Karhusaari

Karhusaari is located around a kilometre from the Lappeenranta harbour and is accessible on skis and ice skates during the winter. The island is rocky, and in many areas covered only by a thin layer of mor. As is typical for the area, the rocks consist mainly of mica gneiss with granite sections. Special features of glacial plucking and the washing of waves over open rock can also be seen. In the rocky shores at the island’s north tip which contain mica gneiss inclusions, some of the mica gneiss have weathered more than the rest of the rock. The weathered parts have contained layers and concretions of limestone, coal and sulphur, and now form interesting shapes on the surface of the rock.

Privy, suitable for children, canoeing, campfire place, boating

Karhusaari on Saimaa Geopark website

Price:

No entrance fee at Saimaa Geopark