Lake Ladoga in the old days was called the Neva Sea. Ladoga, in fact, is similar to the real sea. In Icelandic sagas, the lake was called Aldoga or Aldoga. Since the 9th century there has been a waterway called “from the Vikings to the Greeks”. The area of the lake is 18329 km. The coastline of the reservoir extends for almost 1570 km. In the northern part of the lake there are a lot of islands and large hollows, the depth of some of them is more than 100 m. The maximum depth of the reservoir is 230 m. Many significant events have occurred on the shores of Lake Ladoga, both in antiquity and over the past decades. Historical monuments and the unique beauty of nature attract a large number of travelers.
The shores of Ladoga are very picturesque and diverse. They are made of cliffs made of rocky crystalline rocks, cut by narrow bays with small islands - skerries.
Lake Ladoga is a pantry of solar energy. The sun, penetrating into its depths, moves water, leaving the mirror surface motionless.
Calmness on Ladoga is extremely rare. Due to the long and severe winter cold, the climate here is humid and the water is cool, even in the summer. Autumn is a time of storms. At this time, strong waves are raging in Ladoga. The weather (Lake Ladoga differs in this) is very variable here, so June and July are the best time for swimming. Full calm can very quickly be replaced by a windy storm. In this case, the height of the waves can reach 4 meters. The largest wave, which was measured on Ladoga, was almost six meters. In ancient times, a lot of ships sank in the lake. Modern motor ships on Ladoga are characterized by high safety and comfort. The period from July to August is considered the most optimal for traveling around Lake Ladoga. At this time, Ladoga is very calm.
Lake Ladoga is famous for its variety and abundance of fish. It is home to 53 species of fish. Many of them have commercial value, for example: trout, pike perch, whitefish, salmon, perch, roach, vendace, pike, bream, ruff. Salmon make up almost a third of all fish species in Ladoga. This place attracts both beginners and avid anglers. The greatest interest among tourists is the Ladoga seal, which is listed in the Red Book.
Lake Ladoga, the rest on which leaves an unforgettable experience, amazes with its picturesque beauty and unique places, among them the Alexander Svir and
Valaam monasteries, the legendary Oreshek fortress, the Finnish city of Sortavala. Ladoga has a large number of camp sites and mini-hotels. The very picturesque Lake Ladoga is a place where you can relax and spend time. Hiking, cycling and water routes are available for tourists. Specialized bases are open for hunters. You can relax on Lake Ladoga throughout the year. In the summer, boats and boats are rented, in winter - snowmobiles. Ladoga is an expanse for lovers of extreme relaxation. In addition to cycling, various kayaking, surfing and
jet skiing programs have been developed
. Traveling on
sailing catamarans is also considered very popular
. The beaches of Lake Ladoga adore romance for the fresh wind and unique nature.