Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän

Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydän is located by the shores of Lake Saimaa, just outside Rantasalmi, next to Linnansaari National Park – the only place in the world where the endangered Saimaa ringed seal lives. The history of the estate dates back to the 17th century, and today Järvisydän is one of Finland's most talked-about nature and spa destinations.

The heart is Lake Spa, which is partly carved into the mountain and features outdoor pools with water from Lake Saimaa, heated by solar and geothermal energy. Surrounding it is a sauna world including a smoky sauna and the opportunity to dip into the lake year-round. You can stay in the hotel, in traditional villas, in suites with lake views, or on a houseboat, and dine rustic at the Piikatyttö restaurant or finer at Solitary at the sister facility Kuru.

Järvisydän was named Finland's best spa hotel in the Falstaff Hotel Guide Nordics 2026 and is perfect for a spa weekend in Finnish Lake Finland – preferably combined with a boat trip in the national park.