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Savonlinna

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Castles Operas Specialty Museums
The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery. A popular tourist destination, the town draws visitors to its world-famous opera festival, as well as its well-preserved and attractive medieval castle--one of the most impressive in all of northern Europe. Although a compact city, Savonlinna's museums, galleries, shops, market, and bustling restaurants provide plenty of activities year-round, while the shores of the city's lakes are ideal spots to relax in the summer. Be sure to sample some eastern Finnish delicacies here, such as meat pies and fresh water herring. Savonlinna is in Southern Savonia. With our online itinerary creator, Finland vacations can be built around trips to Savonlinna and other destinations in Finland.
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Popular things to do in Savonlinna

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Olavinlinna Castle
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Duration:1 h 30 min
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Savonlinna Provincial Museum
4.4
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Boat Tours & Water Sports
4.1
Duration:3 h
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Savonlinna Cathedral
3.7
Duration:1 h 30 min

Side trips from Savonlinna

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Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum
Punkaharju
4.6
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Linnansaari National Park
Rantasalmi
4.8
Duration:8 h
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New Valamo Monastery
Heinavesi
4.3
Duration:4 h
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Kerimaki Church
Kerimaki
4.6
Duration:30 min

Hidden gems in Savonlinna

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Pikkukirkko
4.7
Duration:30 min
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Taito Shop Savonlinna
4.3
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Riihisaari
3.8
Duration:30 min
The Spirit of the fortress
3.1
Duration:30 min

Historic Sites in Savonlinna

Kirkkoniemen Kellotapuli
1.9
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Paaskylahden kirkko
3.1
Duration:30 min

Shopping in Savonlinna

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Savonlinna Market Square
3.8
Duration:30 min

Museums in Savonlinna

S/S Salama
3.8
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Places to visit with Savonlinna

Mikkeli BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Church, Landmark
Punkaharju BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Geologic Formation, Art Gallery
Heinavesi BEST FOR: Religious Site, Landmark, Church
Kerimaki BEST FOR: Religious Site, Battlefield
Puumala BEST FOR: Kayaking / Canoeing, Scenic Drive, Landmark
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