3-Star Hotels in Yla-Savo

Original Sokos Hotel Koljonvirta is a warm and cosy hotel right in the centre of Iisalmi in the heart of Upper Savo. We take such good care of our guests that they feel right at home. All our services including the conference facilities- restaurants and evening entertainment are conveniently accessible. All within the same building. Our varied breakfast table offers a rich selection of local delicacies such as smoked vendace or cured ham. It is all delicious by the way.

Cozy cabin in a quiet location. The lakeside sauna has a hydro massage bath possible for the period 1.4.-31.10 (includes in price 22.4.2025 for new reservations), sauna and hydro massage bath with a wonderful view of the lake. 17 km to the west from Iisalmi, lake Haapajärvi 25 m, shallow mud beach, pier, own rowing boat. Log cabin (2012), well-equipped kitchen, heat reserving fireplace in the living room, bedroom (double bed), WC, washroom, sauna (electric sauna stove). Upstairs, an open space with spring mattresses 160x200 cm and 80x200 cm on the floor and sofa bed (120x200 cm bed for one). Summer kitchen with garden furniture, kettle grill and gas-heated grill pan. Separate lakeside sauna (dressing room and sauna room with wood burning sauna stove), hydro massage bath in front of the sauna building, Note hydro massage bath for the period 1.4.-31.10, note the hydro massage bath is not available during the winter months. There is an outdoor toilet on the side of the cabin. Note! The garage in the yard is not available. Flat, lawn plot. The sun shines into the yard all day long.

15 km to the northeast from Iisalmi, lake Iso-Lappi 21 m (length 2.5 km, width 350 m), shallow sand beach, pier, rowing boat. Planed log cabin (1998) living room/kitchen, bedroom with double bed, loft with four mattresses, living room, washroom, sauna and WC. Pet fee /pet/stay. If you have a pet with you, please choose the additional service "pet fee". Select as many pet fees, as many pets you have with you - Thank you. The cabin is located in a peaceful, wide and grassy plot. There is also an outbuilding, summerhouse and barrel sauna with wood burning sauna stove in the yard. Air source heat pump in the cabin. The owner has four cabins in the area: 14152, 14153, 14154, 14155. The cottages have solar electricity. Possibility to play disc golf in the yard area of Luonto-Savo tourist company if there are no other events in the area. There is also a small tradition museum on the yard. To get access to the museum, please ask it from the owner. Nature trail of Soidinvuori, dist. 1.7 km. The starting point of the route is on the road Palosenlammintie. The hiking trail is about 7 km long and the terrain varies. Views are beautiful. There are several campfire sites and resting places along the route. About within 500 meters, there is an 8 hectares wide built wetland. There is a bird observation tower, platform and photoshooting and viewing place built in the barn on the wetland. Distance to the wetland is about 500 m from Oriaho and Riihipirtti. There are seen over 100 bird species on the wetland. You can take part in a variety of bird observation activities with us, such as the Battle of the towers and the calculation of winter birds. Additional services like snowshoe rental, guided tours, possibility to use smoke sauna for an extra agreement and extra price. Runni spa 32 km Iisalmi 15 km Helsinki 486 km.

8 km to the south of Iisalmi, Porovesi (length 11.5 km, width 2.5 km) 10 m, gently sloping, hard sandy beach, boat. From the end of the pier it is about 50 m to the cottage. Silver log cottage built in 1976, kitchen, spacious living room, three extra beds in wide wall seats, a small bedroom with a bunk bed, a small bedroom with a double bed, shower room with two showers, dressing room, sauna (electric stove), a covered terrace. Log cottage situated on a flat plot with a lawn on a peninsula, surrounded by birch and spruce forest. The yard has a roofed barbecue hut with a terrace and a gas grill. The courtyard also includes wood shed and garbage shed. The shore has a long jetty and from the pier, even for big boats. Boat journey to the town beach 2.5 km, by road 8 km. Spa Runni 30 km, 68 km Tahko, Kuopio Airport 70 km, Iisalmen services and recreational opportunities nearby, among others. golf, horse riding, ski resort. In summer, a huge variety of events.

A stay at Hotelli Iisalmen Seurahuone places you in the heart of Iisalmi, within a 10-minute walk of Iisalmi Museum of Natural Science and Iisalmi New Church. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Brewery Museum and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Pöllösenlahti. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

100 km to the west from Kuopio, lake Ylimmäinen 30 m, shallow sanded bottom, clay bottom in deeper, own boat, log building 1984, kitchen, living room with heat reserving fireplace and air source heat pump, bedroom 1: 120 x 200 cm bed, bedroom 2: two 80 x 200 cm beds, bedroom 3: 160 x 200 cm bed and 80 x 200 cm bed. There is also a movable baby cot, sauna (wood burning sauna stove) and washroom in the cabin. Wi-Fi internet connection (16 MB). Big grass field for games (ball games). The yard is sunny. Mountain biking trails and canoeing routes. Kuopio 102 km, Viitasaari 52 km.

24 km north-east of Iisalmi, River Matkusjoki 30 m, hard, rather deep, rock-bottomed shore, own boat. Laminated log chalet 2009, living room/kitchen convertible sofa, bedroom 1 bed (width 120 cm), washroom, sauna (electric stove), terrace. Upstairs: bedroom double bed (width 160 cm) + 2 mattresses, lounge and balcony. Downstairs: underfloor heating. River bank sauna. Chalet located on a slope on eastern bank of River Matkusjoki. Separate lakeshore sauna, woodshed, outside toilet. A campfire site and grill shelter in the yard, a gas grill on the terrace. The rental includes 2 bicycles and an open canoe for free use by guests. Iisalmi 24 km, Sonkajärvi 6 km, Tahko ski resort 70 km, Runni Spa 37 km, Tiilikkajärvi national park 40 km, Vuokatti 90 km. Fishing and canoeing opportunities on River Matkusjoki. On Lake Sonkajärvi annual world championship Wife Carrying Competition.

A cozy cabin on the shores of the River Matkusjoki, which is part of Lake Sonkajärvi. Pets allowed at extra fee, which is charged per reservation. The spacious yard has space for multiple cars. The riverside sauna is equipped with a wood-burning stove, and from the sauna, it's a short distance to swim on your own beach. 23 km northeast of Iisalmi, River Matkusjoki 35 m, log cabin (2018), living room with TV, heat-storing fireplace, sofa bed that can be extended to a 140x200 cm bed for two. WC with shower. One bed under the stairs. Well-equipped kitchen and spacious dining area. In the loft, there is one bed and two 80x200 cm mattresses on the floor. The yard's outbuilding has a double bed. The outbuilding includes an electric heater, so it can be used for accommodation in winter as well. The riverside sauna has a wood-burning stove. Cold tap water is available year-round. There is a water cauldron in the sauna for heating the washing water. The electric car can be charged for an additional fee from a standard socket. Spacious grassy yard. The parking area is gravel-covered. There is plenty of space in the yard to relax. The owner has a beef cattle farm, Hietaniemi Ranch, 3 km away. The farm has a shop where you can buy Ranch's meat products. It is possible to arrange paid program services and farm visits. Instructions and contact information are in the cabin's information folder. Kangaslampi sandy beach (beach volleyball and 5 m diving tower) 8 km, Ski Stadium 8 km (ski trails 1, 3, and 5 km). Ice rink 7 km, Iisalmi services 23 km, Vuokatti 98 km, Tahko 77 km.

118 km north-west of Kuopio, L.Koivujärvi 15m, width 3 km, length 10 km. Shallow, hard sand rock bottom ca. 5 m, then mud bottom. Own rowing boat. Log cottage 1990, living room/kitchen, downstairs bedroom with double bed, upstairs 2 x 120-cm beds and 1 bed, washroom, shower, open porch. Lakeshore sauna (20 m2) with dressing room, electric light. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Water pipe from the lake, owner brings drinking water. Log cottage in good condition in sheltered place, island in front of cottage. Nice, safe yard area and shore area for families with children. Yard has grill tepee and roofed grill. Owner rents out electric outboard motors, 4 hp outboard motor, canoes and bicycles. Owner will heat smoke sauna for extra charge (not during Christmas), will take guests on lake trips in larger boat, and offers winter rides in sledge pulled by snowmobile (for extra charge). During Christmas time there is a Christmas tree in the cottage. Summer terrace and dance floor 14 km, Urho Kekkonen’s birth place ‘Lepikon Torppa’ 47 km. Check the owners other cottages: 3238, 10155, 10156

140 km north-west of Kuopio, L. Koivujärvi 30 m (length 10 km, width 3 km), shallow water, sand bottom, pier, own boat. Log cottage 2002, living room/ kitchen convertible sofa, 2 bedrooms 2 beds in each, washroom, dressing room, sauna (elec. stove), open porch. Peaceful spot, neighbours not visible. Lake Koivujärvi has a good stock of pike, perch and pikeperch. Price of the cottage includes fishing permits for the lake Koivujärvi (fishing management fee should be paid by the client). The owner borrows fishing nets and traps. By a separate agreement possible to rent a hot tub (heated by wood) on wheels. (in summertime). On the other side of the lake (3 km by boat and 7 km by car) there is a summer terrace, which is open during summer weekends.