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Saimaa

Inland lake · Area 4267.3 km² · 58 harbours

Show on mapPlan route from Kirvesniemen laituri

Saimaa is an inland lake with no waterway to the sea (Finland). Area 4267.3 km². Sailseer covers 58 harbours, including Kirvesniemen laituri, Paavalinkiven veneranta, Puumala, Puumalan vierassatama, Saariston Puoti.

Rules on the lake

Saimaa: The Saimaa Canal to Vyborg runs through Russia and is closed to pleasure craft: here the Saimaa system is a separate water without a connection to the sea. The canals are operated by Väylävirasto, self-service on the Heinävesi route and round the clock in season on the deep-water route (Taipale, Konnus). No licence is required for pleasure craft in Finland.

Harbours on the lake

Formalities

Frequently asked questions

Saimaa: What rules apply to boats?

The Saimaa Canal to Vyborg runs through Russia and is closed to pleasure craft: here the Saimaa system is a separate water without a connection to the sea. The canals are operated by Väylävirasto, self-service on the Heinävesi route and round the clock in season on the deep-water route (Taipale, Konnus). No licence is required for pleasure craft in Finland.

Saimaa: How big is the lake?

Area 4267.3 km².

Saimaa: Which harbours are there?

Sailseer covers 58 harbours, including Kirvesniemen laituri, Paavalinkiven veneranta, Puumala, Puumalan vierassatama, Saariston Puoti.