{"id":253008,"date":"2023-01-31T16:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/?page_id=253008"},"modified":"2024-02-01T14:37:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T12:37:57","slug":"winter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/en\/winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter in the Savonlinna region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Winter in the Savonlinna region<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\" style=\"text-align: center;\">During the winter months in the Savonlinna region, you can ski downhill and cross-country, ice skate, or even snowshoe on lake Saimaa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The snow covered Lake Saimaa is rugged and magnificent, its skating tracks and ski routes winding past islands and islets that leave you with an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">You can try more exotic pursuits as well in Savonlinna during the winter. \u201cNorppakellunta\u201d or ice floating, lets you float in a buoyant drysuit in an open hole in the ice of Lake Saimaa like a Saimaa ringed seal would.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There are many things to see and experience in the Savonlinna region during winter months, including concerts, theatre and museums.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1671805000494{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 160px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/savonlinna_olavinlinna_talvi_2021_-jussi-silvennoinen-2-1.jpg?id=251121) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Frozen Saimaa winter brochure 2024&#8243; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calameo.com%2Fread%2F005431107f87926858d63|title:Savonlinna%20winter%20brochure%202024&#8243; el_class=&#8221;btn-saimaa&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">See our tips for your winter holiday<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1671791225499{background-color: #a1cfea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Call of the ice<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Experience the charm of speed on icy tour skating and winter cycling tracks. Catch your own food fish, walk ice trails and float like Norppa wearing a thermal suit.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1671791234118{background-color: #a1cfea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Magic of snow<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Snowy activities can be explored on snowshoes, by bike, skiing or on foot. A guided snowmobile safari in Porokyl\u00e4 forests is an unforgettable experience too!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1671791242870{background-color: #a1cfea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Charm of culture<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hear the stories of the ancient Olavinlinna castle, spot the unique art birdhouses, participate in the events, enjoy theater performances and atmospheric gig nights.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1671791252790{background-color: #a1cfea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Peace of a cottage<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rent a holiday cottage for your group. From the cottage, you can take day trips to attractions and do activities according to your own interests. 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