Accommodation and nature experiences in Puumala on Lake Saimaa

Welcome to Nestorinranta Resort and Lake Saimaa

Nestorinranta offers

- Accommodation from tents to villas
- Breakfasts and dinners in summer – book in advance
- Pancake bar Lettubaari on the beach in summer
- Rental boats, bikes and fishing equipment
- Private sauna, outdoor jacuzzi and BBQ
- Fishing trips
- Water taxi
- Laundromat
- Thematic nature trails; the hut of forest elf
- The meeting point of the Puumala and Saimaa archipelago routes – bicycle ferries operate from our shore

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If you travel with a pet, tell us in advance. Our own dogs may be free in the yard. If your dog doesn’t get along with other dogs, we will have time to take in our dogs.

The area is open to the public from 9 am to 6 pm. Closed in November. See the local weather forecast

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Timetables

Nestorinranta

Breakfasts and dinners in 1 June – 17 August
- Breakfast 8 –10 a.m. (book in advance)
- Dinner 6 – 8 p.m. (book in advance)
Pancake bar on the shore 1 June – 31 August
- Every day 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Reception in Barn Hall or by phone and email.
Lintusalontie 1661, +358 40 5106208; +358 40 168 4473

Ferry

Breaks (20 minutes) at 9 and 12 am, 5 and 8 pm. Other times the free ferry goes around the clock. The ferry trip lasts 2 – 3 minutes.

Ships

Location

Summer experiences

To the Waters

Go fishing or otherwise just on a boat trip. At Nestorinranta you can rent a boat, fishing equipment, canoe or a SUP board. From Nestorinranta you can also take a guided boat trip, a cruise or you can rent a water taxi.

Lakeside sauna at Nestorinranta

Experience a Finnish sauna. The lakeside sauna and outdoor hot tub offer enjoyable sauna experiences all year round. You can look out of the sauna and admire Lake Saimaa as it glistens in the evening sun.

Cycle the archipelago route

From Nestorinranta you can easily go around the popular island routes of Puumala and Saimaa. The bicycle ferries of both routes operate from the beach in summer.

Stay at Nestorinranta for 2 nights and spend a day going around the Puumala archipelago route. Read more about this trip package, routes and services available along the road.

Crepes on the beach

Nestor’s Pancake Bar is open in the summers next to the bike ferry dock for Puumala and Saimaa archipelago routes.

At the pancake bar, you can get

crepes with savory and sweet fillings, also available for takeaway,
coffee, tea, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages,
ice cream.
souvenirs

Seal watching tours

Seal watching tour is a great nature experience in the beautifull archipelago of Puumala by lake Saimaa. The most comfortable Seal watching tours are operated by the covered cabin Ecoboat which runs by solar power. Enjoy the silent and comfortable cruise and fantastic scenery and listen to professional seal guide stories. The best time to spot rare Saimaa seal is in May

By ship to Nestorinranta

You can get to and from Nestorinranta again next summer with the Hop on Hop off ship “M/S Kaunis Veera”.

The charter bus leaves from Mikkeli and the cruise from Puumala harbour.

You can hop on board from Mikkeli, Puumala harbour, Sahanlahti or Pistohiekka.

Into the nature

We offer the most stunning nature experiences all year round

Plan your own nature excursion – or let us plan it for you. Nestorinranta has themed nature trails, and the popular ringed seal trail is nearby. There is even more to see and experience further afield. We also offer guided tours.

Rent a boat or go on a guided boat trip

Lake Saimaa has numerous beautiful islands, expansive open waters, and narrow straits to explore. You can rent a canoe from Nestorinaranta and paddle to the labyrinthine lakes of Rokansaari island or rent a motorboat and drive as far as Kuopio if you get the urge. Nestorinranta also offers guided fishing and boat trips. The water taxi will take you wherever you want to go.

Experience the Puumala and Lake Saimaa scenery by bike

You can make long and short trips to Lintusalo, Puumala, and Saimaa. The terrain is hilly, but it rewards you with stunning views while boosting your fitness. Rent a bike from Nestorinranta and head for one of the cycling routes, such as the popular Puumala and Saimaa archipelago routes. Connecting ferries operate from Nestorinranta.

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