Info
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
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.
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Opening hours 2026
January 2nd – April 30th
Tuesday-Friday 10.00-16.00, Saturday-Sunday 11.00-16.00. Closed on Mondays.
Ticket sale closes at 15.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 15.15. Museum shop and Entrance close at 15.15.
May 2nd - May 31st
Every day 10.00-16.00.
Ticket sale closes at 15.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 15.15. Museum shop and Entrance close at 15.15.
June 1st - June 30th
Every day 11.00-18.00.
Ticket sale closes at 17.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 17.15. Museum shop and Entrance close at 17.15.
July 1st - August 2nd
Every Day 10.00-17.00. Ticket sale closes at 16.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 16.15. Museum shop and Entrance close at 16.15.
August 2nd - August 31st
Every day 11.00-18.00. Ticket sale closes at 17.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 17.15. Museum shop and Entrance close at 17.15.
September 1st - September 30th
Tuesday-Sunday 10.00-16.00. Closed on Mondays.
Ticket sale and Main - Entrance close at 15.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 15.15. Museum shop and Entrance close at 15.15.
October 1st - December 15th and December 27th - December 29th and December 30th
Tuesday-Friday 10.00-16.00, Saturday-Sunday 11.00-16.00. Closed on Mondays.
Ticket sale closes at 15.15. Visitors can join the already started last guided tour until 15.15. Museum shop and Entrance close 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 - December 26th, December 28th and December 31st
The National Museum of Finland reserves the right to make changes to opening hours.
Entrance fees 2026
Adults € 15
Groups over 10 persons/students/conscripts/senior citizens € 10
Children 7-17 years € 7
Family ticket (1-2 adults and 1-4 children) € 35
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 86 euros, gives you access to over 370 museums all around Finland.
Combined ticket
Olavinlinna Castle and Savonlinna Museum in Riihisaari
Adults € 19
The ticket is valid for one day. Combined ticket is available only for adults, because Savonlinna Museum is free for children under 18 years.