Sports facilities – Sports and recreation

Nature offers plenty of free ways to stay active in Savonranta, and there are indoor facilities too. For current group exercise classes, see the Savonranta Facebook page. Activities include swimming, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, skating, boating, fishing, fitness, hiking, tennis, disc golf, pétanque, rope-course activities and geocaching. Some sports activities involve costs. For more information, visit Savonlinna Sports Services.

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Vuokala Beach

Vuokala Beach, Oriniementie 1002. Close to the guest harbour and village centre, this beach is popular with children. Stop for a quick swim or spend the day enjoying Lake Saimaa. Maintained by the City of Savonlinna.

Säimen Swimming Beach

Säimen Swimming Beach, Säimenentie 686. Swim beside the museum in a beautiful, peaceful setting, even in winter. The beach has a pleasant sandy bottom and changing cabins. Maintained by the Säimen-Sönkkä village association.

 

Harjujärvi Beach

Harjujärvi Beach, Harjujärventie 187. Enjoy a little getaway by the lake. The sauna can be rented for two sauna sessions (heating time excluded); firewood is included. A boat can be borrowed for fishing, and you can cook your catch at the fire pit by the shelter.

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Miina Park

Miina Park, Lamminniementie 11. Near Vuokala Mill and Sahalampi pond. The park was created with funds bequeathed by Miina Muukkonen.

 

Koskipuisto Park

At the beginning of Koskipuisto there is a jetty where you can enjoy your own coffee and the view over Sahalampi. The park follows the stream towards Lake Saimaa.

 

Ukko-Pekka Kansanen Park

Ukko-Pekka Kansanen Park has equipment for balance exercises. “Give it everything you’ve got, but never give up!”

 

 

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Fitness trail

Illuminated fitness trail, Kangastie 5. Routes of 1, 2 and 3 km are available, as well as the 8 km Kirveslahti loop. An outdoor gym is located at the start of the trail.

Fitness stairs

Kangastie 5. The fitness stairs are behind the ice hockey rink, near the fitness trail. They are suitable for a variety of exercises. There is no winter maintenance; take care when the steps are wet.

Disc golf

The disc golf course is at Kangastie 3. It has 18 holes with artificial-turf tee areas; the first hole starts by the library. The short, hilly course also suits beginners. Course director: Marko Voitilainen; designer: Seppo Nieminen. Free to use, and suitable for a family outing along the fitness trail. Savonranta A1 course details.

 

 

 

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Parkour

Monninsaarentie 1. Free parkour area for practising jumping, climbing, balance and body control.

Sports field

Monninsaarentie 1. Free sports field with a stone-dust surface and brick-dust running tracks. The annual holiday-home residents versus locals football match is held here.

Tennis

Monninsaarentie 1. The tennis court key is available for a fee from the Sale supermarket checkout. Return the key before the shop closes. 

 

 

 

 

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Pétanque

Pétanque is played on Thursdays at 5 pm on the sandy court behind Säimen Mill. The court is maintained by the Säimen-Sönkkä village association.
Pétanque is a relaxed boules game to enjoy with friends.

Sports hall

The sports hall is located at Savonranta Primary School. Kangastie 5.

Hiring the entire sports hall info. It can be used for basketball, volleyball and exercise classes. Bookings are made through the school principal, and access is by key fob. 

 

Downhill skiing

Lekotti Ski Centre, Pirttimäentie 250. Slopes for beginners and experienced skiers, plus a snow park. Equipment rental and servicing are available. Check opening times and snow conditions on Lekotti’s Facebook page.

Ice hockey rink

Kangastie 5. The outdoor ice hockey rink is in the school grounds and is maintained by the City of Savonlinna. It is free to use when the school is not holding PE classes there.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hikipisara Gym, Kangastie 3. You can purchase an access card from the service point next to the gym or from the library. Access starts on the purchase date. Single visits are also available. Managed by the City of Savonlinna leisure services.