Olavinlinna Castle

FINLAND: View of the Olavinlinna castle, in Savonlinna, Finland. It is a 15th-century three-tower castle
FINLAND: View of the Olavinlinna castle, in Savonlinna, Finland. It is a 15th-century three-tower castle
Serene evening stroll
The most northernly castle in Europe is Olavinlinna. The castle was started in 1475 and was originally built to repel the Russians. It didn't work and the castle changed hands numerous times from the Swedes, the Russians and eventually back to the Finns. The castle is now the host of the annual opera festival held in July. More info here > http://www.operafestival.fi/en/Season-and-Tickets/Season-2015

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Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.

Punkaharju Ridge

You can take time to visit Punkaharju Ridge during your travels to Punkaharju. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Punkaharju Ridge

Savonlinna Regional Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Savonlinna Regional Museum during your trip to Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Savonlinna Regional Museum

Riihisaari – Lake Saimaa Nature and Museum Centre

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Riihisaari – Lake Saimaa Nature and Museum Centre during your trip to Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Riihisaari – Lake Saimaa Nature and Museum Centre

Savonlinna Market Square

You can enjoy retail therapy at Savonlinna Market Square during your trip to Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Savonlinna Market Square

Sulosaari

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sulosaari during your travels in Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Sulosaari

House of Olaf

After visiting House of Olaf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

House of Olaf

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