Welcome to Riihisaari
Riihisaari is a unique museum island in the national landscape of Olavinlinna Castle. Riihisaari provides permanent exhibitions by the Savonlinna Museum and Metsähallitus Saimaa Nature Centre as well as a variety of non-permanent exhibitions the year round. We also run the Savonlinna Tourist Information.
Savonlinna Museum concentrates on the history of South Savo and the history of sailing on Lake Saimaa. In the summer you can visit our magnificent museum ships and there is also a nice museum shop at Riihisaari. Riihisaari – Savonlinna Museum was chosen as the Museum of the Year 2023! Free entry for minors under 18!