winter Activities in punkaharju

17 km of nordic skating tracks on natural ice and winter hiking and cycling routes. Over 30 km of cross-country skiing trails on the Punkaharju Nature Reserve. Welcome to frozen lakeland in wintertime. Everything within short walking distance of the cottages, cafe-restaurant and from Retretti-train stop, which is a great way to reach us from airports!

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Nordic skating

Nordic skating is an fantastic and safe way to experience lake Saimaa. A 17 km track, one of the longest and most active skating tracks in Finland. The daily maintained track consists of 4 different routes.

Cross-country skiing

Over 30 km of cross-country skiing tracks next to holiday village and more nearby. Classic skiing equipments from rental.

Winter Hiking Routes

Over 20 km of hiking routes on ice. Routes to Haataansaari campfire and to Sumpunlahti-area. Rent a fatbike and explore the frozen lakes.

Winter Swimming & Sauna

Dip to cold lake Saimaa! Winter swimming is greatly refreshing experience, with sauna. Public sauna is heated in our shore 3-7 times a week from November until end of April.

Snowshoe Park

8 marked snowshoe trails around the ridges of the Punkaharju Nature Reserve and other exciting terrain.

Nature trails & Arboretum

Nature trail Topeliuksen Polku with light illumination in ridge area for walking and cycling. Tree arboretum with beautiful route options.

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