NATURE EXPERIENCES AND
LOCAL FOOD ON LAKE SAIMAA

authentic – rooted – warm – responsible

UHKUA

Uhkua is a moment of silence, a taste of the nearby nature, and a touch of Lake Saimaa’s deep tranquillity. Here you’ll experience life like a local and discover nature, culture and culinary traditions in an authentic way.

We invite you to experience Lake Saimaa as we know it, a place we are proud to call home. Our food is prepared from pure, wild and hyper-local ingredients that reflect the surrounding forests, lakes and nearby farms. Everything we do is guided by our values: respect for nature, sustainable living and preserving local culture.

Welcome to experience Lake Saimaa with us.

Experiences & services

Nature and food experiences, traditional Finnish sauna and equipment rentals for self-guided adventures. Choose your own way to slow down and enjoy Lake Saimaa – on your own, as a couple, or with friends.

Nature accomodation

Stay close to nature in unique eco-friendly accommodation. Spend the night on a floating raft cabin on the gentle waters of Lake Saimaa or in a tree tent beneath the forest canopy.

A slower way to travel

We believe the best experiences begin with a conversation.

Accommodation can be booked online, but for most of our experiences we invite you to contact us directly.

Personal contact is an important part of the Uhkua experience. It allows us to tailor your visit and help you discover the Lake Saimaa that suits you best.

We’d love to hear from you by email, phone or via our contact form.

What our guests say:

Paljon olen Suomessa ja pohjoismaissa liikkunut. Lukuisissa mökeissä ja tuvissa yöpynyt, mutta Uhkuan lauttamökki ja -sauna ovat vertaansa vailla.

Sain tehdä käsittämättömän nostalgiamatkan lapsuuteni tunnelmiin. Puuhellan sytyttäminen, saunan löylyt, näkymä järvelle ja kovat pakkaset. Pilkkivedet oven edessä. Mökki itsessään on upeiden yksityiskohtien maailmansa ja todella viihtyisä ja käytännöllinen.

Oleiluni kruunasi kauan kaipaamani madesoppa sekä Astan ja Ilkan kanssa tehty retki Astuvansalmelle. Taatusti tulen uudestaan!

- Lauri, Suomi

In my opinion, this houseboat accommodation is one of the most beautiful places in 1377 km3 (Wikipedia) SAIMAA - Lakeland! Kiitos!

- Gunnar (the very first guest on our floating raft. He cycled all the way from Germany to Lake Saimaa)

Miksi lähteä merta edemmäs kalaan kun kotiseudulta löytyy näin upea ja täydellinen paikka. Kiitos Asta ja Ilkka mahtavista löylyistä, rentouttavista yöunista ja ihan parhaasta aamupalasta. Tänne palaamme uudestaan, kun tarvitsemme irtiottoa. Uhkua on timanttia!

- Piia & Tuomo, Suomi

Our stay at your floating raft was everything we could have hoped fo and more. You offer so much more than just a place to stay; this was a full experience. Your hospitality was top notch!

- Taylor & Cassie, USA

Mi sono completamente innamorata di questo posto. Paesaggi, odori, esperienze e sensazioni che non avevo mai provato e che non si possono spiegare. Bellissima la casettina, bellissima la sauna ed ancora più bello il contatto con la natura. Spero di tornare presto. Grazie!

Eleonora, Italy

When we first came to Finland we had no idea how beautiful, sprawling and impressive you home country is. We would have loved to stay longer on your awesome floating raft. The breakfast and dinner were perfect for us too! Thank you for the insights into Finnish cuisine!

Lysann & Hannes, Germany

Vi är så glada att vi hittade denna pärla! Uhkua har varit en otroligt fin upplevelse och allt är så fint här. Perfekt ställe att lugna sig och njuta av naturen och underbar mat. Stort tack till väninnan Asta som också gjorde upplevelsen oförglömlig.

Petra & Patrik, Finland

Glad that I decided to rent a raft on Lake Saimaa. With a rowing boat, a private sauna and delicious meals prepared from local sustainable ingredients, it was a truly unique experience. The host even taught me how to heat the sauna and prepare a traditional sauna whisk.

The views were amazing and perfect for spiritual healing. No electricity or Wi-Fi – but trust me, you won't miss either of them when you are there. Thanks to Asta, Ilkka and their lovely dogs, Sylvi and Teppo. A place I would visit again without hesitation.

Wei Ming, Singapore

Our snowshoeing adventure to see the Astuvansalmi rock paintings was unforgettable – exceptional hospitality, delicious homemade food and the warmest of welcomes. We felt more like friends than customers.

Group from Germany

NATURE EXPERIENCES AND LOCAL FOOD ON LAKE SAIMAA