Villas in Leppävirta
Leppävirta suits groups of six to ten who want a sauna cottage in lake country under an hour from Kuopio Airport. Every home here has a sauna and a fireplace, and most sleep eight or more. This is a rural municipality, not a resort, so restaurants are scarce and you will drive for most things.
- Villas
- 8
- From, per week
- £605
About Leppävirta
Leppävirta is a rural municipality of about 8,900 people spread over some 1,500 square kilometres, more than 380 of them water. It lies 56 km south of Kuopio along national road 5, with villages such as Sorsakoski and Oravikoski scattered beyond it. These homes are dotted around the area rather than in the centre, so expect forest, shoreline and a fair distance to the nearest shop. They are built for groups, with a sauna and a fireplace in each, though bedrooms are fewer than the sleeping numbers suggest. Evenings are spent at the cottage; Kuopio, the largest city in the region, is the place for restaurants. The best-known walk is the Orinoro Gorge, and the municipality also has a spa.
Is Leppävirta right for you?
- Best for
- Larger groups wanting a lake-country sauna cottage near Kuopio
- Not for you if
- You want to walk out of the door to cafés and shops, because these homes are spread through the countryside.
Near Leppävirta
Orinoro Gorge
A narrow gorge with vertical cliffs inside Leppävirta, between Varkaus and Kuopio, reached on a trail of about 7 km or by car to within 700 metres.
Kuopio
The region's largest city, about 40 minutes north by car, with the Puijo observation tower and daily summer cruises arriving from Savonlinna.
Varkaus
Neighbouring town with a railway station and the Mekaanisen Musiikin Museo, the only mechanical music museum in Finland.
Getting to Leppävirta
Fly to Helsinki and take the connecting flight to Kuopio Airport, which is about 70 km and roughly 50 minutes by car from Leppävirta. Buses run from Kuopio bus station in about 55 minutes but only every three hours or so, and they will not reach the cottages, so hire a car.
When to go to Leppävirta
Summer is the lake season, when daily cruises run from Savonlinna to Kuopio. Pack insect repellent, because mosquitoes and deer flies are a nuisance across the region, and watch your step on paths, since vipers are about in summer. Outside summer, the fireplace and sauna in every home make a quiet autumn week workable.
Villas in Leppävirta
3-star property
Villa niemi
Leppävirta, Northern Savonia, Finland
8
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£106
per night
3-star property
Paroni
Leppävirta, Northern Savonia, Finland
7
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£99
per night
3-star property
Niemeke
Leppävirta, Northern Savonia, Finland
5
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£92
per night
3-star property
Lahdeke
Leppävirta, Northern Savonia, Finland
5
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+5 more
from£86
per night
4-star property
3-star property
Villa lahti
Leppävirta, Northern Savonia, Finland
8
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£100
per night
3-star property
Villa ruutana
Leppävirta, Northern Savonia, Finland
8
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£101
per night
4-star property
Unnukkamaja
Leppävirta, Northern Savonia, Finland
10
4
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£258
per nightLeppävirta villa holidays: questions answered
Do Leppävirta cottages have a sauna?
Yes, every home on this page has its own sauna, and each one has a fireplace as well, so cool spring and autumn evenings are well covered without leaving the house.
How far is Leppävirta from Kuopio?
About 56 km along national road 5, a drive of around 40 minutes. A bus from Kuopio bus station takes roughly 55 minutes, though it runs only about every three hours.
What is the Orinoro Gorge in Leppävirta?
It is a narrow gorge with vertical cliff walls, lying in Leppävirta between Varkaus and Kuopio. A trail of around 7 km leads into it, and drivers can park within about 700 metres for a shorter visit.
Is Leppävirta good for a big group?
Mostly, yes. Most homes here sleep eight or more, but bedroom counts are low for that size, so check the layout if every couple wants a separate room.
Nearby towns to Leppävirta
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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