A Weekend at the Opera in Savonlinna, Finland - Klaava Travel Guide

In addition to enjoying opera performances, visitors have a great opportunity to see the sights of Savonlinna and explore the region: This book shows you the key sights, places to visit and things to do in Savonlinna and in nearby towns. The number one sight is the castle that turns into an opera stage at night, but many of the attractions in the region are related to nature.

The book provides a visual tour in the destination, making it easy to learn about the region, decide where to visit, what to do, and where to stay. The book is compatible with the Apple iPad tablet and Amazon Kindle ereaders and tablets. View sample pages on your iPad. We would like to think it is only because the book includes sample chapters from our best guidebooks that cover the Nordic countries. Anyhow, here is how to get your copy. Scandinavian countries are known for their high-quality education systems, honest people, large wilderness areas, lakes, fjords, and a few successful brands, like Abba or Nokia.

Traveling in Scandinavia is available as a free download right here. Today, it is one of the major cities of Scandinavia where business and multiple cultures meet. The location of the city on the west coast the second most popular vacation destination of Swedes makes Gothenburg a wonderful holiday destination for all travelers. Here is an edited extraction from the guidebook: The old city center of Gothenburg is known as Inom Vallgraven among local people literally, Inside the Moat. The region is also known as Innerstaden Inner City.

The old town is surrounded by man-made canals. In , Gothenburg was granted city rights. The city center was fortified in order to protect the community from outside attacks. Inom Vallgraven is best explored by foot.

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It is not a huge area. Walking along the narrow streets of this lively and busy place especially during the weekends is something that both locals and visitors love to do.

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Haga is a pretty neighborhood in Gothenburg that looks like a place for artists and hipsters, but in fact, ordinary families live in the area. It is located south of the city center. From a tourist perspective, the main street of Haga is Nygatan. A stroll along Nygatan is like walking on the main street of a small town a few hundred years ago. Wooden buildings, streets made of stone, workspaces of craftsmen, bakeries, cafes and small shops create an idyllic atmosphere. In the 17th century, Gothenburg expanded outside the city walls.

One of the first suburbs was Haga.

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It was a neighborhood where the working class such as people working in the harbor used to live. Slottsskogen Castle Forest is a large green recreation area about 2. It is a park, but there is also plenty of forest, a small zoo, a playground for children, a popular picnic destination and a place to see wildlife. The land was used for deer hunting and grazing.

In , the county governor opened Slottsskogen to the public. From the beginning, lawns, ponds, and paths through the woods and the zoo were the key elements of the park.

The trees and the plants in the park are mostly of local origins, but some additional species have also been planted. For example, Azaleadalen Azalea Valley is a beautiful display of different types of azaleas. There is a forest of linden, beech, oak and maple trees where it is possible to spot a wild deer or two.

A Weekend at the Opera in Savonlinna, Finland

It may sound funny, but the park is so large that it is quite easy to get lost in Slottsskogen. There are signs at crossroads, but first time visitors may want to take a map along or use a GPS navigator on the phone just in case. Marstrand is a tidy and lovely village about a minute drive northwest of Gothenburg. The construction of Carlstens fortress began in the midth century.

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The fortress has had its current structure since , which means it was under construction for years. In addition to soldiers, prisoners have lived in the fortress. It is possible to drive to Marstrand village, but the island where the fortress stands is only accessible by ferry. Part of the village, hotels and restaurants are located on the island. The fortress web page provides information on the hours when it is open. Visitors have to walk up to the top of the hill to explore the fortress, but the exercise is worth every step.

The views to the valley where the river flows are magnificent. The town is called Savonlinna, located in Finland, and the reason why they travel there is the annual Opera Festival arranged in the medieval Olavinlinna castle. In addition to enjoying opera performances, visitors have a great opportunity to see the sights of Savonlinna and explore the region: This book shows you the key sights, places to visit and things to do in Savonlinna and in nearby towns.

The number one sight is the castle that turns into an opera stage at night, but many of the attractions in the region are related to nature. The book has been designed around images and videos, making it easy to view and read about the destination, and then decide where to go, what to do, and where to stay. The multimedia book is compatible with the Apple iPad tablet. You can download Apple Books from the App Store.