The Top 5 Lakes around Varkaus
Looking to visit the best lakes around Varkaus? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Varkaus’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 8, 2025
Sammakkoniemi Campsite
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Lakeside campsite with restrooms, cooking facilities, and a sauna.
Linnansaari National Park has 20 campsites, all accessible by boat.
The main campsite, Sammakkoniemi, has a kiosk with coffee service, a …
Linnansaari National Park has 20 campsites, all accessible by boat.
The main campsite, Sammakkoniemi, has a kiosk with coffee service, a …
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Linnanvuori Viewpoint
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You can take a rowing boat or church boat to Linnansaari and hike to Linnanvuori, the mountain with a view of the Haukivesi islands in Linnansaari National Park.
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Saimaa ringed seal safari – SaimaaHoliday Oravi
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We did the tour in mid-June 2023 when it takes place at sunset time. The seals are then very shy, they lie individually on rocks and from a distance lay …
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Pyylinoja Campsite
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The footpath that leaves to the right when looking at the campsite from the pontoon leads to Iso-Pyyly lake; allegedly there is even a sauna on the lake (but we didn't actually go there).
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Mäntysalo Nature Trail
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Lovely nature trail through varied terrain (quite a bit up and down and some uneven paths, sometimes fairly steep) through very different types of forest. And of course blueberries, mushrooms - and mosquitoes!
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