Clean and surrounded by thousands of islands, Lake Saimaa is a wonderful destination all year round. The city of Savonlinna is built on islands and even 40 % of its surface area is covered by water, so wherever you go, there is always water in sight.
In the our region, you can experience history, sail on over hundred-year-old steamships, feel pure nature in water national parks and significant national landscapes, without forgetting culture in its many forms. There is something to do for many tastes.
Experience Finnish Lakeland at its best! We have put together three different tours with different themes so that you can explore the Lakeland area on your own. Depending on your choice, you can explore the must-see destinations that will take you through the best attractions in the Lakeland. For those who love the tranquility of the nature and lakes, Lakeland offers a lot to see and experience more actively or while enjoying the peace. Lakeland is also a culinary experience for foodies. Pure and local ingredients, in traditional ways or with modern twists, will take your taste buds on an exciting journey. The local way of life and hospitality are strongly present and the characteristic features of different regions are easily noticeable. Choose your own tour and welcome to explore Lakeland.
Lakeland Tour - Top Attractions in Lakeland Lakeland Tour - Nature and Wellbeing Lakeland Tour - Culinary and Culture
The Savo region has been continuously inhabited since the Stone Age, and Saimaa has played a significant role during its history. There are many important cultural sites in our region and Punkaharju is one of Finland's first tourist destinations. The Savonlinna region is in many ways a crossroads. Olavinlinna has been alternately under the rule of Russia and alternately of Sweden. You can get the best picture of our history with guided tours of Olavinlinna. Our culture has also received a lot of influence from Tavastian and Karelian culture, so in Savonlinna you can experience a mixture of all of these and we have our own dialect in our province. Come and get to know our culture and our famous flavors such as Puruveden Muikku (vendace of Puruvesi) and of course Lörtsy.
Read more about Muikku Operation Lörtsy - how to enjoy it Olavinlinna - The magic of the age-old castle
