My ItineraryHostel Punkaharju - Itä-Karjalan Kansanopisto
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Address
Punkaharju - Itä-Karjalan Kansanopisto
Valoniementie 32
58450 Punkaharju
Finland
Tel. +358-15-57211,+358-50-363 5114
Fax. +358-15-572 1220
ita-karjalan.kansanopisto@ikko.fi
Hostel Overview
Itä-Karjalan kansanopisto is located in Punkaharju, on the beautiful island of Vaahersalo, on the shore of Lake Saimaa. The summer hostel is about 7 kilometres (4.5 miles) from the centre of Punkaharju towards the town of Savonlinna.The hostel has single, twin and triple rooms, and a maximum of 2 rooms will share one shower and toilet. We also have a slide for wheelchairs and a disabled toilet.
The hostel facilities include fully-equipped meeting rooms. Meals are available from breakfast only to full board, but it is also possible to cook your own meals in the customer kitchen. The hostel also has a self-service laundry.
Guests can rent the sauna and the lounge with a fireplace which are right on the lake. There is also a barbecue area close by. The surrounding nature offers great opportunities for exercise and roaming in the woods.
There are several cultural and sport events taking place in the Savonlinna region during the summer season. These include Opera Festival, ballet visits, Retretti Art Centre, Lusto Forest Culture days, Sulkava Rowing Race and Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
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| 37 | 4 | 86 | |||
Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
08.00-22.00hrs
Opening times (over the year):
27.5.-19.8.
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 0,5km Vahersalo |
| Metro: | - |
| Parking: | At the hostel. |
| Sea port: | - |
| Rail: | 7 km Punkaharju, Lusto, Retretti 4/5 km |
| Airport: | 35 km Savonlinna |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | River/harbour/lake nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Beach at or near hostel |
Facilities
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Sheets for hire |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Sauna |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Meals available |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Playground |