Punkaharju Resort

Beachfront holiday village on Lake Pihlajavesi with cottages, saunas, and on-site water park

Accommodations

Punkaharju Resort offers cottages and apartments with cooking facilities, a seating area with flat-screen TV, and a private sauna. Economy cottages provide a budget option without running water, and final cleaning is included in all room types. Guests can choose from lakeside views or rustic economy cabins spread across the property.

Dining

Restaurant Paviljonki serves lunch and à la carte dinner dishes during summer, focusing on regional Finnish cuisine. At other times, a snack bar is available for meals and drinks. The property also has a coffee house on site and a bar for beverages.

Recreation & Activities

The resort has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a water slide, a private beach on Lake Pihlajavesi, and a mini golf course. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the scenic surroundings, use the tennis court, or enjoy hiking, fishing, canoeing, and cross-country skiing trails that run by the property. A free sauna is available every morning for guests, and the on-site water park provides additional water fun.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Children have access to a playground, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment at Punkaharju Resort. The property offers a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals at Restaurant Paviljonki. Pets are welcome in designated accommodations, and the resort provides board games and puzzles for family entertainment.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Punkaharju Resort sits directly on the shores of Lake Pihlajavesi, 6 miles from the center of Punkaharju. Kesämaa Waterpark and Johanna Oras Art Mansion are both within a 5-minute walk from the property. Savonlinna Airport and city center are less than a 35-minute drive away, and Lusto Finnish Forest Museum is nearby.

• Location: Direct beachfront on Lake Pihlajavesi, 6 miles from Punkaharju center
• Rooms: Economy cottages to lakeside apartments with private sauna
• Dining: Restaurant Paviljonki serving regional Finnish cuisine in summer
• Recreation: Seasonal outdoor pool, water slide, mini golf, tennis court, bicycle rentals
• Family: Playground, indoor play area, kids' meals, and water park access
• Pet-friendly: Accommodations welcome pets