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Things to see in Savonlinna (Finland): 10 places and when to go
Savonlinna is a town in Finland, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Temples (3), Nature (2), Food and drink (2). The best known are Olavinlinna, Savonlinna Cathedral and Riihisaari - Savonlinna Museum. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 61.8666, 28.8833
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (3) · Nature (2) · Food and drink (2) · History (1) · Museums and art (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 272 km as the crow flies
What to see in Savonlinna
The places in and around Savonlinna, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- OlavinlinnaMedieval castle in Savonlinna, Finland977 m
- Savonlinna CathedralCathedral in Savonlinna, Finland377 m
- Riihisaari - Savonlinna MuseumMuseum in Savonlinna, Finland714 m
- HaislahtiBay597 m
- Saints Zachary and Elisabeth churchOrthodox church in Savonlinna, Finland355 m
- Savonlinna Market SquareSquare in Savonlinna, Finland173 m
- Savonranta ChurchChurch in Savonlinna, Finland38 km
- VehkasaariProtected area18 km
- Karvilan PanimoBrewery20 km
- Palovartijan taloHiking27 km
When to go to Savonlinna
The best time to visit Savonlinna is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:46
- FebBest time8:30
- MarBest time11:18
- AprPossible14:24
- MayPossible17:16
- JunBest time19:09
- JulBest time18:20
- AugBest time15:38
- SepBest time12:33
- OctPossible9:33
- NovBetter not6:36
- DecBest time4:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 50. In June, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Savonlinna
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 272 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kerimäki5 places22 km
- Rantasalmi5 places32 km
- Imatra5 places74 km
- Mikkeli11 places86 km
- Joensuu19 places94 km
- Lappeenranta11 places96 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Savonlinna?
The best known: Olavinlinna, Savonlinna Cathedral, Riihisaari - Savonlinna Museum, Haislahti, Saints Zachary and Elisabeth church. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Savonlinna?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 50.
How do you get to Savonlinna?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 272 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Savonlinna as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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