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Municipality in South Savo, Finland
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Sulkava is a town and municipality in the South Savonia region of Finland, surrounded by Lake Saimaa and divided in two parts by Lake Saimaa's main watercourse, between the main Saimaa basin and Pihjalavesi. Like much of South Savonia, Sulkava is a summer cottage region: the municipality is said to double its population during the holiday season.
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Sulkavan tori
Centre of the town of Sulkava, with most shops and restaurants within walking distance. Occasionally hosts markets during weekends.
Sulkavan kirkko
19th-century large wooden church, designed by architect Charles Bassi, fitting over 1,000 people.
Sulkavan linnavuori
Iron age hill fort, with magnificent views from an elevation of 55 m.
Telataipaleen kanava
Military canal constructed by the Russians in 1798 as a short-cut to Russian-controlled Savonlinna from Southern Saimaa. The canal is one of a canal system built on the Russian side of the 1743 border.
Lohikosken kirkko
Idyllic little church in the beautiful Lokilahti Village. The church serves the villages of Southeastern part of Sulkava, Eastern Puumala and Southern Savonlinna. Designed by architect Ilmari Virkkala and built in 1934.
World War II Salpa defence line battery containing a museum cannon.
Vekaransalmen silta
Vekaransalmi Bridge replaced a ferry connection across the straight Vekaransalmi in 2019. With the height of almost 30 meters the bridge is worth a stop to admire the view to Lake Saimaa.
Finland's greatest rowing event, with some 8,000 rowers. The World Master Rowing competition is an opportunity to race these special Sulkava long boats against competitors from all over the world or just to experience the Finnish summer and a unique rowing event. There is also programme on the shore, both at the rowing stadium and at Varvinranta, where overnight-rowers spend the night.
Coffee and beer with a terrace, by the lake.
Summertime only. Food and an ice cream bar.
Summertime only. Near the marina; also hosts some yacht mooring.
Tiittalan kartano
Former manor house turned into a bed & breakfast.
Outlet store of the world-famous Finnish fashion brand Marimekko, in a former Marimekko factory.
Traditional, high-quality woodcrafts and handicrafts store.
From highway 5, turn to Savonlinnantie (road 14) towards Savonlinna, the nearest city. After 3,6 km, in Juva, turn to Sulkavantie (road 434, later 436 and 435), which after 34 km passes 2 km north of Sulkava centre.
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