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Savonlinna
Castle of opera — Olavinlinna on the waters of Saimaa.
— Journey —
Jet 1 h
Savonlinna, set on islands within Lake Saimaa, is the city of the Opera Festival — staged each July in the courtyard of Olavinlinna, the best-preserved medieval castle in the Nordic countries, built in 1475 on a rock in the rapids. Reached by FFGR Jets in an hour, the town is the cultural jewel of the eastern lakeland. FFGR Finland coordinates festival hospitality, lake-steamer arrivals at the castle quay, and stays at the historic Punkaharju resort along the celebrated esker ridge. Out of season the town reverts to a serene lake settlement of wooden villas and the great fortress reflected in still water.
— Signature Experiences —
- ·Olavinlinna Castle (1475)
- ·Savonlinna Opera Festival (July)
- ·Lake Saimaa steamer cruises
- ·Punkaharju esker ridge
- ·Kerimäki wooden church (world's largest)
- ·Lusto Forest Museum
— Signature Hotels —
- ·Punkaharju Resort
- ·Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Savonlinna
- ·Lossiranta Lodge
- ·Järvisydän Resort (Rantasalmi)
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