Residential Areas
Find a place to live in a village, by the lake or close to services
Rantasalmi offers a variety of residential areas for different life situations, from village-centre living close to services to quieter rural and lakeside settings. Housing options include neighbourhoods near schools and services, village communities and locations surrounded by nature.
Living in Rantasalmi often means short everyday distances, access to outdoor life and a strong sense of community. Residential areas combine practical services with the qualities many people seek in Lakeland living: space, nature and safety.
People moving to Rantasalmi can ask about residential options, available building plots and housing alternatives through municipal services.
More information
For information about living in Rantasalmi and residential options:
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Recycling and Waste Services
Waste services in Rantasalmi are provided through regional waste management arrangements operated by Kierrätysyhtiö Rippee. Residents sort household waste according to local instructions and use available collection, recycling and reception services. Updated waste regulations have expanded separate collection obligations for bio waste and packaging waste.
Residents can use Rinki eco-points near village grocery stores, including the recycling point at S-market, Kylätie 23, for cardboard, glass, metal, plastic and paper packaging recycling.
For bulky waste, hazardous waste and materials not handled through regular household collection, residents can use:
Susimäki Sorting Station
Sepäntie 26
58900 Rantasalmi
Open Wednesdays year-round
The sorting station accepts household small loads and many recyclable materials, while larger loads are directed to regional waste facilities. Guidance is also available on composting, sorting obligations and waste collection arrangements.
Advice and customer service
For sorting guidance, waste services and customer support, contact:
Kierrätysyhtiö Rippee Customer Service
Tulliportinkatu 1–5 B 32
57100 Savonlinna
Tel. +358 15 557 163
Email: asiakaspalvelu@rippee.fi
Mon–Fri 9.00–15.00
Detailed sorting instructions, electronic services and service-point information are available through Rippee’s waste services.
Integration Services (for New Residents)
Guidance and support when settling in Rantasalmi
If you are moving to Rantasalmi from abroad, support and guidance are available through regional integration services. Integration services help newcomers settle into everyday life in Finland and access the services they need.
Support may include practical guidance related to:
- living and everyday life in Finland
- accessing municipal and public services
- education and early childhood services
- employment and integration planning
- social guidance and support in different life situations
- advice for newcomers and families
Integration services are arranged regionally and are available to immigrants living in Rantasalmi according to service needs. Services are provided in cooperation with authorities responsible for integration, employment and wellbeing services.
Service point for Rantasalmi residents
Residents of Rantasalmi are served through the Integration and Immigration Services Department, Savonlinna region, which serves Rantasalmi, Savonlinna, Sulkava and Enonkoski.
Integration and Immigration Services
Olavinkatu 40 A, 2nd floor
57130 Savonlinna
What you can do through the service
Through integration services you can get help with:
- starting life in a new municipality
- receiving guidance on public services
- discussing your integration situation and service needs
- accessing multilingual guidance and support
- being referred to the right authorities and support services
The service can also help direct you to employment, language learning and other support networks.
Additional support in Rantasalmi
For questions related to local municipal services such as schooling, housing or everyday municipal matters, you can also contact:
Rantasalmi Municipality Customer Service Point
Eliel Saarisen tie 2
58900 Rantasalmi
For social and health-related support, services are provided by South Savo Wellbeing Services County Eloisa ↗.
Rental Apartments
Rental housing for different life situations
Rental apartments are available in Rantasalmi for different housing needs, including housing close to services in the village centre as well as apartments in other residential areas.
Rental housing can suit many situations:
- moving to the municipality
- temporary housing needs
- student or work-related housing
- long-term everyday living
Apartments vary in size and location, and municipal housing services can provide information about availability and application procedures.
How to apply and get information
For information on rental apartments and housing applications, contact municipal housing services through:
Tiia Puustinen
Administrative Secretary, Housing Services
tiia.puustinen@rantasalmi.fi
Public Map Service
Explore property and map information online
The municipality’s public map service helps residents, builders and property owners access map-based information online. The service can be used to view properties, available plots, municipal spatial data and location information related to planning and services.
The map service is also used for viewing plots and buildings for sale, outdoor routes and selected service locations.
Outdoor and Recreational Trails
Trails, routes and nature experiences
Rantasalmi offers outdoor routes and recreational trails for hiking, cycling, skiing, paddling and nature experiences. Many routes connect with the Saimaa lake landscape and nearby Linnansaari National Park.
Trails range from local recreation routes to national park excursion routes, with opportunities for year-round outdoor activities.
Building and Environmental Services
Building Permits and Inspections
Guidance for building and permits
The municipality’s building control services guide residents and property owners in construction, permits and inspections. Services cover building permits, placement permits, demolition permits, landscape work permits and related inspections. All permit applications are handled through Lupapiste electronic service (web service available only in fin/swe).
Building control also provides impartial advice before applying for permits.
Building Control Contacts
Mauri Ruuskanen, Technical Director
mauri.ruuskanen@rantasalmi.fi
Lilja Valkonen, Administrative Secretary
lilja.valkonen@rantasalmi.fi
Plots, Land and Property
Plots and opportunities for building
Rantasalmi offers residential, holiday and industrial plots as well as information on municipal land and properties. Available plots and properties for sale can be viewed through the municipality’s map service.
For plot reservations, land-use matters and municipal property information, contact:
Lilja Valkonen
Secretary of Environmental Affairs
lilja.valkonen@rantasalmi.fi
Environmental and Nature Protection
Protecting the Saimaa environment
Environmental protection in Rantasalmi supports clean waters, biodiversity and sustainable use of the natural environment. Services relate to environmental guidance, local environmental regulations and responsible management of valuable natural areas.
Protection of the Saimaa lake environment and surrounding landscapes is an important part of municipal environmental work.
Heidi Käyhkö
Environmental Specialist
heidi.kayhko@rantasalmi.fi
Environmental Compliance and Monitoring
Supervision for a healthy and safe environment
Environmental compliance and monitoring help ensure a healthy living environment and compliance with environmental regulations. Services include supervision related to environmental obligations and advisory support in matters concerning the built and natural environment.
Heidi Käyhkö
Environmental Specialist
heidi.kayhko@rantasalmi.fi