What’s On
Oravi is a lively village with plenty to see and do all year round.
In summer, you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as paddling and fishing, as well as cultural and music events. In June, the village comes alive with Midsummer celebrations, and throughout the season, there are troubadour evenings and local fish-themed events.
As autumn arrives, the atmosphere becomes calmer, but there’s still plenty happening. Oravi also celebrates the beauty of nature with special days like Linnansaari Day and Finnish Nature Day.
Events
Easter in Oravi
Come and spend Easter in Oravi!
The village shop and restaurant Ruukinranta are open.
Thursday and Sunday: pizza.
Friday and Saturday: pizza and a la carte.
First of May in Oravi
Restaurant Ruukinranta is open on May Day Eve and May Day.
Nature church in Linnansaari
Church service organised by the congregation of Savonlinna, will take place on Linnansaari island. You may travel with a ship all the way from Savonlinna or Oravi.
Midsummer in Oravi
Traditional Finnish midsummer celebration with bonfire on Friday (weather permitting) and live music on Friday and Saturday.
Timo Haikarainen Blues Band
The Timo Haikarainen Blues Band is a trio who performs at restaurant Ruukinranta on Friday night from 6pm to 8pm playing upbeat blues, rock’n’roll and blues rock.
Simeoni Julkunen
Simeoni Julkunen will be performing on Saturday evening from 6pm to 8pm at restaurant Ruukinranta.
Simeoni will perform alone with guitar and Loopstation, and the show will feature Simeoni’s own production as well as covers.
Esa Eloranta
On Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm, singer-songwriter Esa Eloranta will perform at Restaurant Ruukinranta.
Esa’s gigs are primarily performed in a man-and-guitar format. His set includes plenty of his own material familiar from the radio, as well as great cover songs, including music by Springsteen and Dire Straits.
Traditional Fish Day in Oravi
The traditional event takes place between 12-16 at Oravi-house. In the event, e.g. fish processing demonstration, product presentations, raffle and various salty and sweet delicacies are also available.
Jari Uutela
On Saturday evening from 6pm to 8pm, singer-songwriter Jari Uutela will perform at Restaurant Ruukinranta.
Uutela’s music blends elements of pop, rock, and folk, seasoned with shades of Finnish schlager.
Peltone
On Friday and Saturday evening from 6pm to 8pm, singer-songwriter-troubadour Peltone will be entertaining everyone at restaurant Ruukinranta.
He performs on a man and guitar basis and his repertoire consists of his own production and rock classics (mainly Finnish rock).
Finlands Nature Day
On the last Saturday of August we celebrate The Nature in Finland as well as spend the Sleep outdoors -night.
The best way to celebrate nature is to spend time in the forest. Bring your friends with you or enjoy your own time in the landscapes of Linnansaari National Park!
Cruise from Savonlinna to Oravi and end of summer season party
Traditional end of summer season party on the last Saturday in September.
You can also get to Oravi from Savonlinna harbour by taking a cruise on m/s Elviira-ship (bus transport back from Oravi to Savonlinna).
