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laurapuustinen loves Savonlinna because it is my hometown :)
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What is Savonlinna
Savonlinna is a small city in Eastern Finland, close to the Russian border.
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kirsikka loves Olavinlinna, Finland because "lot's of good memories from opera festivals. Try a cruise on inland waterways" loves, dislike
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About Savonlinna elsewhere
world66.com
"The Pori Jazz Festival in July is one of the country's most popular festivals, but the Savonlinna Opera Festival, held at medieval Olavinnlinna Castle, is the most famous."
lonelyplanet.com
"Finnair offers several daily flights from Helsinki to Savonlinna in the summer, especially during the Opera Festival."
wikitravel.org
"Six operas have been premiered at the Savonlinna Opera Festival since 1967: The Horseman (1975), The King goes Forth To France (1984, commissioned jointly by Covent Garden and the BBC) and The Palace (opera) (1995) by Aulis Sallinen , The Knife (1989) by Paavo Heininen , Aleksis Kivi (1997) by Einojuhani Rautavaara and The Age of Dreams (2000-2001) by Herman Rechberger , Olli Kortekangas and."
en.wikipedia.org
"The general price level picks up a bit for the duration of the opera festival, so the drinks might cost the 50c extra than usual (also depends on the summer)."
world66.com
"The city hosts the famous annual Savonlinna Opera Festival."
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paavo from Indonesia wrote about Olavinlinna 4 years, 11 months ago
...update: not the _only_ reason.
Savonlinna also hosts annual opera festivals, in the castle, though. The surrounding lake country is also breath-takingly beautiful. Take a daytrip to punkaharju as well.
hecu from Finland wrote about Pesolansaari 4 years, 7 months ago
Huge cliff in middle of fairytale forrest. Amazing place. Good place for climbing. You can also find quite big cave here.
Rock can be seen from nearby harbor.
juha from Finland wrote about Olavinlinna 5 years, 9 months ago
Perhaps the coolest medieval castle in Finland and definitely the best guided tours. One might even say that Olavinlinna is the only reason to go to Savonlinna and definitely worth the visit if you're close by.
sanpola from Finland wrote about Särkisalmi 5 years ago
Annual Hard Days Night is worth seeing. Witnessed e.g. The Renegades and The Tremeloes.
jussi replied 4 years, 7 months ago:
Hah, sounds like fun. :-) I take the Hard Day's Night is some music / festival event? Should this be added to the RockFest group perhaps..
paavo from Indonesia wrote about Punkaharju 4 years, 11 months ago
Incredibly beautiful nature surrounded by lakes. Not to be missed.
jussi from Finland wrote about Olavinlinna 4 years, 9 months ago
The Savonlinna Opera Festival proved to be a much better experience than I anticipated. The Olavinlinna castle provides excellent premises and the atmosphere is relaxed.
Savonlinna is a nice city. :-)
hedy from Finland wrote about Punkaharjun Valtionhotelli one year, 9 months ago
Wonderful hotel, restaurant and... vacation area...
Hotel and amazing restaurant are located in pink building. But on a beach they have sauna, tennis court, beach volley court and cheap simple cottages. Just perfect way to spend summer holiday in Finland!
User attached a link to punkaharjunvaltionhotelli.fi
juha from Finland wrote about Kerimäki church 5 years, 9 months ago
In Kerimäki there is nothing except for this biggest wooden church. It's ok for a church and worth visiting if you're driving by for some reason. Don't bother traveling here for this reason only, though.
jussi from Finland wrote about Summer Hotel Vuorilinna 4 years, 9 months ago
The Vuorilinna summer hotel is a good bang for the buck kind of place to stay. Our room was spartan but spacious and the location is excellent. And didn't cost much.
jussi from Finland wrote about Happy Time 4 years, 9 months ago
A local girl recommended this bar for us so we went to check it out - and were happy that we did. The DJ played good music varying from YUP to The Doors to smooth jazz rhythms. At least on a summer saturday packed with young people.
perttu from Finland wrote about Olavinlinna 4 years, 9 months ago
The tour is quite interesting since there has been a lot of action in the past.
perttu from Finland wrote about Happy Time 4 years, 9 months ago
Nice bar with good atmosphere and live gigs.
User attached a link to happytimebaari.fi
kikka from Finland asked a question about Pesolansaari 3 years, 5 months ago
How can I get to see the cave in Pesolansaari?
maaritti from Finland wrote about Retretti Art Center 3 years, 4 months ago
If you haven't already been there, make sure you don't miss Summer 2010 exhibition. During 3.6.-29.8.2010 they display the beautiful works of Helene Schjerfbeck and her sister artists.
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tanjah from Finland wrote about Pesolansaari 3 years, 4 months ago
More info of Pesolansaari island http://www.veneilysaimaa.com/pesolansaari.htm
viivif replied 3 years, 4 months ago:
What would you say is the best thing in Repolansaari? Haven't been there myself so it would be interesting to know..
punkaharjunlomakeskus wrote about Punkaharjun Lomakeskus 2 years, one month ago
Punkaharjun Lomakeskus sijaitsee Punkaharjun Tuunaansaaressa aivan Saimaan rannalla keskellä monipuolisia palveluita. Lomakeskuksessa voit majoittua telttaan, matkailuvaunuun tai -autoon, leirintämökkiin tai valita itsellesi sopivan lomamökin.
User attached a link to punkaharjunlomakeskus.fi
tanjah. from Finland wrote about Holiday Resort Järvisydän 2 months ago
Holiday Resort Järvisydän is all about unforgettable holidays in the beautiful Lake Saimaa sceneries in Finland. Järvisydän is located on the shore of Lake Saimaa and Linnansaari National Park. They provide also restaurant services and nature activities.
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