Oravi Village

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Beautifully set by the river in Oravi, the eastern access point for Linnansaari National Park, this excellent facility offers comfortable accommodation and also provides everything necessary to get on the water (or ice). As well as upmarket holiday villas, it has a cracking modern hotel offering rooms with kitchen, drying cabinet and free sauna use. Breakfast costs an extra €10 to €14.

It has an attractive waterside restaurant in summer and a year-round cafe-shop. Canoe hire costs €55/185 per day/week; guided trips are available.

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