Sat 20.12. - 4.1.2026
Opening hours during Christmas and New Year
Opening hours of village shop and reception/equipment rental
Theme day
Events
Sat 21.2.
Family Winter Sports Day
A traditional winter sports day for the whole family in Linnansaari National Park: walking, kick sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (weather permitting, check ice information in the Diary).
Activity Theme day
Mon 2.2. - 4.3.2026
Full moon hikes on the ice
Experience Winter Magic at Linnansaari National Park. As the sun sets, the pristine landscape transforms into a glittering wonderland, setting the stage for an enchanting journey across the frozen lake and snow-covered trails.
The hikes are arranged during the days around full moon. We start the trip at sunset and return in the moonlight.
Activity
Fri 3.4. - 5.4.2026
Easter in Oravi
Come and spend Easter in Oravi!
The village shop and restaurant Ruukinranta are open.
Food Music
Thu 30.4. - 1.5.2026
First of May in Oravi
Restaurant Ruukinranta is open on May Day Eve and May Day.
Food
Sun 14.6.
Nature church in Linnansaari
Church service organised by the congregation of Savonlinna, will take place on Linnansaari island. You may travel with a ship all the way from Savonlinna or Oravi.
Activity
Fri 19.6. - 21.6.2026
Midsummer in Oravi
Traditional Finnish midsummer celebration with bonfire on Friday (weather permitting) and live music on Friday and Saturday.
Activity Culture Food Music
Sat 18.7.
Traditional Fish Day in Oravi
The traditional event takes place between 12-16 at Oravi-house. In the event, e.g. fish processing demonstration, product presentations, raffle and various salty and sweet delicacies are also available.
Food Theme day
Sat 18.7.
Jari Uutela
On Saturday evening at 18-20, singer-songwriter Jari Uutela will perform at Restaurant Ruukinranta.
Uutela’s music blends elements of pop, rock, and folk, seasoned with shades of Finnish schlager.
Music
Fri 24.7. - 25.7.2026
Peltone
On Friday and Saturday evening at 18-20, singer-songwriter-troubadour Peltone will be entertaining everyone at restaurant Ruukinranta.
He performs on a man and guitar basis and his repertoire consists of his own production and rock classics (mainly Finnish rock).
Music
Sat 29.8. - 30.8.2026
Finlands Nature Day
On the last Saturday of August we celebrate The Nature in Finland as well as spend the Sleep outdoors -night.
The best way to celebrate nature is to spend time in the forest. Bring your friends with you or enjoy your own time in the landscapes of Linnansaari National Park!
Activity Theme day
Sat 26.9.
Cruise from Savonlinna to Oravi and end of summer season party
Traditional end of summer season party on the last Saturday in September.
You can also get to Oravi from Savonlinna harbour by taking a cruise on m/s Elviira-ship (bus transport back from Oravi to Savonlinna).
Activity Food Music
