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The Castle is open 2024 Monday-Friday at 10.00-16.00 o `clock and Saturday-Sunday at 11.00-16.00 o`clock. 2025 the castle is open Tuesady-Friday at 10.00 -16.00 and Saturday-Sunday at 11.00 -16.00 o`clock. Closed on Mondays from 2nd January to 30th April.
Note, please: the Entrance, the Ticket-Sales and the Museum Shop close daily at 15.15 o `clock.
Olavinlinna Castle
FI-57130 Savonlinna
Finland
Tel +358 295 33 6942
olavinlinna@kansallismuseo.fi
Olavinlinna Castle is situated on a rocky islet in the Kyrönsalmi stream. If one is coming to the castle from the west it is best to drive past the Savonlinna Market square and Passenger harbor. From there on signs lead to Linnankatu street and to Olavinlinna. If one is coming from the east one can drive straight from highway 14 to Tottinkatu street, which has signs leading to Linnankatu street and to Olavinlinna.
In the winter parking spots can be found nearby the castle along Linnankatu street. Cars can also be left in a car park located on Tottinkatu street.
During summer (June-August) travelers should take into account special traffic arrangements and traffic signs.
Linnankatu street leads to Olavinlinna. Many other tourist attractions can be found along the street, for example Saimaa Nature Centre, Riihisaari- Savonlinna Museum and some shops and cafes.
It is even possible to come to Olavinlinna by boat, on a charter cruise (depends on the water level).
Location on the map [Google Maps]
Opening hours 2024
January 1st – May 31st
Monday-Friday 10.00-16.00, Saturday-Sunday 11.00-16.00.
Last guided tour starts at 15.00. Ticket sale, Museum Shop and Main - Entrance close at 15.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 15.15.
June 1st - June 30th
Every day 11.00-18.00.
Last guided tour starts at 17.00. Ticket sale closes at 17.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 17.15. Museum shop closes at 17.15.
July 1st - August 4th
Every Day 10.00-17.00. Last guided tour starts at 16.00. Ticket sale closes at 16.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 16.15. Museum shop closes at 16.15.
August 5th - August 31st
Every day 11.00-18.00.
Last guided tour starts at
17.00. Ticket sale closes at 17.15. Visitors can join the already
started last guided tour until 17.15. Museum shop closes at 17.15.
September 1st - December 15th and December 27th - December 30th.
Monday-Friday 10.00-16.00, Saturday-Sunday 11.00-16.00.
Last guided tour starts at 15.00. Ticket sale and Main - Entrance close at 15.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 15.15. Museum shop closes at 15.15.
Olavinlinna is closed on following dates
January 1st New Year's Day
Good Friday
First Easter Day
Second Easter Day
May 1st May Day
December 16th 2 - December 26th, December 31st closed for Christmas.
Entrance fees 2024
Adults € 14
Groups over 10 persons/students/conscripts/senior citizens € 9
Children 7-17 years € 7
Family ticket (1-2 adults and 1-4 children) € 30
Under 7 years old free of charge
Physically impaired users are able to visit the permanent exhibition and workshop (in summer) free of charge.
Museum card is valid here.
Museum card is a common entrance ticket to Finnish museums, and it is valid for one year after it has first been used. Your personal Museum Card, which costs 79 euros, gives you access to over 370 museums all around Finland.
On St. Olaf's Day 29 July normal entrance fees to Olavinlinna Castle.
Combined ticket
Olavinlinna Castle and Savonlinna Museum in Riihisaari
2024 Adults € 17
The ticket is valid for one day. Combined ticket is available only for adults, because Savonlinna Museum is free for children under 18 years.
Opening hours 2025
January 1st – May 31st
Tuesday-Friday 10.00-16.00, Saturday-Sunday 11.00-16.00. Closed on Mondays.
Last guided tour starts at 15.00. Ticket sale, Museum Shop and Main - Entrance close at 15.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 15.15.
June 1st - June 30th
Every day 11.00-18.00.
Last guided tour starts at 17.00. Ticket sale closes at 17.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 17.15. Museum shop closes at 17.15.
July 1st - August 4th
Every Day 10.00-17.00. Last guided tour starts at 16.00. Ticket sale closes at 16.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 16.15. Museum shop closes at 16.15.
August 5th - August 31st
Every day 11.00-18.00.
Last guided tour starts at 17.00. Ticket sale closes at 17.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 17.15. Museum shop closes at 17.15.
September 1st - December 15th and December 27th - December 30th.
Tuesday-Friday 10.00-16.00, Saturday-Sunday 11.00-16.00. Closed on Mondays.
Last guided tour starts at 15.00. Ticket sale and Main - Entrance close at 15.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 15.15. Museum shop closes at 15.15.
Olavinlinna is closed on following dates
January 1st New Year's Day
Good Friday
First Easter Day
Second Easter Day
May 1st May Day
December 16th 2 - December 26th, December 31st closed for Christmas.
The National Museum of Finland reserves the right to make changes to opening hours.