Southern Savonia Travel Guide

Finland

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.
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.
A perfect evening doing fishing
Beautiful village of oravi
I went to Finland in 2016 with a friend who sells Carelian Caviar all over the world, to see and shoot their production facilities in Varkhaus. We stayed in lovely apartments in Porosalmi. While my friend with his clients were apparently enjoying going back and forth from sauna to frozen lake, I decided instead to explore the local area. Little did I know that the sign was actually saying private property. #BvSApplication

Popular cities in Southern Savonia

Savonlinna
Savonlinna
Known for Lakes, Castle and Islands
This city on the shore of Lake Saimaa is known for Olavinlinna Castle, tasty herrings and lörtsy pastries, as well as the cultural summer peak event, the Savonlinna Opera Festival.

Reasons to visit

  • Olavinlinna Castle
  • Punkaharju Ridge
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Mikkeli
Mikkeli
Known for Horse racing, Horse riding and Monuments
South Savonia’s lively city of Mikkeli offers a chance to see magnificent rock paintings, and discover the secrets of the saloon car belonging to the Finnish military hero Mannerheim.
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Rantasalmi
Rantasalmi
Known for Natural parks, Monuments and Museums
Get away to Rantasalmi! Enjoy the parks, monuments and museums.
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Puumala
Puumala
Venture to sights like Sahanlahti and Lietvesi Scenic Road as you discover Puumala.
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Mantyharju
Mantyharju
With its beautiful lakes and ponds, the forested landscape of Mäntyharju is the perfect setting for relaxation. Its sights and events also provide food for the soul.
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Hirvensalmi
Hirvensalmi
Venture to sights like Hirvensalmi as you discover the local area in Hirvensalmi.
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