Staying overnight
For those staying overnight in Linnansaari, there are various options to choose from:
- There are numerous camping areas within the park.
Sammakkoniemi camping area(oravivillage.com) with rental cabins. - You can stay overnight in your own boat in the park, provided the island is not part of the restricted area or if the landing prohibition for the restricted area is not in effect (in effect from 1st January to 15thJuly).
- Accommodation services from Metsähallitus' partners are available in the nearby area.
Camping
- Camping in the national park is prohibited from January 1st to April 30th. Temporary camping is allowed from May 1st to December 31st only in designated tent camping areas.
- When camping, take into account other campers and overnight guests. They may be tired from their day outings and want to enjoy the peace of nature.
Accommodation services
- Commercial accommodation services are available in and around the national park and its vicinity.
Oravi Apartments, Lake Saimaa region
Our comfortable apartment hotel is situated in Oravi village, close to the restaurant, guest harbor and the outdoor center. The hotel was built in 2008 and it has 4 family apartments and 13 studios. The family apartments have separate bed rooms and are suitable for 2-4 persons. The studios have 2 beds + sofa bed and are suitable for 1-3 persons. Keywords: Savonlinna region, Visit Savonlinna, Visit Lake Saimaa, Lake Saimaa region *This accommodation is located in the Savonlinna region, which has been awarded the regional Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label. Every room has a private entrance, WC, shower, hair dryer, kitchenette (hot plate, kettle, coffee maker, micro wave oven, refrigerator, sink, pots and pans), TV and drying cabinet. All hotel rooms have wireless internet connection. There is also sauna department located in the hotel building, free of charge for hotel guests. Ecological values are important for us and the hotel is heated with geothermal heating. All rooms have air source heat pump for fast heating / cooling. Nex to the hotel there is parking with electricity, barbeque place in the garden and a playground for children. Accessibility: Oravi Apartments -hotel's ground floor is accessible by wheelchair and every room has its own entrance.
Eco Hostel and Tentsile Experience Camp on Linnansaari island | Lake Saimaa
Enjoy the nature on the main island of Linnansaari National Park. The Eco Hostel in Sammakkoniemi Camping on Linnansaari island is located in the middle of the most beautiful areas of Lake Saimaa. The hostel is open only in summer time and it has five cozy log huts. Each hut has two bunk beds, a table and benches. On the campsite we also have three Tentsile Stingray tents for rent. The campsite has a common cooking shelter, campfire places, a well with drinking water, outdoor toilets and a wood heated sauna. From the cafeteria you can rent canoes or buy food for your hiking trip. Note: the Eco Hostel is located on an island so you have to arrive there by canoe or boat. There is a regular boat and water taxis from Oravi. There is no electricity on the island. Accessibility: On Sammakkoniemi campsite all the piers, dry toilets, a cooking shelter and a campfire place are accessible by wheelchair. Accessible entrance to the Eco Hostel hut is also available (mention the need of a ramp when making the reservation). Lake Saimaa, Visit Lake Saimaa, Visit Savonlinna, Saimaa Lakeland