Savonlinna
Travel Blogs from Savonlinna, Finland
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Preparations once again
At this point it's all about preparations. How do you apply for a Social Security card? Who files your tax report after you're done with the program? What are the best ways to lose your visa status? Where have all the cheap flights gone? Have you filled ...
Impressive Linna in Savonlinna!
... about a free campingplace by the lake, close to the rental company. How good to share info! But cannot leave Savonlinna without visiting the Linna (Fortress) of course! The city center is pitoresque and the fortress looks impressive, completely ...
running over reindeer!
... , i doubt it rates on many peoples ‘spectacular’ lists. It had an interesting history, and the guide was knowledgable. Savonlinna is also known for its two lakes which are meant to contain seals. we didnt see any unfortunatly. that night we ...
Savonlinna
Savonlinna was my next stop in Finland. It is in the middle of nowhere. It's nearly 5 hours from the capital of FInland. I'm not really sure why I came here. I probably saw it on the map and just thought maybe it would be a good ...
Land O' Lakes
... way to get from north to south (not only Helsinki but St. Petersburg as well), which was the case until about 150 years ago, Savonlinna was an important place to pass through. Now, roads are much faster, but the city retains lots of charm in its old ...
Detour, big mistake!
Ooops.... The Campsite I suggested (350K away and not en route to Helsinki) was closed until the 01st of June! Anyway.. found another expensive Hotel and treated Mark to a nice meal and wine at the Hotel restaurant. Spoke to Paul, Jo, Harry, lucy & ...
Savonlinna, Finland
The town where I attended the summer program in Finnish for foreigners, was Savonlinna. It's a quaint town, with lots of lakes and birch tree forests all around (of course). It has a large castle (hence the town name) which hosts an opera ...
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