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Sarviniemi

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  • Sarviniemi is a charming day trip destination on the shores of Lake Saimaa
    Sarviniemi is a charming day trip destination on the shores of Lake Saimaa
    Photo: Arto Apila
Sarviniemi is a traditional holiday destination in the Lake Saimaa region. Thanks to its central location and pine forest, it attracts people arriving by land and by boat.

Sarviniemi is located on the Second Salpausselkä, on the western shore of Rastinvirta. The terminal moraine formation, the narrow tip of the peninsula and the sandy beaches fascinate visitors. When the wind blows from the lake, you can go to a more sheltered campfire site on the other side of the peninsula. Or, if you want to feel the power of a gust of wind, come to the tip of the Suuri Sarviniemi peninsula in windy weather! Sarviniemi has a long history: in the vicinity, there are traces of a prehistoric settlement and a customs building from the Russian era, and many people still remember the former Suur-Saimaan Lomakylä resort. The recreational area is also suitable for the disabled. There is an accessible toilet at Sarviniemi.

Overnight stays are not allowed. Sarviniemi is a day trip destination.

Rastinvirta, which is a water area between Sarviniemi and Kyläniemi, has strong currents. It is dangerous in winter, so you must not cross it on the ice of the lake.

Opening times

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Public transport

There is no public transport to Sarviniemi.

Directions

Address: Suur-Saimaantie 2000, 54920 Taipalsaari.

You can also arrive by boat or by bikeferry (june to august).

Boat transportation in the area:

TK-Fishing +358 400 886 903 (max 5)

BlueSaimaa +358 40 735 4021 (max 10)

TaigaSaimaa +358 45 863 6024 (max 4)

Parking

There are parking areas in Sarviniemi, free of charge.

Coordinates

DD
61.275533, 28.057619
DMS
61°16'31.9"N 28°03'27.4"E
UTM
35V 556704 6793937
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September 29, 2025
Mari Matikainen  
Hei, Kiitos kysymyksestä. Sarviniemessä ei valitettavasti voi ainakaan vielä tällä hetkellä ladata sähköpyörää. Sähkölatauksen mahdollisuudesta on kyllä ollut Taipalsaaren kunnan kanssa puhetta. Ystävällisin terveisin, Mari / Etelä-Karjalan virkistysaluesäätiö

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Sarviniemi

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Suur-Saimaantie 2000
54920 Taipalsaari
https://ekvas.fi/ E-mail: virkistysaluesaatio@ekvas.fi
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Thematic Trail · Saimaa Geopark
A geological guide to southern Lake Saimaa
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 117.5 km
Duration 28:02 h
Ascent 14 m
Descent 14 m

Saimaa is known for sunny lakes, esker ridges rustling with pines and fortress-like rocky islets.

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