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Tour to the rock paintings of Astuvansalmi
Experience the magnificent nature of Lake Saimaa and the historic tourist sites on its shores: Astuvansalmi rock paintings, Kallioniemi Villa and Pien-Toijola Open-Air Museum.
The rock paintings of Astuvansalmi, the largest painting complex in the Nordic countries, are well worth experiencing. The rock paintings are located by the water, so on this trip you can experience the paintings from the side of the water. Around 80 painted images have been found on the cliffs of Astuvansalmi. The most common patterns are deer, man and boat, and there is also some opaque red colour on the rock. Join us to see how many pictures you can find. We travel to the rock paintings on the Aino boat through the most beautiful landscapes of Lake Saimaa.
During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at Restaurant Kallioniemi, and explore the cultural and historical environment of a summer cottage built by E. N. Setälä. We will also visit the Pien-Toijola Open-Air Museum, a nationally significant peasant cultural environment. There are also tourist attractions along the route: Kyyhkylä Wellbeing Resort and Hotel Heimari, which allow you to stay longer on the shores of Lake Saimaa. Check out our travel tips!
Schedule
Schedule 1. The boat Aino departs from the Ristiina service pier
Departure
Arrival
10:00 Charter bus stop at the Mikkeli Matkakeskus terminal
10:05 Charter bus stop by the market place (behind the Mannerheim statue)
10:10 Charter bus stop by the market place
10:25 Kyyhkylä Wellbeing Resort
10:25 Kyyhkylä Wellbeing Resort
10:40 Hotel Heimari
10:40 Hotel Heimari
10:50 Ristiina market place
11:00 Ristiina service pier / Aino boat
12:30 Astuvansalmi rock paintings (duration of visit about 45 min)
13:15 Astuvansalmi rock paintings
13:30 Kallioniemi villa (duration of visit about 1,5 hr)
15:05 Kallioniemi villa / Charter bus
15:10 Pien-Toijola Open-Air Museum (duration visit about 1 hr)
16:15 Pien-Toijola Open-Air Museum
16:35 Ristiina (Brahentie street bus stop)
16:35 Ristiina (via Heimari and Kyyhkylä if needed *)
16:55 Charter bus stop by the market place
16:55 Charter bus stop by the market place
17:00 Charter bus stop at the Matkakeskus terminal
* If there are no passengers from Kyyhkylä and Heimari, we will not take the return route via these destinations.
Schedule 2. The boat Aino departs from the pier of the Kallioniemi villa
Departure
Arrival
10:00 Charter bus stop at the Mikkeli Matkakeskus terminal
10:05 Charter bus stop by the market place (behind the Mannerheim statue)
10:10 Charter bus stop by the market place
10:25 Kyyhkylä Wellbeing Resort
10:25 Kyyhkylä Wellbeing Resort
10:40 Hotel Heimari
10:40 Hotel Heimari
10:50 Ristiina market place
11:00 Bus stop by the Ristiina market place / Charter bus
11:25 Pien-Toijola Open-Air Museum (duration of visit 1 hr)
12:25 Pien-Toijola Open-Air Museum
12:30 Kallioniemi villa (duration of visit about 1,5 hrs)
14:00 Kallioniemi villa pier / Aino boat
14:15 Astuvansalmi rock paintings (duration of visit about 45 min)
15:00 Astuvansalmi rock paintings
16:30 Service pier by Ristiina market place
16:35 Ristiina (via Heimari and Kyyhkylä if needed *)
16:55 Charter bus stop by the market place
16:55 Charter bus stop by the market place
17:00 Charter bus stop at the Matkakeskus terminal
* If there are no passengers from Kyyhkylä and Heimari, we will not take the return route via these destinations.
Please note
- The itinerary is sent to passengers the day before.
- You can also hop on a day trip from a stop along the route. Please mention the stop when you book your trip, in the "More information on the purchase" section.
- The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility due to challenging terrain.
- The schedule of the tour may be affected by the weather on Lake Saimaa as well as summer road traffic.
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