harbours

Get there by boat

Take a boat across the archipelago of Pielinen and enjoy warm summer days in the Bomba tourist area. On the way, experience the atmosphere of the Puu-Nurmes wooden house area, the Karelian architecture of the Bomba house and the national landscapes of Koli.

Harbours

In Nurmes you will find two passenger harbours, which are well suited for overnight stays due to their sheltered location. One harbour is located near Kauppala and the other on the shore of Break Sokos Hotel Bomba, both on the shores of the Pielinen.

Lake Pielinen is often described as a desert lake, with rugged dunes lining its rocky shores. Because of the lake’s long length, the landscape of the islands varies as well, with the islands becoming hilly at the northern end of Pielinen. Depending on the size of your boat, you can visit these unique islands, such as Kynsisaari, Uramonsaari, Paalasmaa and Hiekkasaari. You can also try fishing on Lake Pielinen, where you can catch pike, perch, pike and pike-perch, among others.

Port of Nurmes

During the summer, the harbour is a pleasant place to spend time, with locals enjoying picnics in the park, swimming in the beach and enjoying the kiosk. The perfect summer evening stroll, the Rantaraitti runs across the harbour, continuing along the shoreline of the Lake Pielinen around Kauppala. The nearest grocery stores, restaurants, shopping facilities and Puu-Nurmes with its attractions are within 200 metres walking distance from the harbour. The historic atmosphere of the Puu-Nurmes wooden house district is delightful with its fire bricks, ridge-top lake views and the services of Nurmes’ own cultural centre, Nurmes House.

A short boat ride away, you can land on Kynsisaari Island, which offers beautiful views of Lake Pielinen from the top of the dike. Blueberries and lingonberries can be enjoyed in the woods at the island’s campfire site, along with picnic snacks.

Read more about the port’s services at nurmes.fi

• septic tank drainage
• ice storage
• water and electricity point
• toilet and shower facilities
• table group for dining

Port of Bomba

In Bomba harbour, you’ll meet other travellers at the Break Sokos Hotel Bomba spa hotel. The hotel’s high-quality pampering spa, sun terrace and restaurant add a touch of luxury to your holiday. Try your hand at beach volleyball around the hotel, next to the beach. A trail right next to the hotel leads to hiking trails and Hyvärilä’s services. There you can use the 9-hole golf course of Pielis-Golf, the frisbee golf courses and the services of the Kartanonhotel. Sup-boards, kayaks, canoes, bicycles and fatbikes are available for hire.

A short walk from Bomba Harbour, you can experience Karelian culture and architecture at Bomba House. Around it, monuments and signposts tell the story of the house and Karelian history. The Bomba House has a restaurant, exhibitions, a shop and a summer market with extended opening hours during the summer.

Read more about the port’s services at nurmes.fi

• fuel distribution point
• water and electricity point
• shelter 200m away

Ports in neighbouring areas

In Joensuu, the Lake Pielinen joins the Saimaa waterway, which connects all the way to the Baltic Sea. There are three harbours, Koli, Lieksa and Juua, close to the ports of Nurmes and Bomba, which makes a Pielinen boat trip on the same route very easy. Read more about the boat trip at Outdoor Actice.

Port of Lieksa

The port of Lieksa is located in a peaceful area by a nature trail. A dog park and a barbecue are well served for stops. Read about the services of Lieksha and Koli harbours at lieksa.fi

• refuelling point for boats
• septic tank emptying facilities
• water and waste disposal point
• toilets

Port of Juua

Near the port of Juua, less than a kilometre away, there is a grocery store and restaurant, a yarn shop, a sports equipment shop. Also visit the Paalasmaa archipelago and Uramonsaari, the only docked picnic harbour in Pielinen.

• waste point
• toilets
• table group for dining

Port of Koli

Koli harbour and harbour restaurant are within hiking distance from the top of Koli National Park, a national landscape. The popular Hiekkasaari is worth experiencing!

• refuelling point for boats
• septic tank emptying facilities
• water point
• ice storage