Welcome to an active holiday in Punkaharju with the whole family!
Punkaharju Resort showcases its best sides to travelers seeking comfortable and effortless togetherness with friends or family. The relaxed atmosphere amidst the clean and beautiful lake nature helps you unwind and escape the stress of everyday life.
Experiences that create memories:
– Water and Activity Park Kesämaa
– Adventure Park
– Minigolf
– Boat rental
– Equipment Rental
– Sauna raft
– Sauna
– Tennis
– Paintball
Minihotel Topelius has twin rooms and rooms for 4 persons. There is a sauna and a minikitchen in each room. Kitchen is equipped with fridge, cooking plate, coffee maker, water kettle, microwave and a freezer. There is a balcony/terrace with a lake view in all rooms.
Twin room has two separate beds. Room for 4 persons has two separate beds in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room.
The campsite has about 100 caravan spaces, most of them equipped with an electricity outlet. There is also a special field for tents. There are 58 camping cottages, 8 of them are equipped with sauna. The campsite has modern sanitary, sauna, maintenance and cooking facilities, a play area, a family friendly swimming beach, saunas by the lake, a sports field, a boat dock and sheltered barbecue facilities. Campsite is open year-round.
Punkaharju Resort is located by the lake Saimaa, 25 km from Savonlinna. You can rent a cottage next to beautiful Pihlajavesi lake or stay at the camping site. Holiday cottages are located next to waterpark Kesämaa, where you can spend a memorable summer day with a lot of fun!
Enjoy a memorable countryside holiday by the clean waters of Puruvesi!
Located amid peaceful countryside in Punkaharju, our cottages offer an ideal setting for a relaxing holiday. Our well-equipped and cosy cottages suit all tastes.
We have four log cottages that are also suitable for winter use: two larger 85-square-metre cottages for people, equipped to 5-star level, and two 55-square-metre 4-star cottages that sleep four. Located some distance apart, the cottages have their own jetties and beaches. The gently sloping sandy beach is ideal for a relaxing dip in Puruvesi, and each cottage has a wood-heated sauna for that authentic summer cottage experience. The price includes cottage-specific fishing permits, firewood and the use of a barbecue and a rowing boat.
Activities:
Our lakeside setting and the surrounding countryside and forests create a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, but you can also find fun activities to do – depending on the season, you can go fishing,
boating, picking wild mushrooms and berries, cycling, cross-country skiing or hiking.
Visitors have access to a wilderness hut located nearby, and our games field is ideal for badminton and Mölkky, a skittle-throwing game. You can also enjoy the beautiful countryside by hiking along the PuruvesiPolku nature trail, which runs over varied terrain through the local forests.
In addition, we offer bikes and motorboats for hire.
Location and distances:
Punkaharju, with its beautiful ridge area and services, the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto and Hotel Punkaharju are within half an hour’s drive. Savonlinna’s cultural events and Olavinlinna castle are about an hour’s drive from us. The world’s largest wooden church in Kerimäki and the petting zoo and Aquapark water park in Pajarinhovi, Kitee, are also just a short drive away. Along with numerous other interesting tourist attractions!
A nostalgic mobile shop stops by in our farmyard once a week on summertime. The shop offers an excellent selection of food, with local produce as its speciality.
Welcome!
*** Hop in a car or on a train and come to the Savonlinna region. The Jewels of the Countryside in the Saimaa region are within easy reach all year round ***
Enjoy a relaxing break with family and friends in a cottage on the shores of Puruvesi, in the Saimaa region.
You can choose from two cottages that are suitable for summer use and five cottages connected to the electricity network. Situated just 20 metres from the beach, the cottages are 80–300 metres apart, ensuring privacy and peace and quiet. The price includes the use of a rowing boat, private beach and jetty, barbecue/open fireplace and firewood. We also have a kettle grill and food smoker, in which you can conjure up delicious summer treats. It goes without saying that each cottage has its own sauna!
For hire:
* motorboat
* outboard engine for a rowing boat
* SUP board
* snowshoes
* skis
A cottage, secluded beach, sauna and, most of all, peace and quiet, where your body and mind can rest.
Come and enjoy a memorable holiday in the countryside!
*** Hop in a car or on a train and come to the Savonlinna region. The Jewels of the Countryside in the Saimaa region are within easy reach all year round ***
Combine your company summer day, association excursion or private celebration with one of Finland’s most beautiful landscapes. A private cruise with m/s Katrilli takes your group from Savonlinna to the iconic ridge landscapes of Punkaharju – surrounded by the clear waters of Lake Saimaa, cultural attractions and unforgettable scenery.
The cruise is ideal for:
Corporate summer events and client gatherings
Staff recreation days
Association and organisation excursions
Birthdays, celebrations and private group events
From the water, Punkaharju offers an impressive and peaceful setting for shared experiences – from fresh spring greenery to vibrant autumn colours. The long cruise season from May to the end of October allows you to organise your event at the perfect time for your group.
The cruise is a perfect programme highlight for a corporate event, client occasion, staff day or association outing. Seen from the water, Punkaharju provides a unique and inspiring environment.
Tailored for your group
Custom-duration private cruises
Departure from Savonlinna or Punkaharju
Route through the Saimaa archipelago and ridge landscapes
Possibility for landings and site visits
Available from May to the end of October
Combine with Punkaharju attractions
The cruise can be combined with visits to well-known local attractions, such as:
Lusto – The Finnish Forest Museum
Punkaharju ridge landscapes and scenic routes
Hotel Punkaharju and local restaurants
Art and cultural sites as well as nature trails
The combination of cruising and onshore programme creates a versatile and memorable day.
Local flavours onboard
Dining or coffee service can be arranged onboard m/s Katrilli. Seasonal menus, local ingredients and relaxed tapas or buffet options add value to your event. Licensed beverage service allows for festive occasions as well.
Themed cruise options
Would you like to include programme elements? We also organise themed cruises such as:
Music and evening cruises
Nature and landscape guided cruises
Food and wine themed cruises
Your company’s own programme, speeches or award ceremonies on deck
m/s Katrilli
m/s Katrilli is a comfortable and modern cruise vessel for approximately 85 passengers. The ship features indoor and outdoor areas, a licensed café/bar and sound system facilities.
Why choose Punkaharju and m/s Katrilli?
One of Finland’s national landscapes
Easy to combine with cultural and nature attractions
Peaceful and inspiring surroundings
Tailored for groups of different sizes
Cruise season from May to the end of October
Unforgettable lake and ridge scenery on Lake Saimaa
Request a quote and let’s plan a successful day for your company or group in the Savonlinna region – in the national landscape of Punkaharju.
Kruunupuisto spa hotel situated in Punkaharju in a beautiful ridge area. Kruunupuisto offers great variety of accomodation options from superior hotel rooms to cosy holiday apartments. Kruunupuisto offers also tasty food, a variety of activities, relaxing treatments, sports facilities and other leisure programmes as well as rehabilitation services.
We offer a wide range of exciting activities in Punkaharju!
The diverse health services and sports and pampering treatments at Kruunupuisto complement a lively rehabilitation period, vacation, meeting, or hotel stay. The unique ridge nature with its trails and paths invites you to exercise in nature’s own amusement park during your free time. Our area also offers a rich year-round event calendar.
Equipment Rental
Kruunupuisto offers a wide selection of rental equipment for various outdoor activities in different seasons, whether on the ridge trails, the lake, or our yard and park areas. Conquer the ridge with an electric mountain bike or a fat bike!
Guided Tours
At Kruunupuisto, you can rent equipment for independent excursions or head into nature with a guide. Guided tours are arranged on request according to your preferences, for example, nature, fatbike, and canoeing tours. In winter, when the ice freezes, you can explore the secrets of tour skating or kick sledding across the lake on a 14 km tour skating track that runs right by our shore.
Fitness Tests & Wellness Coaching
Want to know your fitness level? At Kruunupuisto, you can test and examine your muscles and, with a bicycle ergometer test, the performance of your respiratory and circulatory systems.
Kruunupuisto Spa
What could be a more wonderful refreshment in the midst of everyday life than a pampering vacation in Finland! Kruunupuisto Spa & treatment world offers relaxing moments in the national landscape of Punkaharju, at the most beautiful spot on Lake Saimaa. Enjoy the warmth of the spa and the delightful pampering of the treatment world.
Saunas
Relax in the gentle steam by the shores of Lake Saimaa. Explore our saunas and book a suitable one for your family, friends, or meeting group. You can conveniently order sauna snacks or larger catering for sauna evenings.
Gym
Our gym is equipped with TechnoGym equipment, which is also suitable for those with mobility impairments.
Trails and Nature Paths
The stunning ridge nature of Punkaharju offers unique settings for outdoor activities, hiking, and enjoying the lake scenery in all seasons. The marked hiking trails of Punkaharju provide excellent opportunities to explore the national landscape while being active in nature.
