Introduction
Finnish lakes are a very important part of Finnish culture. Finland is one of the few countries in the world that has more lakes than rivers. In Finland, lakes are often called “the living landscape”. In this guide we will reveal the best lakes in Finland where you can go and have fun with friends or family.
The lakes in Finland are something that people can’t get enough of. They provide a lot of opportunities for people to enjoy the beauty of nature and enjoy all the waters that they have. It is fair to say that lakes have unique characteristic in Finnish lifestyle.
5 Best Lakes in Finland You Should Visit ASAP
Finnish Lakes are one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe. The reason for this is that there are many forests, mountains and other lakes around them, and the water is very clear. These lakes are particularly very popular in summer time when people go to swim and relax at their favorite lake with their families. Before we head to the list of the lakes, it is important to know that from 2023 every non-EU national will need to apply for ETIAS visa waiver to enter the EU. And because Finland is a member of the union, you will need to fill in the application.
Anyway, let’s get down to business.
Lake Saimaa
Lake Saimaa is the largest lake of Finland. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Saimaa has beautiful scenery, wild nature and a lot of different species of fish that live in it. Ancient people have been using the lake for fishing and hunting since its formation. It has a number of different species of fish and birds, including cormorants, eider ducks, white-tailed eagles, shags and black storks. Saimaa also serves as a nesting ground for about 200 pairs of Canada geese.
Lake Inari
This beautiful lake is located in the northern part of Lapland, in the north of Finland. The lake has a surface area of 1,800 hectares and its depth is about 50 metres.
The lake has many islands and small islands that are connected to each other by bridges and causeways. There are many fish species there, including perch, tench, trout (brown trout), pike (largemouth bass), perch-poutin (mullet) and char (salmon).
In the summer time it has beautiful scenery with blue sky and white clouds; in winter time it is frozen over so you can see the ice skating on its shores. The shores of the lake provide great opportunity for campers and hikers to base and spend a day there.
Lake Kulovesi
Kulovesi is a small lake in a forest near the town of Nokia, Finland. It is the site of a popular summer swimming and canoeing venue.
Lake Kulovesi is one of the most visited lakes in Finland. The lake was first mentioned in written sources in 1386, when it was called “Kulmakulma” (a corruption of “Kulkujoen/Kulku-kön” which means “lake with rocks”). In 1635, it was given its current name. Since then it has been used as a popular swimming and canoeing venue by tourists and locals alike. Many people have long memories for this place and have been coming here to swim or canoe since the 19th century.
Lake Pyhajarvi
Pyhajarvi is a small lake in Finland and it is one of the most beautiful lakes in Scandinavia. It is located in the municipality of Sortavala, which is located about 100 km north of Helsinki and about 50 km south of Tampere.
The lake was formed by volcanic activity around 10 million years ago. The picturesque scenery of the lake is a great place for hikers, campers and photographers who want to ditch the city noise and enjoy the silence, beauty of the nature and harmonic sound of the waves.
Lake Paijanne
Lake Paijanne is the second biggest lake in Finland. It’s a popular destination for tourists, as well as locals who have family or friends there. The lake is famous for its unusual landscape of islands and small waterfalls. The vastness of the lake makes it very popular with tourists from many countries. The water of the lake is so pure and clear that many people in the neighboring regions use the lake water for drinking purposes.
