Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The lakeside
kauppatori
is the place for casual snacking. A traditional
lörtsy
(turnover)
comes savoury with meat
(lihalörtsy
) or sweet with apple
(omenalörtsy)
or cloudberry
(lakkalörtsy)
. Savonlinna is also famous for fried
muikku
(vendace, or whitefish, a small
www.kalastajankoju.com
;Kauppatori; 10.30am-9pm Mon-Thu, 10.30am-10pm Fri-Sat, 11am-6pm
www.sokoshotels.fi
;Top fl, Sokos Hotel Seurahuone, Kauppatori 4-6;vendace €8-11; noon-10pm
Mon-Thu, noon-midnight Fri-Sat, noon-8pm Sun May-Aug)
on the top floor of the Sokos Hotel
Seurahuone. Restaurants open later during the opera festival.
Kalliolinna
CAFE
May-mid-Aug)
Savonlinna's nicest cafe is this lovely spot, tucked away on a wooden island north of the
town centre. It's a very pleasant stroll over bridges to get there; when you do, relax with a
book and a cup of coffee or try the tasty choose-your-own-filling pancakes.
Sirkan Torikahvio
CAFE
rest of year)
Run by a stout grandmotherly figure, this is a worthwhile option on the square to try the
local speciality,
lörtsy,
available here with all sorts of fillings. Delicious!
Huvila
FINNISH
4-11pm Mon-Fri, 2-11pm Sat Jun & Aug, noon-midnight Mon-Sat, noon-10pm Sun Jul; )
This noble wooden building was formerly a fever hospital then asylum, but writes happier
stories now as an excellent microbrewery and restaurant across the harbour from the town
centre. Food focuses on fresh local ingredients with some unusual meats sometimes featur-
ing, all expertly prepared and served. Home-brewed beers are exquisite and the terrace is a
wonderful place on a sunny afternoon, with occasional live music.
Majakka
FINNISH
