The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Southern Savonia, Finland

March 20, 2022 Florencio Paulino

Southern Savonia (Finnish: Etelä-Savo; Swedish: Södra Savolax) is a region in the south-east of Finland. It borders on the regions Pohjois-Savo, North Karelia, South Karelia, Päijät-Häme, and Central Finland. The total area of Southern Savonia is 18,768.33 km (7,246.5 sq mi), with a population of 153,738 (2011).
Restaurants in Southern Savonia

1. Lakeland GTE

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5.0 based on 127 reviews

Lakeland GTE

Exclusive Saimaa seal watching tours and sightseeing cruises by Ecoboat in Puumala by lake Saimaa. Skipper tells stories and plays accordion. Guided canoe safaris in Linnansaari and Kolovesi national parks. Boat Fishing and sightseeing tours for adventurous customers. I guarantee the best summer experiences. Let me be your Lakeland guide.

2. Punkaharju Ridge

Punkaharju Finland http://www.visitpunkaharju.fi
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Punkaharju Ridge

Reviewed By OliwaVasicek - Helsinki, Finland

Stunning Finnish lakes beauty... but it's even better if you go for a walk or bicycle ride on the nature trail nearby and find the time to really take in the gorgeous nature!

3. Olavinlinna Castle

Savonlinna 57130 Finland https://www.kansallismuseo.fi/fi/olavinlinna/etusivu
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4.5 based on 630 reviews

Olavinlinna Castle

The building of Olavinlinna, castle of St. Olaf, began in 1475. The Danish-born founder of the castle, knight Erik Axelsson Tott, decided that a powerful fortification should be build to protect the strategically important Savo region. The castle was supposed to repel Russian attacks from the east and to guarantee the control of the Savo region for the Swedish Crown. The history of Olavinlinna is a mixture of medieval arms clashing, cannons roaring and every-day chores inside the security of the castle's thick walls. The changes in the ownership of the castle left their mark on Olavinlinna: this can be seen in the varied architecture of the castle. These days the castle's halls and rooms can be rented and used for all kinds of events.

Reviewed By OliwaVasicek - Helsinki, Finland

This is a lovely, almost magical, setting for a castle in the large lake. The fort may be small but it's definitely interesting and the quality of the interior signage and renovation punches above its weight.

4. Kerimaki Church

Kerimaentie, Kerimaki 58200 Finland +358 15 5789123 [email protected] http://www.kerimaenseurakunta.fi/index_highres.html
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4.5 based on 138 reviews

Kerimaki Church

Reviewed By Nicolaoceangirl - Helsinki, Finland

A beautiful historical tourist sight to visit, cute shop on sight with local handicrafts. Daily access inside during the summer time.

5. Savonlinna Provincial Museum

Riihisaari kavassitie 1, Savonlinna 57130 Finland +358 44 4174466 [email protected] http://www.savonlinna.fi/museo
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Savonlinna Provincial Museum

6. Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum

Lustontie 1, Punkaharju 58450 Finland +358 15 345100 [email protected] http://www.lusto.fi/en/
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Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum

Lusto – The Finnish Forest Museum focuses on Finnish forest culture and illustrates the interaction between man and the forest from the past to the future. The national museum responsible for forest culture is located in Punkaharju, in the most beautiful landscape of ridges and lakes in eastern Finland. Lusto’s exhibitions, events, work demonstrations and theme days provide a diverse and illustrative insight into the significance of forests in the life of Finns. Lusto is sure to appeal to visitors of all ages.

Reviewed By GlobalAdventureTrips - Adelaide, Australia

Great place with lots of information on forestry, Finland’s largest industry. Could have spent a lot longer here but we were limited on time. Highly recommend!

7. Pikkukirkko

Olavinkatu 29, Savonlinna 57130 Finland +358 15 5768041
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Pikkukirkko

8. Mikkeli Cathedral

Ristimaenkatu 2 50100 Mikkeli, Finland, Mikkeli 50100 Finland +358 40 0143300 http://mikkelintuomiokirkkoseurakunta.fi/fi-FI/yhteiset/kirkot/mikkelin-tuomiokirkko
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Mikkeli Cathedral

9. Infantry Museum

Jaeaekaerinkatu 6-8, Mikkeli 50100 Finland +358 15 369666 http://www.jalkavakimuseo.fi/
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Infantry Museum

10. Communications Centre Lokki

Naisvuori, Vuorikatu 11, Mikkeli 50100 Finland +358 15 366461 [email protected] http://www.mikkeli.fi/viestikeskuslokki
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Communications Centre Lokki

The communication centre of the Finnish army's headquarters, which was located in Mikkeli, was known by the code name, Lokki, which means "seagull" in Finnish. During the Continuation War of 1941-1944, the Lokki Communication Centre was based in a cave blasted into the side of Naisvuori hill. It handled the headquarters' telephone and telex traffic. The adjacent cave housed the regional air surveillance centre, the signalling station for the German link-up garrison and the sleeping quarters for the communication centre's staff. In addition, the cave contained working premises for Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and his immediate subordinates. In the early 1990s, the Lokki Communication Centre's premises were skillfully restored to their appearance during the Continuation War.

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