Attractions
Guided Walk along the Shores of Saimaa
Head out to Veeran ranta at the Puumala marina to start your walk. Information boards will guide you on along the way, describing the name of the pier and its history in Finnish and …
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“Christ’s Grave” Crevice in Luukkola
The 11-meter long and 3-meter deep crevice in the stone is locally called Christ’s Grave. There are no marker signs, but the site can be found by coordinates N=6811563.072, E=568656.058.
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An Apt Sculpture for Weary Guests
Väsynyt(“Tired”) is a bronze statue at the Puumala marina, in a little square between the bridge and the Satama restaurant. The Emil Cedercreutz Foundation donated the sculpture in 2016 to mark the 400th anniversary …
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Ferries and Village Roads
Puumala is a municipality in an archipelago with approximately 3,000 km of shoreline and nearly one thousand islands. There are three active car ferries in Puumala, located at Hätinvirta, Kietävälänvirta and Rongonsalmi. The recently-opened …
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Great Puumalansalmi Bridge
The Puumalansalmi Bridge is one of the largest highway bridges in Finland. It is a modern landmark with lift access to the Saimaanmajakka observation tower, which offers a brilliant view of Saimaa. The tower …
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Kummakivi – The Rock that does not rock!
Kummakivi (meaning a strange rock) is situated in Ruokolahti not far from Puumala. This giant erratic has defied gravity since the last ice age. Kummakivi is one of the Saimaa Geopark sites. See further …
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Legendary Pistohiekka Beach
Stop for a moment to admire Puumala’s Pistohiekka beach and Lietvedentie, which are among the most photographed landscapes in Finland. A causeway weaving through the heart of Lake Saimaa was completed in 1956 and …
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Liehtalanniemi – A Taste of the Past
The Liehtalanniemi Museum Estate and nature reserve, tucked in a sheltered cove on Niinisaari, will take you back in time. See what life was like in the archipelago in the beginning of the 20th …
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Pilot Changes on the Fly
Since 1868, pilotage services have been provided in Puumalansalmi Strait, which is an important node in the network of ship routes between the southern and northern part of Saimaa. Ships also use the Saimaa …
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Puumala Church
The Church of St John the Baptist in Puumala is an example of double cruciform church architecture. The simple and beautiful wooden church and the old cemetery dominate the view on the main street …
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Rokansaari – An Island Paradise
Rokansaari Island boasts with sandy beaches, ridges and pine forests. There are also fine inland ponds on the island. The marina, camp site and toilets are run by the Saimaa Recreational Association. Rokansaari is …
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Salpa Line Steel and Concrete Bunker
Salpa Line (Salpalinja) is a 1,200 km bunker line that was built in 1940, 1941 and 1944 to defend the eastern border of Finland. Bunker No. 4 in Puumala can accommodate 20 soldiers, and …
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Who was Maria Shpak-Benois?
Maria Viktorovna Shpak-Benois 1870–1891 Among the great Russian painters of the 19th century was St. Petersburg-born Maria Viktorovna Shpak-Benois. Even at a young age, she proved to be a first-class impressionist who used colours and …
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