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Come and enjoy the atmosphere of Sovintola, a former village school over 100 years old, where history, culture and traditional crafts come together.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy treats at Caf\u00e9 Korento and visit the gallery exhibition, or browse the craft shop, bookshops and second-hand shop. During the Harvest Festival, Sovintola and its courtyard come alive with local producers, artisans and Karelian delicacies.<\/p>\n

Over the weekend, you can also watch craft demonstrations and spinning, and take part in Karelian pie-making and felting workshops. There is also a fun activity trail for the whole family and live music.<\/p>\n

See the full programme \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

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Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Accommodation available.
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Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n

We welcome groups to Sovintola in Kes\u00e4lahti. Please contact us in advance so we can prepare for your visit.<\/p>\n

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We are proud to be part of Saimaan Satojuhlat, an event celebrating the local flavours and traditions of the Lake Saimaa region. Welcome to join us for an autumn celebration where the rich tastes and culture of our region come together.<\/I><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":590123,"template":"","meta":[],"servicecategory":[1109],"actioncategory":[611],"relatedcontent":[2248],"class_list":["post-590124","visit_saimaa_product","type-visit_saimaa_product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","servicecategory-stories","actioncategory-see","relatedcontent-sovintola","product","culture-sights-info","stories","priority-3"],"yoast_head":"\nSovintola | A Hub for Culture and Crafts | Kes\u00e4lahti - Visit Savonlinna<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Come and enjoy the atmosphere of Sovintola, a former village school over 100 years old, where history, culture and traditional crafts come together. 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