Saimaa

#590 among destinations in Finland

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Saimaa is a lake located in the Finnish Lakeland area in southeastern Finland. At approximately 4,400 square kilometres, it is the largest lake in Finland, and the fourth largest natural freshwater lake in Europe. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1698.85 mi²Maximum depth: 269 ftElevation: 249 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 61°19'36"N, 28°30'2"E

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Southern FinlandFinland

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Saimaa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Suvorov military canals.

5.1 miW
Canal
Suvorov military canals
130 min walk • Suvorov military canals is a series of four open canals on Saimaa lake in Finland. The four canals of Kutvele, Käyhkää, Kukonharju and Telataipale are located in Puumala, Ruokolahti and Sulkava.