Saimaa Nature Centre Riihisaari

17.1.2022
Check regional Covid-instructions before your hiking trip or a visit to a nature center.

Liminganlahti Nature Centre is closed 1.1.-4.2.2022. The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is closed 10.1.–1.2.2022. Koli Nature Centre Ukko is closed 1.1.–26.1.2022. Kuusamo Customer Service Karhuntassu is closed 13.1.–31.1.2022.

In other nature centers in Finland, we require the use of a facial mask and keeping the 2 meter distance to other visitors. In addition, there may be requirements to show the Covid pass, and/or the number of visitors can be limited. More information Nature centers. The length of the restrictions depends on the region. More regional information can be found at the Finnish institute for health and welfare website.
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Welcome to Saimaa Nature Centre Riihisaari

The historical setting of Olavinlinna Castle, surrounded by the scenic Lake Saimaa, makes Lake Saimaa Nature Centre Riihisaari a unique destination, where Savonlinna Museum and Metsähallitus operate together. Riihisaari is a meeting place and an exhibition centre, providing experiences and information on the region's cultural history and natural landscape year-round.

Opening Hours in 2022

Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In July daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed: 15.4., 24.–25.6., 6.12. and 19.–24.12.2022.

We reserve the rights for changes.

Entrance Fees:

Savonlinna Museum tickets (savonlinna.fi)

Contact Information

Address: Riihisaari, 57130 Savonlinna, Finland

Telephone: +358 206 39 5929
Please notice that the calls can sometimes be re-directed to Nature Centre Ukko.

E-mail: saimaa(at)metsa.fi

Location: Situated at the eastern end of Linnankatu street in the old town of Savonlinna (savonlinna.fi), next to Olavinlinna Castle (kansallismuseo.fi/en/olavinlinna).

Arrival: By car or public transportation. Read more

Visit: Open daily throughout the year. Free entrance to the Museum Shop and hiking info point, but exhibitions are subject to a fee. Read more (savonlinna.fi/riihisaari)

Things to Do and See: The main exhibition: In the heart of Saimaa, temporary exhibitions, events, a short film on the Saimaa ringed seal. Read more. In the summer, museum ships are moored at the pier by Riihisaari and open to visitors with the same entrance fee. 

Suitability: A fascinating destination for visitors of all ages. Accessible. Pets are not permitted in the Nature Centre.

Services: Events, hiking information, museum shop, rental of facilities. Read more

Riihisaari is jointly run by the Savonlinna Museum and Metsähallitus.

This is the web page nationalparks.fi/saimaanaturecentre