Saimaa Nature Centre Riihisaari
Welcome to Saimaa Nature Centre Riihisaari
The historical setting of Olavinlinna Castle, surrounded by the scenic Lake Saimaa, makes Lake Saimaa Nature- and Cultural Centre Riihisaari a unique destination, where Savonlinna Provincal Museum and Metsähallitus operate together. Riihisaari is a meeting place and exhibition centre, providing experiences and information on the region's cultural history and natural landscape year-round.
Opening Hours in 2019
Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (In May daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Closed: 19.4., 21.–22.6., 6.12. and 16.–24.12.2019
We reserve the rights for changes.
Entrance Fees:
Savonlinna Provincial Museum tickets (www.savonlinna.fi/riihisaari)
Contact Information
Address: Riihisaari, 57130 Savonlinna, Finland
Telephone: +358 206 39 5929
E-mail: saimaa(at)metsa.fi
Location: Situated at the eastern end of Linnankatu street in the old town of Savonlinna (www.savonlinna.fi), next to Olavinlinna Castle. Read more
Arrival: By car or public transportation. Read more
Visit: Open throughout the year, and every day during the summer months. Free entrance to the Museum Shop and hiking info point, but exhibitions are subject to a fee. Read more (www.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.
Suitability: An fascinating destination for visitors of all ages. Suitable for visitors with mobility difficulties. Pets are not permitted in the Nature Centre.
Services: Events, hiking information, museum shop, rental of facilities. Read more
The Nature Centre is jointly run by the City of Savonlinna and Metsähallitus.
Nearby Destinations
Lake Pihlajavesi Shore Conservation Programme Area (in Finnish)
Siikalahti Wetland (in Finnish)