Rantasalmi[1] is a municipality In Southern Savonia.
Understand
Rantasalmi can be considered one of the most beautiful municipalities in Finland in terms of nature. A significant part of its area is water bodies and its area includes Linnansaari National Park. Due to this, tourism, especially during the summer, is a significant industry for the residents of the municipality. Although the population of Rantasalmi is only about 5,000, there are plenty of accommodation services in the municipality. Many of these are holiday villages, where it is possible to rent cottages as summer residences. A large proportion of foreign tourists and cottage owners are German-speaking. For this reason, German is spoken in Rantasalmi more than, for example, English. The share of Russian tourists has been growing in recent years.
Come
By road
From Helsinki There is a distance of about 320 kilometers to Rantasalmi, mainly along quadruple and vitos. More than a third of the journey is by motorway and the rest is bypass. From the nearest cities in Rantasalmi Mikkeli is about 80 kilometers, Savonlinna about 40 and Theft 40 km by car.
By bus
From the south
There is a daily bus service from Helsinki to Rantasalmi Bus Station. In addition, for nearby stops, Hiismäki and Joroisin goes several bus shifts daily. However, you have to continue your journey by car.
Elsewhere
Theft and Savonlinna several daily services are operated from that direction.
By plane
There is a private airport in the area of Rantasalmi municipality, to which there are no scheduled flights. Flybe operates on the route Helsinki-Varkaus-Savonlinna, of which Varkaus (Joroinen) airport is about 35 km from Rantasalmi and Savonlinna about 60 km from the municipality. [2]
Move
See
- Linnansaari National Park (Heukivesi, Saimaa). The island is Finnish lake nature at its best. With its hundreds of islands and large backs, it is a water hiker's paradise. The national park is suitable for day visitors as well as campers and boaters. Guided excursions to Linnansaari http://www.saimaaholiday.net
- Lake Nature Center Oskari, Bypass 7, ☎0205-645916.
- Resort Järvisydän. You can find the medieval Holiday Center Järvisydämi by the Saimaa waterfront in Rantasalmi. In the heart of the lake, the house's maids and slave boys serve experience packages to their guests all year round.
- Porosalmi village. A good opportunity to see the nature of Lake Finland. Nature trails in summer. In winter, cross-country ski trails and ice skating. Restaurant and accommodation services are also available.
Tea
- Ice skating and hiking in Linnansaari National Park. In Linnansaari National Park, you can go ice-skating on Finland's longest ice-skating trail, paddle in beautiful scenery, fish, hike or take part in a Nordic viewing trip, for example. Equipment rental and guided tours of Lomakeskus Järvisydäme.
- Rantasalmi Golf.
Buy
Eat
- Medieval restaurant Maid Girl, Porosalmentie 313, ☎ 358 20 7291 760, e-mail: [email protected]. Traditional dishes in a medieval setting. In summer there is also a buffet. In connection with Restaurant Piikatytö, there is also the largest Wine Cave in Savo, or at least Rantasalmi, where various parties, concerts and seminars are organized.
- Restaurant Anatolia Kebab Pizza, Village road 54, ☎050 3731977. Pizzas, kebabs, steaks. Also home delivery to nearby areas. Salad also included in all portions. 6-8€.
- ScanBurger, Crossroad 1. ScanBurger burger restaurant in connection with the Shell service station.
Juo
Cafes
- Service station-café Hinkkanen Ulla and Matti, Venhekuja, ☎015440173.
- Hakovuori view cafe, Porosalmi, ☎0400939970.
Bars & pubs
- Hotel Rinssi-Colonel, Byitusie 5.
- Beer room Kalle-Kustaa, Kylätie 26.
Sleep
- Resort Järvisydän, Porosalmentie 313, ☎020 7291 760, e-mail: [email protected]. The medieval Holiday Center Järvisydän is located on the shores of Lake Saimaa, next to Linnansaari National Park, in Porosalmi, Rantasalmi. In addition to accommodation services, Järvisydän also offers its guests restaurant and program services throughout the year.
- Hotel Rinssi-Colonel, Bypass 5. Prices include breakfast. The hotel has 21 rooms, all with shower / wc, TV and WLAN access. Some rooms have the possibility of an extra bed. prices: single room € 60.00 / night, double room € 80.00 / night, family room 3-4 rooms € 100-115..
Stay safe
Rantasalmi is a safe place for tourists. If you then fall victim to a violent crime, you are involved in making history. In terms of summer cottage crime, which is becoming more common in Finland, Rantasalmi is a slightly riskier place than average. However, it is a good idea to protect your summer cottage properly.
Stay healthy
- Freeze can be in winter up to over 30 degrees, so be sure to protect yourself properly! The wind blowing in the lake areas increases the bite of the frost.
- Heat records has been made in Eastern Finland in recent years, which means that Rantasalmi has even had more than 30 degrees, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun as well!
- Highest measured thunderstorm During the Asta storm, Rantasalmi was found: 29 m / s. In the event of similar storms, it is necessary to be properly equipped and take into account e.g. power outages.
Rantasalmi Health Center help if necessary at Ilveksentie 11. Appointment from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 3 pm on 015-527 7148.
Take contact
- Rantasalmen Matkailu ry, Bypass 7, ☎050 431 0525, e-mail: [email protected].
Continue your journey
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