Heinävesi

A City of Monasteries and Channels
Valamo Monastery is a home to a brotherhood of monks and it welcomes visitors all year round. Lintula Holy Trinity Convent ans its sisters serves travellers in summertime, in June-August daily.

The modern gothic church designed by Josef Steinbäck is located in the Heinävesi centre. It is one of the largest wooden churches in Finland and holds up to 1600 people. The largest lakes in Heinävesi are the lakes Kermajärvi and Juojärvi, both of which are clear and clean. The Heinävesi water route and its 6 channels are a part of Finland’s stunning national scenery. The narrow waters and many islands along the Heinävesi route make it one worth remembering. The channels were built in the turn of the 20th century (1900).

Steam ships have operated on the route for over a hundred years. Even now a tourist may take a cruise on the M/S Puijo from Kuopio or Savonlinna to Heinävesi, all the while admiring the beautiful scenery. The ship M/S Sergei cruises from the Valamo monastery to the lake Juojärvi.
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Kohokohtia

Beautiful Canal Region

Landscapes & Sceneries

Heinävesi Route and it's six canals The narrow and winding waterways, the island-open lakes and old canals make Heinävesi’s route a unique ensemble. This must be experienced at least once in a lifetime! The canalisation of the Heinävesi route began in the late 1800s, and there are six canals on-route. Karvio’s canal opened a ferry route from Kuopio to Heinävesi, when it was completed in 1896. Kerma, Vihovuonne and Pilppa canals above Kermajärvi, were built in the years 1903-1906. This opened up a ferry route to Savonlinna.

Kolovesi National Park

History & Architecture

A wilderness environment, where you can quiet down at the shore of Lake Saimaa. Rugged cliff s and ancient rock paintings tell of the millennia coexistence of nature and human beings. The Saimaa ringed seals can also be seen in the area. The National Park waters are excellent for canoeing and rowing. There are two marked nature trails in the region: Nahkiaissalo 3.3 km and Mäntysalo 3.8 km.

Valamo Monastery

History & Architecture

Valamo Monastery is an active centre of the Orthodox religious life and culture in Finland. Located in the beautiful surroundings of Heinävesi, the monastery welcomes visitors throughout the year. The peaceful atmosphere of the monastery and close proximity to nature offer the hurried people in the busy world of today a rare opportunity to relax − far from the bustle and noise of everyday life. All the visitors are heartily welcome!