KUOPIO > VARKAUS (76 km)
	The Varkaus region is characterised by lovely lakes and canals, a wide offering of museums and sights and its friendly hospitality. www.varkaus.fi.
The package contains The Museum of Mechanical Music. A humorously guided tour lasting one hour is a unique and nostalgic trip backward in time. This internationally significant collection, the largest in the Nordic countries, includes, for example, the world’s largest orchestrion Popper Goliath. We recommend: Taipale canal area and Canal Museum: The old canal, which is more than 160 years old, is worth a visit. History presents itself in the Taipale canal area both in an exhibition of the Canal Museum and in information boards along the canal path. You can enjoy the summer days and watch the ship traffic of today at the active canal’s edge. Joroinen Music Days July 31 - August 3, 2008
VARKAUS > RANTASALMI > SAVONLINNA (86 km)
	Savonlinna: The city of Savonlinna, which is built on islands, was a popular spa and tourist town as early as the 20th century. Today, Savonlinna is famous for its international opera festival, its lively market place and its passenger harbour. www.savonlinna.travel
The package contains Olavinlinna Castle. Olavinlinna Castle, the medieval fortress in the middle of the free-flowing Kyrönsalmi Strait is one of Finland’s best-known historical sights. The castle was founded by the Danish-born knight Erik Axelsson Tott in order to defend the country against attacks from the east. Today, the castle functions as a stage for both the opera festival and several other popular events. Open year round. We recommend: Retretti Art Centre and the Lusto Forestry Museum and an exhibit and activity centre are located in Punkaharju. Punkaharju Ridge is a seven kilometre long ridge formation that was formed during the last Ice Age and runs between Lake Puruvesi and Lake Pihlajavesi. The thin ridge is surrounded by magnificent lake landscapes on both sides. Savonlinna Opera Festival July 4 - August 2, 2008.
SAVONLINNA > MIKKELI (105 km)
	Mikkeli is the provincial capital of Savo. The Headquarters and Infantry Museums are fascinating places to visit for those who are interested in Finland’s history and the military. www.travel.mikkeli.fi.
We recommend: Kenkävero is Finland’s largest vicarage built of wood. Nowadays it houses a craft centre and is well worth a visit for its beautiful crafts and exhibits. Art Centre Saksala ArtRadius is a unique international art centre in Haukivuori. HoviArt art exhibition at Anttolan Hovi Manor, June 6 - August 8, 2008. Ballet Mikkeli in autumn 2008 at Mikael Concert Hall.