Waltz the night away

Summertime dances with live music have been a part of Finnish summer holiday tradition for decades. Birch trees around nostalgic dance venues have heard unforgettable evergreens and seen romances larger than life. Dance venues in the Savonlinna region continue this tradition and offer concerts from the best names in popular music all summer long.

Always something brewing

Brewery restaurant Huvila is located near the centre of Savonlinna, in an idyllic cape in the arms of the lake Saimaa. Huvila pampers its customers with excellent cuisine and their own splendid beers, which have received plaudits and won prizes in international competitions. In summertime, the 200-seater terrace bar offers live music, when the best names of Finnish music scene take the stage.

Punkaharju Pavilion is a new fabulous, in summer 2011 completed restaurant in the middle of beautiful scenery of Punkaharju and next to the lake Saimaa. From two sides of the restaurant there is a clear view directly to bright Saimaa. And if the rainy and chilly weather hits, you can sit comfortably in front of the fireplace. Outside there is a covered terrace of approximately 130 comfortable seats and right next to water about 200 uncovered seats. There are also performers and karaoke nights in the restaurant. The dining room has conference facilities with modern technology and breathtaking view to the lake. You can also rent sauna and relax. » See more information

Savonlinnan Seurahuone´s dance restaurant MEFISTO is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Karaoke dances are held on Thursday evenings throughout the winter, and on weekends you can dance to the beat of a live orchestra. Special guest stars also perform once a month. » See more information

In Savonlinnan Seurahuone´s Street & Bar TAMINO you can dance to the latest hits played by a DJ. Tamino was fully renovated in May 2009. Special guest stars perform at Tamino 6 to 10 times a year on average. In wintertime Tamino is open on weekends, and the doors are open also on weekdays from springtime onwards. » See more information

Restaurant situated in the hearth of Savonlinna in hotel Savonlinnan Seurahuone 6 th floor offerin a great view over the market place and Saimaa. Real butter is used in preparing crispy fried vendaces - which are then served on a plank of wood with lemon, fresh salad and a delicious oven baked potato. Also salads on the menu. » See more information