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Olavinlinna Castle – Kyrönsalmi from Church Tower📷 Antti Leppänen, CC BY 4.0

Olavinlinna Castle

Savonlinna, Finland

History

A 15th-century castle on a lake island, reached by a floating bridge. Home of a summer opera festival.

Nearest town
Savonlinna, Finland
Category
History & culture
GPS
61.8640, 28.9010

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Finland: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • VuohimäkiCampsite
    5 km from Olavinlinna Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Caravan & Camping TanhuvaaraMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Olavinlinna Castle
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  • Motorhome stopover · SavonlinnaMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Olavinlinna Castle
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  • Motorhome stopover · SavonlinnaMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Olavinlinna Castle
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All campsites in Finland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Olavinlinna Castle?

Olavinlinna Castle is in Savonlinna, Finland, at GPS 61.8640, 28.9010. It is about 77 km from Imatra.

Can you camp near Olavinlinna Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Vuohimäki, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Olavinlinna Castle?

Olavinlinna Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Finnish Lakeland.

What is there to see near Olavinlinna Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Punkaharju ridge (28 km), Repovesi National Park (131 km), Puijo Tower (133 km) and Koli National Park (145 km).

When is the best time to visit Olavinlinna Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)