Heinävesi - Blue, White and Green

Map Heinävesi - Blue, White and Green Tourist Service Boat Cruises Main Road Heinävesi - Blue, White and Green Train Station Drawing: Pekka Utriainen Distances Helsinki Lahti Jyväskylä Mikkeli Kuopio Savonlinna Joensuu Varkaus 354 km 260 km 170 km 134 km 95 km 85 km 80 km 50 km The municipality of Heinävesi is characterised by an abundance of lakes and green forests. Indeed, over twenty percent of the area, 1318 km 2, is covered by water. There are about 3800 inhabitants. The vast Lake Kermajärvi, right at the heart of the municipality, reflects the beauty of the surrounding nature while the scenery of the national park of Kolovesi is dominated by labyrinthine archipelagos and abruptly ascending cliffs. Open waters can be found on Lake Juojärvi, which is among the ten largest lakes in Finland. The geographical location of Heinävesi is such that the shift from one season to another is apparent. During the summers, one may enjoy the blue glitter of lakes, the rush of rapids and the whisper of the woods. Autumn brings with it a burst of colour and a sense of freshness. The winters are characterised by sparkling white snowdrifts and crisp, frosty days. Heinävesi heartily welcomes the traveller. The community is busy, particularly during the summers when cottage dwellers and tourists swarm the streets. 2 Tel. 1. Lintula Convent +358 17 563 106 2. Johanneskoti, Fishing Licenses +358 40 350 0405 3. Café Ronttopuisto +358 17 563 188 4. Loggeŕ s Museum Kämppä Riski +358 400 174 617 5. Niemelä, Cottages & Camping +358 40 824 4607 6. Varistaival Canal Museum +358 206 373 697 Summer Kiosk +358 44 524 2207 7. Villa Sillanpää + 358 45 673 3841 8. in Karvio: Karvio Holiday Center +358 17 563 603 Karvio Holiday Cottages + 358 20 752 8360 Koskelo Souvenir Shop + 358 40 554 9340 Neste Service Station +358 17 563 569 B&B Karvion Kievari +358 17 563 504 Karvio Summer Theatre + 358 41 310 0810 9. Valamo Monastery + 358 17 570 111 Valamo Cruises +358 40 532 9944 10. Leväniemi Foundation + 358 17 559 9200 11. Seo Service Station + 358 400 379 350 12. Vänttinen s cottages +358 40 722 3181 Tel. Viitalahti Camping +358 400 352 066 13. Pääskyvuori Downhill Skiing Centre +358 17 561 868 Pääskyvuori Sightseeing Tower 14. Hostel Kotipuro + 358 17 561 384 Camping Kermanvirta + 358 40 716 8421 Restaurant Kermankeidas, B&B + 358 17 566 191 15. Stable Senjan Talli + 358 44 275 7616 16. Stable Zion Horses + 358 44 552 8412 17. Säynämö Camping + 358 40 576 4412 18. Kolovesi Retkeily, canoes + 358 40 558 9163 19. Hottinen s cottages + 358 400 180 477 20. Eräpaimen: Hiking, Hunting, Accomm. +358 440 678 373 Suvaksen Matkailu: Hunting, Cottages +358 40 583 0737 21. Heinävesi Main village: Church +358 400 484 237 Rural District Museum + 358 40 710 1919 Hotel -Restaurant Heinävesi + 358 17 562 411 Neste Service Station, Café, Pizza, + 358 17 561 695 Café Wanha Olkkari + 358 50 377 5437 Pizza-Kebab Ruokahouse + 358 41 709 7033 You will find more information about accommodation, restaurants and sights on our website: www.heinavesi.fi Contents 2. Map of Heinävesi 3. Heinävesi - Blue, White and Green 4. Valamo Monastery 5. Lintula Convent 6. Sights 7. Shopping possibilities 8. Heinävesi Water Route 9. Boat Cruises 10. Blue lakes 11. Activities In the centre of Heinävesi you will find satisfying commercial and other services. 3

Valamo Monastery Lintula Convent The Orthodox Monastery of Valamo and Convent of Lintula are the only of their kind in the Nordic Nations. They are open to all who are interested in the Orthodox faith and culture. 4 Inquiries and bookings: Valamo Monastery Valamontie 42 79850 UUSI-VALAMO Tel. +358 17 570 111 (operator) Bookings: Tel. +358 17 5701 810 open weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi www.valamo.fi Both Valamo and Lintula were originally located in Russian Carelia, but during the Second World War, they were evacuated and relocated to Heinävesi. The atmosphere of both the monastery as well as the convent is calming. The haste, hurries and worries of the outside world lie in limbo and the soul has the opportunity to seize a moment of peace. Divine services Mon-Sat at 6 a.m., 1 p.m. (15.6.-15.8.) and 6 p.m., Sun at 9 a.m., 1p.m. (15.6.-15.8.) and 6 p.m.. Guided tours daily in summertime from 10 to 17 Accommodation at hotel or guest house all the year round Café-Restaurant Trapesa Lunch and dinner buffet daily, in July from 6.p.m. to 9 p.m. Valamo Tea Table Reception and Souvenir Shop open June-August Mon-Sat 7.30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun from 8 a.m,. to 9 p.m. September-May Mon-Sat from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Fri-Sat untill 9 p.m), Sun from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Orthodox literature and music, icons, beeswax tapers etc. Wine shop (finnish berry wines made in Valamo) Open June-August Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat-Sun from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., September-May Mon-Sat from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (not at monastery holidays) Exhibition at the Cultural Centre Open June-August Mon-Sat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun and orthodox holidays from 12 noon 5 p.m. From September to May on Sat from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The permanent historical exhibition of Valamo and annually-changing art exhibitions. Lay Academy is a boarding school, open to all, offering education in general and vocational subjects, arts and practical skills. Our language of tuition is principally Finnish, but every year we offer courses e.g. in Swedish, English and Russian. Inquiries Tel. (017) 5701 810, academy@valamo.fi www.valamo.fi/opisto Information and bookings: Lintula Convent Honkasalontie 3, 79830 PALOKKI Tel. +358 17 563 106 +358 17 563 210 fax +358 17 563 121 café +358 17 563 225 shop +358 17 563 169 lintulan.luostari@ort.fi Tourist services for individuals and groups from June to August. For groups in May, September and October by appointment. Divine services in June August Mon-Fri at. 6 a.m and 6 p.m. (in winter 5 p.m.) Sat and Sun and Convent s holidays at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The church is open daily in summertime from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and always during divine services Guided tours for groups by appointment. Accommodation from June to August: rooms for 1-3 persons, not for groups Cáfe open daily from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Souvenirshop open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Icons, beeswax tapers, honey, handicrafts etc. 5

Sights Shopping possibilities 6 Heinävesi Church Kirkonmäki, the hill upon which the village church sits, is a culturally historical setting. The church was completed in 1891 and it is one of the largest wooden churchs in Finland with 1600 seats. There is an art exhibition in the church in summertime. The old cemetary near the church is also worthwhile visiting. Information tel. +358 400 484 237 Kirkkotie 12, 79700 HEINÄVESI. Varistaipale Canal Museum provides a more detailed description on the history of the locks and the Heinävesi Water Route which was built in the beginning of 20th century. Museum is open from mid June to mid August. daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entrance. Tel. + 358 206 373 697 Väyläasemantie 2A, 79820 VARISTAIPALE Rural District Museum is located on the hill near by the church. About 2000 different objects of ethnograpihical and historical intrest. Open in July. Kirkkotie 3, 79700 HEINÄVESI. Information tel. +358 40 7101 919 Ronttopuisto Smithy Museum and Photo Exhibition Presenting the work of five generations of smiths from the same family and material about the Palokki sawmill that operated 1776-1911. Old photos of Palokki village and the rapids. Open from beginning of June to beginning of August, other times by appointment. Tel. +358 17 563 188 Luostaritie 78, 79830 PALOKKI Kämppä Riski Loggeŕ s Museum Old loggers hut and smoke sauna in Palokki in the shore on lake Koskijärvi that have been moved here from an island in lake Juojärvi. A collection of more than 250 chainsaws and other objects related to forestry. The owner, a lifelong woodcutter himself, will present the place only in Finnish. (An enterpreuner by appointment.) Can be rented for groups for meetings. Accommodation for 10-12 people. Open by appointment. Inquiries: Tourist Information tel. +358 40 7010 919 Pääskyvuori Sightseeing Tower 3 km from the centre of Heinävesi towards Varkaus by the road to Pääskyvuori down hill skiing slope. Climb the tower to admire the wooden hills of Heinävesi and the gleaming waters of lake Kermajärvi. Inkariikka Pottery Kermanrannantie 9, 79700 HEINÄVESI Tel. + 358 41 436 9346 www.inkariikka.net High quality handicrafts from ceramist s own studio. Open in summer, other times by appointment. Radio ja Kuva Ky Kermantie 6, 79700 HEINÄVESI Tel. +358 17 561 550 Heinävesi-products: honey, T-Shirts, bags, mugs, towels, wooden articles Wanha Olkkari Askeltie 1, 79700 HEINÄVESI tel. +358 50 377 5437 Local handicrafts, Soile s Organic Products Malkkilantie 152, 79700 HEINÄVESI Tel. +358 40 708 4789 www.elisanet.fi/soilen_luomutila ecologically grown foodstuff, vegetables and berries. Open in summer by appointment Neste Karvionkanava Lepikkomäentie 1, 79810 KARVIONKANAVA Tel. +358 17 563 569 Local bread, gift articles Ronttopuisto Luostaritie 78, 79830 PALOKKI Tel. +358 17 563 188 Ceramics, handicrafts, gift articles, pastries Second hand: Hallikirppis Kermantie 24 a, 79700 HEINÄVESI Tel. +358 40 556 5961 HEINÄVESI SPIRIT 79700 Heinävesi has an own perfume created by the only finnish perfumer Max Perttula Place of sales in Heinävesi: Aromaterapia Enni Leinonen Kermantie 4, 79700 Heinävesi tel. + 358 500 186 303 www.ennileinonen.fi Radio ja Kuva Ky, Kermantie 6 79700 Heinävesi, tel. + 358 17 561 550 www.radiojakuva.fi 7

Heinävesi Water Route Boat Cruises 8 Kuvasto A View to National Scenery The beautiful Heinävesi Water Route runs through narrow waterways, old canals and locks and lakes dotted with islands. Abiding by the centennial tradition, boats from both Kuopio and Savonlinna still navigate the route to Heinävesi. The charm of the route, its six canals and locks and its series of rapids, has not diminished as the years have passed. In fact, its uniqueness and tradition have increasingly begun to gain attention in the modern world. The Heinävesi Water Route is one of the most spectacular and popular cruising and boating routes in Finland. MS Sergei From Midsummer until the beginning of August Day cruise to the boundary stone of the Treaty of Täyssinä about:1h 15min Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri, departs 2.00 p.m. Evening cruise to the Taivallahti Canal about 2 h, mid June mid July every evening, departs 8.45 p.m. mid July to 10.8. every evening, departs 8.15 p.m. Day cruise to the Varistaipale Canal and the Convent of Lintula single journey 2h, return journey 4h. Transport by bus from the canal to Lintula, not included in the price. Wed and Sat, departs 2.00 p.m. Bookings: For further information on charter cruises, please contact: Valamon vesiliikenne / Jaana Järvinen Tel. + 358 40 532 9944 or +358 6 312 4206 fax + 368 6 321 3147 valamonvesiliikenne@kolumbus.fi or matka-arra@kolumbus.fi, www.kolumbus.fi/matka-arra or the monastery s sales office Tel. + 358 17 5701 810 MS Puijo From Savonlinna to Kuopio along the beautiful Heinävesi Route by the traditional steam ship ms Puijo from Midsummer until mid of August Timetable: Tue,Thu,Sat Mon,Wed,Fri Kuopio 9.00 19.30 Vehmersalmi 10.15 18.15 Palokki 12.25 16.05 Karvio 12.50 15.40 Heinävesi 13.30 14.55 Kerma 14.15 14.15 Vihovuonne 14.35 13.55 Pilppa 15.15 13.15 Säynämö 16.00 12.30 Oravi 17.30 11.00 Savonlinna 19.30 9.00 Heinävesi Channel Cruises Kerma Heinävesi Karvio or Karvio-Heinävesi-Kerma (one way by boat, another by bus) Monastery Cruises from Kuopio Channel Cruises from Kuopio and Savonlinna Bookings: Saimaan Laivamatkat tel. +358 15 250 250 fax. +358 15 555 0544 info@puijo.fi www.mspuijo.fi 9

Blue Lakes Upeat järvialueet Activities 10 Lake Kermajärvi Lake Kermajärvi Shore Conservation Programme Area is a peaceful water excursion destination in the centre of beautiful national landscape. You can come for a couple of days or boating, canoeing or fishing. The beautiful lake-side scenery is all in its natural state and the area s backwoods are wonderful for berry picking. www.luontoon.fi Seal Trail Canoe Route The sheltered waterways are particularly wellsuited for canoeing. In addition to this, the starting point of the over 500 kilometer Seal Trail water course is also in Heinävesi. The Seal Trail passes by a number of historical memorials that pay tribute to battles that took place between the east and the west as well as the timber floating and boat traffic activities that have continued throughout the centuries. With any luck the traveller may even catch a glimpse of the endangered Saimaa Seal, which is why the trail has been appointed the name the Seal Trail. See map on our website www.karttaikkuna.fi/norppakartta.html. Information also at Kolovesi Retkeily Canoe Outfitters Co. Tel. +358 40 558 9163, www.kolovesi.eu Kolovesi National Park Kolovesi is a part of greater Saimaa lake complex, which forms the largest lake in Finland. Kolovesi National Park was established to protect the natural features of Lake Saimaa archipelago in their natural state, the habitat of the Saimaa Ringed Seal (Phoca hispida saimensis), and the forest ecosystems characteristic to Southern Finland. The wilderness-like National Park offers an attractive setting for canoeing or row boating in midst of the peaceful landscape. In Kolovesi, the scenery is dominated by cliffs rising vertically from the lake, at some places up to 40 metres above the water level. This wild scenery was formed by the last Ice Age. Nature trails: Nahkiaissalo Nature trail 3,3 km and Mäntysalo Nature trail 3,8 km More information: Kolovesi Nature Information Hut in Enonkoski, open from June to August. tel. +358 40 726 5587 or Oskari Visitor Centre in Rantasalmi tel. +358 205 645 539, www.luontoon.fi Canoes and Kayaks: Kolovesi Retkeily Canoe Outfitters Co. www.kolovesi.eu, tel. +358 40 558 9163 Traditional church boats: Säynämö, tel. + 358 40 576 4412 www.saynamo.fi Rowing boats: Järvi-Suomen Vesiretkeilykeskus/Siivonen tel. + 358 40 529 6810 Holiday by the Lake Rent a cottage and spend a relaxing holiday with your family or friends. The holiday cottages in Heinävesi are always by the lake and with a sauna! You will find more information on our website www.heinavesi.fi Fishing Karvio Rapids Fishing period 1.1.-25.4. and 1.5. at noon 31.12. The length of the fishing area is approx. 1,5 km. It is allowed to fish from both the shore and a row boat, which cannot however be anchored. Permitted means of fishing are fly and spin reel lure. Waters maintained by the Forestry Administration. Fishing licences: Metsähallitus tel. + 358 203 44122 or Neste Service Station in Karvio tel. +358 17 563 569, www.villipohjola.fi Kerma Rapids Fishing period 1.5.-10.9. and 1.12.-30.4. The length of the fishing area approx. 3 km. It is allowed to fish from both the shore and a row boat, which cannot however be anchored. Permitted means of fishing are fly and spin reel lure. Licences: In Kerma: Restaurant Kermankeidas, tel. + 358 17 566 191 In Heinävesi Center: Neste Service Station tel. +358 17 561 695 and Hotel Gasthaus Heinävesi tel. +358 17 562 411 Sport Fishing Area Kermajärvi: A common fishing licence is permitted for each lake, which gives the right to spin reel and drag lure fishing. Fishing licences are sold by the tourist enterprises and the tourist information where also enquiries are answered. tel. +358 40 7101 919 Palokki and Mustanlampi fishing lakes Salmon fishing in natural small lakes all year round. Licences: In Palokki: Johanneskoti, tel. +358 40 350 0405 In Mustanlampi: Neste Servive Station in Heinävesi Centre tel. +358 17 561 695 Fishing licence system in Finland: www.ahven.net/english Hunting Guided hunting tours are organized by two companies. Both of them offer accommodation, too. Eräpaimen, tel. +358 44 067 8373, www.erapaimen.fi Suvaksen Matkailu, tel. +358 40 583 0737, www.suvaksenmatkailu.fi (special accommodation also for dogs) Hiking The Monastery Trail: Valamo-Varistaival-Lintula 18 km and Lintula-Laukansalo 5,5 km. A route between the monastery and the convent, along the route a bonfire site and a Lapp tent as well as a logging cabin for group accommodation, a connection to Karvio. From Lintula the route continues to the Lapp tent at Kotakannas in Laukansalo. Karvio-Valamo: (18 km) Starting point by the shop in Karvio, opposite Neste Service Station or by the cemetery of the Valamo Monastery, marked with blue color, bonfire site, a connection to Lintula. Pyyli Path (8 km) in Pyylinsaari Starting point along Pyylintie Road approx. 25 km from the Heinävesi centre southwards, The route marked with blue colour on trees. Along the route an abandoned cabin with a sauna. Maps: www.heinavesi.fi Cycling The small roads of Heinävesi offer you a great view to the countryside. The winding, hilly roads are a challenge for a cyclist. Combine your cycling tour with a boat trip f.ex. from Valamo to Varistaival or from Kerma to Karvio. Winter Activities Snowmobile routes: 160 km routes around Heinävesi Cross-country skiing tracks: Valamo-Varistaipale-Lintula 18 km Heinävesi centre-kerma-heinävesi centre 17 km Fishing is also possible in winter time on frozen lakes and at rapids Kerma and Karvio. Downhill skiing slope of Pääskyvuori tel. + 358 17 561 868 www.paaskyvuori.fi 3 km from the centre 4 slopes, height 102 m, length 470-700 m, 3 anchor lifts, café, cross-country skiing tracks, equipment hire 11

HEINÄVESI TOURIST INFORMATION Kermanrannantie 7 FI-79700 HEINÄVESI Tel. + 358 (0)40 7101 919 Fax + 358 (0)17 561 790 matkailutoimisto@heinavesi.fi www.heinavesi.fi