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Sulkava

City in Southern Savonia, Finland

Overview

Sulkava is a charming lakeside town in Southern Savonia, known for its stunning natural surroundings and annual Sulkava Rowing Race. With pristine forests, friendly locals, and a laid-back pace, it's an ideal destination for those seeking authentic Finnish countryside. The town center provides cozy cafes, local heritage, and easy access to Lake Saimaa.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Southern Savonia
Population
2,368
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
61.79°, 28.37°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,810
Local Cost
$1,035
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
65
Temperature
3.4°C
Summer Avg
16.3°C
Winter Avg
-9.3°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-40.4°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
842 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
39
Walk Score
39
Footways
77.0
Airport
SVL
Distance
35 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.

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