Villas in Rautalampi
Rautalampi suits quiet lake stays in North Savo, with a village centre ringed by water and Southern Konnevesi National Park close by. The village is small and public transport covers only the main roads, so the homes here depend on a car.
- Villas
- 16
- From, per week
- £480
About Rautalampi
Rautalampi is a small inland municipality of under 3,000 residents, though the population swells in summer when people open their summer cottages. Water covers a large share of its area, and the village centre is surrounded by lakes. The homes are spread over a wide area rather than gathered in one place, nearly all have a sauna and a fireplace, none has a pool, and most sleep around four to eight. Landmarks are modest: a large wooden church designed by C.A. Engel, a local museum and a few old mansions, two of which serve meals by reservation. Evenings are quiet and mostly spent at the home. Out of season expect a very small village, so stock up before you arrive.
Is Rautalampi right for you?
- Best for
- Quiet lake stays with a sauna and a car
- Not for you if
- You want restaurants, nightlife or shops within walking distance of your door.
Near Rautalampi
Southern Konnevesi National Park
Large islands between Hankavesi and Konnevesi, canoe routes of 3 to 20 km, and hiking trails that are often steep and rugged.
Suonenjoki
Known as Finland's strawberry capital, with the nearest railway station, served by VR trains from Helsinki, and a bus on to Rautalampi.
Kuopio
The biggest city in North Savo, about 70 km from Rautalampi, and home to the nearest airport.
Pieksämäki
A rail junction town with a railway museum.
Getting to Rautalampi
Kuopio Airport is about 70 km north-east of Rautalampi and Tikkakoski, near Jyväskylä, about 90 km south-west. National road 9 between Jyväskylä and Kuopio passes near the village. The nearest station is Suonenjoki, but a car or bike is strongly recommended.
When to go to Rautalampi
Summer is when the village fills up: June has a culture event, and the largest annual event is a market fair held on the second weekend of September. Outside summer the village is small and quiet, with homes best suited to sauna evenings and the fireplace. Public transport runs only on main roads year-round.
Villas in Rautalampi
3-star property
Kierinniemi
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£106
per night
5-star property
Louhiranta
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£123
per night
3-star property
Murtolampi
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
8
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£81
per night
4-star property
Hanhenpesä
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
7
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£145
per night
3-star property
Runopuro
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£106
per night
3-star property
Halmesaari
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+4 more
from£69
per night
5-star property
Naurisniemi
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£117
per night
5-star property
Villa siimestö
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
2-star property
4-star property
Suviranta
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£105
per night
2-star property
4-star property
Pihlajaranta
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
7
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£156
per night
4-star property
Runoratsu
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
10
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+8 more
from£109
per night
4-star property
Kiikkukallio
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£109
per night
4-star property
Runoniekka
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
8
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£99
per night
3-star property
Lehtikuusenranta
Rautalampi, Northern Savonia, Finland
4
1
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+5 more
from£77
per nightRautalampi villa holidays: questions answered
Is Rautalampi good for a quiet holiday?
Yes. Rautalampi has under 3,000 residents and the village centre is ringed by lakes. The population rises only when people come to their summer cottages, and evenings mostly mean the sauna and fireplace at your own home.
Which airport should I use for Rautalampi?
Kuopio Airport is the closest, about 70 km north-east of Rautalampi. Tikkakoski near Jyväskylä is the alternative, about 90 km south-west. Either way you will need a hire car to reach the homes.
Can you go canoeing near Rautalampi?
Yes. Southern Konnevesi National Park covers most of southern Konnevesi, with large islands and suggested canoe routes of 3 to 20 km. Camping follows Nordic access rights, and lake water should be boiled before drinking.
Is Rautalampi or Kuopio the better base?
Rautalampi is the better base for quiet lake time and a small village. Kuopio, about 70 km away, is the region's biggest city, so choose it if you want urban life close at hand.
What is there to see in Rautalampi village itself?
The main sights are the large wooden Lutheran church designed by C.A. Engel and the local museum with over 50,000 objects. Several old mansions are nearby, and two serve meals by reservation.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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