Finland
Things to do in Savonlinna
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Sightlore has 11 places to explore in Savonlinna, and 8 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Savonlinna's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
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Olavinlinna Castle
Olavinlinna, also known as St. Olaf's Castle, is a 15th-century three-tower castle located in Savonlinna, Finland. It is built on an island in the Kyrönsalmi strait that connects the lakes Haukivesi and Pihlajavesi.
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Saints Zachary and Elisabeth church
Church in central Savonlinna, built in 1846 as an Orthodox church dedicated to the Prophet Zachary and Saint Elisabeth.
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Riihisaari - Savonlinna Museum
Regional museum of Savonlinna on the island of Riihisaari, near Olavinlinna Castle.
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Kerimäki Church
The Kerimäki Church in Kerimäki, Finland, is the largest wooden church in the world.
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Kyrönsalmi railway bridge
Steel railway bridge over the Kyrönsalmi strait in Savonlinna; it could be opened for boat traffic until summer 2019.
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Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
National museum of forestry and forest culture at Punkaharju, Savonlinna, opened in 1994.
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Punkaharju
Punkaharju is a former municipality of Finland. It was consolidated with the town of Savonlinna on January 1, 2013. It was located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the South Savo region.
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Savonlinna Cathedral
Savonlinna Cathedral is located in Savonlinna, Finland. It was built between 1874 and 1878 and designed by architect Axel Hampus Dalström in the Gothic Revival style. It has room for 1000 people.
Discovery routes in Savonlinna
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Savonlinna: Olavinlinna Castle
From Savonlinna Cathedral and the Church of Saints Zachary and Elisabeth to the Kyrönsalmi railway bridge, the Riihisaari museum and Olavinlinna Castle.
From Savonlinna to Punkaharju
From Olavinlinna Castle to Kerimäki Church, the Lusto Forest Museum and Punkaharju.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Kyrönsalmi railway bridge
Steel railway bridge over the Kyrönsalmi strait in Savonlinna; it could be opened for boat traffic until summer 2019.
Olavinlinna Castle
Olavinlinna, also known as St. Olaf's Castle, is a 15th-century three-tower castle located in Savonlinna, Finland. It is built on an island in the Kyrönsalmi strait that connects the lakes Haukivesi and Pihlajavesi.
Orivirran saarto
Orivirran saarto is a ruin of a 16th-century fortress located in Savonranta, Finland. It is believed to be built some time between 1540 and 1550 and was used until the beginning of the 17th century.
Museums
Riihisaari - Savonlinna Museum
Regional museum of Savonlinna on the island of Riihisaari, near Olavinlinna Castle.
Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
National museum of forestry and forest culture at Punkaharju, Savonlinna, opened in 1994.
Places of worship
Savonlinna Cathedral
Savonlinna Cathedral is located in Savonlinna, Finland. It was built between 1874 and 1878 and designed by architect Axel Hampus Dalström in the Gothic Revival style. It has room for 1000 people.
Saints Zachary and Elisabeth church
Church in central Savonlinna, built in 1846 as an Orthodox church dedicated to the Prophet Zachary and Saint Elisabeth.
Kerimäki Church
The Kerimäki Church in Kerimäki, Finland, is the largest wooden church in the world.
Punkaharju Church
Church of the Apostle Thomas in Punkasalmi, Savonlinna, consecrated on New Year's Day 1923.
Nature
Punkaharju
Punkaharju is a former municipality of Finland. It was consolidated with the town of Savonlinna on January 1, 2013. It was located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the South Savo region.
Linnansaari National Park
Linnansaari National Park is a national park in the South Savo and Northern Savonia regions of Finland. It lies in the middle of the lake Haukivesi, a part of greater Saimaa.
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