- 3/9/2023
A heavy north storm brought water into storm banks in Savonselkä. The skating track has been opened up to Savonselkä hut (2,5 km/one way), we will inform you later if the skating track can be opened to Linnansaari. The traditional cross-country skiing track is also being made to Linnansaari in the morning. At the Savonselkä hut, you can enjoy your own snacks and for example fry sausages. You can pay the firewood fee (3€/person or 7€/family) at the Oravi reception or in the online store.
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- 3/8/2023
The skating track is open from Oravi to Linnansaari (5 km/one way) and it is possible to walk or ski the winter hiking trail to Järvisydän (18 km/one way). Today, the weather forecast promises -8-11 degrees Celsius, 5-8 m/s wind and snow during the day. Oravi's equipment rental office is open from 9-17. EDIT. Today it will snow for the rest of the day and the ice track will not be maintained anymore today because it will not stay open. The skating track will be plowed next time tomorrow, on Thursday morning.
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- 3/7/2023
It snowed last night and the route has been ploughed from Oravi to Linnansaari this morning. The ski trail is also drawn. Linnansaari's pancake cafe is open from 11-14.30. In the evening, we will take a moonlight hike to Savonselkä's hut. Gathering at the shop 17.30. The weather forecast promises clear weather!
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- 3/6/2023
Snow showers are expected throughout the day, but no strong winds. The skating trail will be plowed once today at noon. The rental shop and cafe in Oravi is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tomorrow the weather will be clear, suitable for a sunset / moonlight hike. Then we walk/ski/kick on the ice to Savonselkä's hut. See more information on the event page.
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- 3/5/2023
The skating route from Oravi to Linnansaari (5,6 km one way) is open and the ice is in good condition. Also the ski track is open
The rental office and cafe in Oravi is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Soup lunch served from 11 am. Linnansaari's cafe is not open on Sunday.
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- 3/4/2023
Calm and slightly cold, even the sun is showing. The skating route from Oravi to Linnansaari (5 km/direction) is in good condition. During the morning we also prepare the ski track from Oravi via Linnansaari to Järvisydän (18 km/direction). Linnansaari's pancake cafe is open from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Equipment rental shop and cafe in Oravi open from 9 am to 5 pm. Today we offer ground reindeer meat soup.
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- 3/3/2023
Today on Friday, it is a sunny day, temterature close to zero and wind is blowing approx. 4 m/s. On the skating route from Oravi to Linnansaari you can tour skate, use kick sledges or a bicycle. You can walk and ski on the winter hiking trail all the way to Järvisydän. Linnansaari's pancake café is open from 11-14 and Oravi's equipment rental from 9-17.
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- 3/2/2023
Sunny and windy day, temperature is close to zero. The ice skating route is open from Oravi to Linnansaari and in good condition, in some places a little snow frost on the surface of the ice. We recommend sticks for tour skaters. The traditional skiing track is also open from Oravi to Linnansaari. In Linnansaari or Savonselkä's hut, you can fry sausages and enjoy a winter day. Oravi's equipment rental is open from 9-17.
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- 3/1/2023
All winter sports are possible, the ice skating trail from Oravi to Linnansaari is open and the ice is in good condition. The traditional ski trail from Oravi to Linnansaari is open. You can also go on the skating route by sled or bicycle, On Linnansaari island it is possibe to hike by snowshoes. Linnansaari's ice skating rink is open today from 11 am to 2 pm.
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- 2/28/2023
The skating trail Oravi-Linnansaari 5 km/direction and the winter hiking trail Oravi-Järvosydä 18 km/direction are open. Although the wind is not blowing at the moment. Oravi's rental office is open from 9 am to 5 pm and Linnansaari's lettu cafe is open today from 11 am to 2 pm.
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