Neea's Guidebook
Food Scene
Amazing views over Savonlinna while eating local fried vendace!
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Muikkuterassi, Savonlinna
4-6 KauppatoriAmazing views over Savonlinna while eating local fried vendace!
Food prepared with charcoal grill, for example tasty burgers and stakes. Central location, in the middle of the harbour. Great variety of locally brewed beers.
Also a popular terrace in the evenings.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Bistro Waahto
5 SatamapuistonkatuFood prepared with charcoal grill, for example tasty burgers and stakes. Central location, in the middle of the harbour. Great variety of locally brewed beers.
Also a popular terrace in the evenings.
Best local vendance dishes in my opinion. The deck is located on a lake next to marketplace.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Kalastajan Koju
KauppatoriBest local vendance dishes in my opinion. The deck is located on a lake next to marketplace.
The best ice creams around the town. Offers also lörtsys (local meatpies), which is something every tourist in a town should taste.
Lippakioski
SatamapuistonkatuThe best ice creams around the town. Offers also lörtsys (local meatpies), which is something every tourist in a town should taste.
Lettukahvila Kalliolinna
Culture
The northernmost medieval stone fortress still standing, founded in 1475. Savonlinna's international Opera Festivals organized there yearly since 1912.
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Burg Olavinlinna
The northernmost medieval stone fortress still standing, founded in 1475. Savonlinna's international Opera Festivals organized there yearly since 1912.
Sightseeing
Wonderful 1,5 hour sightseeing cruise around Lake Saimaa with real steamship. Goes next to Olavinlinna.
S/S Punkaharju
SatamapuistonkatuWonderful 1,5 hour sightseeing cruise around Lake Saimaa with real steamship. Goes next to Olavinlinna.
If you have time and car in your use, this is a must see. Punkaharju’s breath-taking scenery really is one of the most beautiful parts of Finland.
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Punkaharju
If you have time and car in your use, this is a must see. Punkaharju’s breath-taking scenery really is one of the most beautiful parts of Finland.
Nightlife
Popular summerterrace especially among young locals, has one of the cheapest prices.
Kesäterassi Höyry
Popular summerterrace especially among young locals, has one of the cheapest prices.
Beer restaurant that has been recognized nationwide with it's huge selection. Also some ciders available. If you get hungry, they are also serving some pizza and wings etc. On Thursdays there are especially good deals!
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Olutravintola Sillansuu Oy
1 VerkkosaarenkatuBeer restaurant that has been recognized nationwide with it's huge selection. Also some ciders available. If you get hungry, they are also serving some pizza and wings etc. On Thursdays there are especially good deals!
Things to do
Activity Maker offers minigolf, megazone, escape rooms and guided tours among others. Check out their website for more information https://activitymaker.fi/home/. Different activities offered during summer and during winter.
Activity Maker
11-13 OlavinkatuActivity Maker offers minigolf, megazone, escape rooms and guided tours among others. Check out their website for more information https://activitymaker.fi/home/. Different activities offered during summer and during winter.
Little bir further away, but nice way to spend a hot summerday with your family. The park is easily accessible with the train.
There is an adventure park with tree top adventures right next to it, both activities could be combined for the same day. There are also some combinations tickets available.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Punkaharju Summerland
4 TuunaansaarentieLittle bir further away, but nice way to spend a hot summerday with your family. The park is easily accessible with the train.
There is an adventure park with tree top adventures right next to it, both activities could be combined for the same day. There are also some combinations tickets available.