3 Star Places To Visit in Southern Savonia, Finland (26)

1. 3.0 Visulahti (61 reviews)
   - Very diverse activity park - but a bit run-down
   Amusement & Theme Parks
   
   
   There are very many activities in Visulahti: a campsite, a swimming beach, cottages, holiday houses, saunas, frisbee golf, tennis, beach soccer, beach volley, mini-golf, pedal boats, Wax Cabinet, museum cars, Dinosauria Water and Activity Park (three medium-sized water slides, a swimming pool, a steam room, many activities, suitable for all ages), HyperDino indoor playing area (for children under 12 years) and Xon-Park (for teens and adults). There is a lot of choice in activities (especially for children aged 4-10 years) but unfortunately many small details are a bit worn out and run-down. Xon-Park is the new part for teens and adults: bungee jumping, catapult jumping, rodeo, sumo wrestling, paintball, go-karts, water balls, mega trampoline, gladiator battle etc. See more..
   
2. 3.5 Punkaharjun Kesamaa (16 reviews)
   - Good fun if you have small children...
   Amusement & Theme Parks
   
   
   Kesämaa fun and water park on Punkaharju is situated right next to the Holiday Centre. Our principles in planning the park are based on allowing children to be active. There are activities to keep even the youngest children busy. See more..
   
3. 3.5 Savonlinna Herostatue - The Hero's Grave (15 reviews)
   - Savonlinna Cathedral
   Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
   
   
   The beauty of this part of Savonlinna is enhanced by the simplicity of the building's construction and its attendant Hero's grave. My thoughts are that representation fully reflects the classical beauty and simplicity of the Finnish people. Peaceful and calm. This is well worth the time spent there. See more..
   
4. 3.5 Retretti Art Centre (11 reviews)
   - Outdoor art garden a refreshing experience
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Galleries
   
   
   The outdoor sculpture garden was well worth visiting. The art combined with nature makes for a refreshing experience. "Best art exhibition ever" (10-yo co-reviewer). See more..
   
5. 3.5 Mikkelin Taidemuseo (11 reviews)
   - In the middle of the City
   Spent < 1 hour Art Museums
   
   
   The permanent exhibition of Mikkeli Art Museum is based on the Martti Airio collection and the sculptures by Johannes Haapasalo (1880-1965). The collections include mainly Finnish art from the 1870´s to the 1970´s. The City of Mikkeli Art Collection and Finnish illustrative art also belong to the Art Museum. See more..
   
6. 3.5 Spahotel Casino (10 reviews)
   - Good hotel for family to visit.
   Monday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spas
   
   
   Relax and refresh your mind and body in different saunas and swimming pools or take a dip in the lake Saimaa. Wide variety of massages are available for visitors via FysioSatama. The Spa is located in the second floor of Spahotel Casino. See more..
   
7. 3.5 Kirkkoniemen Kellotapuli (8 reviews)
   - You have to see this on a dark winter night
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   172/5000 One of the oldest buildings in Savonlinna. More than 240 years old. Even in winter beautifully illuminated. Beautiful cemetery around See more..
   
8. 3.5 Woikosken tehdasmuseo (6 reviews)
   - The historical museum of the industrial and medical gas factory
   Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   Woikoski Factory museum leeds you in to history of Woikoski Gas factory. See more..
   
9. 3.5 Suur-Savo Museum (6 reviews)
   - Quite a small museum
   Monday: Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
   
   
   The City of Mikkeli's museum of cultural history, known as the Suur-Savo Museum, records and exhibits the history of Mikkeli and its region. The museums permanent exhibition presents the peasant culture of South Savo, as well as the history of the city of Mikkeli. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Mantyharju Church (5 reviews)
    - Big wooden church
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    The church was opened 1822 and second largest wooden church in Finland, measured by seating capacity of 1700. It largest wooden structure of its construction technique. Charles Bass designed the church and original plans had seating capacity of 5950. However when building was started, it was decided to make smaller. Berndt Godenhjelm, local artist, has painted the altar picture with Jesus being carried to Heaven 1831. First organ was installed 1870s. Currently church is under renovation. Outside you can see a big rowing boat, demonstrating how Finns travelled to church during the old times. See more..
    
11. 3.0 Salpalinjan betonikorsu (4 reviews)
    - Доверие и доброжелательность.
    Military Museums
    
    
    Будучи в Пуумале, зашли в информационное бюро, уточнить дорогу к бункеру. Сотрудница выдала нам ключ, рассказала, как пройти. Было что-то необычное в отпирании ворот бункера, самостоятельном осмотре его. Бункер содержится в идеальном порядке, можно подняться в купол, посмотреть в прицел пулемета. See more..
    
12. 3.5 Saimaa Stadiumi (4 reviews)
    - A great place in Mikkeli with kids
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Sports Complexes • Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    Saimaa Stadiumi is a multi-functional arena at Mikkeli. It serves, in addition to tourists and local societies, also all the inhabitants of the area. The sports and wellbeing facilities of the area have increased significantly, as a result of the project. Another objective of the project is to attract other events to the area. The facilities are designed to be multi-funtional. See more..
    
13. 3.0 Punkaharjun kirkko (2 reviews)
    - Varsin vaatimaton
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Punkaharjun kirkko eli Apostoli Tuomaan kirkko on valmistunut 1923. Päältäpäin varsin vaatimattoman oloinen rakennus, mutta sisältä ihan tyylikäs komeine alttaritauluineen, myös paikka harjun päällä on hyvä. See more..
    
14. 3.5 Kangasniemi Church (2 reviews)
    - Suuri puukirkko
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Keskeisellä paikalla sijaitseva kirkko on suuri puukirkko. 200-vuotiasta kirkkoa on peruskorjattu ja se vielä jatkuu ensi vuoden puolella. Mahtavat urut, kun vuosia sitten urkutaitelija Kalevi Kiviniemi pääsi "puikkoihin". See more..
    
15. 3.5 St. Archangel Michael's Church (2 reviews)
    - Домский собор Святого Михаила
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Украшение и визитная карточка Миккели - темно-красный собор Святого Михаила, именем которого собственно и названа столица Южного Саво, пронзает своим шпилем безмятежное небо Скандинавии и прекрасно виден со всех точек города.
    Вокруг собора разбит небольшой сквер, а к самому храму ведёт парадная лестница. See more..
    
16. 3.0 Vekaransalmen Silta (1 review)
    Bridges
    
    
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17. 3.0 Q-Point (1 review)
    - Beautiful decorative objects, gifts, wooden products etc.
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    Koko perheen sisustus- ja lahjatavaramyymälä. Myymälästä löytyy aina jotain mielenkiintoista matkaseurueen jokaiselle jäsenelle, lapsesta vaariin. Kesäsesonkina laaja valikoima pellavaisia asuja. See more..
    
18. 3.0 Hanhiniityn Paja (1 review)
    - Damastia
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    Hanhiniityn pajalta löytyy monenmoista tako työtä, puukkoja, kirveitä, naulakoita, nauloja ym. taoksia. Aivan oma tuote on damasti teräiset puukot ja kirveet, eläväinen on terä, mutta on hintakin sen mukainen, ei ole jokapojan leluja nuo. Täällä voit opetella puukon tekoa muutaman päivän kurssilla ja saada uniikin puukon keittiöösi. See more..
    
19. 3.0 Rantasalmen Kirkko (1 review)
    - Vanhaa ja uutta
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Rantasalmen kirkko näyttää ulkoa päin vanhalta perinteiseltä punatiili kirkolta, mutta sisällä odottaakin yllätys, sieltä löytyy moderni sisustus jota ei heti edes kirkoksi miellä. Tässähän on yhdistetty osa vanhasta palaneesta kirkosta uuteen osaan ja tehty ulkokuori perinteisen näköiseksi. See more..
    
20. 3.0 Sulkavan Kirkko (1 review)
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
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21. 3.0 Hirvensalmi Church (1 review)
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
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22. 3.0 Saimaa Geopark Enkelinpesän Hajonnut Siirtolohkare (1 review)
    Nature & Wildlife Areas • Geologic Formations
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23. 3.0 Saimaa Geopark Loketononkalon Ylivirtauskuru (1 review)
    Nature & Wildlife Areas • Geologic Formations
    
    
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24. 3.0 Temolan Viinitila (1 review)
    Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards
    
    
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25. 3.0 Savonlinnan Tennis- ja Squashkeskus (1 review)
    - Уголок для любителей мячика
    Sports Complexes
    Спортивный зал в Савонлинне для любителей тенниса и сквоша. Дело хорошее и нужное, но летом совершенно однозначно делается выбор в пользу спортивного досуга на открытом воздухе, а зимой это лыжи, санки, снегоходы.
    Но если Вы жить не можете без тенниса и сквоша - Вам однозначно сюда. See more..
    
26. 3.0 Home Outlet Mikkeli (1 review)
    - Дом по-скандинавски с китайским акцентом
    Monday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Factory Outlets
    
    
    Большой магазин хозяйственных товаров, мелких предметов обстановки, интерьера и декора, посуды, текстиля для дома и т.д. в пассажном торговом центре на пешеходной улице в центре столичного Миккели.
    На двух этажах в формате самообслуживания можно найти кучу всякой всячины, а также действительно полезных сувениров и подарков из Финляндии.
    Большинство товаров выдержано в лаконичном скандинавском стиле и такое же большинство, если вообще не все произведены в КНР.
    Отдельная небольшая выкладка товаров местного производства, которые поражают своей заоблачной ценой. See more..