Kyläniemi is an island on the south of lake Saimaa in Taipalsaari. It was formed during the second Salpausselkä.[1] Kyläniemi is the 20th largest island in Finland's inland waters, with an area of 23 km².[2]

Kyläniemi

Kyläniemi ferry
Geography
Location	Taipalsaari South Karelia Finland
Coordinates	61°18′22.396″N 28°14′6.587″E
Adjacent bodies of water	Lake Saimaa
Length	14 km (8.7 mi)

Kyläniemi used to be a peninsula, until the construction of Kutvele canal in the 18nth century turned it to an island. The island can be reached via the road connection at Ruokohlati and via Kyläniemi ferry.[1]

Geography

The 14 km long island consists of sandy beaches, terraces, gravelly deltas and end moraine ridges. Kyläniemi emerged during the second Salpausselkä ice-marginal formation, and pasqueflowers and sand pink flowers were among the first plant species to appear on the island. A variety of plants that can be found includes anemone, sand pansy and canary grass. The island also harbors sparsely wooded coniferous forests.[3][4][5][6][7]

Kyläniemi is considered a significant geological and biological ridge area. It is protected under the national ridge protection program and the Natura 2000 network of preserved natural sites.[8][1]

Gallery

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  Kyläsalmi cable ferry. Kutvele canal lies in the background.
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  Kyläniemi ferry
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  Kyläniemi beach

References