Title: Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Olavinlinna Castle Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Olavinlinna-Castle-Hotels.0-l6110040-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Savonlinna](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Savonlinna.d3310.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Savonlinna](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Savonlinna.d3310.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Olavinlinna Castle Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Olavinlinna-Castle.d6110040.Car-Rental-Guide)[Savonlinna Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Savonlinna.d3310.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Olavinlinna Castle Tours and Activities ![FINLAND: View of the Olavinlinna castle, in Savonlinna, Finland. It is a 15th-century three-tower castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110040/70e8b774-24eb-41b2-a985-f1a802cc8d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![FINLAND: View of the Olavinlinna castle, in Savonlinna, Finland. It is a 15th-century three-tower castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110040/70e8b774-24eb-41b2-a985-f1a802cc8d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Serene evening stroll](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3310/a75b2bfd-fa84-4004-8e8e-22b22f4a4a1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3310/faea3e44-fc84-47d9-b718-eb8471b83353.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Olavinlinna Castle Activities [Savonlinna travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Savonlinna.dx3310) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Punkaharju-Ridge-Savonlinna.d553248621532524446.Vacation-Attraction) #### Savonlinna Regional Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Savonlinna Regional Museum during your trip to Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Savonlinna-Regional-Museum-Savonlinna.d6110042.Vacation-Attraction) #### Riihisaari – Lake Saimaa Nature and Museum Centre You can spend an afternoon browsing 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Riihisaari-Lake-Saimaa-Nature-And-Museum-Centre-Savonlinna.d635071267372122112.Vacation-Attraction) #### Savonlinna Market Square You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Savonlinna Market Square during your trip to Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.ca/Savonlinna-Market-Square-Savonlinna.d6110044.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Sulosaari-Savonlinna.d811167015441207296.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. 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