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Lake Saimaa
Best for: watersports
Despite being the country’s largest lake, Lake Saimaa is still
relatively unknown to people outside Scandinavia. A haven for
paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking thanks to its string of quiet
waterways, the lake is pockmarked with over 14,000 miniature
islands where you can anchor up and explore. Tired from a day of
water-fuelled activities? Head to Hotel & Spa Resort
Järvisydän’s Lake Spa for a traditional smoke sauna, then follow
this with a quick cooling plunge into the lake.