Villa Norppa Villa Norppa is located in Punkaharju’s Vuoriniemi, surrounded by pinetrees, on the shores of the clearwatered lake Saimaa. The name of the Villa, Norppa, means “Saimaa ringed seal” in Finnish, and those adorably cute creatures can be seen nearby on a good day! This Villa is truly a fitting place for a lover of nature to relax in, the scenery is breathtaking, the bay is secluded and naturally protected against winds. The surrounding forests provide for excellent foraging opportunities for berries (blueberries, raspberries and lingonberries) and mushrooms. And of course, since the Villa is located on the shores of lake Saimaa, there are both excellent fishing spots and a chance to see the endangered Saimaa ringed seal! And what would be a better way to check out the scenery on lake Saimaa than the brand new and big pier that comes with a rowing boat attached to it. Motorboats are also available to rent. This log Villa by Honkarakenne has 3 bedrooms, a kitchenette, bathroom and indoors wc. The kitchen is completely renovated and well equipped with a dishwasher, stove top, modern oven and of course the necessary plates and utensils. There is a completely new sauna building (completed June 2020) on the hillside, with a bonus living room with a fold-out bed. The sauna is a wood-heated sauna. The beach is a hard-bottomed sandy beach with a steep decline. As an added specialty, enjoy the scenery on the huge terrace with a built-in hot tub! I will gladly give further information and pictures of Villa Norppa, please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time.