Savonlinna
Top Places to Visit
Castle Museum
Castle Museum, covers the castle's history
Lake Saimaa
There are plenty of sightseeing cruises around Lake Saimaa. If you're extremely lucky, you just might spot the very rare Saimaa Ringed Seal (saimaannorppa).
Orthodox Museum
Orthodox Museum, with Russian Orthodox icons and paraphernalia
Art Centre Retretti
Art Centre Retretti [7] in Punkaharju, 30 km from Savonlinna, is one of the biggest art centre in Nordic Counties and build partly under the caves. Changing ...
Savonlinna Provincial Museum
Savonlinna Provincial Museum [6] is located on the island of Riihisaari. From the same building you can find also the Nestori - Saimaa Nature Exhibition centre ... more
World`s Biggest Wooden Church
World`s biggest wooden church in Kerimäki is an attraction worth to visit, location 24 km from Savonlinna.
Top Places to Eat
Medieval Restaurant Hilpeä Munkki
Medieval Restaurant Hilpeä Munkki, [14].
Roof Terrace Of Savonlinnan Seurahuone
Roof Terrace of Savonlinnan Seurahuone, [16] Try the famous local delicacy called Muikku - a small white fish (Vendace)
Piatta
Piatta, Kauppatori 4-6, [15].
Brewery Restaurant Huvila
Brewery Restaurant Huvila, [18] Huvila has own small brewery and food made mainly of local ingredients. Special wines imported by themselves.
Liekkilohi
Liekkilohi, next to market, tel. 050 3105 850, [17]. The flagship floating restaurant of a franchised chain, the menu here is simple: pick either one of their ... more
Uskudar Kebap
Uskudar Kebap, Pilkkakoskenkatu 3.
Top Places for Nightlife
Sillansuu
Sillansuu, [20].
Happytime Bar
Happytime Bar, [19].
Rocks
Rocks, [22].
Tamino
Tamino, in the Seurahuone hotel, [21].
Top Activity Places
Opera Festival
The city is renowned for its yearly Opera Festival [9], organized within St. Olaf's Castle. There is also a Ballet Festival at the same place earlier in the ...
