Yövesi

#474 among destinations in Finland

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Facts and practical information

Yövesi is a sub-lake of the lake Saimaa in eastern Finland. It is located in Mikkeli municipality in the Southern Savonia region. Part of the Saimaa lake system, it borders on the system of Pihlajavesi to the east. The deepest point of the whole Saimaa is in Yövesi, in Käenniemenselkä open area. The Astuvansalmi rock paintings are situated in the northern shore of Yövesi. ()

Alternative names: Maximum depth: 277 ftElevation: 249 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 61°27'0"N, 27°25'0"E

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Eastern FinlandFinland

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

Nearby attractions include: Astuvansalmi rock paintings, Brahelinna.

4.2 miE
Historical place, Scenic walking areas, Geologic formation
Astuvansalmi rock paintings, Ristiina
108 min walk • The Astuvansalmi rock paintings are located in Ristiina, Mikkeli, Southern Savonia, Finland at the shores of the lake Yövesi, which is a part of the large lake Saimaa. The paintings are 7.7 to 11.8 metres above the water-level of lake Saimaa. The lake level was much higher at the time the rock paintings were made.
5.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Brahelinna
141 min walk • Brahelinna is a castle ruin in Ristiina, located in the southern part of Mikkeli in South Savonia, Finland. It was founded by Count Per Brahe the Younger.

Yövesi

Facts and practical information

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

Astuvansalmi rock paintings, Ristiina

Brahelinna