Sights in Savonlinna
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Rauhalinna Villa
This romantic Moorish-style wooden villa was built in 1900 by Nils Weckman, an officer in the tsar's army, as a wedding-anniversary gift for his wife. It features an intricate wooden lattice trim and has a serene lakeside setting.
These days Rauhalinna warrants a visit for its café and fine restaurant, complete with banquet hall. For a real treat, try the excellent buffet. Rauhalinna also houses a summer hotel. The villa is at Lehtiniemi, 16km by road north of Savonlinna. The best way to visit is by boat from Savonlinna passenger harbour. Alternatively, there are two to three buses (destination Lehtiniemi, 25 minutes) from the Savonlinna bus terminal to within 500m of the…
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Olavinlinna Castle
Standing haughtily on a rock, this castle is one of the most spectacular in northern Europe. As well as being an imposing fortification, it is also the spectacular venue for the month-long Savonlinna Opera Festival, comfortably seating 2300 within its sturdy walls.
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Provincial Museum
The provincial museum, in an old Russian warehouse near the castle, tells of local history and the importance of water transport to the area. There are plenty of old photographs and models and a changing art exhibition.
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