Savonlinna Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the region of Southern Savonia in Finland
About Savonlinna
Savonlinna was founded as a city in 1639 when the Swedish King Gustav II Adolf granted it city rights. The city grew rapidly around Olavinlinna Castle, and it became an important trading hub on the Saimaa waterway. By the late 1800s, Savonlinna was a thriving city known as a centre for culture and the arts. The city was a popular tourist destination, and many famous artists and writers, such as Jean Sibelius and Juhani Aho, visited and lived there. During World War II, Savonlinna suffered significant damage when the Soviet Air Force bombed the city. Many buildings and infrastructure were destroyed during the bombings. After the war, Savonlinna was rebuilt and has since thrived. The annual Savonlinna Opera Festival attracts about 65 000 visitors in July. Savonlinna is an important centre fo
Top Attractions in Savonlinna
Explore the best things to see and do in Savonlinna:
- ★Cruises
- ★Kasinonsaaret
- ★Kerigolf
- ★Kirkkoniemi bell tower
- ★Kolovesi National Park
- ★Linnansaari National Park
- ★Olavinlinna
- ★Riihisaari Museum
Where to Eat in Savonlinna
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hesburger
- 🍴Hospitz Restaurant
- 🍴Majakka
- 🍴Opetusravintola Paviljonki
- 🍴Perlina di Castello
- 🍴Pizzeria Capero
Where to Stay in Savonlinna
- 🏨Hostel Anna Catharina
- 🏨Hotelli Hospitz
- 🏨Hotel Pietari Kylliäinen
- 🏨Lossiranta Lodge
- 🏨Seurahuone
- 🏨Spahotel Casino
Savonlinna Travel Guide Sections
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