The Finnish Lakeland
Six kilometres southwest of Savonlinna, this Christian college offers rooms in a variety of buildings in a peaceful location near a lake. Each building has a kitchen; some have good common areas. There's a big range: some cheaper rooms in Villa Tupala are brighter than pricier en suite rooms in Wanha Pappila, for example. Breakfast costs €6; lunch and dinner buffets €8 to €12.
Bus 3 stops nearby. Signposted 'Kristillinen Opisto'.
2.8 MILES
Built directly on rock in the middle of the lake (now accessed via bridges), this heavily restored 15th-century fortification was constructed as a…
17.26 MILES
'Lusto' is the Finnish word for a tree’s annual growth ring, and this well-curated and cleverly presented museum is all about forests and the growth of…
15.66 MILES
Kerimäki may be small (pop 5000), but its Lutheran church certainly isn't. Built in 1847, the building was designed to accommodate 5000 and is commonly…
2.63 MILES
On an island that was once a naval port, this museum housed in a handsome 16th-century granary recounts local history and the importance of water…
22.03 MILES
During the ice age, formations similar to this 7km-long sand ridge were created all over Finland. Because it crosses a large lake, it’s always been an…
19.53 MILES
This scenic national park consists of Haukivesi Lake and hundreds of uninhabited islands; the most activity takes place on the largest island, Linnansaari…
22.44 MILES
Northeast of Linnansaari National Park, Kolovesi is less-trafficked in summer. Park information is available at the nature information hut in Enonkoski.
2.63 MILES
On an island that was once a naval port, this museum housed in a handsome 16th-century granary recounts local history and the importance of water…
2.8 MILES
Built directly on rock in the middle of the lake (now accessed via bridges), this heavily restored 15th-century fortification was constructed as a…
15.66 MILES
Kerimäki may be small (pop 5000), but its Lutheran church certainly isn't. Built in 1847, the building was designed to accommodate 5000 and is commonly…
17.26 MILES
'Lusto' is the Finnish word for a tree’s annual growth ring, and this well-curated and cleverly presented museum is all about forests and the growth of…
19.53 MILES
This scenic national park consists of Haukivesi Lake and hundreds of uninhabited islands; the most activity takes place on the largest island, Linnansaari…
22.03 MILES
During the ice age, formations similar to this 7km-long sand ridge were created all over Finland. Because it crosses a large lake, it’s always been an…
22.44 MILES
Northeast of Linnansaari National Park, Kolovesi is less-trafficked in summer. Park information is available at the nature information hut in Enonkoski.