Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Southern Savonia February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Southern Savonia ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Southern Savonia Types of activities [Southern Savonia travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Southern-Savonia.dx553248635975177300) ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A perfect evening doing fishing ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141150/e0ff54a9-82b1-4df9-8f5c-109d8202bfcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful village of oravi ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3310/3532fdd4-0898-43be-8eb3-1996912b7b1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I went to Finland in 2016 with a friend who sells Carelian Caviar all over the world, to see and shoot their production facilities in Varkhaus. We stayed in lovely apartments in Porosalmi. While my friend with his clients were apparently enjoying going back and forth from sauna to frozen lake, I decided instead to explore the local area. Little did I know that the sign was actually saying private property. #BvSApplication](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141150/5d626a54-4714-4169-8a0d-1b87e829622e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Browse Southern Savonia activities by category Tours & day trips [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975177300&location=Southern+Savonia&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) Private & custom tours [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975177300&location=Southern+Savonia&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) Winter activities [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975177300&location=Southern+Savonia&filter.categories=Winteractivities) Wildlife & nature [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975177300&location=Southern+Savonia&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) History & culture [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975177300&location=Southern+Savonia&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) Classes & workshops [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975177300&location=Southern+Savonia&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) Adventure & outdoor [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975177300&location=Southern+Savonia&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Olavinlinna-Castle-Savonlinna.d6110040.Attraction) ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Punkaharju Ridge You can take time to visit Punkaharju Ridge during your travels to Punkaharju. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Punkaharju-Ridge-Savonlinna.d553248621532524446.Attraction) #### Savonlinna Market Square You can enjoy retail therapy at Savonlinna Market Square during your trip to Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Savonlinna-Market-Square-Savonlinna.d6110044.Attraction) #### Oravi Harbor Explore the waterfront in Oravi with a trip to Oravi Harbor. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oravi-Harbor-Savonlinna.d6288717.Attraction) #### Lusto Finnish Forest Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lusto Finnish Forest Museum during your trip to Punkaharju. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lusto-Finnish-Forest-Museum-Savonlinna.d6330236.Attraction) #### Kerigolf Enjoy a round of golf in Kerimaki at Kerigolf. While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kerigolf-Savonlinna.d553248621552112821.Attraction) #### Mikkeli Cathedral After visiting Mikkeli Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mikkeli. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mikkeli-Cathedral-Mikkeli.d6110036.Attraction) #### Riihisaari – Lake Saimaa Nature and Museum Centre You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Riihisaari – Lake Saimaa Nature and Museum Centre during your trip to Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riihisaari-Lake-Saimaa-Nature-And-Museum-Centre-Savonlinna.d635071267372122112.Attraction) #### Kenkavero Vicarage You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kenkavero Vicarage during your trip to Mikkeli. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenkavero-Vicarage-Mikkeli.d6166264.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Southern Savonia ![Mikkili](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2301/b9d44422-80b0-43a0-8464-9bfd9006e9c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mikkeli ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3310/5cc7932a-041a-4828-b78b-2ca4c22b8193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Savonlinna ![177609664](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3736/aa4334ab-a427-4b94-b70e-4d067028b967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Varkaus ![Aerial panoramic view of city Inkeroinen at river Kymijoki, Finland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10204/3d43a195-290c-44b5-aac6-ebe96d67c4da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kouvola ![Boats docked in a beautiful lake view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177986/5228dd21-aa83-43c8-a4fc-c7564a3f674a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Heinola ![Punkaharju ridge road and Saimaa lake at dusk in Eastern Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500391/2619b3d0-bb63-49a7-be46-9fb90b2d8290.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Suonenjoki ![sunrise in red at the lake in Kitee](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602349/7d6608ee-53c3-4aba-88ec-043a6bde8755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kitee ![Man rowing a rowboat at Leppavirta river , Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129723/7c092cc3-5ed1-4238-ac1c-99d802499253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leppavirta ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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