What to do and see in Savonlinna, Southern Savonia: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

December 1, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Savonlinna (Swedish: Nyslott) is a town and a municipality of 34,829 (31 August 2017) inhabitants in the southeast of Finland, in the heart of the Saimaa lake region. The Finnish name of the town means "Castle of Savonia" and the Swedish name means "New Castle".
Restaurants in Savonlinna

1. s/s Punkaharju

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s/s Punkaharju

s/s Punkaharju offers you daily steamship cruises on Lake Saimaa. See the original steamship and see the possibilities and the history. Come experience the distinctive atmosphere of old steamships. Explore our enclosed decks and open-air sun deck, each with a unique setting. S/s Punkaharju was built in Savonlinna 1905.New longer Scenic cruise 2014Discover the Finnish summer by shoreline cruise going through the gorgeous Saimaa Lakeland labyrinth. See the heart of Lake Saimaa district and Savonlinna's famous medieval Olavinlinna castle. Sightseeing cruise by an original Finnish handmade steamships S/S Paul Wahl and S/S Punkaharju you can feel the part of Finnish inland lake history. Together fascinating Finnish national scenery and traditional steamship is unforgettable experience. Steam ship cruise takes an hour and 30 minutes.Daily cruises June, July and august at 11am, 1pm, 3pm 5pm and 7pm.

2. Lakeland Travel

Lakeland Travel

Welcome to our All-in-one Tourist Info Shop in the center of Savonlinna! We offer a great collection of tours, day trips, cruises and other outdoor activities dedicated to make your holiday in Finnish Lakeland unforgettable! With us you can also book any accommodation you need, transportation and tickets. In our Gift Shop you will find a variety of travel gifts, locally produced crafts and food.

3. Saimaan Vuokravenho

Saimaan Vuokravenho

We offer relaxing boating experience in the heart of Finnish lakeland, lake Saimaa area. We offer well-equipped boats, SUP-boards, kayaks and canoes for rent. Our paddling center is located in the centre of Savonlinna. You can also join our guided tours on which you can see the beauty of Savonlinna and its surrounding nature from the lake.

4. Blue Lake Cruises

Blue Lake Cruises

What can you doon a Lake Saimaa cruise? Luxurious dinner watching the sunset, a family gathering, a special occasion for your clients or spotting Saimaa ringed seals. The breathtaking scenery around the Linnansaari national park provides an unforgettable setting for your cruise. We offer cruises to nearby locations in the Savonlinna area. Why not to take a cruise on Finland's Lake Saimaa?

5. M/s Elviira/ Savonlinna-risteilyt

M/s Elviira/ Savonlinna-risteilyt

Cruise around the islands near Savonlinna on m/s ELVIIRA on June 22 – August 16.Scenic tour cruise on m/s Elviira takes you past the Olavinlinna Castle from a close vicinity, and shows you the beautiful archipelago with a number of Finnish summer cottages and saunas. Maybe you'll see a Saimaa ringed seal also! Also charter cruises on the beautiful waters of Savonlinna – lets make it happen!

6. M/s Ieva/savonlinna-risteilyt

M/s Ieva/savonlinna-risteilyt

m/s IEVA takes you around the islands on which the town of Savonlinna is built and lets you relax and see the sights from the lake. On this cruise you get to admire the magnificent Olavinlinna Castle, the rocky beaches of the Casino Islands, and the only year-round inland shipyard and the upcoming bridge in Laitaatsilta – and if you're lucky, you may spot Ringed Seal swimming or sunbathing!

7. Ms puijo

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Ms puijo

8. M/S Lake Star

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M/S Lake Star

9. m/S Elviira

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