Seal-themed weeks on a Saimaa island - On the frozen Lake

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Help protect the Saimaa ringed seal: Join in to create artificial nests for the endangered species as our guest and learn something new!

Seal-themed weeks on a Saimaa island 11.1.-14.2. In winter 2025 only

For 2,008 euros per participant/4 participants per week. Participants of the trial pay a reduced price of 1,670 euros. You can register individually: When a group of four is together, the Seal Week will be carried out.

In winters with little snow and due to the rapid changes in weather conditions, Saimaa ringed seal has had difficulty finding natural accumulations of snow suitable for nesting. The snow banks created by volunteers on Saimaa lakes have proved to be really valuable as part of the success story of Finnish nature conservation. In winters with little snow, 50% of the man-made nests have been used by seals and more than 80% of the pups were now born in them. Man-made nests for the future.

The mere shovelling of snow for seals to build their nests in is only part of the story and may not be enough to guarantee the future. Enrich your life with information, learning and food for thought for personal reflection during the Seal Weeks.

With the permission and advice from Metsähallitus, Karelia Cottages offers its guests the opportunity to participate in the protection of the Saimaa ringed seal. Over the weeks, the story will be grow

Week programme 7 days, 6 nights at Villa Raita