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Olavinlinna Castle

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Olavinlinna Castle in the Finnish city of Savonlinna is a medieval castle and nowadays a tourist attraction.

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Jul 3, 2024
Nestled on a small island; this castle stands testimony to a heritage more than five hundred years ago. The Swedes and the Russians left their mark on its architecture particularly visible in the two…Full review by Netra M
Jun 11, 2024
Interesting castle. Join a guided tour, included in entrance price, running on the hour in multiple languages. Suggest starting at the nearby nautical museum and getting a combined museum and castle …Full review by Gerard D
Sep 4, 2023
This is one of the most photographed iconic places in Finland. I was happy to finally be able to explore it. it is special in that so much of the old medieval castle is preserved. There are round gun…Full review by Ugurd
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The Olavinlinna Castle stretches across a lone island on the Kyrönsalmi strait, a grand vision of grey that is flanked by the Haukivesi and Pihl…
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Is it easy to get to from Helsinki, via public transport or organised tour?
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Hi. Due apologies, we stayed nearby and were driving from Helsinki to various places by renting a car from the airport.Public transport is well organised though you will need to adhere …
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Hi. Due apologies, we stayed nearby and were driving from Helsinki to various places by renting a car from the airport.Public transport is well organised though you will need to adhere to timings rather than your convinience. Scandic hotels do provide private and custom tours. Hope this would be of help. Enjoy!
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Answer by Netra M · Dec 1, 2024
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Will it be open APRIL 19-21 2019
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Hello, you will find the Olavinlinna castle opening timetable and info their website here: kansallismuseo.fi/en/olavinlinna/frontpage
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Answer by Jukka H · Mar 8, 2019
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I am visiting on the 29th Of december 2016. Will the castle be open? And will it be covered in snow ? thanks
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Hi, unfortunately the Castle will be closed between 19th Dec - 1St Jan because of Christmas. I would suggest you to visit the castle during summer months as the castle and …
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Hi, unfortunately the Castle will be closed between 19th Dec - 1St Jan because of Christmas. I would suggest you to visit the castle during summer months as the castle and surrounding lake with islads are so beautiful.
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opening hours in September 2016
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It should be from 10:00 to 16:00. And the weekends from 11:00. The last tour starts at 15:00. Hope I was helpful. :)
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Answer by Stefania S · May 11, 2016
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