Saimaa
Inland lake · Area 7796.1 km² · 9 harbours
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Saimaa is an inland lake with no waterway to the sea (Finland). Area 7796.1 km². Sailseer covers 9 harbours, including Vierasvenelaituri 1, Vierasvenelaituri 3, Rantasalmen kirkonkylän vierasvenesatama, Vierasvenesatama (Siilinjärvi), Hafen (Juurikka).
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 7796.1 km².
Saimaa: Which harbours are there?
Sailseer covers 9 harbours, including Vierasvenelaituri 1, Vierasvenelaituri 3, Rantasalmen kirkonkylän vierasvenesatama, Vierasvenesatama (Siilinjärvi), Hafen (Juurikka).