Vacation resorts in Sortavala

Yagodnaya Derevnya is ideal for a peaceful stay in a cottage with panoramic windows, a terrace and views of the channel. Guests can visit the Russian banya, take a dip in an outdoor plunge pool, go fishing, or rent a rowing boat or SUP board. It is best to drive or arrange a transfer in advance, as app-based taxis can be difficult to find.

Both resorts suit a nature break, with cottages, private beaches and water activities. At Chyornye Kamni on Lake Yanisyarvi, children can enjoy the zoo and playroom, while adults can go fishing or relax at the bathhouse. Ladozhskaya Usadba offers cottages, heated year-round tents for two and a wide choice of water sports.

Forrest Lodge Karelia suits families and groups: its wooden houses have kitchens, fireplaces and grills, while activities include boating, SUP and skiing. Sorola Village is a three-minute walk from Lake Ladoga, with a private beach, sauna and restaurant. Choose Na Pauze for seclusion by Lake Ristijärvi and trips around Karelia: Sortavala and Mount Paaso are a 15-minute drive away.

Khutor LikhKoff suits a lakeside getaway: its tents have personal heaters and heated sheets and sleep up to four guests. At Bochkanakarte, couples, families and groups can choose a tiny cabin by the river or at the edge of the forest, with either a private or shared terrace.