Savonlinna 57130 Finland

The building of Olavinlinna, castle of St. Olaf, began in 1475. The Danish-born founder of the castle, knight Erik Axelsson Tott, decided that a powerful fortification should be build to protect the strategically important Savo region. The castle was supposed to repel Russian attacks from the east and to guarantee the control of the Savo region for the Swedish Crown. The history of Olavinlinna is a mixture of medieval arms clashing, cannons roaring and every-day chores inside the security of the castle's thick walls. The changes in the ownership of the castle left their mark on Olavinlinna: this can be seen in the varied architecture of the castle. These days the castle's halls and rooms can be rented and used for all kinds of events.

Olavinkatu 27, Savonlinna 57130 Finland

Riihisaari kavassitie 1, Savonlinna 57130 Finland

Pappilankatu 8, Savonlinna 57100 Finland

Olavinlinna, Savonlinna 57130 Finland

Satamapuistontie, Savonlinna 57130 Finland

s/s Punkaharju offers you daily steamship cruises on Lake Saimaa. See the original steamship and see the possibilities and the history. Come experience the distinctive atmosphere of old steamships. Explore our enclosed decks and open-air sun deck, each with a unique setting. S/s Punkaharju was built in Savonlinna 1905. New longer Scenic cruise 2024. Discover the Finnish summer by shoreline cruise going through the gorgeous Saimaa Lakeland labyrinth. See the heart of Lake Saimaa district and Savonlinna's famous medieval Olavinlinna castle. Sightseeing cruise by an original Finnish handmade steamships S/S Paul Wahl and S/S Punkaharju you can feel the part of Finnish inland lake history. Together fascinating Finnish national scenery and traditional steamship is unforgettable experience. Steam ship cruise takes an hour and 30 minutes. Daily cruises June, July and august at 11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm and 7pm.

Kauppatori, Savonlinna 57130 Finland

Puistokatu 7, Savonlinna 57100 Finland

Exhibitions, finnish design and craft

Olavinlinna, Savonlinna 57130 Finland

Olavinkatu 29, Savonlinna 57130 Finland

Pappilankatu 8, Savonlinna 57100 Finland