Heinolan Heinäsaari – Isle full of joy

Heinolan Heinäsaari – small island surrounded by the clear water of Lake Ruotsalainen in Heinola offers delightful times for travelers and locals alike in a gorgeous waterscape near Heinola city center.

Experience the Heinäsaari Resort - Isle full of joy

There are six Finnish cottages for year-round use, 11 small traditional summer cabins, several RV and caravan pitches, and many tent places. In the main building there is a reception and a Cafe-Restaurant with variety of snacks and dishes available for Locals, resort Guests and those who arrive by boat.
Have you dreamt of experiencing Finnish traditional sauna? There is 4 Saunas´s located on the shore of the lake which Heinäsaari's Guest boat pier is located on the Kaivannonlahti side. The island has its own small beach, children's playground, beach volleyball court and mini golf course. You can rent various hobby equipment at the activity and service desk located next to the reception.
Welcome to experience the happiest country in the world and happiest island in Finland!
You are also welcome during winter! Heinäsaari Resort is open year-round. In the winter, the cottages and two of the saunas are available for rent on request, as well as some of the RV and caravan pitches.
We are a pet-friendly island. Excellent outdoor trails start right on the doorstep of Heinäsaari. One of Heinola's Disc Golf Parks is located a few minutes' walk from the resort and Heinola Disc Golf Park World is only a 5-minute drive from the Resort. Did you know that one of the tracks there, ”Kippasuo Pro”, was ranked the 2nd best in the world in 2024? Heinola city center with shops and restaurants is only 1.5 km away, and if you feel like walking, it’s a pleasant stroll along the shoreline. Vierumäki Sports Institute is located just 15 minutes away by car and offers a wide range of different activities and exercise opportunities as well as a golf course and several restaurants.
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Sustainability

Heinäsaari wants to be involved in implementing sustainable practises 😊. Heinäsaari's sustainabilty work is based on the goals of Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program created by Visit Finland.

Get to know some of the measures that are implemented in Heinäsaari as a part of Heinäsaari's sustainable travel plan.

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Meet the entrepreneurs

The Heinäsaari campsite has a long tradition. There have been camping activities on the island for more than 60 years. Over the years, the area has been operated by the Itä-Häme tourism association, the city of Heinola and operators selected by the city. In 2021, the city of Heinola auctioned off the properties of the Heinäsaari campsite. The current Heinäsaari trio won the auction and operations started on January 1, 2022.

heinolan heinäsaaren yrittäjät

Heinolan Heinäsaari Oy is a company founded by Päivi Naukkarinen, Elina Hynninen and Tuula Ihamäki.

The Heinäsaari ”trio” is consists of natives from Heinola, for all of whom life led to different parts of Finland after their teenage years. Elina returned to Heinola back in 2011, Päivi only at the end of 2021 after the business started. Tuula continues to influence the capital region, mainly participating in the development of Heinäsaari's services, while Päivi and Elina are involved in the daily operational activities of Heinäsaari

The goal of Heinäsaari is to create an enticing tourist destination, where cheerfulness and the "spirit of Heinäsaari" can be seen and felt in both the guests and staff. The Heinäsaari trio is actively working to make the island the most comfortable in Finland 😊

Welcome to Heinolan Heinäsaari,
Päivi & Elina & Tuula