"My Sweetest Memories" Sulkava by aukjejetty

Sulkava Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 21 photos

Four single travellers meet by accident in Savonlinna and spent a great time together near Sulkava! That is in short what happened. In Lappeenranta I met Kaoru (from Japan) and Elisabeth (from Austria). We decided to take the train together the next day and ended up in Savonlinna, there, Valerie (from Switzerland) asked us if we knew any place to stay. She joined us in our hunt for a sleeping place.

All four of us were on a budget and we wanted to stay somewhere affordable. I looked up the nearest youthhostel, and it happened to mention one in Sulkava.*

Valerie at the Dock

We took a bus to Sulkava and from there the Hostel owner had arranged for us a taxi to bring us to her place. The owner of this hostel loves to talk and speaks so many languages, you'll always find a way to talk to her.
She has an amazing place out in the country. On a smaller lake she has a few cottages. Our plan was just to spent a night, but after one night we just could not leave, we all fell in love with the place. Elisabeth had to leave because she was going to study in Oulu, and had to go on. But the rest stayed behind a few more days...*

Last visit to Sulkava: Aug 2002
Intro Updated Jan 8, 2004
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Reviews (8)

Valerie paddling for Kaoru and me - Sulkava

Out On The Lake Sports & Outdoors (1)

Taking the boat out on the lake was one of those fun things we did a few times a day, the best time was early in the... more travel advice

Kaoru Chopping Wood (behind her is the toilet!) - Sulkava

Sharp Axe! Warnings Or Dangers (1)

At the cottage you have to chop your own wood for the fire at night, but also for the sauna. This is great, and I loved... more travel advice

Beautiful Sunsets Nightlife (1)

Sit on the dock and just watch the sunset all the way. It might change several times, the clouds are so unpredictable.... more travel advice

Kaoru and Valerie eating marshmellows - Sulkava

Do It Yourself... Restaurants (1)

There is a restaurant at this hostel, but we decided to get some bread and stuff we could barbecue. The hostelowner... more travel advice

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Comments (5)

nathasha Jun 26, 2004 at 9:52 PM Report Abuse

wow!!! i am glad you had such an authentic finland experience in sulkava :)) even i became home sick after reading!!! thanks & welcome back to finland for more ;))
chaistarr Sep 10, 2003 at 8:34 PM Report Abuse

great finland pages...it looks beautiful
Gili_S May 5, 2003 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

Great page & wonderful travelogues pictures.
riproy Apr 23, 2003 at 1:34 AM Report Abuse

Your time here sounds exquisite. Fabulous pictures and great writing!
martin_nl Apr 21, 2003 at 2:43 AM Report Abuse

What a great experience this place is. Never heard of it, but I sure want to go. It sounds very adventurous too: chopping the wood to get yourself warm and no shower. Thanks for the nice write-up!