Linnansaari National Park

11.12.2024

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Two hikers are sitting on a cliff. Lake scenery in the background.

The drawn emblem of Linnasaari national park. A Saimaa ringed seal is depicted inside the oval symbol. The text Linnasaari national park in Swedish and Finnish wraps around the outer edge of the emblem.

Linnansaari, in the heart of the Finnish Lake District, is an ideal place to spot rare lake seals and majestic ospreys. The waters of the park are dotted with lush green islands and rocky islets. At Linnansaari Croft traditional slash-and-burn farming practices are preserved. The lakeland scenery is a delight all year round. A boat service takes trippers to the main island during the summer. Longer lake cruises set off from the nearby historic town of Savonlinna.

Suitability: Suitable for visitors of all ages and all conditions, in summer and during the skating season. There is a trail from Sammakkoniemi Camping to Linnansaari Croft (0,7 km) on the main island which is accessible by wheelchair, but assistance is needed. Also there is an accessible dry toilet at Sammakkoniemi.

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Before the Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations
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Directions

Location: Lakeland, in South Savo Region in the areas of Rantasalmi, Savonlinna and Varkaus.
Arrival: By car, boat and public transportation.
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Maps of Linnansaari

Various maps and brochures of Linnansaari.
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Trails

A nature trail on the Park's main island (2km) and marked trails (5.5 and 7km). A maintained skating trail in late winter (20km).
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Nature

In Linnansaari, the deciduous forests, the bare rocks parched by the sun, and the open meadows offer a good habitat for many plant and animal species which have become rare.
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What to Do

Canoeing
Hiking
Tour skating
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What to See

The Saimaa Ringed Seal, the white-backed woodpecker, the osprey and meadows, grazing lands and forest pastures, the Linnansaari Croft. A beautiful lakeland landscape opens up from Linnavuori Rock. Read more >

Services

Saimaa Nature Centre Riihisaari, Sammakkoniemi Camping, excursion harbours, camping sites, campfire sites, dry toilets, boat landing places, a visitors' berth.
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Accessibility

Some of the trails and hiking structures of Linnansaari are also suited for mobility impaired visitors and visitors with prams.
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Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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History

The abundance of deciduous forests in Linnansaari National Park is a clear indication of the areas long history of slash-and-burn agriculture.
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Linnansaari in Excursionmap.fi

Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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Weather

See the local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
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The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.