The Kolovesi National Park is located on the south side of Highway 23. From Savonlinna it is 48 km to the Käkövesi boat launch and 55 km to the Kirkkoranta boat launch.
To the Hiking Trails
Nature and hiking trails can be reached from the Nahkiaissalo parking area and Mäntysalo excursion harbour. Starting points for the hiking trails.
The boat launches are located in the Käkövesi parking area and at Kirkkoranta. At Kirkkoranta there is a self-service company equipment rental point.
By Bus to Enonkoski and Savonranta
The nearest bus connections (matkahuolto.fi) are to Enonkoski and Savonranta, which can be reached by bus from Savonlinna or Joensuu on weekdays. Kirkkoranta in Kolovesi is 22 km from Enonkoski and 21 km from Savonranta. The remaining part of the journey is best taken by taxi.
By Train to Vihtari or Savonlinna
The nearest railway stop is in Vihtari, which can be reached daily from both Helsinki and Joensuu. It is 26 km from the Vihtari station to the Kirkkoranta information area, which is best reached by taxi. Read more about our partners offering services in the national park.
Savonlinna can also be reached by train (vr.fi) and plane (finavia.fi).
Ridesharing to Kolovesi
You can also offer or request a Reissukyyti-ridesharing (reissukyyti.fi/en) to Kolovesi
at the price of fuel costs.
By Car to Kolovesi
Kirkkoranta parking area. Kirkkorannantie 200, Enonkoski. Signs from road 471. Space for approximately 45 cars and a few buses. No winter maintenance.
Nahkiaissalo parking area. Nahkiaissalontie, Savonlinna. Signs from road 471. Space for approximately 8 cars. No winter maintenance.
Käkövesi parking area. Vääräntauksentie, Enonkoski. Signs from road 471. Space for approximately 12 cars. No winter maintenance.
By Boat to Kolovesi
Motorboating is prohibited in a majority of the Kolovesi National Park. Motorboats are only permitted at the Pitkäsaari excursion harbour. The starting point of the Mäntysalo trail can also be reached by motorboat.
Read more about water excursion services.
Kolovesi Brochure
