The Top 17 Natural Monuments around Saimaa
Saimaa’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 17
beautiful natural monuments around Saimaa. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Saimaa. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Punkaharju Arboretum
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The Punkaharju Arboretum is a living showcase of diverse tree species from Finland and around the world, set within the iconic Punkaharju ridge landscape. Wander through well-marked trails surrounded by …
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Pistohiekka Beach
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Pistokiekka forms a shore formation site, which, in addition to the current erosion collision, which is about 700 m long and 3-4 m high, has ancient beaches and rock outcrops in the area.
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Finland's Tallest Tree (European Larch, Punkaharju Arboretum)
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This is Finland’s tallest tree, a European larch (Larix decidua), soaring over 40 meters high in the Punkaharju Arboretum. Planted in the late 1800s, this giant stands as a testament to the arboretum’s long history of tree cultivation and research.
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Punkaharju Scenic Road
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magnificent views, traffic not too bad (50 km/h speed limit and everybody else is here for the view as well), gently rolling hills, good asphalt
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Punkaharju Ridge Scenic Road
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Also a very quiet road over the country back.
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