaa national park for slow paddling through narrow channels, rocky walls and forest. Its lake setting and access points call for more independent logistics and a flexible route.
The place
What makes it special
- Canoe, kayak and rowboat travel, with motorboats prohibited across much of the park.
- Narrow channels, rocky walls and forest.
- Prehistoric rock art and trails that can sometimes be reached only by water.
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Kolovesi National Park
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Sources and references
This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.
- www.metsa.fi
- julkaisut.metsa.fi
- www.visitfinland.com
- www.visitfinland.com
- travel-trade.visitfinland.com
- www.metsa.fi
- www.metsa.fi
- julkaisut.metsa.fi
- Finlandia · Wikidata
- Finlandia · Wikidata
- Finlandia · Wikidata
- Finland · World Countries — mledoze
- Finland · World Bank Open Data
- Finland · DBpedia
- Place identification and coordinates
Profile updated: 13/09/2026