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Experience Lappeenranta

Lappeenranta is known as an international university town. Located at the heart of the Saimaa tourist region in Southeastern Finland, Lappeenranta is only 215 kilometres from Helsinki. Land in Lappeenranta, visit and fall in love with the our lakeside nature and charming local culture. Let us help you to find the best tips at the Tourist Info.

Things to see and do

The breath-taking waters of Lake Saimaa offer unforgettable sights and experiences in summer and winter alike. The cheerful city of Lappeenranta is full of fascinating things to see and do throughout the year: the magical Fortress, harbour, lake cruises, the Myllysaari area, museums, spas, cultural attractions, Finland's largest sandcastle, golf, fishing, cottages, restaurants, cafés, the new City Theatre in IsoKristiina, and the fantastic shopping facilities. Our national gemstone of Finland, spectrolite, is on display at the Ylämaa Gem Village, the Ylämaa Gem Museum and the workshops of precious stone workers. 

Sights and services for tourists in the Lappeenranta and Imatra regions are listed at:

gosaimaa.com

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Cycling on the Saimaa Archipelago Route. Photo credit goSaimaa. (3)

Many accommo­dation options

Lappeenranta has plenty of accommodation options for overnight visits, and the city is easily accessible by train, bus, plane, boat or car. Holiday Club Saimaa, the largest entertainment spa in the Nordic countries, and its excellent auxiliary services are located in Rauha, on the shore of Lake Saimaa.

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Original Sokos Hotel Lappee hotel room, in Lappeenranta. Photo credit goSaimaa

Tourist infor­mation

Lappeenranta Tourist Information serves visitors on Kansalaistori Square in the IsoKristiina shopping centre.

IsoKristiina Shopping Centre
Brahenkatu 1
Tel. +358 (0)5 667 788
lappeenranta@gosaimaa.com

Opening hours
Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00
Sat 10:00–16:00,
www.visitlappeenranta.fi

Lappeenranta Sandcastle. Photo credit goSaimaa