"If the Saimaa ringed seal disappears from Lake Saimaa, it disappears from the entire world."

Lake Saimaa is important for us. We want to help to protect life in Saimaa environment.
Out charity target is naturally Saimaa ringed seal.

Original Sokos Hotel Lappee helps the WWF in its work to protect the endangered Saimaa ringed seal.

The WWF has worked to protect the species since 1979. The foundation produces information, funds research, steers decision-making concerning the species, provides environmental education and takes active action to help the Saimaa ringed seal survive. Thanks to the protection efforts, the numbers of Saimaa ringed seals have remained at a steady level and even increased.

As a tribute to our beloved seal, we have set up a Superior room with a suitable theme. It is called Lumi-kuutti, i.e. seal pup on snow. The number of the room is 3005. The room features a cute-as-can-be picture of a seal pup relaxing on the ice of lake Saimaa in spring. The picture was taken by a Saimaa ringed seal advocate, documentarist, nature photographer and author Juha Taskinen.

Saving the Saimaa ringed seal from extinction is a matter of honour for Finns. Original Sokos Hotel is a strong Finnish organisation, which makes it a matter of honour for us as well.