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Before you go

Your trip to Savonlinna.

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Savonlinna – Savônia do Sul

How to get there

  • Savonlinnan rautatieasema 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. The rail link typically goes via Parikkala. Bus and road are alternatives; confirm the arrival point before choosing your base.

How many days

Two full days, in addition to arrival day, allow you to separate the castle visit from the Punkaharju area.

When to go

From June to August summer usually has long days and possible rain. Between December and February it is typically cold with few daylight hours.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The center does not require a vehicle. For Punkaharju, the train can cover part of the access; a car makes it easier to choose between different trail starting points.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Savonlinna
  1. Morning
    Castle on the island

    Visit Olavinlinna according to the available circuit and schedule.

  2. Afternoon
    Shorelines of the narrows

    Walk the castle area and observe the complex from other points on the shore.

  3. Late afternoon
    Lakeside urban landscape

    Continue through the center along the water, avoiding a long journey before dark.

  4. Evening
    Overnight by the lakes

    Have your meal in the center and leave the trip to Punkaharju organized for the next day.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Savonlinna the seat of South Savo?

No. The regional seat is Mikkeli, about 103 kilometers by road.

Can Olavinlinna be visited on foot?

Yes. The entrance is by the town center.

Is the Lusto museum inside central Savonlinna?

No. It is in the Punkaharju area and requires travel.

How to distribute two full days?

Use one for the castle and the urban lakeside, and the other for Lusto and the reserve.

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