Natural wonder · Finland
Lake Saimaa
Largest lake in Finland and the fourth-largest in Europe
About Lake Saimaa
Saimaa is a lake located in the Finnish Lakeland area in southeastern Finland. With a surface area of approximately 4,279 square kilometres (1,652 sq mi), it is the largest lake in Finland, and the fourth-largest natural freshwater lake in Europe. The name Saimaa likely comes from a non-Uralic, non-Indo European substrate language. Alternatively, it has been proposed that the name may be connected to the Sami word sápmi.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Lake Saimaa
Where is Lake Saimaa?
Lake Saimaa is in Finland. The nearest city is Lappeenranta, about 21 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Lake Saimaa?
Yes. The 2-day Helsinki plan is about 216 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Lake Saimaa?
Tap "Plan a trip here" and Triptime AI builds a free day-by-day plan around Lake Saimaa that you can edit on the map.
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