Discover Rauha: Saimaa, nature and active days

Rauha offers a variety of ways to enjoy nature and leisure: the Vipeleensuo nature trail winds through a landscape of marshland and ridges, while a boat trip departs from Rauha harbour and takes you to the Satamosaari Lagoon. There are also activities ranging from forest courses to water slides and saunas. This variety is useful when planning your trip: you can tailor your stay to whether nature, water, exercise or relaxation is your main focus.

Rauha at a glance

• The Vipeleensuo nature trail is less than a kilometre long, signposted and equipped with a rest area and table.
• The Rauha-Tiuru area has hiking trails and is located on the shore of Lake Saimaa.
• A boat trip takes visitors from Rauha harbour to the Satamosaari Lagoon and back.
• Saimaan Rauha Water Park & Day Spa has water slides and colourful water shows; the Sauna World has four saunas.
• Atreenalin Adventure Park has forest courses at different heights; Angry Birds Activity Park offers 2,400 square metres of indoor play space.

Marshland trail and Saimaa shoreline

The Vipeleensuo nature trail offers a short, clearly defined nature experience: it is less than a kilometre long and signposted. Along the way, you can experience marshland and ridge landscapes. The trail also has a rest area with a table, providing a designated place to take a break. Its length makes it easy to fit this nature visit into your day as a compact outing.

The hiking trails in the Rauha-Tiuru area offer another focus for nature activities. This area is located on the shore of Lake Saimaa. This gives you two different options: the short, specifically described nature trail through marshland and ridges, or hiking trails in an area by the lake.

Boat trips, beach and rentals

A boat trip on Lake Saimaa connects Rauha harbour with the Satamosaari Lagoon. The return journey is included in the trip. This makes it a clearly defined way to add a destination on the water to your stay. Rauha Beach is maintained by the city’s sports department and is also one of the area’s waterfront destinations.

The Beach House at Saimaan Rauha rents out kayaks, rowing boats, stand-up paddleboards and bicycles. The selection ranges from boats and boards to bicycles. Bicycles, snowshoes and skis are also available to rent for outdoor activities at Saimaan Rauha. Cross-country skiing is a seasonal activity there. The options therefore vary by season and type of activity: on the water, you can choose from several types of boats and boards, while snowshoes and skis are suited to winter activities.

Active days indoors and outdoors

Atreenalin Adventure Park in the Saimaan Rauha area offers environmentally friendly forest courses at different heights. Angry Birds Activity Park offers a different kind of experience: it is located in the Capri shopping centre next to Holiday Club Saimaa and has 2,400 square metres of indoor play space. This comparison can help with planning your day, as it sets forest courses alongside a large indoor play area as two different kinds of activity.

Water and saunas are another focus. Saimaan Rauha Water Park & Day Spa has water slides and colourful water shows. Sauna World at Saimaan Rauha has four different saunas. The activities described therefore range from active experiences to water and sauna areas. You can combine whichever ones shape your holiday with the nature and water options, without reducing Rauha to a single theme.

For more sporting activities, Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha has a six-hole footgolf course. There are also outdoor and cycling routes around the resort. Together with the hiking trails in the Rauha-Tiuru area and the Vipeleensuo nature trail, these offer options at different scales: a short, signposted trail, paths in a recreational area, and activities and routes around the resort. Several sporting events and international competitions are also held in the Rauha area every year.

History and planning the right trip

Rauha is shaped by more than leisure activities alone. The area has historical links to an imperial retreat and a hospital. These connections add a historical perspective on the place to today’s mix of nature, Saimaa experiences and sport.

If you prefer nature, you can explore the short Vipeleensuo trail and the hiking trails in the Rauha-Tiuru area. For a water-focused stay, the boat trip and the offerings at the Beach House provide different experiences. If you want to combine different kinds of activities, you can also use the forest courses, indoor play area, water slides, saunas or footgolf to help plan your trip.

Discover more destinations: Säimen, Lappeenranta, Luumäki, Rautjärvi, Kannuskoski, Tainionkoski, Syyspohja and Parikkala.

Frequently asked questions about Rauha

How long is the Vipeleensuo nature trail?

The nature trail is less than a kilometre long. It is signposted and has a rest area with a table; along the way, you can experience marshland and ridge landscapes.

What nature experiences are there in the Rauha-Tiuru area?

The Rauha-Tiuru area has hiking trails. It is located on the shore of Lake Saimaa.

Where does the boat trip from Rauha go?

The boat trip goes from Rauha harbour to the Satamosaari Lagoon and includes the return journey.

What does Saimaan Rauha Water Park & Day Spa offer?

The facilities include water slides and colourful water shows. Sauna World at Saimaan Rauha has four different saunas.

What is the difference between Atreenalin and Angry Birds Activity Park?

Atreenalin offers forest courses at different heights. Angry Birds Activity Park, in the Capri shopping centre next to Holiday Club Saimaa, has 2,400 square metres of indoor play space.

For the broader travel overview: South Karelia.