Linnankatu Old Town
Linnankatu
The street leading to the castle, lined with 19th-century painted wooden houses that now host craft workshops, galleries and guesthouses.
Linnankatu is the main street from the city centre to Olavinlinna Castle. The castle district is Savonlinna's oldest quarter. It preserves many colourful 19th-century wooden houses, courtyards and fences. Many now house craft shops, galleries, cafés and guesthouses, and during the opera festival it is the most sought-after place to stay. It is a pleasant street to browse on the way to the castle, with views over the bay from the roadside. Admission is free, and most shops open in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Riihisaari Lake Saimaa Nature Centre
- Olavinlinna Castle
- Lake Saimaa Cruise
- Savonlinna Market Square
- Sulosaari
- Savonlinna Cathedral
- Rauhalinna Villa
- Kerimäki Church