EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 11 MIN
Arrival in Savonlinna and the Castle's New Music
from Finland Travel Podcast with Eero Virtanen · host Eero Virtanen
Eero arrives in Savonlinna by train, moves into a flat near the harbour, explores the market square and Olavinlinna Castle, and learns about a brand-new concert series starting that evening, as the lakeland town settles into its quiet post-opera season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Finland: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Finland guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Finland Travel Podcast with Eero Virtanen. Eero Virtanen is in Savonlinna, Finland. Places in this episode: Savonlinna central island, Kauppatori market square, Riihisaari harbour, Olavinlinna Castle, Phin Cafe Station, Waahto Brewhouse, Savonlinna Cathedral, Nojanmaa district. Covered: Arrival and settling in, Olavinlinna Castle, Live at Olavinlinna concert series, Market square and lörtsy, Lake Saimaa and steamboats, Local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Train ride02:03 Market03:52 Phin Cafe Station05:17 Lake07:03 Savonlinna Cathedral07:53 Kerimäki10:42 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Savonlinna #Olavinlinna #LakeSaimaa #FinnishLakeland #LiveAtOlavinlinna #Lörtsy #Vendace #SavonlinnaOperaFestival #KerimäkiChurch #SaimaaRingedSeal #FinlandTravel #VisitFinland #RuskaSeason #SouthSavo #FinlandLife #AugustInFinland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/finland/
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