Linnansaaren Ekohostelli (Linnansaari Eco Hostel) is located in the Savonlinna region on the main island of Linnansaari National Park, nestled in a sheltered cove at the Sammakkoniemi camping area. Welcome to stay in an eco-friendly setting in the Savonlinna region! Sammakkoniemi features five rustic log cabins available during the summer, an outdoor kitchen, a campfire area, a drinking water well, composting toilets, a sauna, and a small café. The hostel has no running water or electricity, making it a perfect retreat for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle. Each cabin is equipped with two bunk beds (accommodating a total of four people), a table, and benches. The sauna can be reserved for an additional fee.
The composting toilets, barbecue shelter, outdoor kitchen, and campfire area at Sammakkoniemi camping area are wheelchair-accessible, as are all the piers in Sammakkoniemi. On the main island of Linnansaari, two accessible nature trails are available for visitors with an assistant. A wheelchair ramp can also be provided for the cabins at the hostel.
You can reach the island from SaimaaHoliday Oravi by water taxi, route boat, or by renting a canoe or kayak. From Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän in Rantasalmi, you can arrive by route boat or paddle by canoe or kayak. The route boat operates daily from Oravi to the island from Midsummer to the end of August (during the summer season, the route boat to Linnansaari is equipped with a bow gate for accessibility). Find more information about transportation to the island here.
Linnansaari National Park, located in the Haukivesi area of Saimaa, showcases some of Finland’s most beautiful lake scenery. With its hundreds of islands and vast open waters, it is a paradise for water adventurers. Here, you can truly connect with nature. Nature trails and the historic croft are accessible right next to the cabins. The Linnansaari croft and its surroundings are a nationally significant cultural heritage site, offering visitors a glimpse into life at the start of the 20th century.
Enjoy the sounds of birdsong, morning dew, and peaceful moments surrounded by stunning natural beauty – perhaps while sipping your morning coffee on the cabin steps. The café offers canoe rentals and packed lunches for nature excursions. You can also enjoy a relaxing shepherding holiday on Linnansaari, where you can care for sheep while taking in the breath-taking scenery of the national park and enjoying its diverse hiking opportunities.
