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
Opening hours during Christmas time
Opening hours of village shop and reception/equipment rental
Christmas sauna, ice hole for swimming and porridge
On Christmas Eve, the lakeside saunas next to Oravi canal will be hot from 10:00 to 12:00.
Christmas porridge will be served at Restaurant Ruukinranta from 11:00 to 14:00.
Reserve your spot in advance, no later than December 19th!
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.
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).
Easter in Oravi
Come and spend Easter in Oravi!
The village shop and restaurant Ruukinranta are open.
First of May in Oravi
Restaurant Ruukinranta is open on May Day Eve and May Day.
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.
Midsummer in Oravi
Traditional Finnish midsummer celebration with bonfire on Friday (weather permitting) and live music on Friday and Saturday.
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.
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).
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!
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).
