1.Waterways and wildlife
Heinävesi is well-known for its monasteries and Heinävesi’s route with its canals is part of the Finnish national landscape.
1.1.Beautiful Canal Region
Heinävesi Route and it´s six canals The narrow and winding waterways, the island-open lakes and old canals make Heinävesi’s route a unique ensemble. This must be experienced at least once in a lifetime! The canalisation of the Heinävesi route began in the late 1800s, and there are six canals on-route. Karvio’s canal opened a ferry route from Kuopio to Heinävesi, when it was completed in 1896. Kerma, Vihovuonne and Pilppa canals above Kermajärvi, were built in the years 1903-1906. This opened up a ferry route to Savonlinna. Varistaipale and Taivallahti were dug in 1911- 1916. Out of these, Varistaipale’s four-chamber canal has Finland’shighest d rop of 14.5 metres.
1.2. Go on a Cruise
Ms. Puijo cruises on the Heinävesi route 3.7.-5.8.2017
Savonlinna-Heinävesi-Kuopio
Saimaan Laivamatkat
Tel. +358 15 250 250
www.mspuijo.fi
Ms. Sergei Cruises
Ms. Sergei travels from the Valamo Monastery to the canals, and Lintula Monastery or Juojärvi. In July, there are theatre cruises to Karvio Summer Theatre at the weekends. Also charter cruises. Karvio’s resort/Monastery cruises
Tel. +358 17 563 603 17 570 111
www.valamo.fi
1.3 Water and nature
Kolovesi National Park
A wilderness environment, where you can quiet down at the shore of Lake Saimaa. Rugged cliff s and ancient rock paintings tell of the millennia coexistence of nature and human beings. The Saimaa ringed seals can also be seen in the area. The National Park waters are excellent for canoeing and rowing. There are two marked nature trails in the region: Nahkiaissalo 3.3 km and Mäntysalo 3.8 km.
www.luontoon.fi /kolovesi
Kermajärvi
Lake Kermajärvi Nature Reserve is a peaceful water excursion destinationin the cent re of the beautiful national landscape. You can come for acouple of days or boating, canoeingor fishing. The beautiful lake-side scenery is all in its natural state and the area’s backwoods are wonderful for berry picking. A view of open waters that cut through the island chains opens from the Heinävesi Water Route. This route leads from Savonlinna via Heinävesi to Kuopio and is considered one of Finland’s most beautiful ferry routes. Kermajärvi is a nationally important landscape and nature reserve.
www. nationalparks.fi /kermajarvi
Heinävesi Route for canoeing Heinävesi route along the national landscape from Valamo Monastery to Säynämö’s camping site that runs a route of 80 km. Along the way there are also all six canals of the Heinävesi route. Along the route, good accommodation and restaurant services. Map on Google maps: Heinäveden kanavasoutu
1.4. Port services along the Heinävesi Route
1)Säynämö
www.saynamo.fi
2) Kermanvirta beach
3)Kermakeidas
www.kermankeidas.fi
4)Heinävesi Visitor pier of the village
5)Karvio resort
www.karvionlomakeskus.fi
6)Neste Karvionkanava
7)Varistaipale
8)Palokki
9)Papinniemi at Valamo
www.valamo.fi
2. Activities
2.1. Fishing
The numerous current and rapids areas in the region and extensive water areas make it a true fisherman´s dream destination.
Rapids area of Karvio
www.eraluvat.fi
Neste Karvionkanava tel. +358 17 563 569
Rapids area of Kerma
www.kalakortti.com
Neste Heinävesi tel. +358 400 456 124
Kermakeidas tel. +358 17 566 191
Kermankoski kiosk (during the summer)
Kermajärvi lure fishing area
www.kermajarvi.fi
www.kalakortti.com
Neste Heinävesi tel. +358 400 456 124
Kermankeidas tel. +358 17 566 191
K-Market Karvio tel. +358 563 551
Kolovesi lure permit area
Kolovedenkalastusalue.fi
www.kalakortti.com
Neste Heinävesi tel. +358 400 456 124
Juojärvi-Rikkavesi lure permit area
www.muikkusuomi.fi
Mustanlampi
(Heinävesi Mustalampi fishing permit)
www.kalakortti.com
Neste Heinävesi tel. +358 400 456 124
Palokki ponds
Vilho Pykäläinen tel. +358 40 593 1444
Ronttopuisto (during the summer)) tel. +358 17 563 188
Fishing trips:
Tuplatärppi Fishing Trips Fishing Trips in Northern Saimaa’s landscapes at Lake Kermajärvi, in Orivesi and the Heinävesi route.
Tel. +358 44 516 45 33
www.tuplatarppi.fi
2.2. Nature spots
Mattila Farm
Nature reserve forest and nature tourism farm in Vihtari, Heinävesi.
Nature path. Guided tours.Café
Pirteä Pässi Oy, Savonrannantie 12a, 79940 Vihtari.
Tel.: +358 40 547 3885 or +358 040 545 6472.
jaana.sulkava@gmail.com or ristosulkava3@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/pirteapassi/
Heinävesi tree species park
The tree species park has been established mid-1990s to Raaminmäki, 4.5 km south from Heinävesi village. The park was renovated in 2015-16. The surface area of the area is 3.7 hectares and there are 54 different tree species. Each species is presented on the information board with a QR code. There is a 840 m long path through the area and a rest area has been built on the ruins of the old drying barn.
More information: www.heinavesi.fi
Pääskyvuori
observation tower A tower, which overlooks Heinävesi’s forested hills and Kermajärvi’s shimmering ridges. The tower is situated 3 km from the centre towards Varkaus.
Nature trips:
Lakeland GTE - programme services
Nature tours on an adventure bus, seal safaris and cruises on the Ecoboat
Injun paddling, fishing, and other nature experiences. In a radius of 100 kilometres from Varkaus and in the national parks of
Kolovesi and Linnansaari.
Tel. +358 400 966 800
www.lakelandgte.fi
2.3. Other activities
Riding
Icelandic horse
stable Dagur
Kukkakalliontie 6, Viljolahti
Tel. +358 40 5874 500
www.dagur.fi
Frisbee Golf
In the vicinity of the sports field, a 9-hole Frisbee golf
course. Information board in front of the Sports Hall,
Kenttätie 6, Heinävesi
Swimming
Heinävesi Centre
Kermanranta beach
and diving tower.
Tel. +358 40 836 7035
Sports centre
Tennis, athletic and football field, frisbee golf course
Kenttätie 6, Heinävesi
Tel. +358 40 836 7035
2.4. Winter activities
Skiing
Ski trails in Heinävesi centre, in Kerma and in Northern Heinävesi.
Illuminated trails: Pääskyvuori, Heinävesi centre and Valamo Monastery.
Download the ski track map to your mobile: https://careliaforest.fi/reittikartat.html
Downhill skiing
Ski Centre Pääskyvuori
A reformed ski centre for the whole family
in the vicinity of the Heinävesi centre.
Four slopes, height difference 102 m, longest slope 700 m
New snowpark in shape every day.
Equipment hire, ski school, slope cafe.
Connection to ski tracks and snowmobile routes.
Pääskyvuorentie 9, Heinävesi
Tel. +358 45 609 2790
www.paaskyvuori.fi
Snowmobile routes
The 160-km-long snowmobile route network
is maintained by the municipality
subject to snow and ice conditions between
15.1. – 31.3. The routes are maintained once a week as necessary.
Information on the use and condition of the routes can be found
on the snowmobilers’ website: www.heinavedenmk.net.
Download the route map to your mobile: https://careliaforest.fi/reittikartat.html
Ice skating
Ice skating area in Heinävesi centre
and Karvio School’s ice rink.
Winter swimming
At the harbour of the Heinävesi centre.
The hole is illuminated and equipped with a
pump. There is a sauna reserved for
the use of winter swimmers.
Tel. +358 40 836 7035
Variranta in Varistaipale
sauna by appointment
Tel. + 358 40 529 8638
3. Attractions
Numerous attractions and cultural sites offer a visitor to a region an unforgettable experience
Peace and tranquillity in the midst of everyday life can be found in the monasteries. You can
get in touch with the old days of life by exploring museums and cultural attractions.
3.1. Valamo Monastery
After the wars, the monks who were
evacuated from Laatokka, Valamo’s
island, settled in Heinävesi’s Papinniemi.
In recent years, high-quality
art exhibitions have been featured
at the monastery. The monastery area
has three churches, three chapels,
a cultural centre offering courses,
Restaurant Trapesa, the monastery
shop Tuohus, wine shop, the
monastery hotel and guesthouses.
Valamontie 42, 79850 Uusi-Valamo
Tel. +358 17 570 111
or +358 17 810 5701
www.valamo.fi
3.2. Lintula Holy Trinity Convent
Lintula Holy Trinity Convent is
open to visitors daily from June
to August, as well as on request
in May and September-October.
The monastery has a café, souvenir
shop, guest rooms and guided tours.
Honkasalo 3, 79830 Palokki
Tel. office +358 40 485 7603, cafe +358 485 7558, shop +358 40 485 7570
www.lintulanluostari.fi
3.3. Heinävesi Cultural Church
Situated high on a hill, the wooden church that was
built in 1891 is one of the largest of its kind in Finland.
Open 26.6.-13.8. daily 11-18. During the summer, the
church also arranges an art exhibition.
Kirkkotie 16, 79700 HEINÄVESI
Tel. +358 400 484 237
3.4. Museums
Heinävesi local
history museum
The local history museum presents
the history of the region and
its inhabitants, from the comb
ceramic period onwards.
Open in July
Kirkkotie 3
Tel. +358 40 7101 919
Varistaipale Canal Museum
Exhibitions about building the
canals and life near them.
Open from mid-June to mid-August daily 10-18.
Tel. +358 29 534 300 or +358 400 634 826 (during opening hours)
Museum cabin Riski
An old log cabin and smoke sauna
moved from Juojärvi’s island, at the
coast of Koskijärvi, in Heinävesi’s
Palokki. Th e museum exhibits,
e.g. a collection of chainsaws that
are more than 250 years old and
a collection of artefacts. Open by
appointment, accommodation for
10-12 people.
Tel. +358 400 174 617
Ronttopuisto
The museum displays wrought
iron works by five generations
of metal smiths as well as items
related to the Palokki sawmill,
village and rapids. Open during the summer.
Luostaritie 78, Palokki
Tel. +358 17 563 188
or +358 400 760 430
4.4. Shopping
In context of a holiday, it is nice to also get to know the local shopping possibilities.
Ceramics workshop Inkariikka
High-quality arts and crafts directly
from the workshop store. Besides
ceramics, local handmade products,
such as felt and glass works.
Open by appointment.
Tel. +358 41 436 9346
www.inkariikka.net
Souvenir shop Tuohus
Valamo Monastery
Valamontie 42, 79850 UUSI-VALAMO
Tel. +358 17 570 111
www.valamo.fi
Valamon Viiniherman Oy
The monastery’s own dessert,
sparkling, red and white wines, whisky
Valamo Monastery, Valamontie 42,
79850 UUSI-VALAMO
Tel. +358 17 570 1501
www.valamo.fi
Lintula Monastery´s souvenir shop
Crafts, tapers and icons.
Herbs and herbal teas from the convent’s own garden
as well as honey.
Honkasalontie 3, 79860 PALOKKI
Tel. +358 40 485 7570
Terttu´s Flea Market
Askeltie 1; 79700 HEINÄVESIi
Tel. +358 40 174 9599
Torvela summer shop and café
Jewellery and decorative items made of recycled materials,
as well as wood and textile works.
Open during the summer.
Torvelantie 64, Heinävesi
Tel. +358 40 760 5649
www.miiris.fi
Work Centre Koskelo
Wood and textile products from the Leväniemi activity
centre’s workshop.
Toritie 3, Karvio
Tel. +358 40 594 9340
Suomen Parvekevaruste
Heat-treated aspen-made, durable and rolling grilles
for damp areas. Open by appointment.
Tel. +358 40 592 4349,
www.ritilä.fi
KP-tuote
Wooden custom-made furniture and gift items.
Open by appointment.
Tel. +358 40 507 888
Soisalo-kirjat
Local history literature in finnish language
Tel. +358 44 251 8771
www.soisalokirjat.com
4.1. Farm products
Hasumäen hunaja
Natural flower honey.
Tel. +358 400 271 735
Soile luomupuoti
Organic foods, as well as the farm’s
own vegetables and berries according
to the season.
Malkkilantie 152, 79700 Heinävesi,
Tel. +358 40 7084 789
www.elisanet.fi /soilen_luomutila
Varistaipale canal kiosk
Strawberries, potatoes and vegetables
at harvest time. Sold during the
summer at Varistaipale canal’s
parking lot.
Tel. +358 44 524 2207
4.2. Bakery
Home bakery and catering
service Päivi Mikkonen
Bread and confectionery products
to order in Heinävesi.
At summer sales at Heinävesi
Market Mon-Fri at 8-16,
Sat at 8-15
Tel. +358 40 564 4220
Karvio Neste
Oven fresh local malt bread.
Lepikkomäentie 1, 7910 KARVIONKANAVA
Tel. +358 17 563 641
Kahvio Saurus/ Ronttopuisto
Fresh pastries every day during the
summer.
Luostaritie 78, 79860 Palokki
Tel. +358 17 563 188,
+358 400 760 430
5. Restaurants and cafés
Restaurant Rafla Lätti
Lunch buffet during the week, music during the weekends
Virastokuja 1, 79700 Heinävesi
Tel. +358 46 563 3067
Restaurant Trapesa
Buffet every day at the Valamo
Monastery.
Tel. +358 17 570 111
www.valamo.fi
Restaurant Kermankeidas
Open 1.5.-10.9. in June, July and
August daily, in May and September
only at weekends. At other times by
arrangement.
Tuvantie 1, 79910 Kerma
Tel. +358 17 566 191
or +358 400 312 131
www.kermankeidas.fi
Neste Cafe Kotiherkku
Lunch buf et on weekdays,
Kotipizza and Burger.
Kermantie 3, 79700 Heinävesi
Tel. +358 400 456 124
Pizzeria Hilal
Askeltie 1, 79700 Heinävesi
tel. +358 44 9620974
Neste Karvionkanava
Lepikkomäentie 5, 79810 Karvio
Tel. +358 17 563 641
Pizzeria-Pub
Karvion lomakeskus
Takunlahdentie 2, 79810 Karvio
Tel. +358 17 563 603
www.karvionlomakeskus.fi
Uittotupa Café-Pub
Uitontie 1, 79810 Karvio
Tel. +358 40 512 4300
Karvion Kievari
Open by appointment.
Lepikkomäentie 3, 79810 Karvionkanava
Tel. +358 17 563 504
Lintula monastery café
Open 1.6.-31.8.
Honkasalontie 3, 79860 Palokki
Tel. +358 40 485 7558
Heinävesi village market
square cafe
Open during the summer Mon-Fri
8-16, Sat 8-15
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Cafeteria Saurus,
Ronttopuisto
Open from June to August 10-18.
Luostaritie 78, 79860 Palokki
Tel. +358 17 563 188
or +358 400 760 430
6. Accommodation
Hotel Valamo monastery and Guestrooms
Valamontie 42, 79850 Uusi-Valamo
Tel. +358 17 570 111
www.valamo.fi
Karvio Lomakeskus resort
Takunlahdentie 2, 79810 Karvionkanava
Tel. +358 17 563 603
www.karvionlomakeskus.fi
Karvion kievari
Lepikkomäentie 3 A,
79810 Karvionkanava
Tel. +358 17 563 504
Kermankeidas
Accommodation in a beautiful
canal and rapids area. The main
house has 5 spacious bedrooms
and the Vahtitupa building can
accommodate 10 people.
Tuvantie 1, 79910 Kerma,
Tel. +358 17 566 191
www.kermankeidas.fi
Lake Finland Guesthouse
High-quality guest house with 20
beds, sauna, self-catering kitchens
and activities. Reservations in advance.
Heinävedentie 141, Sappu, Kerma
Tel. +358 44 050 5121
www.lakefi nland.fi
Lintula Convent’s
guest rooms
Honkasalontie 3, Palokki
Tel. +358 40 485 7558
Majatalo Kotipuro
Accommodation in an idyllic rural
setting.
Kotipurontie 3, 79910 Kerma
Tel. +358 40 5781 842
www.kotipuro.fi
Säynämö Camp Centre
Cottages, rooms, as well as tent and
caravan spaces.
Sompasaarentie 42,
79700 Heinävesi
www.saynamo.fi
Villa Sillanpää
One apartment with an outdoor
sauna and barbeque.
Luostaritie 37 A, Varistaipale
Tel. +358 45 673 3841
www.villasillanpaa.com
Luotsi Houses
Tyynelä and Lähtevä
At the shore of Taivallahti canal in
Heinävesi.
Tel. +358 50 911 6354
www.lomarengas.fi
7. Events
The region’s lively event life offers something for everyone.
7.1. Exhibitions
1.1.-17.5.
Via Finlandia – masters of the golden era
of the Finnish art
at Valamo Monastery, open Mon-Sat 10-17,
Sun and church festivals 12-17
1.6.-31.8.
Russian artist Irina Zatulovskaja’s exhibition
at Valamo Monastery, open Mon-Sat 10-17,
Sun and church festivals 12-17
26.6.-13.8.
Art Exhibition at Heinävesi Church
Since 2005, an art exhibition has been arranged in
Heinävesi’s bright church in cooperation with the
church and the municipality. Over the years the
exhibition has featured well-known artists’ work on a
local and national level.
7.2. Summer Theatre
8.7.-6.8.
Karvio Theatre
The Valamo Trilogy’s, i.e. the third part of the play
ensemble about the post-war history of the Valamo
Monastery and the encountering of cultures, ”New
Spirit ” is shown at Karvio canal in Heinävesi.
www.valamotrilogia.fi
7.3. Music
28.6.-2.7.
Heinävesi 11th
Music Festival
Concerts in the church, monastery,
and in the nature. Helsinki
Sinfonietta concerts under the
direction of renowned conductors.
High quality soloist concerts and laid
back club nights. Orthodox Church
music is also part of the programme.
www.heinavesimusic.fi
3.7.
Varistaipale 29th Park
Concert
Nice music is enjoyed at
Variranta beach
7.4. Others
17.6.
Butterfly tour and summer night tour
At Mattila Farm in Heinävesi, Vihtari
#naturedays #Finland100
22.6.
Falli in love with summer nights at Kolovesi
-Lady of the Lake electric vessel cruises
www.lakelandgte.fi
24.6., 8.7.,20.7.,29.7.,5.8.
Traditional open-air dances
Kermankoski stage
At Heinävesi
28.6.-2.7.
Yanagi Judo Camp
International judo camp in Heinävesi
29.6., 6.7.,13.7.,20.7.,27.7.
Markets with programme
on Thursdays
At Heinävesi
Market square at 17-19
7.-9.7.
Heinävesi Canal
Rowing Regatta
80 km long route from Valamo
Harbour towards the Heinävesi
Route, a national heritage landscape.
www.kanavasoutu.fi
8.7.
Various events along the Heinävesi water route
on canals and piers. We follow the Puijo vessel’s journey
from Kuopio to Savonlinna.
See timetable www.mspuijo.fi
28.-30.7.
Kirkastusjuhlat
The atmosphere of this traditional
religious Kirkastusjuhlat event is unique.
The people walk up to the top of
Finland’s highest church hill to a
stunning wooden church, and in
the background glistens the blue
Lake Kermajärvi. Kirkastusjuhlat
have been part of Heinävesi’s
summer since 1947.
www.kirkastusjuhlat.fi
13.8.
Local traditional festival
around Heinävesi Church and Rural museum
Kirkkotie, 79700 Heinävesi
26.8.
Heinävesi Vauhtiajot
An action-packed gravity car race
for all ages. The racetrack passes
down the church hill to the port.
More information about the event
on the Facebook page.
8.-10.9.
Our orthodox culture heritage
Finland 100 years celebration seminar
At Valamo Institute
www.valamo.fi
8. Info
Heinävesi
Tourist office
Kermanrannantie 7
79700 HEINÄVESI
Tel. +358 40 710 1919
matkailutoimisto@heinavesi.fi
www.heinavesi.fi