Rauhalinna is Säämingin Leaf-promontory situated wooden villa , which represents rare in Finland villa-style architecture and decorative items. The peace castle was completed in 1900. The ornate villa was designed and built by Major General Nils Henrik Agaton Weckman (1850–1906) of the Russian Imperial Government of Fortress Engineers as a silver wedding anniversary gift for his wife Alma Emilia Sofia Weckman (1855–1921). Design work began in 1895 and construction […]
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Olavinlinna was built in the 1400s the castle , which is located in Savonlinna , surrounded by rocky island in the water Haukivesi and Pihlajavesi connecting Kyrön Strait . The castle has also been known in the past as Savo Castle and Uusilinna. The popular tourist resort and events Olavinlinna is a popular tourist destination open all year round. Parties and occasions such as weddings can also be held in the castle […]
Talvisalo School is a primary school in Savonlinna . After the renovation, Pihlajavesi Special School moved to the premises of Talvisalo School and the schools merged into Talvisalo School at the beginning of 2011. At that time, the number of students in the school rose to about 350 students. Savonlinna city on the west side of 6th grade primary schools pupils […]
Mertala School is a unified school for about 700 students in Savonlinna . Categories 1.-9. in addition, the school has a preparatory class for immigrant students. Mertala School has been a unified school since 2003. From first grade onwards, Mertala School uses a four-cycle system. For the semester 2013-14, it is planned that the sixth graders of Nätki and Nojanmaa will be transferred to […]
Savonlinna Central Hospital is a central hospital belonging to the Itä-Savo Hospital District . Treatment of health and illness Physiotherapy, rehabilitation and assistive services Dental care Central hospital services School and student health care Laboratories, X-ray and imaging Doctor’s and nurse’s appointments Mental health clinics and psychiatric rehabilitation unit Councils Emergency services Vaccinations and mass inspections STDs Social services Help Center Personal assistance […]
Women Health Clinic Helena is one of the most experienced providers of health and medical services for women in Finland. Helena Clinic presents innovative methods in breast cancer surgery and gynecology endoscopy operations, modern standards of exact diagnostics and cytostatic therapy. SPECIALIZATION Cancer, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, General medicine, Gynecology & obstetrics, Plastic surgery, Rehabilitation.
Tanhuvaara Sports College is a sports and education center located in Savonlinna on the shores of Lake Suurijärvi . The college is managed by the Tanhuvaara Foundation and provides vocational training in the field of sports. In terms of competitive sports, Tanhuvaara has focused on athletics, floorball, ice sports and rifle and pistol shooting. In athletics, Tanhuvaara acts as a regional training center. Current […]
Linnala Settlement and College is a civic college in Savonlinna maintained by Linnala Settlement Association . Linnalan Setlementti ry is a private association belonging to the Finnish Settlement Association, which has been operating in Savonlinna since 1938. Its operating idea rises from the settlement movement principle: build bridges from person to person. The emphasis in the activity is on meeting different people. Linnala Setlementti ry’s activities include a civic college, art school, play school, […]
Savonlinna Summer University is a summer university operating in Savonlinna , founded in 1964. The summer university is maintained by the Savonlinna Summer University Association, founded in 1990. Its founding members are eight municipalities in the Savonlinna region, the University of Joensuu and the South Savo Regional Association . The purpose of the association is to promote and develop education and cultural life as well as […]
Savonlinna Vocational and Adult Education Center ( Savonlinnan ammatti- ja aikuisopisto, SAMI ) is a secondary vocational school located in Savonlinna and maintained by the Itä-Savo Association of Vocational Education and Training. The vocational college has about 2,200 young and adult students in full-time, apprenticeship and adult education. Savonlinna Vocational and Adult Education Center began operations in 1960 as Savonlinna Vocational School. At the beginning of 2018, Savonlinna […]
Savonlinna Adult High School is an adult high school in Savonlinna. Adult students can be flexibly primary – and secondary degree, and the degree of the Student single substance or course curriculum / courses. The school operates in the same premises as Savonlinna Lyceum High School . Ismo Falck, the principal of Savonlinna High School, is also the principal of the adult high school. About 600 students […]
Savonlinnan normaalikoulu was a training school for basic education grades 1–9 belonging to the University of Eastern Finland . Savonlinna Normal School was located on the Savonlinna campus in the Heikinpohja district. The school ceased operations in the spring of 2018 after the University of Eastern Finland moved its teacher training department to Joensuu . In its place, the Heikinpohja office of Talvisalo School was established on the former premises of the teacher school department. […]
Savonlinna is a town and a municipality of 32,670 inhabitants in the southeast of Finland, in the heart of the Saimaa lake region. Culture Events Savonlinna was famous for its spa activities at the beginning of the 20th century, but today it is known for its opera festival , which originated from the Olavinlinna Opera Festival conducted by Aino Ackté in 1912. However, the opera festival did not establish itself […]