Villas in Kaavi
Kaavi suits quiet sauna stays beside lakes and rivers, with the Vaikkojoki rapids and a working heritage farm in the municipality. It is a small place of about 2,500 people, around 56 km from Kuopio. Homes are modest in size and nearly all have a sauna, but villages are tiny and a car is needed for everything.
- Villas
- 16
- From, per week
- £493
About Kaavi
Kaavi is a small municipality in Northern Savonia, with about 2,500 residents on roughly 790 square kilometres, of which a seventh is water. The homes sit fairly close together rather than scattered across the district, and none sleeps more than six. Every one has a sauna and nearly all have a fireplace. The listings rarely mention Wi-Fi, so ask first if you need it. Things to do are specific and small in scale: the Telkkämäki heritage farm, the Juutila Foundry Museum and the Vaikkojoki river for paddling and fishing. Summer brings a blues festival and open-air theatre. Out of season the village is very quiet, so bring supplies.
Is Kaavi right for you?
- Best for
- Quiet sauna stays for anglers and paddlers
- Not for you if
- You want a lively evening scene or shops within walking distance, because Kaavi has about 2,500 residents.
Near Kaavi
Telkkämäki Nature Reserve
A working heritage farm of about one square kilometre where slash-and-burn farming is still practised, with two marked nature trails and a guide in summer.
Vaikkojoki river
About 50 km long with 27 rapids, running into Lake Kaavinjärvi. Used for canoeing, fishing and, in spring and early summer, rapids shooting.
Juutila Foundry Museum
Described as the only sand casting museum in the Nordic countries, at a foundry that has operated since 1881.
Kuopio
The regional city, about 56 km away and around 50 minutes by road, with buses to Kaavi three times a day.
Getting to Kaavi
Kuopio Airport is the practical arrival point, and Kuopio itself is about 56 km from Kaavi, around 50 minutes by road. A bus runs from Kuopio bus station to Kaavi in under an hour, three times a day, but a car is needed to reach the homes and the sights.
When to go to Kaavi
Summer is the main season. The Kaavi Blues Festival is held each June, summer theatres play in Luikonlahti and Maarianvaara, Telkkämäki has a guide on site in summer, and rapids shooting on the Vaikkojoki runs in spring and early summer. The river also draws cross-country skiers and winter anglers. Check opening times before an off-season visit.
Villas in Kaavi
3-star property
Jussinlahti, vaikon loma 6
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
5
2
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£100
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Niemenkärki, vaikon loma 8
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
4
2
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£93
per night
3-star property
Piilopirtti
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
5
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+5 more
from£86
per night
4-star property
Vaahtera
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£104
per night
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Sakarinniemi, vaikon loma 5
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
5
2
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£106
per night
3-star property
Koskenniska, vaikon loma 1
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
5
2
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£92
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Koskimökki, vaikon loma 3
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
3
1
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£84
per night
3-star property
Lahdenpohja, vaikon loma 7
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
4
2
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£88
per night
3-star property
Koskisaari, vaikon loma 2
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
5
2
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+5 more
from£109
per night
4-star property
Hiekkasaari
Kaavi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+5 more
from£97
per night
3-star property
Kaavi villa holidays: questions answered
Can you canoe near Kaavi?
Yes. The Vaikkojoki river flows into Lake Kaavinjärvi in Kaavi and is popular for canoeing and fishing. It has 27 rapids along about 50 km, and in spring and early summer you can shoot the rapids.
What is Telkkämäki near Kaavi?
It is a state-run heritage farm and nature reserve in Kaavi where slash-and-burn farming is demonstrated. There are farm animals, two marked nature trails and a guide in summer.
How far is Kaavi from Kuopio?
About 56 km, which takes around 50 minutes by car. There is also a bus of just under an hour from Kuopio bus station, running three times a day.
Is Kaavi quiet?
Very. About 2,500 people live in the municipality, roughly four per square kilometre. Expect empty roads, long gaps between villages and little to do after dark except use the sauna.
Is there a festival in Kaavi?
Yes, the Kaavi Blues Festival is held in June each year. Summer theatres also play in Luikonlahti and Maarianvaara, so early summer has more going on than the rest of the year.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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