Culture and leisure in Savonlinna
(Kulttuuri ja vapaa-aika Savonlinnassa)

Savonlinna offers plentiful opportunities for enjoying culture and hobbies.

More information on the range of culture on offer in Savonlinna can be obtained from the City of Savonlinna website in Finnish and from the website of Savonlinna Travel Ltd (Savonlinnan Matkailu Oy) in Finnish, English, Russian and German.

More on the available leisure services in Savonlinna can be obtained from the City of Savonlinna website in Finnish, from the Welcome to Savonlinna! guide in Finnish, English and Russian, and from the website of Savonlinna Travel Ltd (Savonlinnan Matkailu Oy) in Finnish, English, Russian and German.

Clubs for all ages are run, for example, by societies, associations, parishes, sports clubs and educational institutions. In Savonlinna you can take part in culture, exercise and sports activities, for example, as well as courses on various topics. A fee is generally charged when participating in these activities. Many events and leisure activities are publicised in the local newspapers (Itä-Savo, Savonmaa, Aluelehti Saimaa). More information on events and organisations is available on the Savonlinna Region portal (Savonlinnan seutuportaali) in Finnish.

The Info Bank Culture and Leisure webpage contains information on the opportunities in Finland for culture and leisure activities.

Library (Kirjasto)

Libraries and library services on the City of Savonlinna website in Finnish.

            Savonlinnan pääkirjasto (Savonlinna Main Library)
            Tottinkatu 6A
            Tel. 044 417 4429

More information on library services in Finland can be obtained on the Info Bank Libraries webpage.

Sightseeing and nature (Nähtävyydet ja luonto)

Information on sights in Savonlinna and all matters relating to tourism can be found on the website of Savonlinna Travel Ltd (Savonlinnan Matkailu Oy) in Finnish, English, Russian and German.

Museums (Museot)

More information on museums in Savonlinna can be found on the website of Savonlinna Travel Ltd (Savonlinnan Matkailu Oy) in Finnish.

Theatres (Teatterit)

Information on the Savonlinna Theatre is available in Finnish. Theatre offerings can be viewed on the website of Savonlinna Travel Ltd (Savonlinnan Matkailu Oy) in Finnish.

Music (Musiikki)

Information on the programme of music offered by the Savonlinna Hall (Savonlinnasali) can be found on their website in Finnish, English and Russian.
The Savonlinna Opera Festival website contains information on opera productions in Finnish and English.

Savonlinna Music School has a website in Finnish, while the website of the Savonlinna Orchestra is also in Finnish.

Cinema (Elokuvat)

Films showing in Savonlinna’s cinemas can be browsed on the website of Savon Kinot Oy in Finnish.

Fishing in Savonlinna (Kalastaminen Savonlinnassa)

The City of Savonlinna service point (Savonlinnan kaupungin palvelupiste) sells fishing licences and gives advice on matters relating to fishing. Finnish and English.

Exercise and sport (Liikunta)

Savonlinna abounds in opportunities for exercise and sport. Examples of the available facilities include an ice rink, swimming hall, facilities for indoor exercise and ball games, recreational areas, running paths, sports grounds and football pitches, and beaches for swimming, while in winter there are skiing tracks, skating rinks and a ski centre. More information on the City of Savonlinna website in Finnish.

Organised sport and exercise (Ohjattu liikunta)

Several sports and exercise associations operate in Savonlinna. Contact details for sports clubs can be found on the Savonlinna Region portal in Finnish.Finnish.

Swimming halls and beaches (Uimahallit ja uimarannat)

Information on Savonlinna swimming hall is available in Finnish.There are no separate swimming sessions for immigrants.

Savonlinna has numerous swimming beaches and sites located all around the city. The most popular beaches for swimming can be found on the website of Savonlinna Travel Ltd (Savonlinnan Matkailu Oy) in Finnish.

Associations in Savonlinna (Yhdistykset Savonlinnassa)

Savonlinna is home to a number of associations. Finnish.

The national Info Bank website contains information on founding an association and on immigrant associations in Finland.

Subsidies (Avustukset)

culturaland leisureservices.