Villas in Juva

About Juva

Juva is a mainly agricultural municipality of about 5,700 people spread over roughly 1,350 km2, of which about 180 km2 is water. Lake Jukajärvi lies near the centre, and Lake Luonteri to the south belongs to the Saimaa area, linked to the sea by the Saimaa canals. The parish dates from 1442 and is the oldest in Finland with a known founding date. The homes are spread widely around the municipality rather than gathered in one place. Every one has a sauna, most have a fireplace, and many sleep eight or more. None have a private pool. The density is only about five people per km2, which is why evenings here are quiet.

Is Juva right for you?

Best for

Sauna stays by a lake for larger groups who like quiet

Not for you if

You want shops, restaurants or nightlife on the doorstep.

Near Juva

• Mikkeli

  The largest city in South Savonia, about 30 minutes away by road, with a bus link of about 35 minutes.

• Savonlinna

  About 50 minutes by road, home to the medieval Olavinlinna castle and a famous opera festival.

• Lake Saimaa

  The largest lake system in Finland, with Linnansaari and Kolovesi national parks within it.

Getting to Juva

Fly to Helsinki; Juva is about 270 km north-east. Trains from Helsinki reach Mikkeli or Savonlinna in about three hours, and Savonlinna also has an airport with flights to Helsinki. From Mikkeli, Juva is about 30 minutes by road. Plan on a car.

When to go to Juva

Summer is the obvious season for lake stays, but a sauna in every home and a fireplace in most makes winter workable too. Further out on Saimaa, Linnansaari has a skating trail in winter, and the rock paintings at Astuvansalmi can be viewed from the frozen lake. Check road conditions before arriving in winter.

Juva villa holidays: questions answered

Nearby towns to Juva

• Mikkeli (40)
• Punkaharju (35)
• Savonlinna (33)
• Pertunmaa (22)
• Heinävesi (18)
• Puumala (15)
• All of Southern Savonia