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FINAL Corridor Manual 2021.Pdf Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor One Destination of Two Distinct Experiences Information Manual for Tour Operators & Travel Trade professionals 2021 TESTIMONIAL TABLE of CONTENTS 2 Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor >> One Destination of Two Distinct Experiences TABLE of CONTENTS p. 04 p. 7 p. 12 Welcome to the Lake Lake Saimaa region Leningrad region Saimaa St. Petersburg & good to know & good to know Travel Corridor The Travel Corridor brings you Lappeenranta, Imatra, Mikkeli The “Corridor” between One Destination of Two Distinct and Savonlinna are located in St. Petersburg and the Experiences the heart of Lakeland Finland Republic of Finland p. 13 p. 14 p. 18 St. Petersburg & Logistics Visa good to know information requirements Russia’s pearl of the Border crossing points, Visa-free tours, Baltic Sea located on means of transport, e-visa, standard visa the Neva River visa-free cruises p. 21 p. 26 p. 33 Roundtrips Main attractions Accommodation & insider tips options Roundtrip examples for summer and winter What to see and Places of where to go accommodation in the area p. 42 p. 46 p. 50 Top things Contact information, Appendix to do product manuals, image banks A list of activity service providers The best activities Useful information for travelers about the area Contact details of DMC´s and Incoming Operators in the area Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor >> One Destination of Two Distinct Experiences 3 Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor TERTTI MANOR KARHUNPÄÄNKALLIO LAPPEENRANTA SAVONLINNA IMATRA SPA RESORTS SAIMAA RINGED SEAL VYBORG CASTLE 4 Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor >> One Destination of Two Distinct Experiences TESTIMONIAL Welcome to the Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor, bringing you One Destination of Two Distinct Experiences! This Information manual is for the grand state hotel of Imatra by the international tour operators interested in largest rapids in Europe to seeing the developing travel packages combining 6000-year-old rock paintings - you can Lakeland Finland (Lake Saimaa area) and be sure to find pure culture anywhere Russia (Leningrad Region & St. Petersburg you go in the Saimaa region. Peaceful region). We hope to inspire you to journey living, quiet environment, vast ancient into multifaceted cultures of unique forests, the numerous faces of the lake, performances, events, traditions, local a calm Finnish lifestyle wait at Lake delicacies and unique ways of life of Saimaa, the holiday destination of Finnish Lakeland and the Cultural Capital the happiest people in the world. The of St. Petersburg. journey continues via the Saimaa Canal connecting Finland to Russia to Vyborg, Lake Saimaa is only not far from Helsinki a medieval town in the Leningrad Region or St. Petersburg and Vyborg and hosts of a rich cultural and historical heritage: charming towns of Imatra, Lappeenranta, sights, monuments of history, culture and Mikkeli, Savonlinna. Situated in Eastern architecture. Finland, Saimaa is the most beautiful lake area in Europe. Its sparkling, pure There are visa-free cruises connecting waters are dotted with 15 000 islands, Lappeenranta with Vyborg and St. and its unique shoreline of 15 000 Petersburg from May to September and kilometres is the longest in the world. visa services that allow a visit using a fast One of UNESCO Global Geopark sites, Allegro connection, only 1,5 hours between this maze of magnificent nature is also Lappeenranta’s Vainikkala station and the home of the Saimaa Ringed Seal, St. Petersburg. The elegant city with the one of the rarest seals in the world. European appearance and the Russian The border region between Finland mentality, St. Petersburg still carries and Russia, the birthplace of Finnish imperial touch in its air, architecture tourism where traditions from West and and river waves. The rich cultural heritage East have created a unique way of life, encompasses scores of beautifully offers impressive castles and fortresses, decorated palaces, 200 museums and farmlands and forests, beautiful manor 8000 historical monuments. houses and gardens. Saimaa region brings you a unique mix of cultural events, Welcome to experience the Art of Living sights and attractions and history and and the cultural heritage. From the globe’s northernmost treasures! medieval castle, Olavinlinna hosting a world-class opera festival to experiencing Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor >> One Destination of Two Distinct Experiences 5 Lake Saimaa region 6 Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor >> One Destination of Two Distinct Experiences Good to know about Lake Saimaa: • Lake Saimaa was listed to be the most beautiful lake area in Europe and it is in the top 5 most beautiful lakes in the world (listed by The Wall Street Journal in 2014). • Lake Saimaa has 14 850 km of shoreline and 13 710 islands • There are approximately 400 Saimaa Ringed Seals in the world and they all live in Lake Saimaa. Late spring (May – early June) is the best time to spot this special creature. • The concept of everyman’s rights in Finland, the right to roam, gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy the Finnish nature recreationally, including foraging of berries and mushrooms, as long as it is done responsibly and without causing disturbance to local residents. • Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark has lots of significant geological sites as well as interesting natural sites and historical attractions. • Visitors can rent bikes or electric bikes to cycle around the southern lake Saimaa and experience its many ferry rides during the 154 kilometre www >> • There are over 50,000 cottages in the Lake Saimaa area, most of them on the lakeshore and with their own sauna. • Frozen Lake Saimaa is a unique experience: Tour ice skating on some of the best trails in the country, swimming in a hole in the ice or floating in an icy stream are activities that will be remembered for life. • Because of a long history between East and West and the influence of eastern and western tastes, local cuisine is delightfully combined with Russian flavours. • Most locals have their summer vacation between late June and the middle of August. Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor >> One Destination of Two Distinct Experiences 7 Lappeenranta The colourful events and historical Canal Cruises take you to Russia visa-free from attractions in Lappeenranta, together Lappeenranta. You may explore the Saimaa UNESCO with the region’s magnificent nature, offer Global Geopark sites at the Saimaarium Nature unforgettable experiences year around. and Science Center and begin the conquest of Lake Saimaa from the neighbouring Sandcastle. The sustainable destination that has won the title Besides the Weekly Activities program, you can rent of the European Green Leaf 2021 in a competition canoes, SUP boards or bikes, alongside admiring organised by the European Commission is a popular the sculptures and playing in the amusement park destination in Finland and a hub of lakeside tourism. or hopping on the city train at the Sandcastle. For sauna lovers, there are sauna boats with meal Lappeenranta’s old town, the Fortress, is a valuable options or restaurant boats with sauna options at part of the Finnish, Russian and Swedish cultural the harbour. You may walk, ski, or skate on the frozen heritage and its oldest buildings, including Finland’s lake during the winter and visit one of the Saimaa oldest Orthodox Church, date from the latter part UNESCO Global Geopark sites, “Karhusaari” island of the 18th century. This Saimaa UNESCO Global near the harbour. Geopark site’s cobblestones are easily walked or biked with city bikes. Its Nature and Culture trail Remember to also take a picture in Lappeenranta on ramparts and patrolling dragoons bring the Frames! The embankments around the Fortress medieval town’s history alive. are an excellent place for a picnic, and at the top of the fortification, you may watch the ships gliding The beautiful harbour and the magnificent into the harbour. Have a walk in charming Old Park, boardwalk runs along the City-Bay to the largest better known as “Kissing Park”, previously a popular Sandcastle in Finland and the Myllysaari beach. meeting place for conscripts and their girlfriends. The Rantaraitti lakeside route, accessible to all, runs Enjoy Lake Saimaa’s peaceful and beautiful along the city for 14,8 kilometres. During summer views and visit Karhusaari Island, which is an all- and autumn, several ships depart from the harbour, year-round destination, only about 1 km from the heading for the islands’ labyrinth or through harbour. You can also use a city bike and explore the Saimaa Canal to Vyborg or St. Petersburg. Lappeenranta, one of Europe’s greenest city! 8 Lake Saimaa St. Petersburg Travel Corridor >> One Destination of Two Distinct Experiences Imatra Imatra is a special place, a true wonder. Modern speed is featured in the form of the only Situated in Karelia, which is known for its motorcycle road racing competition in Finland – poem-singing tradition, the city attracts Imatranajo. You can get into the spirit of Imatranajo events and sights that draw attention by on the bank of the Vuoksi River. The street track themselves. is an impressive sight to behold: you can watch motorcycles speed past you at a speed of more In the middle of it all, the rapids churn. This oldest than 300 kilometers per hour while standing only a tourist attraction in Finland runs through the few meters away. city, forming a rugged canyon in the middle of a populated area. Dating back more than 6,000 years, Imatra residents have always had an appreciation the rapids have been one of the most significant for culture. Physical culture is represented by two sights in Europe since the 18th century, and the wild spas located within six kilometers of the city centre, water has not lost its allure over the ages.
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