If you’re after a day-trip destination, we know just the place. Located 20 miles away, Varkaus is worth the drive. Explore the area beginning with Taipale Canal Museum, Water Tower Sightseeing Platform and Art Centre Vainola. The locals are also likely to point you toward Savonlinna, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Olavinlinna Castle. (But we’d also highly recommend Savonlinna Market Square and Savonlinna Regional Museum.)