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Savonlinna

3.8
Castles · Specialty Museums · Operas
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. To personalize your trip to Savonlinna, create itinerary details specific to you using our Finland driving holiday site.
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Olavinlinna Castle
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Savonlinna Provincial Museum
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Savonlinna Cathedral
3.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Boat Tours & Water Sports
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Savonlinna

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Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum
Punkaharju
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Lakeland GTE
Puumala
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Kerimaki Church
Kerimaki
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes
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Linnansaari National Park
Rantasalmi
4.7
Duration: 8 hours

Hidden gems in Savonlinna

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Pikkukirkko
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes
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Taito Shop Savonlinna
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
The Spirit of the fortress
3.3
Duration: 30 minutes
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Riihisaari
3.8
Duration: 30 minutes

Historic Sites in Savonlinna

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

Shopping in Savonlinna

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Savonlinna Market Square
3.7
Duration: 30 minutes

Museums in Savonlinna

S/S Salama
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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