harbours

Get there by boat

Take a boat across the archipelago of Pielinen and enjoy warm summer days in Lakeland Bomba. Experience the atmosphere of the Puu-Nurmes wooden house area and the Karelian architecture of the Bomba house.

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 Puu-Nurmes and the other on the shore of Break Sokos Hotel Bomba, both on the shores of the Pielinen.

Lake Pielinen is known for its beautiful lake scenery, rocky shores and surrounding hills. Stretching far across the landscape, the lake features a variety of islands, each with its own distinctive character. Towards the northern end of the lake, the scenery becomes increasingly hilly, with forested slopes and rugged terrain.

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 Old market town, ‘Vanha 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.

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. The hotel’s high-quality pampering spa, sun terrace and restaurants 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 hotel. 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 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 Juuka – 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.