4.0Olavinlinnan Musta Pässi(39 reviews) - Black ram Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
The statue of the black ram is located in front of Olav Castle. The story can be heard on guided tours of the castle.See more..
4.5The Astuvansalmi rock paintings(27 reviews) - Beautiful nature experience spiced with prehistoric art Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Great way to see Astuvansalmi paintings is to take a cruise with MS/Kuutti and SSV! We took a boat from Anttolanhovi and it took 1 hour 15 minutes to get to Astuvansalmi. On the way you could get a nice picture about the Finnish lake scenery and enjoy the sun of course. When arriving to Astuvansalmi we had possibility to go and take a walk next to the paintings and have a closer look. After an 40 min break we returned to the boat and cruised back to Anttolanhovi. On the way we had a coffee break on the way. MS/Kuutti was cosy little boat, with very friendly and experienced skipper, who had many stories to tell. And there is actually something, you can see from the boat only: the profile of the face of Astuvan ukko, which means the rock formation which looks like a mans profile. We enjoyed every moment in Astuvansalmi and can recommend it as a destination for those who like outdoor activities and nature.See more..
By car it takes less than 1/2 hour to get there from Savonlinna, take road 71 (or Joensuu road) to Raikuu and there are signs to Salpa-line fortress, it is about 4km from main road, first is Raikuutie (left turn from main road), then turn left to Pistalantie and then right to Paasiniementie, defencelines are before bridge and there is small parkinglot. There are no staff or toilets etc. Walkinpath is about 1,5 km long oneway, with different height and stairs, there are three bunkers two for machineguns and one for AT-gun (visitors may enter bunkers, take flashlight with you), there are also half-collapsed trenches and stonewall. These fortifications were built 1940 -1942 and never used.See more..
4.5Pirtin perinnepuisto(6 reviews) - A nice place in a nice town Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Parks
The park is quite small, but absolutely delightful, especially in the summer. There are lots of flowers and a few benches to sit and read a book. See more..
Beatifull riverside views and waterfalls. The stone bridge is only for walking today and there is a new road next to it for today’s carsSee more..
2.0Brahelinna(1 review) - The ruins of Castle Brahe from the 17th century Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Castles
Castle Brahe (also known as Brahelinna and Brahenlinna) was built in the 17th century. Nowadays there are only ruins there. Still visible are the surrounding wall together with the magazine and the foundations of the castle, which the National Board of Antiquities has conserved. This attraction is an interesting piece of Finnish history but there are many old castles which are in much better condition in Finland. If you visit Ristiina, visit also Brahelinna, which is located almost in the center. But don't drive a long way because of this. You can park your car in the yard of the old wooden Gränna house and walk onto the hill where Brahelinna is situated.See more..
