Notable lake · South Savo, South Savo
Saimaa
Saimaa is a lake in South Savo, South Savo.
Saimaa: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Saimaa
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Saimaa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 61.83762, 28.62264. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Saimaa
- Sulkava Church · church · South Karelia · ~18 km · Must-see
- Olavinlinna · fort · South Savo · ~19 km · Must-see
- Pihlajavesi · lake · South Karelia · ~22 km · Must-see
- Kuhajärvi · lake · South Savo · ~27 km · Must-see
- Pihlajavesi · lake · South Savo · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lohikoski Church · church · South Karelia · ~32 km · Must-see
- Sääminginsalo · river spot · South Savo · ~34 km · Must-see
- Kolkonjärvi · lake · South Savo · ~37 km · Must-see
- Linnansaari Croft · sanctuary · South Savo · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ylä-Enonvesi · lake · South Savo · ~38 km · Must-see
- Church of Enonkoski · church · South Savo · ~40 km · Must-see
- Enonvesi · lake · South Savo · ~42 km · Must-see
- Haukivesi · lake · South Savo · ~43 km · Must-see
- Tuusjärvi · lake · South Savo · ~43 km · Must-see
- Kerimäen kirkko · church · South Savo · ~45 km · Must-see
- Salajärvi · lake · South Savo · ~46 km · Must-see
- Finnish Forest Museum Lusto · museum · South Karelia · ~46 km · Must-see
- Jukajärvi · lake · South Savo · ~50 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Saimaa
- Pihlajavesi · lake · South Karelia · ~22 km · Must-see
- Kuhajärvi · lake · South Savo · ~27 km · Must-see
- Pihlajavesi · lake · South Savo · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kolkonjärvi · lake · South Savo · ~37 km · Must-see
- Ylä-Enonvesi · lake · South Savo · ~38 km · Must-see
- Enonvesi · lake · South Savo · ~42 km · Must-see
- Haukivesi · lake · South Savo · ~43 km · Must-see
- Tuusjärvi · lake · South Savo · ~43 km · Must-see
- Salajärvi · lake · South Savo · ~46 km · Must-see
- Jukajärvi · lake · South Savo · ~50 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Saimaa full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Saimaa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Saimaa?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Saimaa?
Nearby: Sulkava Church (church, 18 km), Olavinlinna (fort, 19 km), Pihlajavesi (lake, 22 km), Kuhajärvi (lake, 27 km), Pihlajavesi (lake, 28 km), Lohikoski Church (church, 32 km).
Is Saimaa worth visiting?
Saimaa is listed as a notable lake in South Savo on Spotwander.