Villas in Pielavesi
Pielavesi is a thinly populated lake municipality in North Savo where nearly every home has a sauna. It suits groups wanting quiet water; homes are spread widely, and there is no direct public transport from Kuopio Airport.
- Villas
- 10
- From, per week
- £774
About Pielavesi
Pielavesi covers about 1,400 km², of which about 250 km² is water, and has fewer than 4,000 residents. Lake Pielavesi lies on the north-western side of the village. President Urho Kekkonen was born here in 1900, in a log cabin called Lepikko torp. The homes are scattered across a wide area, with some sleeping up to 12. Nearly all have a sauna and most a fireplace, and none has a pool. Evenings are quiet, with about three people per square kilometre.
Is Pielavesi right for you?
- Best for
- Large groups wanting saunas and quiet lakes
- Not for you if
- You plan to drive to Kuopio every day, because the airport alone is nearly an hour from the municipality.
Near Pielavesi
Lepikko torp
The log cabin where Urho Kekkonen, President of Finland for 26 years, was born in 1900.
Iisalmi
A neighbouring municipality, one of seven that border Pielavesi.
Getting to Pielavesi
Kuopio Airport, set in North Savonian lake country, is about 57 minutes by car from Pielavesi. There is no direct public transport, and the bus option needs a taxi at the end. The homes are scattered, so a car is essential.
Villas in Pielavesi
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Mustikka
Pielavesi, Northern Savonia, Finland
9
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£161
per night
3-star property
Huvikumpu
Pielavesi, Northern Savonia, Finland
5
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+6 more
from£111
per night
3-star property
5-star property
Puolukka
Pielavesi, Northern Savonia, Finland
8
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£141
per night
3-star property
3-star property
4-star property
Mykkälä
Pielavesi, Northern Savonia, Finland
12
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£177
per night
4-star property
Eräkorven kelotupa
Pielavesi, Northern Savonia, Finland
12
6
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£174
per night
3-star property
Pielavesi villa holidays: questions answered
Can you reach Pielavesi from Kuopio Airport without a car?
Not easily. There is no direct public transport; the bus route needs a taxi to finish, and it takes about an hour, so a hire car makes more sense.
Who was born in Pielavesi?
Urho Kekkonen, who served as President of Finland for 26 years, was born in 1900 in a log cabin called Lepikko torp.
Is Pielavesi busy?
No. Fewer than 4,000 people live across about 1,400 km², roughly three per square kilometre, so expect quiet shores and a drive to anything else.
Do homes in Pielavesi have saunas?
Nearly all do, and most also have a fireplace. They often sleep six or more, with some taking up to 12, but none has a pool.
Nearby towns to Pielavesi
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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