Visit Saimaa Nature Centre Riihisaari

14.7.2021

During a forest fire warning (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi), fire is only allowed at covered campfire sites that have a flue or in fireplaces at huts, but only with extreme caution. The one who lights the fire is always responsible for its safety. Making a fire at campfire sites can be banned locally.

Opening Hours in 2021

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

Closed: 2.4., 25.–26.6., 6.12. and 20.–24.12.2021.

We reserve the rights for changes.

Entrance Fees:

Savonlinna Provincial 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

Riihisaari museum and surrounding lake landscape.

Directions and Maps

By Car

Savonlinna is located along road 14. Riihisaari is close to Olavinlinna castle, so you can follow the signposts to Olavinlinna.
You can drive your car up to the entrance to Riihisaari, but parking near the museum is not permitted. The Riihisaari parking area is small, and 15.6.-15.8. parking is allowed only with a special permit.
During other busy seasons, such as Epiphany and events open to public, it is a good idea to use the parking areas at the marketplace, the tourist harbor, or Tottinkatu street. The old area of Savonlinna is cramped, so it is advisable to park your car further off and walk along the beautiful beach trails to Riihisaari. Maps of the parking areas (savonlinna.fi).

By Boat

Savonlinna is easily accessible by boat via the Saimaa canal. The closest guestharbours to Riihisaari is Törninpyörä, which is located only 200 metres from Saimaa Nature Centre.

By Public Transportation

Visitors can reach Savonlinna by train (vr.fi), coach (matkahuolto.fi) or plane (finavia.fi).
Local coaches 1, 2, 3 and 4 stop about 500 metres from the museum. The stops are Kaupungintalo and Nälkälinnanmäki.
Journey.fi provides information on public transportation to Saimaa (opas.matka.fi)

Outdoor Etiquette

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.