Saimaa is a treasure of Eastern Finland known for its beautiful landscapes, lively towns and idyllic villages. The Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark brings together Saimaa's magnificent natural sites, charming hiking trails and historic cultural sites, which nature tourists should definitely experience when visiting Saimaa. Through breathtaking sites and unique landscapes, Saimaa Geopark tells the story of the birth of Saimaa in a whole new way.
Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark leads the traveller on an adventure into the origin story of the pure lake landscape. Saimaa Geopark is located in eastern Finland, in the South Karelia and South Savo provinces. The area is composed of nine unique municipalities, Imatra, Juva, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Puumala, Ruokolahti, Savitaipale, Sulkava and Taipalsaari.
