What’s On
Oravi is a lively village with plenty to see and do all year round.
In summer, you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as paddling and fishing, as well as cultural and music events. In June, the village comes alive with Midsummer celebrations, and throughout the season, there are troubadour evenings and local fish-themed events.
As autumn arrives, the atmosphere becomes calmer, but there’s still plenty happening. Oravi also celebrates the beauty of nature with special days like Linnansaari Day and Finnish Nature Day.
Events
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!
Saimaa Harvest festival in Oravi
At the Ruukinranta restaurant, a harvest menu will be served throughout the weekend. Local food products will be available for purchase at the Oravi village store all weekend long.
During the Harvest Festival in Oravi, there will be plenty of activities, including crayfish trap lifting demonstrations, a market event, a freestyle fishing competition by the dock, and live music.
Harvest Festival Menu
Celebration of Nature’s Bounty – berries, mushrooms, elk from nearby forests.
Fish and crayfish straight from Lake Haukivesi, potatoes from Matti Torpakko’s potato field in Oravi.
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).
