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Finland > South Savo > Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna

Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna

N 61°51.834', E 28°54.062'
2019-07-25
https://visitsavonlinna.fi
Our rating: 8.20
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Savonlinna is a small town located on the islands in the middle of the Saimaa archipelago, a large lake system. Of interest are the fortress, the small old town and the promenade.

Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna
Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak

Olafsborg fortress was built in 1475 in case of war with the Novgorod Republic. In the 15-16 centuries, several wars took place, but the location of the fortress in the middle of the lake made the siege almost impossible, and the Russian troops could not capture it.

Gradually, a town began to grow around the fortress.

Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna
Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak

In the following centuries, the war continued, although it was never captured by force. A distinctive feature was the ability to withstand artillery of the time. Several times the garrison surrendered after a long siege.

Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna
Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak

Currently, the fortress is the northernmost medieval castle and hosts a museum.

Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna
Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna
Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak

You can get into it through a drawbridge.

Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna
Olafsborg Castle in Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak

Around the castle is a beautiful promenade. There are cafes and restaurants, the city is cozy and is suitable for strolling. There are also sightseeing boats.

Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak

There are several streets with wooden houses, but town mostly filled with the modern stone buildings.

Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak

We traveled by car and spent the night in Savonlinna. Found a very unusual place Holiday Home Harmaalokki (booking.com). This is a small cottage on the lake, a great place to meet the sunset with wine. Just be careful, we took the keys in a completely different place, got the address by email.

In fact, this is not even a house, but a sauna with folding sofa. Great place to stay with a car.

Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak


Savonlinna
Savonlinna ©Yuriy Buriak

Getting there: by train from Helsinki (4.5 hours) or by bus (https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en). Free parking in the center of N 61 51.857 E 28 53.733. It takes about 5 hours to travel from St. Petersburg by car.
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