Hirvensalmi

Etelä-Savo, Finland

Why visit Hirvensalmi?

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By car

Regional road 431 comes in from Mikkeli in the east and Leivonmäki in the west. Regional road 429 comes in from the south from highway 5, and is the way in from the direction of

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How do you get there?

By Car / Road

Regional road 431 comes in from Mikkeli in the east and Leivonmäki in the west. Regional road 429 comes in from the south from highway 5, and is the way in from the direction of

By taxi

Taksiliikenne Hannu Lepistö ,

+358 40 025 5180 .

( updated Jun 2024 )

ATX-Palvelu Oy ,

+358 44 070 7031 .

( updated Jun 2024 )

What are the things to do?

Hirvensalmi Church ,

Kirkkotie 3 .

A church building from 1915, designed by Josef Stenbäck.   ( updated Sep 2023 )

Pitäjäntupa Museum ,

Pitäjäntie 3 .

Local history museum, set in the old municipal hall. There's an exhibition about Ahti Karjalainen (1923-1990), long-time member of the Finnish Parliament, who was born in Hirvensalmi.   ( updated Aug 2023 )

Visitors can explore the old town on foot, hike in the surrounding countryside, and attend local festivals and cultural events throughout the year.

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Where to eat?

Sataman Herkku ,

Hirvensalmentie 22 .

Restaurant.   ( updated Aug 2023 )

Where to drink?

Cafes and bars in the town centre serve coffee, wine, and local beverages. Regional wines and spirits are worth sampling.

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Where to stay?

Satulinna ,

Yrttitie 21 ,

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+358 20 743 4670 ,

[email protected] .

Hotel in a manor, nationally famous as the venue of the reality series Vain elämää (the Finnish version of the format The Best Singers).   ( updated Aug 2023 )

What should you buy?

Local shops offer regional products, handicrafts, and everyday necessities. Markets may be held weekly in the town square.

Where to go next?

  • Berlin — Germany's capital city, reachable by regional train
  • Nearby towns in Etelä-Savo — explore the surrounding region

Nearby in Etelä-Savo

More places to explore around Hirvensalmi.

Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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