The perfect opera experience at Kanava Resort
Savonlinna Opera Festival was awarded as the Best Festival of the Year 2024 at the International Opera Awards. This summer Italian opera takes the center stage at the Savonlinna Opera Festival. Kanava Resort is an Official Partner of Savonlinna Opera Festival.
Kanava Resort is only 40 km from Savonlinna. Stay at our modern cabins during festival and transportation to Savonlinna can be arranged if requested. Contact info@kanavaresort.fi.
Seal-watching
Experience the very best of Lake Saimaa in Oravi, Savonlinna! Combine an unforgettable seal-watching adventure with a stylish cottage holiday at Kanava Resort.
The idyllic lakeside village of Oravi, surrounded by pristine nature and a wide range of activities, is a dream destination for anyone who loves the outdoors.
Located between two beloved national parks
Kanava Resort is located right between two national parks, Kolovesi and Linnansaari, in Oravi, Eastern Finland, about forty kilometers from the city of Savonlinna and just over a four-hour drive from the capital city Helsinki. Magical Lake Saimaa and it’s untouched archipelago can be explored freely all year round.
You are just a reservation away from true freedom.
Our eco-friendly modern cabins made of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels blend in with their surroundings. Find your seamless connection to freedom at Savonlinna, Kanava Resort.
Swimming in Lake Saimaa’s clear waters, hiking in the nearby two national parks, or getting to know the local life in the Oravi village? Fall in love with Kanava Resort cottages, Oravi, Savonlinna and Finland, as well as the many leisure activities the area has to offer.
Responsible and Sustainable Travel
Kanava Resort has been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label. The Sustainable Travel Finland program has been established to promote more sustainable tourism and enhance communication coherence. The STF label helps consumers recognize businesses committed to sustainable travel. The program acknowledges aspects such as the preservation of Finland’s breathtaking nature and rich cultural heritage, support for conservation efforts, carbon emissions reduction, and the strengthening of local communities and economies. We are excited to be part of shaping the future of travel and providing our guests with sustainable and responsible experiences!
Holiday Cottages on Lake Saimaa, Finland
Welcome to Kanava Resort — modern Scandinavian holiday cottages on the shores of Lake Saimaa, perfectly positioned between two of Finland’s most beloved national parks. Linnansaari National Park, home to the endangered Saimaa ringed seal, lies just a short boat ride away. Kolovesi National Park, known for its dramatic rock faces and ancient rock paintings, is within easy reach by car or kayak. Few places in Finland offer two national parks at your doorstep.
Our spacious cottages feature contemporary Scandinavian design with large glass windows that frame the lake, the canal, or the surrounding Lakeland landscape. Every cottage has a private sauna, a fully equipped kitchen, and the kind of thoughtful details that make you feel at home from the first moment. Whether you are here for a long summer escape or a short fly-and-drive adventure combining multiple Finnish destinations, this is a place designed for comfort and freedom.
The resort sits in Oravi, an authentic Finnish village on a narrow strait between two parts of Lake Saimaa. Life here moves at a gentle pace — no crowds, no noise, just the sound of water and birdsong. It is the kind of place where you wave to the neighbours, watch boats glide past your terrace, and lose track of time completely.
Lake Saimaa is one of Europe’s largest lakes, a vast labyrinth of islands and waterways shaped by the last ice age. From Kanava Resort, you can explore this remarkable environment by boat, kayak, bicycle, or on foot. Join a guided seal safari, paddle through the channels of Linnansaari, hike the rock painting trails of Kolovesi, or simply sit on your cottage terrace and watch the light change across the water.
Our commitment to responsible tourism is reflected in our Sustainable Travel Finland certification and Good Travel Seal. We care for this environment so that it remains beautiful for those who come after us.
Finnish Lakeland transforms with every season. Summer brings midnight sun and endless water activities. Autumn paints the forests in gold and crimson during ruska season. Winter covers the landscape in snow, opening up cross-country skiing and ice fishing. Spring fills the air with birdsong and fresh green. Every season offers a different Kanava Resort experience.
Book your stay and discover why this corner of Finnish Lakeland — between two national parks, on the shores of Saimaa — is a destination you will want to return to.
Looking for a holiday destination elsewhere in Finland?
Our stunning accommodation options at Kytäjä in Southern Finland and amidst the mountain scenery of Ruka in Northern Finland offer high-quality and modern lodging without compromising on the tranquility of nature and beautiful landscapes.
