WELCOME TO LAKE SAIMAA 3 COTTAGES AND FISHING 4 CRUISES AND BOATING 6 HIKING IN SOUTH KARELIA 8 IMATRA AND IMATRANKOSKI 10 LAPPEENRANTA FORTRESS AND MUSEUMS 12 THE SANDCASTLE 14 LEISURE AND ACTIVITIES 16 CULTURE ALL YEAR ROUND 18 VISIT ST. PETERSBURG OR VYBORG 20 EVENTS IN SOUTH KARELIA 21 SERVICE Index Lappeenranta Region Leisure Services 24 Accommodation 36 Restaurants 40 Shopping 44 Attractions 47 Imatra Region Leisure Services 49 Accommodation 53 Restaurants 56 Shopping 57 Attractions 58 TOP 10 SUMMER & WINTER IN SOUTH KARELIA 29 MAPS 30 GOOD TO KNOW 32 Holiday Guide PRODUCTION: Mediakolmio Oy TeXTS: Mediakolmio Oy, Imatra Region Development Company Ltd, Lappeenranta Business Development Ltd, goSaimaa Ltd LAYOUT: Mediakolmio Oy PICTURES: Mediakolmio Oy, Mikko Nikkinen, Ari Nakari, Kehy, LSYP ADVERTISING SALES: Jorma Saarhelo PRINTED BY: AS Unipress PRINT RUN: 30.000 FIN, 25.000 ENG and 85.000 RUS 2011 We don’t take responsibility for potential changes in timetables, prices or other current information provided in this guide. Additional information about restaurants, accommodation, attractions and events is available online at goSaimaa.fi. SAIMAA Welcome to SAIMAA! The blue, calm surface of Lake Saimaa and white nights, cuckooing in the distance. In winter, the same landscape dressed in white, a camp fire crackling by the lean-to and the aroma of coffee brewed over an open fire. Lake Saimaa – the largest lake in Finland and the fourth largest in Europe – is known for its picturesque landscape and peaceful nature. It is also the home of the rare Saimaa ringed seal. Today’s Saimaa is a haven for visitors who enjoy nature and culture. South Karelia’s rich history and unique cultural heritage between east and west is complemented by unspoilt nature. Saimaa provides a range of experiences throughout the year, from fishing and cultural activities to golf and tour skating. If you just want to relax, visit a spa or take a visa-free cruise to Vyborg. Lake Saimaa area is easily accessible by car, train, boat, or aeroplane from both Finland and Europe. Visit Saimaa and fall under its spell! SAIMAA IS EASY TO REACH Facts Helsinki to Lappeenranta 221 km Helsinki to Imatra 256 km St. Petersburg to Lappeenranta 213 km St. Petersburg to Imatra 210 km Train from Helsinki to Lappeenranta 2 h 8 min Train from Helsinki to Imatra 2 h 34 min International flights by Ryanair and airBaltic from over 60 European destinations New this year: a scheduled boat service on m/s Brahe from Helsinki via Kotka to Lappeenranta with connections to Puumala and Savonlinna On an isle in Saimaa A SMALL SUMMER COTTAGE ...or maybe an elegant villa More than 13 000 islands and almost 15 000 kilometres of shoreline. A small wooden sauna is being heated up in many capes and bays. Refreshing water running through your toes or a dip into a hole in the ice directly from the heat of the sauna – what is Your way to relax? RENT A HOLIDAY HOME! Hundreds of traditional cottages, high-class villas and holiday apartments available for rent all year round. TOUR SKATING Rent skates and go on a trip on a frozen lake! The traditional Savitaipale Tour Skating event will take place from 25th to 26th February 2011. Lake Saimaa became a popular holiday region already at the end of the 19th century. The attraction hasn’t faded during the years; the aroma of birch leaves mixed with a slight smell of smoke from the lake-side saunas being heated, a view over a peaceful lake, the warmth of a fireplace in the wintertime, these are the elements hard to find anywhere else. Lake Saimaa offers a lot to choose from. Here you can find your very own getaway, if you like to stroll through the forest picking mushrooms and berries. Others are attracted by a well-equipped rental villa with its carefree atmosphere. When the cottage shore is located at Saimaa, you can get all the way to the ocean by boat, if you like. In winter you make a trip on the frozen lake to an island nearby. Services in Lappeenranta and Imatra are close to you, often a short boat ride away and cottages are easy to reach. By the shores of Lake Saimaa in South Karelia, everyone can find a place and an opportunity to spend a holiday like a dream. SAIMAA COTTAGE ACCOMMODATION & FISHING Catch from DEEP WATERS In summer you can fish from the shore by spinning or using a rod and line. The powerful streams of the Vuoksi river don’t freeze completely in winter. The Saimaa region offers an experienced fisherman an opportunity to catch sometimes vendace, sometimes pike-perch. Beginners can easily get started on a guided fishing trip. Get proper fishing licences! In Finland, all kind of fishing, except for angling and ice fishing, requires a licence or a fee. The required licences depend on the type of fishing, the equipment used, the age of the fisher and the water area where the fishing takes place. You can easily pay the State fishery fee and provincial lure fishing fees online at www.ahven.net or at every R-kioski in Finland. Fishing licences for the Vuoksi river and Lake Saimaa are available at the sports store UrheiluKoskimies in Lappeenranta and at the Vuoksi Fishing Park in Imatra. i » goSaimaa.fi/activities Recreational fishing has long traditions at the Saimaa region: the first fishing society, The Wuoksi Fishing Club, was founded back in 1875. The interest for fishing faded for a while, but regular plantings have strengthened the fish population in Vuoksi, which has regained its position as a significant fishing water. Nowadays, fly and lure fishermen as well as the smallest fishing enthusiasts of the family may catch fish from the waters and fishing parks of the region all year round. A special kind of winter attraction is to wrap oneself up in a warm quilted overall and head to a frozen lake to enjoy the sun and the wonders of ice fishing. Fishing is an attraction in itself, but a nice catch makes it even more appealing. An experienced fisherman finds good fishing waters of his own, but a beginner will be happy of the local fishing services and guides; a catch is guaranteed at the Vuoksi Fishing Park, Korpikeidas in Joutseno or Kuokkalammen Lohi in Ruokolahti. The region is rich in fish species: rainbow trout, pikeperch and lake trout, you may also catch arctic char and crayfish. There are even sturgeons that have been planted in a fish pool of the Vuoksi Fishing Park. After a nice catch, the fish can be smoked or grilled on the spot. Nothing tastes as good as self-caught fish! Saimaa AT ITS BEST OFF THE COAST The shores with rough cliffs and scenic islands of Lake Saimaa look different when admired from the lake. Feel the wind in your hair as the ship passes through the rocky, narrow passages and over the open waters of the Greater Saimaa. NATURE, HISTORY OR PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN? Visa-free cruises to Vyborg and St. Petersburg in Russia are an excellent alternative among cruises being offered in the lake district of South Saimaa. HIRE A SAILING BOAT and take a guided sailing trip under an experienced skipper! There are more than 3 000 kilometres of navigation fairways, along which you will find unforgettable landscapes. A cruise on an inland-water ship is an impressive experience and there are many alternatives, suitable for everyone’s holiday plans, ranging from island cruises and guided river cruises that carry you through the town of Imatra on the swift River Vuoksi current to canal cruises where you get to visit the historic Saimaa Canal and pass through the Mälkiä lock. Food is served on some boats. Themed children’s cruises are a sure hit among youngsters. Midsummer Eve’s bonfires can be admired on the ship, while dancing until late at night! Most cruises depart from Lappeenranta or Imatra, but you can also reach Saimaa on m/s Brahe from Helsinki via Kotka. You can also continue your journey on the same ship all the way to Savonlinna via Puumala. SAIMAA CRUISES & BOATING How about a cultural journey along the historical Saimaa Canal to the old Vyborg? Why not visit St. Petersburg on the same trip? Step on board of m/s Carelia and set out on a journey! If you are with a smaller group, it is easy to depart on a chartered cruiser. On the other hand many people prefer to be independent and set out with their own boat – or a rental one – to meet the waves of Saimaa. Lake Saimaa offers an independent boater several attractive recreation areas equipped with campfire sheds and moorings nearby. For a change of scenery, moor your vessel in the Imatra, Lappeenranta, or any other nearby visitors’ marina and enjoy the urban atmosphere! LAKE SAIMAA Facts The fourth largest lake in Europe Altitude Area Maximum length Maximum width Average depth Maximum depth Length of the shoreline Number of islands Number of protected Saimaa ringed seals 76 m 4 460 km2 194 km 138 km 17 m 82 m 14 850 km 13 710 approx. 270 A variety of opportunities on land and WATER In Finland Everyman’s right gives you free access to the land and waterways. You will find well-equiped campfire sites at recreation areas and along hiking trails. Boating or hiking – explore the shores of Saimaa Saimaa, and other smaller lakes offer an endless number of routes for boating and canoeing enthusiasts. Municipal visitors’ marinas and excursion harbours of the South Karelian Foundation for Recreation Areas, serve as a base for your boating holiday. You can freely use the recreation areas with their sheltered campfire sites. It is also nice to enjoy the beautiful lake scenery from the shore. There are beaches near to the communities and a bit further away you will find recreation areas with wonderful beaches. Spend a summer day by open waters of Saimaa, for instance in Päihänniemi, Rastinniemi or Huuhanranta. Humming trees along hiking and nature trails Paddlers, boaters and fishermen! South Karelia water way excursions map can be bought from Lappeenranta and Imatra region's tourist information offices, as well as a number of tourism enterprises. It’s easy to walk on the ridges of Salpausselkä. You can climb to the top and enjoy the forest landscape and the open Lakeland. The European long-distance hiking route E10 passes through South Karelia lengthwise: the best route runs from Imatra through Ruokolahti and Rautjärvi to Parikkala and is over 100 km long. For a longer day trip of 10–20 kms, join the route for instance in Joutseno, Ruokolahti or Parikkala. Saimaa by bike Saimaa reveals its beauty in many places for bikers in South Karelia. A cycling trip is recommended to people interested in the history of the border region, as visits to various museums and memorials can be fitted into a day. Urban areas have good cycle paths, and maps of the towns and surrounding areas provide useful information for cyclists. You can hire a bicycle in Lappeenranta and Imatra. For details on the businesses providing bicycle hire see the Service Index pages 28 and 51, or visit goSaimaa.fi. Favourite destination for birds Migratory birds rest in South Karelia during spring and autumn. Visit the Siikalahti observation tower in Parikkala with an expert guide and enjoy watching the birds in the best wetland area of the country. Pien-Rautjärvi in Parikkala and Konnunsuo in Lappeenranta also feature great bird watching sites. How to find destinations and routes? •D escription of places and driving instructions: www.ekarjala.fi/retkikohteet •A nautical chart of Lake Saimaa (series L) for boaters, available at bookstores and Mapshops (Karttakeskus). • T he South Karelia Lake and River Excursion Map designed especially for canoeists, covering also area of the lakes Kivijärvi, Kuolimo and Simpelejärvi. •R oute map for hikers, available at tourist information and at municipality offices. •B ikers GT maps 1 and 4 ou can download all hiking destinations and trails in Y South Karelia to your GPS navigator as GPX files from www.ekarjala.fi/retkikohteet. Before downloading, please check your navigator’s user guide that your navigator supports these files. EXCURSIONS 10 TIPS FOR A HIKER IN SOUTH KARELIA Karhusaari: close to the Lappeenranta harbour – accessible on a canoe Haikkaanlahti: a 5–20 km route in Taipalsaari with lean-to shelters Lammassaari Island: an about 3 kms hike starting from Imatra Spa along the shore of the island, a lean-to and a Lappish shelter. Hiking trail E10 from Rauha/Imatra to Parikkala: 110 km of marked trail with lean-tos (part of the Holy Trails route) Hiitolanjoki River: a 1,5 km scenery trail by Lake Rautjärvi Siikalahti Wetland: one of the country’s best wetlands for bird watching in Parikkala Rastinniemi: a recreation area in the middle of the Greater Saimaa Orrainpolku nature trail: a 10 km hike in the wild nature of Savitaipale Irja Hannonen trail: an old forest trail in Suomenniemi Pärsäniemi: hike to the lean-to by Lake Kivijärvi in Luumäki EveryMan’s Rights and Obligations You may • freely walk or cycle • temporarily stay on shores and land • pick wild berries, mushrooms, and flowers • fish with a rod and line and go ice fishing • swim, row, sail or use a motorboat on waterways; walk and ski on frozen lakes, rivers and the sea You may not • leave litter or disturb animals • light open fires on other people’s property • disturb the privacy of people’s homes or cottage shores by camping too near • enter private yards, fields or other plantations • cut down or damage living trees • drive motor vehicles off-road without the landowner’s permission • fish (with nets or spinning) or hunt without the relevant licenses Lake Saimaa rushes into the RIVER VUOKSI Standing at the Imatrankoski rapids you feel yourself small and helpless, watching the water pouring down to the river bed at a speed of 500 cubic metres in a second. Imagine what it would feel like to cross the raging stream on a steel cable! THE PHENOMENAL RAPIDS-SHOW The most daring cross the raging river by gliding on a steel cable. The Rapids-show begins at 6 pm every day 27th June–14th August 2011 and in winter on December 25th and 31st 2011. It was the tremendous force of the river Vuoksi that brought the first tourists to Finland; the history of tourism began from the banks of Imatrankoski rapids, which have attracted travellers from foreign countries since the 18th century. Many famous people have visited the rapids, among them the Russian Empress Catherine II, Alexandre Dumas the Elder and Richard Wagner. Later on, many distinguished guests have stayed overnight at the historical Castle hotel Valtionhotelli next to the rapids. Even today, Lake Saimaa and River Vuoksi are featuring the townscape. Afterwards Imatra by the River Vuoksi has developed into a modern garden town. Feel its charming atmosphere in the pedestrian town centre or in the Kruununpuisto nature park, surrounding the rapids; take a walk along park trails admiring rock carvings and giants kettles, then have a relaxing picnic at the Imperial panoramic Pavilion. IMATRA IMATRANKOSKI RAPIDS YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES The Imatra region offers a diverse range of exciting activities throughout the year for everyone – just choose your favourite from the weekly programme. In the summer, you can enjoy an ATV safari, go on a thrilling banana boat ride, zip slide across the foaming river, or take a leisurely cruise. Winter activities include tour skating on natural ice, floating on the freezing lake in a survival suit, and parasailing on Saimaa. Exciting group activities are also available (by prior arrangement). You can download the weekly programmes from the Internet or get them from the local Tourist Information Centre. Fancy a guided Imatra sightseeing tour or a walking tour in the historical Kruununpuisto Park? Expert guides bring the history of the Imatra region to life, prices starting from 80 €/hour. For more information, please contact the local Tourist Information Centre. RAMPARTS OF THE FORTRESS Overlook Lake Saimaa The fortress cape, split by a cobble stone street, pushes its way from the city of Lappeenranta to Lake Saimaa. The busy Market Place of The Middle Ages is still the pride of the inhabitants in Lappeenranta. HISTORY Finland’s oldest Orthodox Church in the Fortress of Lappeenranta was inaugurated in 1875. Open to the public during the summer. Open for groups by prior arrangement during the winter. If you wish to go on a guided Fortress or City tour, please contact the Tourist Information office: guide services starting from 75 €/hour. The charming old buildings and the banks overlooking the scenic Lake Saimaa are the elements that create the fascinating atmosphere of the Fortress. Today this nationally significant cultural attraction offers a versatile variety of museums and guided tours. In the captivating old-time atmosphere in Majurska House, you can enjoy a freshly brewed coffee and a slice of the famous berry cake after the tour and also learn about the art and work of the local artisans. The city that grew later on next to the Fortress, welcomes all its visitors with a smile. Lappeenranta is the capital of the province and the centre of Lake Saimaa tourism. In Lappeenranta, famous for its social and easy-going people, the beauty of nature is combined with cheerful Karelian character. You can best experience Lappeenranta by visiting the market place or the lively harbour – why not taste a local speciality, the delicious meat pies known as Vety and Atomi! In the famous Säräpirtti or Särätupa gourmet lovers can try Särä, the traditional Finnish mutton stew, made of potatoes and mutton. LAPPEENRANTA THE FORTRESS & MUSEums ARTS AND CRAFTS IN THE FORTRESS Museums in the historical buildings of the Fortress – South Karelia Museum, South Karelia Art Museum and the Cavalry Museum – open a window into the past and present works of Finnish art, from the 19th century to the present day. The fortress shops in the Majurska House and old storehouses provide unique shopping opportunities for local handcrafted items. When you want a break from shopping, relax and treat yourself in the Linnoituksen Krouvi Restaurant or Cafe Majurska. Most of the services are open throughout the year. A map of the fortress is available from the local Tourist Information Centre. You can also download it from www.gosaimaa.fi. DESIGNED BY CHILDREN In summer, laughter can be heard from the far end of the Fortress cape. Small feet running around the largest sandcastle in Finland, popping from one small house to another in the Playhouse Village. STREET TRAIN! Jump on board the street train at the Sandcastle and go for a sightseeing tour in Lappeenranta. The street train rides from 12th June to 28th August 2011 every day at 10 am – 5 pm (Mon 12 noon – 5 pm). The train is also available for private hire. Finland’s largest sandcastle in Lappeenranta will be built for the eight time. For the second year running it will be designed by children. This year’s theme will be circus! Miniature models designed by children will be displayed next to the sandcastle. The castle has been built of some 3 million kilos of sand and there is more at the gigantic sand pit, so try your hand and craft your own piece of art! The Fortress cape offers a lot of exciting activities for children: storytelling and theater, a bouncy castle and a climbing wall. And of course the Playhouse Village Williranta with small houses fully furnished for children to play. The Village, with its beautiful garden area and flower plantings, is carefully designed and built for children. LAPPEENRANTA THE sandcastle Welcome to the Sandcastle! The opening of the Sandcastle will be celebrated in a jolly atmosphere on 12th June 2011 from 3 pm to 5 pm. The Sandcastle area is open from 12th June to 28 th August from 10 am to 9 pm. Services at the area are available every day from 12th June to 14th August, and during weekends from 15th to 28 th August. Free admission. Welcome! Saimaa invites you TO ACTIVITIES... A kayak slowly flows towards a rocky island. On the opposite side, a group of golfers is preparing for a tour at the most beautiful golf course in Finland. Saimaa keeps you active all year round. The ICE AND SNOW SAILING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Saimaa Gardens from 26th February to 5th March 2011. Subject to weather. The forest, waterways and frozen lakes in the Saimaa area offer various opportunities for spending your free time. You can choose from hiking and skiing - why not to set out to a trip with snowshoes. Jump on board a boat or a snowmobile. Adventurous people are attracted to husky safaris and rock climbing, while friends of more traditional sports are fascinated by excellent jogging trails and several skiing routes. In Imatra, the beginning of the skiing season will be ensured by preparing the first tracks using stored snow from the year before. There is going to be a skiing track, that’s for sure, from November to March. Slopes for enthusiasts of downhill skiing are available for instance at the Myllymäki Ski Centre, Simpele KonkaSki or at Ruokolahti FreeSki. Friends of golf are pampered in South Karelia. In Imatra you can play golf by the scenic Immalanjärvi, at the 18-hole golf course designed by the architect Kosti Kuronen. In Lappeenranta golf is played at Kahilanniemi, which is a 9-hole golf course with good practicing areas for close range games and a water range. The unique 18-hole golf court of Etelä-Saimaa Golf on the isle of Tuosa in Lappeenranta is praised as the most beautiful court in Finland. The nature outside the fairways, including the historical Salpalinja fortifications, has been kept as untouched as possible. During winter, golfers can practise at two winter training centres, Inside Golf in Imatra and Swingmakers in Lappeenranta. OPTIONS FOR LEISURE TIME ... AND RELAX in warm pools Allow your body and to soul enjoy some treatments, massages and to feel the warm water of almost 30 degrees. Dive into the outdoor pool to admire the starry sky, or ride the water slide. The first spa in South Karelia emerged in 1824, when the Lappeenranta Spa was founded on the shore of Lake Saimaa. This original and charming Spa in the middle of the city centre provides its visitors a chance to give themselves a special day with treatments. The location of the Spa – next to the services of the city centre, between downtown and the lake shore – is magnificent. Visitors of Imatra looking for a spa have two choices: The Spa Hotel Rantasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli and the “Magic Forest” of the Imatran Kylpylä Spa invite you to pamper yourself all year round. Do you prefer refreshing and relaxing treatments in a peaceful atmosphere, or would you like to enjoy the pool section with heated outdoor pools and waterfalls allowing the entire family to have fun together? Holidays in South Karelia for every taste – all year round. SAIMAA GARDENS & HOLIDAY CLUB SAIMAA Saimaa Gardens is a family holiday centre on Saimaa in Lappeenranta. The area has a number of holiday homes for hire, and more are currently being built. The area has a marina and provides various adventure activities for visitors. Holiday Club Saimaa, the largest holiday resort in the Nordic countries, will open its doors to visitors on 1st October 2011. The circus-influenced spa, year-round ice area, wellness world, bowling arena, restaurants, conference facilities, and the hotel with over 600 beds invite and welcome visitors from all over the world. The area will stage a range of events throughout the year, including Winter Action Park at the beginning of the year and an open air music festival in the summer. An 18-hole golf course will also be built in the area. HIGH-CLASS CULTURE with international twist Drama or musical experiences? While the most famous stars of the performing arts give their best on the stage, the audience holds its breath. ENJOY THE CULTURE! Attractive cultural events – all year round. BALLET! Enjoy prize-winning choreographies and performances of star dancers at the Lappeenranta Ballet Gala from 26th to 27th August 2011. The most significant cultural events in South Karelia are internationally well known. The Imatra Big Band Festival is the absolute highlight of the cultural year, attracting up to 50 000 visitors to enjoy the rhythms of jazz, blues, funk and soul. The only Big Band Music Festival in the world presents top bands and musicians from both Finland and abroad. The local festival has turned into an international phenomenon labelled by an extraordinary, warm and intensive atmosphere. Come and experience the Imatra Spirit! Culture lovers are attracted to Lappeenranta mainly because of two singing events that take turns. The national Lappeenranta Song Contest concentrates on solo singing; many famous Finnish artists have started their international career after winning this contest, including Karita Mattila, Johanna Rusanen and Jorma Hynninen. The Laulava Lappeenranta singing event, offering versatile programme for singing enthusiasts, is arranged every other year. CULTURE ALL YEAR ROUND Classical music is going strong in South Karelia. The Lappeenranta City Orchestra has worked on a professional basis for a hundred years by now. Today it’s nationally respected as an important performer of orchestra music. High quality chamber music is one of Imatra’s specialities. Together with brass bands, accordionists and famous rock bands, the province offers alternatives for everyone’s music taste. Cultural Jewels of the Year Singing Lappeenranta Imatra Big Band Festival Lemi Music Festival Lappeenranta Ballet Gala 5th and 9th January 2011 1st–9th July 2011 28th–31st July 2011 26th–27th August 2011 St. Petersburg Tourist Information Centre [email protected], www.visit-petersburg.ru Vyborg Tourist Information Centre [email protected], www.vyborg-info.ru Information about St. Petersburg and Vyborg is also available at the tourist information centers in Lappeenranta and Imatra. In order to book a trip to Vyborg or St. Petersburg, please contact Saimaa Travel Net in Lappeenranta (www.saimaatravel.fi) – you can travel on your own or together with a group. The new Allegro train offers a fast connection from Lappeenranta (Vainikkala) to Vyborg and St. Petersburg! CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY In St. Petersburg Art history treasures in the Hermitage Opera and ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre Royal palaces In Vyborg Medieval events in the summer The Vyborg Sails Marine Festival The Vyborg Castle Jazz Festival The Window to Europe Russian Film Festival Visit ST. PETERSBURG AND VYBORG The city of many faces, St. Petersburg, is just around the corner from South Karelia. The diverse metropolis provides visitors with endless choices and options. Why not make a weekend of it and visit charming Vyborg, too! The splendour of the old royal palaces, unforgettable cultural experiences from the finest ballet to concerts and opera, the world-famous Hermitage with its spectacular collections, and a vibrant, pulsating city – St. Petersburg will not let you down. St Petersburg has numerous rivers and waterways and is, therefore, often called the Venice of the North. In the old and charming Vyborg you can feel the history as you walk around the slow-paced city. Admire the view from the Vyborg Castle tower, take an afternoon stroll in the romantic Monrepos Park, visit the small shops, or take a break in one of the idyllic cafes and sample some of the Russian delicacies on offer. Vyborg becomes alive in the summer with its jazz and rock festivals, operas in the Vyborg Castle, and a medieval tournament. Vyborg is within easy access from South Karelia by train and car. You can also get there by water from Lappeenranta on m/s Carelia through the Saimaa Canal. Visiting Russia usually requires a visa, but some visa-free cruises are available. The trip from Vyborg to St Petersburg can be made on a coach. Visit Russia and enjoy a memorable holiday! Saimaa events 29th Jan–26th Mar T he musical Nine, Imatra The Finnish premiere of the highly successful musical, starring Satu Silvo, Sinikka Sokka, and Leena Rousti. 25th–26th Feb S avitaipale Tour Skating The event, arranged for the 12th time this year, attracts hundreds of skaters to the tracks on Lake Kuolimo, associated daytime events, and the firelighted evening track. (Subject to weather.) 8th May 2011 –8th Jan 2012 he Spirit of Stone, South Karelia Museum, Lappeenranta T Stone in pre-history, the best of international stone art, and “Why this stone is important to me” stories by the public. In cooperation with the Saimaa University of Applied Sciences and Kalevala Koru. 15th May –18th Sept isual Art by the Lake Saimaa, South Karelia Art Museum, V Lappeenranta The Vuoksi lake system that runs from Lakes Pielinen and Kallavesi into Lake Suur-Saimaa has inspired artists down through the years. Works include Eero Järnefelt’s Koli, Tapani Raittila’s Kyläniemi, and Kristiina Uusitalo’s Saimaa. In cooperation with the Mikkeli and Kuopio Art Museums. 21st–22nd May uoksi Fish Market, Imatra V Fish and fish products in various forms in the Vuoksi Fishing Park. 24th–28th May th Black and White Theatre Festival, Imatra 8 This international theatre festival brings drama and puppet shows to the stages and streets of Imatra. 28th–29th May L appeenranta Summer Market Fish in various forms, gardening, canned food, and entertainment for children and families at the Harbour Square. 12th June L appeenranta Sandcastle –28th AugFinland’s largest sandcastle will be built for the eight time to the fortress cape. The theme of the year is circus. 27th June I matrankoski Rapids Show daily at 6 pm –14th AugAccompanying music: Sibelius on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, Nightwish on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Darude on Tuesdays and Fridays. 1st–3rd July lämaa Gem and Mineral Show Y The oldest and largest fair of its kind in Finland showcases thousands of gems from around the world. 1st–3rd July ordic Veterans Athletics Championships, Lappeenranta N The Nordic Championships of over 35-year old athletes bring a colour to Lappenranta. 1st–9th July I matra Big Band Festival Nine days and nights of international rhythms. 23rd–24th July ntique and Collectors' Summer Fair, Rautjärvi A National trade fair, lectures, events, and antique evaluation. 6 th–7 th Aug avalry Festival, Lappeenranta C Cavalry band performances, riding and battle shows. Main event on Sunday at the Adolf Ehrnrooth Square. 5–6th Aug ight of the Fortress, Lappeenranta N The traditional city festival takes place in the historical Fortress for the 20th time. 13 th Aug L appeenranta Games The international Vattenfall Elite Games for top athletics. Watch the athletes do their final preparations for the World Championships in South Korea. 26th–27th Aug allet Gala, Lappeenranta B The Lappeenranta 2010 Ballet Gala was "best of the best, cream of the cream" (Helsingin Sanomat newspaper, 24th August 2010). Summer 2011 offers classical and modern ballet from Finland and abroad as solo and group performances. Prize winning choreographies and ballet stars – an exciting combination. 27th Aug L ights of Harbour, Lappeenranta An evening event for the whole family with exciting torches, colourful lights, theatre and music. 10th–11th Sept ish Market, Lappeenranta F The largest public event in the region. Fish and fish products, organic and country delicacies, and entertainment for the whole family at the Harbour Square. More events online at gosaimaa.fi/en Hostel Mansikka • Huuhtiaisenlahdentie 11 • Taipalsaari • Tel. +358 500 659 452 • Guided round trips, nature fishing, cycling and canoeing trips, snowshoes, ski equipment. Lappeenranta region ACTIVITIES » gosaimaa.fi/activities ADVENTURE, FISHING AND PROGRAM SERVICES Children's Traffic Park • Along Valtakatu street, behind the Water Tower • Lappeenranta • Instructor who gives guidance and teaches traffic rules, and gives out pedal cars and driving turns. Open in summer Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm. Also on Saturdays in June. Holiday and Conference Hotel Marjola • Mikonsaarentie 15 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 452 4160 • Snowshoes, Nordic walking poles, a lean-to, a Lappish hut, wilderness guide services, ekokat raft. Marja-Matami’s Ceramic Workshop • Korkea-ahontie 1470 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 50 539 4274 • Open for groups by appointment. Spend a different day and make an individual souvenir at the ceramic workshop with the help of an instructor. Reise-Gast Oy • Hannu Kilgast • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 440 558 059 • Experience the enchanting Lappland, lovely real reindeers, and a Lappish hut with atmosphere. Group size 5–12 persons. Järvi-Saimaan Laivaretket • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 400 191 507, +358 5 4141 186 • Guided fishing tours and cruises on Lake Saimaa on an old tugboat by reservation. Sleeping facilities for max. 8 persons, and a sauna. Samotic Salpavaellukset • Sami Niemimuukko • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 40 558 6121, +358 40 556 4158 • Program services for business, bachelor and school groups, and groups of children, trips to Salpa Line, various corporate events. Snow mobile school, wilderness skiing, snowshoes, assignment points, different kind of shooting, Christmas adventures for children. Lauritsala Manor • Kartanontie 21 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 412 1652 • Versatile program services according to the customer’s wishes. Boat and fishing trips, jetty for guests, games and competitions. recommends Karhupirtit Oy • Ahonniementie 23 • Taipalsaari • Tel. +358 20 756 9680 • Fishing and church boat trips, ATV safaris, snowshoes, paintball war. Navetorium • Toikkalantie 262 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 50 300 9660 • Paintball war, guided hikes, medieval tournaments, sauna, bathing barrels, various corporate events, conference services, movie theatre. Lohionginta Korpikeidas • Vesikkolantie 415 • Joutseno • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 413 3334 • Daily angling, smoked fresh rainbow trout for sale. Salmon angling open in summer at 10 am–7 pm, other times at 10 am–6 pm. Café , souvenir shop and a domestic animal park (open ca May 15th –September 20th). A Lappish hut available for rent for private occasions all year round. Laubuur Kennel • Kirpuntie 94, Ylämaa • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 50 583 1570 • Dog sledge rides. PITOTALO Miekkala • Partalantie 136 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 458 1882, +358 40 865 8284 • Medieval feasts on reservation. Table reservation required. Pala ja Painike Oy • Sami Rounela • Luumäki • Tel. +358 400 673 601 • Catering services for large outdoor events, also other food services. recommends Salpasafarit • Saimaa Gardens • Tiuruniementie 131 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 400 585 358 • Versatile program services all year round on Lake Saimaa. Interesting destinations at Salpa Line. Business events, Salpa Line fortification guidance for groups, corporate events, private groups. In winter guaranteed fun on ATV safaris! Olkkolan Hovi • Olkkolantie 2 • Savitaipale • Tel. +358 400 935 755, +358 5 612 7700 • Program services to clean nature, fishing and church boat trips etc. Lakeside sauna. Partaranta • Partakoskentie 971 • Savitaipale • Tel. +358 5 413 8323 • Restaurant, canoe and boat hire. Sammoojat Oy • Peltoinlahdentie 10 • Savitaipale • Tel. +358 44 514 6613 • Adventure services on land and inland waterways, rope activities. Saimaa Rentals • Lotjapolku 1 • Saimaanharju • Taipalsaari • Tel. +358 40 531 7313 • Guided fishing trips, ATV safaris and boat hire. TK-FISHING • Kutilantie 3 • Taipalsaari • Tel. +358 400 886 903 • Fishing trips. Service Centre Sataman Loiste • Satamatie 9 • Tel. + 358 44 797 9110 or Harri Hartikainen +358 500 558 870 • Activities and tours for groups by prior arrangement. Rental of leisure equipment also available. FISHING LICENSES AND POINTS OF SALE STATE FISHING MANAGEMENT FEE • € 7/week, € 22/calendar year PROVINCIAL LURE FISHING FEE • € 7/week, € 29/calendar year • Licences are available at R kiosks, service fee: € 3 An alternative to the provincial license is a daily or weekly license for a particular fishing area. http:// www.ahven.net/ UK Koskimies • Ratakatu 37–39 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 612 9013 GOLF, MINIATURE GOLF and Frisbeegolf Etelä-Saimaa Golf • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 544 3000 • An 18 hole golf course in Tuosa by the shore of Lake Saimaa. Versatile terrain and the blue Lake Saimaa can be seen from almost every fairway. Kahilanniemi course • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 436 6004 • An 9 hole park course, water range. Pikisaari discgolfpark • Pikisaarenkatu 42 • Lappeenranta. Huhtiniemi Camping • Lappeenranta • Mini Golf open May 1st–May 31st and August 9th–August 31st Mon–Fri 12 noon–9 pm, June 1st–June 26th Mon–Sun 12 noon – 10 pm, June 27th–August 7th Mon–Sat 10 am–10 pm, Sun 12 noon–10 pm. Prices: Adults € 5, children € 3. SPORTS AND ACITIVITIES South Karelia Activity Center • Pelitie 36, Huhtiniemi, Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 541 9600 • Squash, badminton and tennis courts, gym, group sports, floorball, table tennis, massage, shop, ForeverFitness Club. Women's Gym, express switching. HopLop Lappeenranta • Family Center • Hyrymäenkatu 2 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 10 8373 013 • Indoor Adventure Park for the whole family. Open Mon–Sun at 10 am–8 pm. Lappeenranta Bowling Hall • Pohjolankatu 29 • Tel. +358 5 451 3710 • Open in winter Mon–Thu 11 am–8.30 pm. Fri 11 am–10 pm, Sat–Sun 12 noon–6 pm, Glow Bowling on Wed 7.30 pm–8.30 pm, Fri 7 pm–10 pm. Partially closed during the summer months. Lappeenranta Sports Hall • Pohjolankatu 29 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 616 3021 • Open in winter Mon–Fri 7 am–9 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–6pm, May 16th –August 28th Mon–Thu 12.30 am–7.30 pm, Fri 10.30 am–5.30 pm, closed on Sat–Sun. Joutseno Hall • Penttiläntie 17 • Joutseno • Tel. +358 40 182 7472 • Open in winter Mon–Fri 8 am–9.30 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–4 pm. Facilities for track-and-field and ball games. A gym. Summer opening hours to be confirmed as they depend on bookings. Lappeenranta Swimming Hall • Pohjolankatu 29 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 616 3020 • Open in winter Mon–Thu 6 am–8 pm, Fri 12 noon–7 pm, Sat 11 am–5 pm, Sun 10 am–4 pm. In summer open on Mon, Wed, Thu 12 noon–7 pm, Tue, Fri 6 am–1 pm. Closed May 16th –July 10th and on weekends in summer. Lauritsala Swimming Hall • Luukkaankatu 51 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 616 4777 • Open during winter Mon, Tue, Fri 6 am–8 pm, Wed 12 noon–7 pm, Sat 12 noon–5 pm, Sun 10 am–5 pm. In summer open on Mon, Wed, Thu 12 noon–7 pm, Fri 6 am–1 pm. Closed July 4th –August 28th, and on weekends in summer. Activity Center Suvanto • Peltoinlahdentie 15 • Savitaipale • Tel. +358 5 677 3700 • Swimming Hall, open in winter Mon, Fri 3 pm–7 pm, Tue, Thu 6 am–9 am, Wed 3 pm–8 pm, Sat 12 noon–5 pm. Sports hall, physiotherapy. Lappeenranta Ice Hall • Kisapuisto • Kisakatu 9 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 616 3023 Savitaipale Ice Hall • Jonni Myyrän tie 3 • Tel. +358 50 546 0482 • Also curling tracks available. recommends m/s Carelia • Lappeenranta • Saimaan Matkaverkko Oy • Tel. +358 5 5410 100 • Cruises to Vyborg and St. Petersburg May 20th – September 10th. Lappeenranta region ACTIVITIES » gosaimaa.fi/activities Myllymäki Ski Center • Joutseno • Tel. +358 45 208 0335 • Ski equipment rental. Open Tue–Fri 3 pm–8 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–6 pm. Extended opening hours during holiday periods. For information on the opening hours of swimming pools and sports halls during public holidays, please call the information line on +358 5 616 3030. SKATING Artificial skating rink • Kisapuisto • Kisakatu 9 • Lappeenranta • Open for the public on weeks 46 to week 10 Mon and Thu 3 pm–6 pm, Sat 8.30 am–11 am, Sun at 8.30 am–11 am and 5 pm–7 pm. Town Bay • Lappeenranta • Skating route on natural ice from the Kaupunginlahti Bay to the Karhusaari lean-to (subject to weather). Inquiries about other skating rinks, please contact Tourist Information, Tel. +358 5 667 788 recommends Myllysilta • Kirkonkyläntie 320 • Suomenniemi RIDING AND TROTTING LAPPEENRANta trotting track • Raviradantie 13 • UusLavola • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 622 6200 Riding School Hubertus • Salpausselänkatu 94 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 44 279 0913 • Riding lessons and courses. Riding school approved by the Equestrian Federation of Finland SRL. Raija Metsälä • Hiekkastentie 101 • Partala • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 400 953 068 • Riding lessons by appointment. Lessons also in Russian and English. Rantalan Talli • Haapaniementie 32 • Joutseno • Tel. +358 40 701 4989 • Riding lessons and prices by appointment. recommends TENNIS AND OUTDOOR COURTS Kimpinen • Urheilukatu 16 • Bookings, Tel. +358 5 616 3014 • 3 clay courts, and 2 hard courts. Lauritsala • Kuntokatu • Bookings, Tel. +358 5 616 4775 • 1 hard court. Voisalmi • Voisalmentie • 2 hard courts. Kourula • Nurmelanraitti • 2 hard courts. Joutseno • Penttiläntie 17 • Bookings, Tel. +358 400 756 058 • 3 hard courts. Suomenniemi • Urheilukuja 5 • Tel. +358 5 400 729 220 • Free entrance. Nearby also ice hockey rink and sports field. Päivölän Ratsutila • Sammaljärventie 1 • Taipalsaari • Tel. +358 20 756 9680 • Icelandic horseback riding, horseback riding lead by an instructor, getting aquinted with icelandic horses, a wide range of activities, including indoor curling, a climbing wall, disc golf, target shooting, and relaxation sessions, VIPELEN TALLI • Koivistontie 51 • Rauha • Tel. +358 40 569 0345 EXCURSIONS, HIKING, AND CANOEING ROUTES Please see Hiking in South Karelia, pages 8–9. www.ekarjala.fi/retkeily CRUISES recommends DANCE PAVILIONS Iitiä Dance Pavilion • Mikkelintie 471 • Lappeenranta Jalkosalmi Dance Pavilion • Kuhasensaarentie • Lemi Säänjärvi Dance Pavilion • Säänjärventie 49 • Savitaipale m/s Camilla • Lappeenranta • Karelia Lines Oy • Tel. +358 5 453 0380 • Cruises on Saimaa Canal and archipelago during May 24th – August 27th. Departures on Mon–Sat at 12 noon and 6 pm, also cruises on Saimaa Canal on Saturdays in July at 3 pm and on Sundays at 2 pm. Charter cruises during May 7th –September 24th. m/s BRAHE • Lappeenranta, Saimaa Travel Net • Tel. +358 5 5410 100 • Cruises from Lappeenranta to Savonlinna, Kotka, and Helsinki from June to August. m/s El Faro • Lappeenranta • Saimaan Risteilyt Oy • Tel. +358 5 415 6955 • Daily cruises on Saimaa Canal and archipelago. Also charter cruises. m/s Heidi, m/s Toti • Lappeenranta • Lento-Vene • Tel. +358 400 255 988 • Charter Cruises. recommends m/s Suvi-Ellen • Lappeenranta • m/s Bell’s Risteilyt • Tel. +358 400 154 490 • Charter and program cruises. English enquiries: Tel. +358 400 675 906. s/s Ahti • Lappeenranta • Steam Boat s/s Ahti Perinneyhdistys ry • Tel. +358 40 580 2014 • The old steam tugboat offers experiences on Lake Saimaa waterways. Accommodation for a maximum of 10 persons. m/s Voima • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 400 191 507, +358 5 414 1186 • Fishing tours and cruises on Lake Saimaa on an old tugboat by reservation. Sleeping facilities for max. 8 persons, and a sauna. s/s LEPPÄVIRTA • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 500 552 121 • Charter cruises on the old steamboat. s/y Sälen • Lappeenranta • Saimaan Perinnelaivayhdistys ry (Saimaa Traditional Boat Association) • Tel. +358 40 910 2403 • Experiences on Lake Saimaa on an old sailship. s/y Karlo • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 44 085 3044 • Sailing cruises for business and private occasions on reservation. Saimaa Sailing • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 0400 485 317 • Chartered sailing trips for businesses and private occasions. EXTREME SAILING • Lappeenranta • Tel. + 358 400 556 654 • Chartered sailing. SAUNAS AND BEACHES Myllysaari lakeside sauna and beach • Lappeenranta • Sauna open: Ticket sales at 4 pm–7 pm. Women: Wed, Fri 4 pm–8 pm, Men: Tue, Thu 4 pm–8 pm. Bathing huts, lavatories, beach volleyball courts, sledge slide, children’s playground and kiosk on the beach. Hinkanranta sauna • Rantatie 540 • Joutseno • Tel. +358 040 702 9577 • Open in June–August, Tue–Thu 3 pm–9 pm, Fri–Sat at 3 pm–10 pm, Sun 3 pm–8 pm. Valkamanranta sauna • Valkamarannantie 87 • Joutseno • Tel. +358 40 559 0140 • Open from June on Wed 6 pm–9 pm, Sun 4 pm–8 pm. Holiday and Conference Hotel Marjola • Mikonsaarentie 15 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 452 4160 • Sauna (advance booking). Partaranta • Partakoskentie 971 • Savitaipale • Tel. +358 5 413 8323 • Sauna (advance booking). SMOKE SAUNAS recommends Karhupirtit Oy • Suursaimaantie 864, Taipalsaari • Tel. +358 20 756 9680 Lemi Local History Museum • Vainikkalantie 6 • Tel. + 358 40 528 0229 recommends Tuhannen Tarinan Talo • Nikkarintie 136 • Kannuskoski • Luumäki• Tel. +358 50 530 3471, +358 500 410 27 Karhurinne Holiday • Karhurinteentie 9 • Savitaipale • Tel. +358 400 497 190, +358 400 346 278 recommends Cottage Rental Maamiehen majat • Kilkinsaarentie 81 • Taipalsaari (22 km) • Tel. +358 40 586 2053 Navetorium • Toikkalantie 262 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 50 300 9660 Saimaa Sauna Association • Rantatie 540 • Joutseno • Tel. +358 50 545 2840 • Open on Mondays in summer at 6pm–9pm, other times by appointment. MELLUN KÄENPESÄ CUCKOO’S NEST • Lahnalammentie 343 • Suomenniemi • Tel. +358 50 363 9926 BEACHES Kivisalmi, Korkkitehdas, Kuusimäki, Mattila, Murheistenranta, Myllysaari, Parkinmäki, Sammonlahti, Tyysterniemi, Voisalmi, Räihä, Vainikkala, Rutola, Sappula, Lohko, Hinkanranta, Valkamanranta, and Ahvenlampi. BOAT HIRE Lappeenranta region ACTIVITIES Norista Oy • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 400 198 756 • Motorboats (sleeping facilities for 6–8 persons). » gosaimaa.fi/activities WINTER SWIMMING TAIPALSAARI • Hotel Saimaanranta • Fuel, septic tank emptying, water. Myllysaari lakeside sauna • Lappeenranta • The winter swimming venue is available during the sauna opening hours, fees apply. The winter swimming venue is free of charge when used without the sauna. New Port Saimaa Gardens Oy • Tiuruniementie 131 • Rauha • Tel. +358 400 388 953 • Approx. 20 berths. Services: toilet/ shower, sauna, water and electricity points. More services will be available during 2011. Ahvenlampi sauna • Joutseno • Steniuksenkuja 4 • Tel. +358 400 674 626 • In October– April Tue–Fri 4 pm–8 pm, Sat 3 pm–6 pm. Other times by appointment. VISITORS’ MARINAS LAPPEENRANTA Harbour Office • Kipparinkatu 1 • Tel. +358 5 616 6070 • [email protected] • Open Mon–Fri 9 am–3 pm. linnoitusniemi QUAY Service Centre Sataman Loiste • Satamatie 9 • Tel. + 358 44 797 9110 or Harri Hartikainen +358 500 558 870 • 20 moorings • mooring side-by-side for large pleasure boats at the Linnoitus quay • Services: fuel, boat equipment, café & restaurant, groceries, shower and toilet, sauna (booking in advance), electric sockets, septic and bilge tank emptying, waste disposal, washing machine and dryer, water supply. We also let homes and cottages and provide car, boat, trailer, jetty, and other equipment hire. Activities and tours for groups by prior arrangement. Rental of leisure equipment also available. KASINONRANTA QUAY • Lappeenranta Spa • Ainonkatu 7 • Tel. +358 5 616 7201 • 50 moorings • Services: shower and toilet, electric sockets, water supply. MAALAISTENLAITURI • 10 moorings YACHTING CENTRE WILMANRANTA • Satamatie 23 • Tel. +358 44 744 5512 • Information point and Internet services for boating enthusiasts, also conference facilities, sauna (advance booking) and restaurant Redi. Joutseno • Likosenlahti • Visitors’ Marina services, café, sauna, washer, septic tank emptying. SAVITAIPALE • Partaranta • Partakoski • Fuel, including gas, septic tank emptying, and Internet services • Old barge harbour • Partakoski Holiday and Conference Hotel Marjola • Mikonsaarentie 15, Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 452 4160 • Canoe and church boat rental. CAR RENTALS eRenta.fi • Lappeenranta Airport and Lappeenranta Harbour • Online bookings only. Avis • Harapaisentie 2 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 419 0175 Autovälitys Jantunen • Toikansuontie 5–7 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 500 657 418 Europcar • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 451 4747 Hertz • Alaniitynkatu 5 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 20 555 2730 Rent Me • Reissumiehenkatu 4 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 40 528 7730 Scandia Rent • Paalukatu 6 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 20 789 0430 Limousine Service/car hire • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 45 136 8413 BICYCLE RENTAL KARELIA LINES • Lappeenranta Passenger Harbour • Tel. +358 5 453 0380 • Open May 24th – August 27th Mon–Sat 10 am–6 pm, from August 29th Mon– Fri 10 am–4 pm. Prices: € 8/2 h, € 15/4 h, € 20/day, € 40 (Sat–Mon) Pyörä Expert • Valtakatu 64 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 411 8710 • Price 7 €/day, 42 €/week, mountain bike 10 €/day, 60 €/week. Lappeenrannan kylpylä • Ainonkatu 17 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 616 7201 • Price 8 €/2 hours, 15 €/4 hours, 20 €/day. Saimaan Kanoottikeskus • Travel Agency Matka-Miettinen • Kirkkokatu 10 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 411 7722 • Arizona kayaks 30 €/day, 160 €/week (incl. life-jackets, spray cover and compass). Camping equipment rental. Saimaan Latu/canoes • Bookings, Tel. +358 44 936 7693 • Single and double kayaks, indian canoe for hire. Canoeing on Tuesdays May 17th–August 30th. Departure from the Myllysaari canoe shed at 5.15 pm, participants must arrive by 5 pm. Please take your own camp food with you. Saimaa Sailing • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 400 485 317 • Sailing and motor boats, chartered sailing trips. Salpasafarit • Saimaa Gardens • Tiuruniementie 131• Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 400 585 358 • Boat taxi services, canoe rental and guidance. Partaranta • Partakoskentie 971 • Savitaipale • Tel. +358 5 413 8323 • Canoe and motor boat rental. Sammoojat Oy • Peltoinlahdentie 10 • Savitaipale • Tel. +358 5 44 514 6613 • Rental boat with a driver. Savitaipaleen Yrittäjät/ church boat • Tel. +358 50 919 2939 • Church boat. Camp Suomijärvi • Himalanpohjantie 2 • Suomenniemi • Tel. +358 40 565 3865 • Canoe, kayak and equipment rental. Hostel Mansikka • Huuhtiaisenlahdentie 11 • Taipalsaari •Tel. +358 500 659 452 • Motor and rowing boats, canoes. Saimaa Rentals • Lotjapolku 1 • Saimaanharju • Taipalsaari • Tel. +358 40 531 7313 • Motor boat rental. Taipalsaaren Veikot • Tel. +358 44 440 1998 • Church boat rowing by appointment. Hiidensoutu church boat trips. Saimaan Paula • Pekanrannantie 11 • Rehula • Taipalsaari • Tel. +358 50 543 4406 • Motor and rowing boats, fishing equipment. SOUTH KARELIA TOP 10 Let South Karelia surprise you! Meet a reindeer or a bison, or try banana boating, parasailing, ice surfing, or floating in the freezing water. Explore the Ylämaa qaurry for spectrolite. Come and find your treasure! summer 1 Sandcastle & mini train Hop onto the mini train and see the largest Sandcastle in Finland and the Williranta Wendy House Village! Imatrankoski Rapids & Imatra Express 2 See the raging rapids or zip and slide across the rocky waters! 3 Cruises Enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit Vyborg, or hire a sailing boat! 4 Golf & mini golf Enjoy golf in picturesque lakeside surroundings, play a round of mini golf, or give disc golf a try! 5 Nature Experience nature! Hire a canoe or a bicycle, or hop onto a horse! winter 6 Cottages 7 Spas Hire a cottage and enjoy summer amidst unspoilt nature! Experience a relaxing spa holiday in Lappeenranta Spa, Imatran Kylpylä Spa, or Spa Hotel Rantasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli. 8 Food Taste local specialities, such as the mince meat pies with special filling (Vety and Atomi) in Lappeenranta Harbour. 9 Sauna & swimming Relax in the heat of a traditional Finnish sauna and take a dip into the cool waters of Lake Saimaa on one of its peaceful beaches! 10 Sports Experience the atmosphere at a Finnish baseball game or have a great day out at the races. See you at the stands! 1 Snow 2 Winter swimming Hire a pair of skis, skates, or snowshoes and take off to the slopes or natural ice! Be bold and try winter swimming, with or without sauna. 3 Horseback riding Enjoy the wintery Lake Saimaa from atop an Icelandic horse! 4 Cottages Hire a cottage and enjoy the peaceful wintery nature of South Karelia! 5 Lemin särä lamb dish Enjoy the delicious Lemi lamb dish, one of the tastiest traditional Finnish dishes. 6 Sauna Enjoy the gentle heat of the Finnish sauna. 7 Sports Experience the best winter sports on ice – bandy and ice hockey – at the rinkside. Historic St. Petersburg 8 Take the Allegro train to St. Petersburg and visit the old royal palaces! 9 Spas Get a taste of summer in the middle of winter in one of the spas in the region. 10 Snowmobiles and ATVs Hire a snowmobile or an ATV, or take a guided safari. For more information on the activities, please visit gosaimaa.fi/en or the Imatra and Lappeenranta region Tourist Information Centres. Remember to check out what’s on offer each week in the region during the summer and winter months. Weekly programmes are available for download at gosaimaa.fi/en. LAPPEENRANTA Accommodation 1 Hotel Cumulus 2 Hotel Scandic Patria 3 Sokos Hotel Lappee 4 L appeenranta Spa 5 Summer Hotel Karelia-Park 6 F innhostel Lappeenranta 7 H uhtiniemi Camping 8 a bcitiMOTEL 9 G asthaus Kantolankulma Shopping centres 10 Armada 11 Family Center 12 Galleria 13 Iso-Kristiina 14 Opri 15 Weera Attractions 16 F ortress: Orthodox Church, South Karelia Museum and Art Museum, Cavalry Museum 17 The Sandcastle 18 Tasihin House 19 Wolkoff's House Museum 20 Summer Theatre 21 City theatre 22 City library Tourist Information Maakuntagalleria The Sandcastle transportation ailway station R us station B Airport Passenger harbour Taxi IMATRA Accommodation 1 R antasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli, castle hotel 2 Hotel Cumulus 3 Hotel Imatra 4 Hotel Vuoksenhovi 5 Imatra Spa 6 Imatra Camping, Hostel Ukonlinna 7 Hostel Mansikkala 8 Villa Karin B&B 14 I matra power plant 15 Summer Theatre 16 Imatra cultural centre: Library, Art Museum, Town Museum 9 N eitsytniemi Mansion B&B 10 V uoksi Fishing Park Camping 11 H otel Anna Kern Attractions 12 I matrankoski Rapids, Kruununpuisto Park 13 I matrankoski Town Centre/ pedestrian street 17 Imatra Veterans Home and Lotta Museum 18 Industrial Workers Housing Museum 19 Karelian Farmhouse Open-air Museum transportation 20 I matra border Central station: trains, busses, taxi Taxi Harbour Tourist information SOUTH KARELIA VISITOR’S INFORMATION Good to know Train and coach connections Allegro train from St. Petersburg to Vainikkala 1,5 h. Distance from the Vainikkala train station to Lappeenranta 22 km. Train timetables: www.vr.fi. Coach timetables: www.matkahuolto.fi. Taxi service tel. +358 200 60400 Airport The Lappeenranta International Airport is 2 km from the city centre. International airport code: LPP. Fenced car park. Car hire. Flight connections to and from Lappeenranta can be found on gosaimaa.fi/en. Telephone calls in Finland The international dialling code of Finland is +358. Prepaid subscriptions for mobile phones are available from R kiosks. The general emergency number is 112. Cars and parking In Finland, a car approaching a roundabout gives priority to traffic already in the roundabout. Some parking bays require the use of a parking disc. You can purchase a parking disc from supermarkets or R kiosks. Lost property Sales Lappeenranta Police Station Villimiehenkatu 2 C Tel. +358 71 873 0351 Open during weekdays from 8 am to 4.15 pm. Winter sales usually start on 27th December, right after Christmas. Imatra Police Station Tainionkoskentie 70 Tel. +358 71 873 6901 Open during weekdays from 8 to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm. Shops and banks Supermarkets and department stores are open from 9 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 6 pm on Saturdays. Special stores are open from 10 am to 6 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays. Large shops are also open on Sundays from noon until 6/9 pm. Banks are only open during weekdays. Summer sales usually start on 27th June, right after Midsummer. Public holidays in Finland in 2011 1st Jan New Year’s Day 6th Jan Epiphany 17th Apr Palm Sunday 22nd Apr Good Friday 24th Apr Easter Sunday 25th Apr Easter Monday 1st May May Day 2nd June Ascension Day 12th June Whit Sunday 25th June Midsummer's Day 5th Nov All Saints' Day 6th Dec Independence Day 25th Dec Christmas Day 26th Dec Boxing Day Shops and banks are closed on public holidays or have varied opening hours. Lappeenranta region Accommodation » gosaimaa.fi/accommodation HOTELS AND SUMMER HOTELS recommends Hotel Cumulus • Valtakatu 31 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 677 811 recommends Sokos Hotel Lappee • Brahenkatu 1 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 10 762 1000 recommends Lappeenranta Spa • Ainonkatu 17 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 616 7201 Scandic Patria • Kauppakatu 21 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 677 511 Holiday and Conference Hotel Marjola • Mikonsaarentie 15 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 452 4160 recommends Finnhostel • Kuusimäenkatu 18 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 451 5555 Holiday Club Saimaa • Tiuruniementie 131 • Rauha (34 km) • Tel. +358 201 100 000 • Holiday Club Saimaa will open 1.10. 2011. KARJALAN PORTTI • Harmaakalliontie 1 • Rauha (33 km) • Tel. +358 5 432 8880 KULKURIPOIKA • Asematie 4 • Rauha (33 km) • Tel. +358 5 432 8322 recommends Summer Hotel Karelia-Park • Korpraalinkuja 1 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 453 0405 • Open during the summer months only. Hotel Saimaanranta • Suur-Saimaantie 1177 • Taipalsaari (27 km) • Tel. +358 5 620 0200 Olkkolan Hovi • Olkkolantie 2 • Savitaipale (36 km) • Tel. +358 5 612 7700 LAURITSALA MANOR HOUSE • Kartanontie 21 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 412 1652 • Accommodation for 12 people. KIVIJÄRVEN HELMI • Lappeenrannantie 265 • Luumäki (25 km) • Tel. +358 46 811 0684 CAMPING AND COTTAGES recommends Vesa Märkälä • Rantatuvantie 95 • Merenlahti (14 km) • Tel. +358 44 564 8050 • Log cottage, timber cottages, swimming pool. Taavetti Holiday Centre & Camping • Taavetti (32 km) • Tel. +358 5 615 2500, +358 20 719 9771 (from 10.6.2011) • Open June 10th – August 14th. Palvaanjärven loma • Palvaantie 398 • Luumäki (50 km) • Tel. +358 5 466 310 • Cottages, caravan pitches. Ruhtinaanmäen Lomamökit • Parranniementie 29 • Savitaipale (50 km) • Tel. +358 50 560 3163 • Holiday cottages. recommends Saalasti Holiday Cottages • Survajantie 51 • Savitaipale (57 km) • +358 40 703 6397, +358 40 716 7227 Viktorinranta • Savitaipale (45 km) • Tel. +358 9 618 851 • Holiday cottages. recommends Kari Koskela • Hietamies • Luumäki (52 km) • Tel. +358 500 613 467 • Cottage. Camp Suomijärvi • Himalanpohjantie 2 • Suomenniemi (65 km) • Tel. +358 40 565 3865 Marja Pilhjerta • Nikusentie 231 • Luumäki (35 km) • Tel. +358 50 4087837 • Cottages. Kiesilän Kievari • Lappeenrannantie 1090 • Suomenniemi (60 km) • Tel. +358 40 523 6672 • Granary accommodation. Antti Rämä • Sepänmäki 56 • Kannuskoski (60 km) • Tel. +358 40 543 2682, +358 40 573 0873 • Cottages, granary accommodation. Huhtiniemi Camping • Kuusimäenkatu 18 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 451 5555 Karhurinteen loma • Karhurinteentie 25 • Savitaipale (40 km) • Tel. +358 400 497 190, +358 400 346 278 • Cottages. Saimaatours/Travel Agency Matka-Miettinen • Kirkkokatu 10 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 411 7722 • Holiday cottages. Kiviniemen mökkilomat • Kuivinniementie 184 • Heituinlahti • Savitaipale (60 km) • Tel. +358 500 976 135, +358 50 379 3944 • Holiday cottages. Mikonsaari Holiday Apartments • Mikonsaarentie 385 • Lappeenranta (12 km) • Tel. +358 40 556 0028 Lahenmiehen Lomamökit • Kuivasensaarentie 1212 • Pettilä • Savitaipale (40 km) • Tel. +358 40 577 4851 • Holiday cottages. recommends Loma-Väkkärä • Ylä-Väkkäräntie 77 • Suomenniemi (66 km) • Tel. +358 50 5140 161 • Holiday cottages on Lake Saimaa, open throughout the year. Nahkuri Farm COTTAGES • Sarkalahdentie 67 • Kannuskoski (55 km) • Tel. +358 50 542 1914 • Holiday cottages. recommends Ruottisen Lomamökit • Kalliorannantie 20 • Suomenniemi (60 km) • Tel. +358 50 447 1011 • Holiday cottages. recommends SAIMAA GARDENS • Tiuruniementie 131 • Rauha (34 km) • Tel. +358 40 361 3471 • Unique resort amidst the natural beauty of Lake Saimaa. Lappeenranta region Accommodation TAPION HUVILAT • Koskentie 3 • Ylämaa (34 km) • Tel. +359 40 518 1115 • Luxury villas amidst nature. » gosaimaa.fi/accommodation Vappu Hujala • Mäntyharjuntie 319 • Suomenniemi (68 km) • Tel. +358 50 918 9559 • Holiday cottage. recommends Loma Viitikka • Laamalantie 111 • Pellosniemi • Suomenniemi (70 km) • Tel. +358 500 293 967, +358 50 544 0912 • Holiday cottages. SF-Caravan • Koulukuja 55 • Pellosniemi • Suomenniemi (72 km) • Tel. +358 40 569 2419 • SF-Caravan member area in Laamalansaari. recommends Askon ja Maijan maatila maJOITUS • Suolahdentie 461 • Peltoi • Taipalsaari (28 km) • Tel. +358 40 507 5842, +358 40 576 2632 • Cottages, B&B, conference services. Hostel Mansikka • Huuhtiaisenlahdentie 11 • Taipalsaari (15 km) • Tel. +358 500 659 452, +358 5 414 3410 • Cottages, B&B. Holiday Centre Saimaanranta • Suur-Saimaantie 1177 • Taipalsaari (27 km) • Tel. +358 5 620 0200 recommends Karhupirtit • Ahonniementie 23 • Taipalsaari (20 km) • Tel. +358 20 756 9680 • Holiday cottages. recommends Maamiehen majat • Kilkinsaarentie 81 • Taipalsaari (22 km) • Tel. +358 40 586 2053 • Holiday cottage rental. Saimaa Rentals • Lotjapolku 1 • Saimaanharju • Taipalsaari (15km) • Tel. +358 40 531 7313, +358 40 530 3358 • Services offered also in Russian. Holiday cottages. Rikkosen lomamökit • Kyläniementie 1140 • Taipalsaari (100 km) • Tel. +358 50 566 7362 • Holiday cottages. Lahtelan maatilamatkailu • Lahtelantie 120 • Hujakkala • Ylämaa (43 km) • Tel. +358 40 707 4991 • Cottages, B&B. MELLUN KÄENPESÄ CUCKOO’S NEST • Lahnalammentie 343 • Suomenniemi (82 km) • Tel. +358 50 363 9926 • Farm accommodation, B&B, conference facilities for 10 to 20 persons. Smoke sauna and other services available by prior arrangement. The entire farm can also be hired. OTHER ACcOMMODATION Gasthaus Kantolankulma • Kimpisenkatu 19 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 50 328 7595 • Apartments. abcitiMOTEL • Kannelkatu 1 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 415 0800 Kesä-Loas • Leirikatu 2 F • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 668 2800 • Minimum booking one week. recommends Huhtiniemi Hostel • Kuusimäen-katu 18 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 451 5555 • Open in summer. recommends Hostel Karelia-Park • Korpraalinkuja 1 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 5 453 0405 • Open in summer. VILLA HEPONIEMI • Korhosentie • Suomenniemi (74 km) • Tel. +358 50 366 5224 • Log cabin. PITOTALO Miekkala • Partalantie 136 • Lappeenranta (10 km) • Tel. +358 5 458 1882, +358 40 865 8284 • B&B. MYLLYRANTA HOLIDAY COTTAGES • Myllyhiekantie 85 A, B, C • Savitaipale (40 km) • Cottages. Gasthaus Joutseno • Saimaantie 16 • Joutseno • Lappeenranta (20 km) • Tel. +358 5 413 2327 recommends Päivölän ratsutila (riding farm) • Sammaljärventie 1 • Taipalsaari • Tel. +358 20 756 9680 • B&B. Ylämaan Rajamaja • Väkeväläntie 400 • Hujakkala • Ylämaa • Lappeenranta (50 km) • Tel. +358 5 457 8070, +358 40 566 4696 • B&B. Mirjan Matkakoti • Kauppakatu 9 • Taavetti (37km) • Tel. +358 5 417 1272, +358 50 365 9641 • B&B. Parolan Hovi • Suoanttilantie 134 • Luumäki (25 km) • Tel. +358 50 540 6022 • B&B. Wanha Havon koulu • Havontie 56 • Savitaipale (38 km) • Tel. +358 50 431 1814 • B&B and group accommodation. Lusikkaniemi • Karkauksentie 530 • Suomenniemi (65 km) • Tel. +358 400 143 720 • Accommodation for groups on reservation. recommends Tuhannen tarinan Talo • Nikkarintie 136 • Kannuskoski (60 km) • Tel. +358 50 530 3471, +358 500 410 275 GRANARY ACCOMMODATION • Vanha Mikkelintie 42 (9 km) • Tel. +358 40 762 3439, +358 40 849 4171 • Open during the summer months only. SAIMAA CITY APARTMENTS HOTEL OY • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 45 128 8939 • Comfortable accommodation at Lappeenranta city centre. SAIMAAN PAULA • Pekanrannantie 11 • Taipalsaari (22 km) • Tel. +358 50 543 4406 • Fisherman’s house. (xx km) = distance from Lappeenranta Lappeenranta region Food and drink » gosaimaa.fi/restaurants RESTAURANTS Café-Restaurant Wolkoff • Kauppakatu 26 • Tel. +358 5 415 0320 • High-quality gourmet restaurant offering well prepared food, excellent wines and good service in 162 years old bakery shop. Kasino • Ainonkatu 10 • Tel. +358 20 7296 738, +358 40 7168 097 • Almost 100 years old Restaurant Kasino, on the shores of Lake Saimaa welcomes its guests to enjoy Karelian hospitality! recommends Linnoituksen Krouvi • Vesiportinkuja 5 • Tel. +358 5 541 2430 • A casual and cosy restaurant for the entire family. Open during the summer months, and by prior arrangement at other times of the year. Ravintola Olé • Raatimiehenkatu 18 • Tel. +358 5 415 6004 • When you need to be surrounded by hilarious company or to enjoy delicacies never seen or experienced before, the right direction is Restaurante & Cantina Olé. recommends Tassos • Valtakatu 33 • Tel. +358 10 762 1452 • A Greek style restaurant famous for its good food. Wanha Makasiini • Satamatie 4 • Tel. +358 10 666 8611 • A cosy restaurant offering good food and service in the Lappeenranta Harbour. recommends Casanova • Brahenkatu 1 • Tel. +358 10 762 1030 • Italian restaurant. The menu includes tasty pizzas, pastas, salads, and juicy steaks as well as vegetarian options. Separate menu for children. recommends Huviretki • Valtakatu 31 • Tel. +358 5 677 811 • A welcoming and comfortable restaurant at Hotel Cumulus in the city centre. Torilla & BAR • Kauppakatu 21 • Tel. +358 5 677 511 • Torilla & Bar is a new and modern restaurant known for its good food and excellent, friendly service. The restaurant is situated in connection with Scandic Hotel Patria. recommends Rosso • Kauppakatu 29–31 • Tel. +358 10 762 1420 • Rosso restaurants have for more than three decades offered Finns the best food experiences of South and North Europe. Rantaravintola Redi • Yacht Club • Wilmanranta • Satamatie 23 • Tel. +358 44 744 5512 • Redi is a lunch and catering restaurant for the entire family in the Lappeenranta Harbour. Open in summer, in winter on reservation. Ravintola Parempi • Family Center • Hyrymäenkatu 2 • Tel. +358 44 744 5513 • Spacious and cosy child friendly restaurant in the middle of the shopping centre. Kristiinan kahvisalonki • Katariinantori 4 • Linnoitus • Tel. +358 5 415 6886 • Open on reservation. Family occasions, courses and meetings, catering. Lappeen Ruustinna • Valtakatu 80, access from Kaukaan katu 2 • Tel. +358 45 134 7286 • Open on reservation. Lappeen Ruustinna offers unfogettable meals in a dignified milieu. Pitotalo Miekkala • Partalantie 136 • Tel. +358 5 458 1882 • Open on reservation, open for groups by prior arrangement. Family occasions, courses and meetings, catering. Tang Capital • Brahenkatu 3 • Tel. +358 5 451 3322 • Chinese restaurant in Shopping Centre Iso-Kristiina. Wing Wah Palace • Valtakatu 30 • 2nd floor • Tel. +358 5 451 4863 • Chinese restaurant in Shopping Centre Opri. LAURITSALA MANOR HOUSE • Kartanontie 21 • Tel. +358 5 412 1652 • Restaurant open on reservation. Various facilities for 10 to 250 persons. LUNCH CAFΈS AND RESTAURANTS ABC Viipurinportti • Hirsimäenkatu 1 Café Galleria • Koulukatu 15 Café Isaak • Urheilukatu 6 Café Weera • Weera Shopping Centre • Kauppakatu 39 CAFΈS Kahvila Café Majurska • Kristiinankatu 1 • Fortress • Tel. +358 5 453 0554 • Old-time café Majurska has been renovated and decorated in a homelike style with respect of traditions. Home-baked cakes and other delicacies. Arnold´s Bakery and Coffee Shop • Shopping Centre Iso-Kristiina • Brahenkatu 3–7 Asemaravintola Resiina • Lappeenranta Travel Centre • Ratakatu 21 Coffee House • Shopping Centre Armada • Kauppakatu 29–31 Café Darwin • Family Center • Hyrymäenkatu 2 Golden Tai • Snellmaninkatu 5 Café Kristiina • Shopping Centre Iso-Kristiina • Brahenkatu 3 Confectionary and Café Sara • Opri Shopping Centre • Koulukatu 5–7 Galleria Caféteria • Shopping Centre Galleria • Kauppakatu 40 C Restaurant-Café Tabasco • Kauppakäytävä 6 Finnhostel • Kuusimäenkatu 18 Café and Restaurant Saimaan Helmi • Ajurinkatu 6 Lunch Café El´Si • Snellmaninkatu 8 Lunch Café Rinnekulma • Myllymäenkatu 27 Lounas Keidas • Oksasenkatu 2 Neste cafeteria • Kauppakatu 76 Ukko Pekka • Rajamiehentie 46 • Vainikkala Vanha Pilotti • Lentokentäntie 21 • Lappeenranta Airport Café Aleksandra • Toikankatu 2 Kafiina • Passenger Harbour’s play ground • Open in summer. Café Kardemumma • Kauppakatu 41 VANHAN KANAVAN KAHVILA • Sulkuvartijankatu 16 • Tel. +358 50 300 6322 Lappeenranta Market place Coffee Kiosks Harbour Café and Kiosks Kotipizza • Seo Joutseno • Asemansuora 2 Lappeenranta region Penny Pub • Ostoskuja 1 Food and drink Pizzapojat • Välitie 6 » gosaimaa.fi/restaurants Tuki-Rasti • Saimaantie 1 LEMI PUBS AND BARS DANCING Bar-Café Piccolo • Brahenkatu 1 Diva • Snellmaninkatu 10 BAR MILJA • Karjalantie 25 • Lauritsala Billy kid • Valtakatu 34 Birra • Kauppakatu 27 Cherry Blossom BaR • Valtakatu 30 • 2nd floor Green Apple Bar & Cafe • Valtakatu 34 Hemingway’s • Valtakatu 31 Irish Pub Old Park • Valtakatu 36 Kippari-Krouvi • Oksasenkatu 8 Kolme Lyhtyä • Kauppakatu 27 Marix • Brahenkatu 3 Old Cock • Valtakatu 54 Pikku-Pete • Kauppakatu 52 Pub 55 • Raatimiehenkatu 13 Pub Olteri • Kaivokatu 7B Pumpun Pub • Kauppakatu 66 Lucky Monkeys • Valtakatu 42 LAPPEENRANNAN TULLIRAVINTOLA • Passenger harbour Totem • Raatimiehenkatu 17 SUMMER TERRACES Giggling Marlin • Oksasenkatu 2 Golden Apple • Valtakatu 34 Iltatähti • Ostosraitti 2 Monrepos • Oksasenkatu 2 Wiltsu • Kauppakatu 39 FAST FOOD Golden Rax Pizzabuffet • Oksasenkatu 2 Hesburger • Shopping Centre Prisma, Puhakankatu 9–11 • ABC Viipurinportti, Hirsimäenkatu 1 • S-market Sammonlahti, Orioninkatu 2 • S-market Myllykeskus, Kaakkoiskaari 22 Kotipizza • Hyrymäenkatu 2 • Family Center • Lavolankatu 10 McDonald´s • Ratakatu 29 Rosso Express • S-market Sammonlahti, Orioninkatu 2 • Shopping Centre Prisma, Puhakankatu 9–11 Subway • Valtakatu 34 JOUTSENO Café-Restaurant Villipippuri • Keskuskatu 3, Tel. +358 10 762 1460 Restaurant Luhtikammari • Saimaantie 5 • Tel. +358 5 453 4041 KasinonTerassi • Ainonkatu 10 LUNCH CAFE SANNA • Saimaantie 1 KASINON KESÄTERASSI • Kasino Restaurant • Ainonkatu 10 PULP LUNCH CAFE • Linjatie 6 Linnoituksen Krouvi • Vesiportinkuja 5 Dada’s Kebab Pizza • Markkinatori 4 recommends Restaurant Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi • Rantatie 1 • Tel. +358 5 414 6470 • Esko Hietaranta, who was granted the honorary title Chaîne des Rotisseurs serves traditional lamb dish “särä” in Lemi all year round. Table reservation necessary. Please see web pages for serving times. The Local History Museum’s Särätupa • Vainikkalantie 6 • Tel. +358 40 528 0229, +358 40 528 0003 • Welcome to taste traditional lamb dish "särä" also at the Särätupa in Lemi, open from March to December. Table reservation necessary. Restaurant Jehu • Toukkalantie 1 Kouvo bar • Iitiäntie 4 TALJANKKA CAFE & RESTAURANT • Raikulitie 23 LUUMÄKI Kivijärven Helmi • Uro • Tel. +358 46 811 0684 Palvaanjärven loma • Palvaantie 398 • Tel. +358 5 466 310 Restaurant Kanuuna • Linnalantie 42 • Taavetti Jurvala Tavern • Jurvalankuja 2 Kahvi-Pakari • Saarentie 1 Lunch Café Maiskiss • Linnalantie 55 • Taavetti Drink and Dance Bar Amadeus • Taavetti Café Tuulimylly • Someronmäki 6 • Kaitjärvi Väliväylän etappi • Väliväyläntie 828 • Kannuskoski Palvelukeskus Mäntykoti • Patteritie 7 • Taavetti Pumpun Pub • Kauppakatu 66 Café Myllytupa • Myllymäentie 83 • Open during the skiing season. Rantaravintola Redi • Satamatie 23 Kebab-pizzeria Istanbul • Ostoskuja 1 Prinsessa Armaada • Passenger Harbour Konnunsuo Bar • Konnunsuontie 340 Wanha Makasiini • Satamatie 4 Korpikeidas Café • Vesikkolantie 415 Olkkolan Hovi • Olkkolantie 2 • Tel. +358 5 612 7700 s/s Suvi-Saimaa • Passenger Harbour Lunch Café Orvokki • Puusepäntie 1 Restaurant Sahrami • Torikatu 5–7 • Tel. +358 5 419 0070 Shop-Café & PATISSERIE Satun Makiat • Urontie 1 • Uro SAVITAIPALE ABC Savitaipale • Peltoinlahdentie 31 • Tel. +358 10 7620 320 Partaranta • Partakoskentie 971 • Tel. +358 5 4138 323 • Open in May–September Café Muskotti • Torikatu 5-7 SUUTARI PETROL STATION & CAFE • Tuohikotintie 1291 • Heituinlahti Ranta-aitta • Kuolimontie • Boat Harbour Marina • Open in summer. PIILIPUU • Peltoinlahdentie 23 • Tel. +358 45 312 2797 • A restaurant full of flavours and a cafe with a warm welcome. SUOMENNIEMI Kiesilän Kievari • Lappeenrannantie 1090 • Tel. +358 40 523 6672 Catering Service Rosetti • Karkauksentie 169 • Tel. +358 15 417 657, +358 40 536 7452 • For groups on reservation. Café-Restaurant Härkintupa • Kirkonkyläntie 17 • Tel. +358 40 533 8435 Rantinhovi • Mäntyharjuntie 1091 • Tel. +358 15 458 666 Metsätähti • Koulutie 9 TAIPALSAARI Restaurant Saimaanranta • Suursaimaantie 1177 • Tel. +358 5 620 0200 • Open during the summer months, and by prior arrangement at other times of the year. Rantaravintola Ankkuri • Jauhialantie 2 • Tel. +358 50 401 6375 Restaurant min'ann • Taipaltie 1 • Tel. +358 44 351 6800 Café Röytty • Leikonrannantie 1 • Open throughout the year. Lähetys-pirtti • Village centre • Open: Wed and Thu at 12 noon–3 pm (not in July). Pölkkybaari • Kellomäentie 4 Catering Service Ella-BIIJA Pekurinen • Municipal House YLÄMAA Korupirtti • Ylämaa Gem Village • Tel. +358 5 417 7250 Ylämaan Rajamaja • Väkeväläntie 400 • Tel. +358 5 457 8070, +358 40 566 4696 • Groups on reservation • Vaalimaantie 4290 • Café and food services on reservation. Lappeenranta region Shopping products, accessories, clothes, gift items, to do-packages and materials. The atelier offers interior decorating products, Kostuli clothing collection, to do-packages and courses, national costumes and courses. Wolkoff’s Shop • Kauppakatu 26, Lappeenranta • Old style products ranging from fountain pens and ink bottles to nostalgic tin toys and paper dolls. In memory of the Wolkoff family also various traditional Russian Orthodox items are available, including decorated eggs, icons, and candles. » gosaimaa.fi/shopping Wood Park ITEM SHOP • ABC Viipurinportti • Hirsimäenkatu 1 • Lappeenranta • Gift, interior, and art items, and articles for every day use. Verhoilu-Seppo KY • Satamatie 11 • Lappeenranta • Boat and car upholsterer’s shop, material sales, manufacturing of boat canopies and boat cushions, and industrial textiles. REKIRETKI • Hyrymäenkatu 2 • Family Center • Lappeenranta • Furs, gifts, and souvenirs. SHOPS AT THE FORTRESS Kristiina’s Workshops • Katariinantori 6 • Lappeenranta • Studio Tia Mariina, make up artist Annemari Haapavuori, make up, mask make up, face painting, mens’ and ladies’ hairdresser • Theatre Karelus’ Doll Workshop, theatre dolls, masks, handicrafts. Majurska’s House • Kristiinankatu 1 • Lappeenranta • Open daily • Gallery Kääntöpoiju's Linen Shop, dressmaker's shop, and handmade Finnish arts and crafts • Tyyki, Finnish handicrafts • Nupputiikki, Finnish handicrafts, silver and gem jewellery, clothes for children • Painter Reino Lättilä, landscape paintings of Finland • Matroona, tiffany work, glass melting, sandblasting, Finnish handicrafts. CERAMICS WORKSHOP & GALLERY • Satamatie 19 • Lappeenranta • Ceramics by Arja Martikainen and Antonio Altarriba. Winter opening hours: 10 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–2 pm. Summer opening hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm, Sun 12 noon–6 pm. Täky-Galleria • Satamatie 10 • Lappeenranta • Arts and crafts by local craftspeople in South East Finland, ceramics, knitwear, leather work, gem and wood products, jewellery, art. Gallery Rantapaja • Saimaa University of Applied Sciences • Satamatie 15 • Lappee nranta • Changing exhibitions, workshops. Karjalan Kauniit Puukorut • Vihreä makasiini • Lappeenranta • Open June 1st – August 31st Mon–Sun 10 am–6 pm. SPECIAL STORES INTERIOR DESIGN & GIFT SHOP ELEONORA • Valtakatu 38 • Lappeenranta • Finnish and Lappeenranta gifts, souvenirs, and Aarikka products. Finlayson • Hyrymäenkatu 2 • Family Center • Lappeenranta Karjala-Shop • Kauppakatu 41 • Lappeenranta • Products and souvenirs with a Karelian theme. Leader Fish & Cafe • Rapattilantie • Nuijamaa • Special shop for smoked fish products. Souvenirs. The extended shop will open in 2011. Global Shop Sikitiko • Snellmaninkatu 14 • Market Hall • Lappeenranta • Fair Trade products, coffee, tea, handicrafts from third world countries, eco-friendly cleaners, washing powders and loofahs. MAIANNA • Koulukatu 9 • Lappeenranta • Gift & Design Shop. Marimekko Lappeenranta/ Marimaailma Oy • Kauppakatu 39 • Shopping Centre Weera • Lappeenranta Pajapuoti Tsoppi • Kivenkatu 2–4 • Lappeenranta • Wood and textile products. Pusupuisto Kiosk • Kristiinankatu • Lappeenranta • Open in summer. Savu-Kari • Pikkalanlähteenkatu 1 • Lappeenranta • High-quality fish products. Taito-kauppa • Taito South Karelia Association • The House of Tasihin • Kauppakatu 25 • Lappeenranta • South Karelian and Finnish arts and crafts, and industrial art work: interior decorating Kaskein Marja Oy • Työtie 7 • Taavetti • Jams, juices, wild mushrooms, dried products, berry sweets. Open Mon–Fri 8 am–4 pm. Shop at Luumäki Handicraft Centre • Pajatie 7 • Taavetti Shop-Café Satun Makiat • Urontie 1 • Uro • Luumäki • Meals, sweets, and bakery products. Mesikädet • Kuusenhaontie 39 A • Suomenniemi • Honey and honey products directly from the farm. monitoimitalo Nuotta • Kirkonkyläntie 12 • Suomenniemi • Open weekdays 2 pm–6 pm. Handicraft Shop. Farmhouse shop/Röytty House • Village centre • Taipalsaari • Handicrafts made by Taipalsaari Handicrafts Association: textile and leather work, stained glass work, dolls, paintings. Finnish Spectrolite Exports • Alatalonmäentie 4 • Ylämaa • Sale of unrefined spectrolite, quarry visits for groups. G & S Design • Vilajoentie 1 • Ylämaa • Goldsmith’s workshop, gemstone cutting shop, design jewellery shop. In the Gem Village a Gem Shop open during summer times. Jalokivihiomo Markku Puranen • Inksillantie 7 • Ylämaa • Gem cutting and polishing shop. Kiviseppä • Gem Village • Ylämaa • Gem and stone product sale. Ylämaan Korukivi • Gem Village • Ylämaa • Sales exhibition of spectrolite stones and jewellery, and gem cutting shop. Ceramist Sari Kouki • Kaijanlahdentie 2 • Savitaipale • Ceramics, textile work. ANTIQUE AND ART Mäkelän takomo • Teollisuus tie 4 • Savitaipale • by the road Lappeenranta-Mikkeli • Items made in a forge and metal work. Antique Shop Vitriini • Kauppakatu 23 • Lappeenranta • Collector’s items, art glass, sculptures, art, antiques. AINO USKI DESIGN • Kievarintie 1B2 • Savitaipale • Unique handprinted clothing, interior design textiles, business gifts, etc. Art Bros, Art Sale • Valtakatu 26 • Lappeenranta • Oil and aquarelle paintings and graphics. Finnish and Russian art. Savitaipaleen Puupaja Saara Heikkinen • Kaijanlahdentie 2 • Savitaipale • Manufacturing and restoration of furnitures, wooden gifts and everyday items. divari Begemot • Snellmaninkatu 8 • Lappeenranta • Books. Risto Hämäläinen Ceramics Workshop • Matinniementie 51 • Savitaipale Reiponen Farm • Elomäentie 256 • Heituinlahti • Savitaipale • Meat products. Tuliniekan pajapuoti • Peltoinlahdentie 11 • Savitaipale • Candles, floating candles, Finnish handicrafts. työpaja Morova • Hallitie 3 • Savitaipale • Wood and textile products, subcontracting works, firewood for sale. Kyläkäki • Kirkonkyläntie 17 • Suomenniemi • Gift and household items, knitwear and yarns, etc. Ideri • Kauppakatu 25 • Lappeenranta • Aquarelles, posters and cards. LAPPEENRANNAN TAVARAPÖRSSI • Valtakatu 42 • Lappeenranta • Collector's items, antiques. Art Shop Mai-art • Brahenkatu 3 • Lappeenranta • Graphics, oil paintings, interior decorating paintings, framing service, equipment for artists, AntiqLook furnitures and art posters. Taide- ja huonekalumyynti • Kievarinkatu 5 • Lappeenranta • Art, old furniture and glass ware sale. Sataman Antiikki & Design • Torikatu 2–4 • Lappeenranta • Antiques, design glass and furniture, art, collector’s items, jewellery. TABLE WARE AND INTERIOR DECORATING ITEMS SHOPPING CENTRES AND DEPARTMENT STORES Art Astia • Valtakatu 38 • Lappeenranta Citymarket • Toikansuontie 4 • Lappeenranta FANNI-SHOP • Valtakatu 36 • Lappeenranta • French country design items, furnishings, and gifts. Family Center and Kodin Ykkönen department store • Hyrymäenkatu 2 • Lappeenranta Iittala Outlet • Kauppalankatu 2 • Lappeenranta Pentik • Hyrymäenkatu 2 • Family Center • Lappeenranta Marja-Matami’s Ceramic Workshop • Korkea-ahontie 1470 • Lappeenranta • Tel. +358 50 539 4274 • Traditional Karelian clay pots and ocarinas. The Ceramic workshop is open by appointment. Sisustus Bianco • Shopping Centre Iso-Kristiina • Brahenkatu 3 • Lappeenranta Wanhan ajan sisustusliike K & K • Oksasenkatu 8 • Lappeenranta • Beautiful, cosy and practical things for country style interior decorating. Kankurin Aitta • Järventauksentie 608 • Ylämaa • Interior decorating textiles, wool yarn, candles. Shopping Centre Armada • Kauppakatu 29–31 • Lappeenranta Shopping Centre IsoKristiina and Anttila Department Store • Brahenkatu 3–7 • Lappeenranta Shopping Centre Galleria • Kauppakatu 40 • Lappeenranta Shopping Centre Weera • Kauppakatu 39 • Lappeenranta SHOPPING CENTRE opri • Koulukatu 5–7 • Valtakatu 30 • Lappeenranta Prisma • Puhakankatu 9–11 • Lappeenranta Sokos FASHION • Valtakatu 33 • Lappeenranta S-market myllykeskus • Kaakkoiskaari 22 • Lappeenranta RECYCLING CENTRES AND FLEA MARKETS Joutseno Market place • On Thursdays November 1st – April 30th at 8 am–2 pm and May 1st – October 31st at 7 am–2 pm. Recycling Centre Hyötyhalli • Kivisalmenkatu 10 • Lappeenranta LAURITSALA MARKET SQUARE • Open Mon–Sat 7 am–6 pm. Finnish Red Cross Recycling Department Store Kontti • Lentäjäntie 17–19 • Lappeenranta Lemi Summer Market • at Tapulinaukio (Stack square) • Sat 9 am–1 pm. Evening Market Wed 4 pm–7.30 pm. FleA market Kansantori • Lentäjäntie 17-19 • Lappeenranta FleA market Löytökirppis • Valtakatu 42 • Lappeenranta FleA market Euro-Kirppis • Lentäjäntie 17–19 • Lappeenranta FleA market Monitori • Luukkaantori 7 • Lappeenranta PIKKU RUUSUNEN • Torikatu 8 • Savitaipale MARKET PLACES AND SUMMER MARKETS Market Hall and Market place • Lappeenranta • The Marketplace is open Mon–Sat at 7 am–2 pm, (in summer also at 2 pm–6 pm). On Sundays flee market at 7 am–2 pm. Market Hall Mon–Fri at 8 am–5 pm, Sat at 8 am–2 pm. Harbour square • Lappeenranta • Open May 1st – August 31st at 9 am–3 am every day. Luumäki Market place • Taavetti centre • Open Mon–Sat 7 am–3 pm Museum Farm Tuulimylly • Someronmäki 6 • Kaitjärvi Savitaipale Market place • Open Mon–Sat 8 am–6 pm. Suomenniemi Summer Markets • Kirkonkyläntie 12 • Held on Saturdays during the summer at the Nuotta community centre. Taipalsaari Summer market • Village Centre • Open June 4th–August 26th on Saturdays 9 am–12 noon. YLÄMAA SUMMER MARKET • Marttalanpuisto Park • Held once a month on Saturdays from June to September between 10 am and 12 noon. Ylämaa farmer´s market at the Gem Village • June 3rd–August 26th on Fridays 3 pm–6 pm. Lappeenranta region ATTRACTIONS » gosaimaa.fi/sights LAPPEENRANTA FORTRESS South Karelia Museum • Kristiinankatu 15 • Basic exhibition: • On the border – Three Karelian towns, Lappeenranta, Vyborg and Käkisalmi and the roots of South Karelia. Separate exhibition and a play room for children. A scale model of the town of Vyborg. • Changing exhibitions: • January 15th – April 10th Finland during the period of Finlandisation. A look into the painful political, financial, and cultural aspects of Finland’s recent history. • May 8th 2011 – January 8th 2012 The Spirit of Stone. Stone in prehistory, an international competition for jewellery students, a commissioned exhibition for gemstone jewellery artists, and Kalevala Koru’s gemstone jewellery exhibition. • Open June 6th – August 21st Mon–Fri at 10 am–6 pm, Sat–Sun 11 am–5 pm, Tue–Sun 11 am–5 pm. • Prices in summer: adults 6,50 €, senior citizens 5,50 €, children under 16 free entrance. South Karelia Art Museum • Kristiinankatu 8–10 • Exhibitions: • October 10th 2010 – February 6th 2011 Images off a Stone – An Exhibition by Pro Litografia Association • Until 17th April. Fatal Moments – Images of War in art • February 12th – April 3rd Kalevala Granaína. 13 Spanish visual artists create art from poems in Kalevala. • Approx. May 15th – September 18th Visual Art by the Lake Saimaa. The Vuoksi lake system that runs from Lakes Pielinen and Kallavesi into Lake Suur-Saimaa has inspired artists down through the years. The South Karelia Art Museum’s summer exhibition showcases lakeside artists and their work inspired by the large Vuoksi water system. Works include Eero Järnefelt’s Koli landscapes, Tapani Raittila’s Kyläniemi paintings, and Kristiina Uusitalo’s Saimaa views. The exhibition is produced in cooperation with the Mikkeli and Kuopio Art Museums. • October 4th 2011 – February 5th 2012, Exhibition of Young Artists from Southeast Finland. Also older local art will be on display. • Open June 6th – August 21st Mon–Fri at 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun 11am–5pm, other times Tue–Sun at 11am–5pm. • Prices in summer: adults 6,50 €, senior citizens 5,50 €, children under 16 free entrance. Cavalry Museum • Kristiinankatu 2 • Displays the history of the Finnish cavalry. • Open June 6th – August 21st Mon–Fri at 10 am–6 pm, Sat–Sun 11 am–5 pm, Tue–Sun 11 am–5 pm. For groups by appointment in winter. • Prices: adults 3 €, senior citizens 2 €, children under 16 free entrance. Orthodox Church • The oldest orthodox church in Finland is dedicated to Virgin Mary and dates back to 1785. • Open June 7th – August 14th Tue–Sun at 10 am–5 pm. For groups by appointment in winter. By purchasing a joint ticket you can access all the museums in the Fortress. Ticket price during the summer months: adults € 8,50, seniors € 7. Ticket prices at other times of the year: adults € 4,50, seniors € 3,50, under 16’s free of charge. The ticket also entitles you to admission into the South-Karelia Museum and Art Museum. Vihreä makasiini • Kristiinankatu 6 • Artist Emma Jussila-Scherman’s 10th Anniversary exhibition GOLEM, puppet shows for children and adults. • Open July 1st–31st. LAPPEENRANTA Wolkoff’s House Museum • Kauppakatu 26 • A house built in 1826 for a Russian merchant family. • Open June 6th – August 21st Mon–Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat–Sun 11 am–5 pm, other times Sat–Sun 11 am–5 pm (closed in January and February). • Easter at Wolkoff’s on April 16th–17th, April 19th–21st, and April 23rd–24th • Christmas: December 7th–23rd and December 26th • Prices: adults 5,50 €, senior citizens 4,50 €, children under 16 free entrance. Guided tours only. Tours start 15 minutes past the hour. Laura Gallery • Kauppakatu 25 • Taito South Karelia Association • The House of Tasihin • Changing handicraft and applied arts exhibitions, free admission. • Open Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–2 pm. Lotta Museum • Kirkkokatu 7 • Items that have belonged to Lottas, members of the Lotta Swärd organization (women’s voluntary national defence organization): work equipment, photographs and books, a café. • Open between June and August Tue–Sat 10 am–4 pm, other times by appointment for groups • Prices: adults 2 €, children 1 €. Saimaa Canal Museum • Sulkuvartijankatu 16 • This exhibition gives insight to the construction work of Saimaa Canal. Exhibition on the Suvorov Canals built in the 18th century, and about the harbours of Baltic Sea in the outbuilding. Renovated garden and a canal path in the Mälkiä area. Café. • Open between June and August • Prices: adults 3 €, children under 16 free entrance, groups 2 €/person. Saimaa Canal • Saimaa Canal has been used for transportation between Lake Saimaa and the Gulf of Finland since 1856. After its completion it served as a symbol of the economical growth and technical expertise of the Grand Duchy of Finland. The old “Canal of the Emperor's” had 28 locks and a total length of 58 km. The present canal was inaugurated in 1968. The length of the canal is 43 km in total and it has 8 locks, 3 on the Finnish part, and 5 on the Russian part. You can take a stroll along the signposted path that runs around the leafy canal area and take a break in the comfortable museum cafe. The area is currently undergoing extensive restoration to serve visitors better in the future. Welcome to visit Saimaa Canal on-the-spot and learn about its glorious history that dates back 150 years. Or go on a Saimaa Canal cruise or a cruise to Vyborg! Aviation Museum of Karelia • Lappeenranta Airport • The basic exhibition displays fighter museum planes MIG-21BIS, SAAB 35S, DRAKEN, NIEUPORT 17, FOLLAND GNAT among other things, and the school plane SAAB91D SAFIR. Guided tours, museum shop. • Open June 1st–August 31st Mon–Fri at 12 noon–6 pm. • Prices: adults 4 €, children under 12 free entrance accompanied by parent. GallerY Pihatto • Valtakatu 80 • Monthly changing art exhibitions during the winter. • 16th Country & Urban – A summer exhibition from June to August at Galleria Pihatto and surrounding area. • Open Tue–Fri 1 am–5 pm, Sat–Sun 11 am–3 pm. Kaakkois-Suomen Valokuvakeskus • Snellmaninkatu 13 A • Monthly changing photograph exhibitions. • Open during exhibitions Tue–Fri at 11 am–6 pm, Sat at 11 am–3 pm. Nuijamaa Parish Museum • Nuijamaa • Open June 19th–August 7th Sun 11 am–1 pm. Free admission. Traditional Cavalrymen • These representatives of the former Finnish cavalry dressed in traditional red trousers and sceleton jackets of the 1920’s can be seen riding on horseback within the Fortress and the city bay area on July 1st–July 31st Tue–Fri at 2 pm–5 pm, Sat 12 noon–3 pm, weather permitting. Lappee Church • Valtakatu 35 • A wooden so called double cruciform church built in 1794 is situated in the centre of the city. Serves travellers as a road church. • Open June 1st – August 31st Mon–Sun 10 am–6 pm. Lappeenranta Church • Mannerheiminkatu 1 • This red brick church was first designed for the use of the Russian garrison. The church was inaugurated for its present use in 1924. • Open during the summer months. Lauritsala Church • Keskuskatu 1 • A modern church called “The light of heaven” which was built in 1969. • Open in summer. Sammonlahti Church • Hietakallionkatu 7 • A modern church inaugurated in 1992. The church is also known as “To refreshing water”. Serves travellers as a road church. • Open in winter, Tue 12 noon–7 pm, Wed 12 noon–8 pm, Thu 12 noon– 7pm, Sun 9 am–2 pm, Mon, Fri and Sat closed. • Open: June 6th–August 14th Mon 12 noon–6pm, Tue 10 am–8 pm, Wed–Fri 12 noon–6 pm, Sat 12 noon–5 pm and Sun 9 am–3 pm. Lappeenranta region ATTRACTIONS » gosaimaa.fi/sights Nuijamaa Church • Tassiantie 9 • A wooden church built in 1948 at the same place as the old church that burned down. JOUTSENO Joutseno Local History Museum “Pitäjäntupa” • Soljantie 2 • Joutseno • Open June 16th–August 4th Tue–Thu at 12 noon–4 pm. Free admission. Joutseno Church • Penttiläntie 1 • A stone church built in 1921. • Open from June to August 10 am–6 pm. South Karelian Motor Museum • Harmaakalliontie 1 • next to Karjalan Portti • Approx. 40 Finnish vehicles from the 1920’s. • Open May–August Tue–Fri 11 am– 4 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm, Sun 10 am–6pm. • Prices: adults 5 €, children under 2 free entrance. Family ticket 10 €, groups min. 20 persons 2 €/person. Domestic Animal Park, Salmon Angling Korpikeidas • Vesikkolantie 415 • In a 4-hectare area, sheep, rabbits, chicken and roosters, guinea-pigs, chipmunks, turkeys, pidgeons, emus and a miniature pig. Salmon angling (closes one hour before closing time). • Open ca May 15th–June 23rd Mon– Sun 10 am–7 pm, and June 24th–ca August 30th Mon–Sun 10 am–8 pm and September 1st–20th 10 am–7 pm. Ticket sales closes one hour before closing time. LEMI Lemi Church • Church Village • A wooden church built in 1786 by Juhana Salonen. • Open June 1st –August 31st Mon–Thu 8am–4pm, Fri 8am–2pm, Sun 9am–11.30 am. Other hours by appointment. Local History Museum • Vainikkalantie 6 • A court yard with a cabin, granaries, a wind mill, a smoke sauna (by apppointment) among other things. Traditional “särä”, Finnish lamb dish (on reservation) from March to December. Taikalyhty • Uimintie 7 • Finland’s oldest rural shop from 1870, now serves as a second-hand bookshop. Free entrance. Taikalyhty’s Summer • Exhibition open: June 1st–August 31st Tue–Sun 12 noon–4 pm. LUUMÄKI Luumäki Church • A church designed by C. L. Engel in 1845. • Open June 1st – August 31st Mon–Fri 9 am–2 pm. Fortress and Local History Museum • Linnalantie 35 • Taavetti • A museum school room, archeological findings, fortress items. • Open June–July Mon–Fri at 9 am– 3 pm. Other times by appointment. • Prices: adults 4 €, children 1 €, groups of more than 10 people, 2 €/person, family ticket 6 €. Taavetti Fortress • A fortress part of the chain of fortresses in South East Finland, from the 18th century. Salpa Line • Fortifications dating back to 1940–1944 can be seen in the eastern parts of the municipality. Salpa-asema (Salpa Line) • Salpa Line, Askola • Salpa-asema displays bunkers, trenches, stone blocks. Groups by appointment, guidance. Kotkaniemi • Lappeenrannantie 455 • Kotkaniemi was the home of President P. E. Svinhufvud, now functions as a museum. • Open June 1st – August 15th Wed–Sun at 11 am–5 pm. Other times open for groups by appointment. Museum Farm Tuulimylly • Someronmäki 6 • Kaitjärvi• Farmhouse café and outdoor terrace, museum granaries, Finland’s only flag exhibition, miniature golf, farmer’s market. • Open in summer. Kannuskoski Village • A vibrant, idyllic village with cottage and B &B accommodation available. Cowshed Gallery • Farm accommodation The House of Thousand Tales • Nikkarintie 136 • Kannuskoski • Art exhibitions • Open May–August. Other times for groups by appointment. Meals provided for groups when booked in advance. SAVITAIPALE Savitaipale Church • Peltoinlahdentie 32 • Rapakivi granite church completed in 1924. • Open in summer. Church Builder’s Museum • Bell tower • Permanent exhibition in honor of the workers who built wooden churches. • Open June 12th– August 7th Sun 11 am–2 pm. Kärnäkoski Fortress • A fortress part of the chain of fortresses in South East Finland, built by Alexander Suvorov in 1790’s. There is also a barge harbour next to the Kärnäkoski fortress, a bastion fortress, and an old mill and a saw. Hakamäki House Museum Area • Old farm buildings and rustic peasant tools. 14 m high watch tower. • Open June 12th–August 7th Tue–Sun 12 noon–5 pm. D.E.D. Europaeus Museum • Olkkolantie 2 • This permanent exhibition displays the life and work of a great man from Savitaipale, D. E. D. Europaes, and 19th culture. • Open in summer, by prior arrangement. SUOMENNIEMI NIKKINEN COTTAGE • Koulutie 8 • Tel. +358 40 567 2173 • A museum cottage with furniture and equipment of the period. Changing exhibitions. • Open during the Suomenniemi Festival or by prior arrangement. LYYTIKKÄLÄ MUSEUM FARM • Pajulahdentie 17 • Tel. +358 44 0880 676 • A farm estate in the Southeast of Finland from the end of the 18th century, 1850s, and the beginning of the 20th century. 20 valuable buildings. • Open June 15th– August 15th Tue–Sun 12 noon–6 pm. Suomenniemi Church • Tel. +358 400 143 720 • Wooden church with a cross-type floor plan completed in 1866. Bell tower with shingle roofing from 1777. • Open June 1st–August 31st Mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm, Sat 11 am–2 pm, Sun 9 am–2 pm. Other times by prior arrangement. VIEWING PLATFORM • Painalluksenmäki • Kauriansalmi • A viewing platform and a lean-to. The platform provides magnificent views over Lake Kuolimo. A nature trail will be built around the area. TAIPALSAARI Taipalsaari Church • Church Village • Wooden church from 1754 • Open June 5th– August 14th 12 noon–6 pm. Municipal House • Kellomäentie 1 • Completed in 1990, designed by Riitta and Kari Ojala. • Open Mon–Fri 8 am–3.45 pm. Röytty Local History Centre • Church Village • Hostelry Museum and farmhouse café/restaurant • Open Tue–Fri 10 am–5 pm and Sat–Sun 10 am–3 pm. Cowshed Gallery • Horse drawn vehicles and sales exhibition by local craftspeople. • Open May 31st–August 14th daily 10 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm. August on weekends 18th–19th and 25th–26th Sat 10 am–3 pm, Sun 10 am–5 pm. (Closed June 23rd–24th.) Free entrance. YLÄMAA Gem Village • Jewellery museum, gem cutter’s workshop, gem shop, café, and play area for children. Ylämaan Korukivi Ky • Kivik yläntie 17 • 2 gem shops and gem cutter's workshop, spectrolite design jewellery and watches, etc. Kiviseppä Ky • Kivikyläntie 25 • Spectrolite design jewellery. Gem Museum • Gem Village • Gem, minerals and fossile samples on display. More than 4.000 samples from around the world. Copies of the most famous diamonds in the world, for example the Star of Africa, Koh-I-Noor, etc. Fluorescent stones exhibition as speciality. Gem washing for children. • Open June 1st – August 31st 10 am–5 pm every day. • Prices: adults 2 €, children 1 €, children under 12 free entrance accompanied by parent. Groups (min. 5 persons) 1 €/person. Pätäri House Museum • Mätöntie • Ylijärvi • A rural house milieu from the 19th century. A separate Local History Museum in the area. • Open June 21st–July 31st Tue–Sun 12 noon–4 pm. Free admission. Ylämaa Church • Koskentie 1 • Beautiful brick church completed in 1931. Spectrolite Christening bowl. Salpa Line • Ihaksela • Renovated war bunkers and trenches. Väkevänjärvi Bird Watching Tower Imatra region ACTIVITIES » gosaimaa.fi/activities GOLF, MINIATURE GOLF and Frisbeegolf Imatra Golf Course • Golftie 11 • Tel. +358 20 743 9350 • An 18-hole golf course in beautiful surroundings by Lake Immalanjärvi. Driving range, putting green, proshop in the club house café and saunas. Highquality manor restaurant Rantahovi in the area. Imatra Minigolf • Kotipolku 2 • Tel. +358 5 476 1858 • Open in summer during opening hours of the bowling hall. Inside Golf • Kosti's Golfschool T:mi • Piikatu 1 (Iskote-house) • Imatra • Tel. +358 500 350 963 • Winter practicing golf centre: Full Swing golf simulator, 10 swing practice spots, 2 putting greens, 2 chipping greens, large mirrors. Urheilutalo DiscGolfPark • Kotipolku • Imatra • A novice-friendly disc golf course in the immediate vicinity of the Imatra Sports Hall. Disc rental and course maps available from the Sports Hall ticket office. Karhumäki DiscGolfPark • Maratonmiehentie • Imatra • The disc golf course near the Karhumäki Sports Field provides a diverse and challenging environment with its wooded sections and elevation changes. ADVENTURES AND ACTIVITIES Saimaa Adventures • Purjekuja 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 230 2555 • Exciting tours and activities. Weekly summer and winter programmes with a variety of activities, including ATV safaris, fishing trips, diving excursions, and tour skating. Equipment rental also available. Water-SkiZoo • Imatra • Tel. +358 40 586 5313 • Various water sports activities on the shore of Imatra Spa (Saimaa) and the Vuoksi Fishing Park: wakeboarding, parasailing, water skiing, "banana boat trips", etc. Imatran Express OY • Imatra • Tel. +358 44 016 1096 • Guided canoeing, cycling, excursion, and adventure tours and other tours and safaris, adventure tracks, magic shows, fire works etc. Imatra Express, a wire slide over the rapid Imatrankoski, has been a huge success. Go-Kart • Piikatu 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 400 780 631 • Carting rental, track in the backyard of the Iskote-house. Käringin Kutsu • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 50 326 1208 • Guided adventure packages, an adventure slide as a speciality, wire slide, rock descents, corporate events, private occasions, etc. Kulttuuripalvelu Kaiku ry • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 50 590 1583 • Culture and program services, event production, etc. Ruokolahden Hirvisafari Oy • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 50 320 8892 (Erkki Muhli) • Guided snow mobile safaris. HERBA Kansanvalistus keskus • Kaivomäentie 16 • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 41 431 5828 • Wellness programs. Chefs Jean Marc • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 40 756 1449 • Culinary experiences, home chef and catering services. Räpsyn retket • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 40 846 6759 • Adventure travel services. Naturopoint Oy • Kangaskoskentie 200 • Rautjärvi • Tel. +358 10 666 7490 • Wellbeing courses, open air theatre. Rainer Rajakallio • Rautjärvi • Hiitolanjoki • Tel. 050 3006 041 • Guided nature trips. Seppo Sahla • Rautjärvi • Tel. +358 50 5303 426 • Guided local history trips. ORNIO • Hanna Aalto • Parikkala • Tel. +358 50 524 6597 • Guided bird watching and nature trips to the best nature destinations of Lintuinmaa. Muikkulahti Farm AccoMmodation and Loikonsaari Villas • Parikkala • Tel. +358 40 500 7557 • Farm animals, boat rental, hut, fishing equipment, snow mobile. Guided bird watching, nature and fishing trips, and meal services. Oronmylly Activity Centre • Parikkala • Tel. +358 20 768 1740 • Bird watching and skiing trips, events. Oy Tilituli Ltd • Saari • Parikkala • Tel. +358 500 318 315 • Guided trips related to bird watching, nature and history. Luonto-opastus Botaurus • Melkoniemi • Parikkala • Tel. +358 400 634 915 • Guided bird watching trips. Puhvelinpolku • Niukkala • Parikkala • Tel. +358 500 168 824 • Guided bison farm visits by appointment. FISHING services recommends Vuoksi Fishing Park • Kotipolku 4 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 3123 • Open May 1st–September 30th at 9 am– 10 pm every day. Fishing licenses and equipment, possibility to prepare and to smoke fish, salmon/sea sturgeon pool, boats, barbecue hut, café-restaurant, tent and caravan slots, cottage accomodation, toilet, shower facilities. HIKING AND WATER RECREATION Imatra region ACTIVITIES » gosaimaa.fi/activities Fishing Park Kuokkalammen Lohi • Kuokkalammintie 287 • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 500 414 078 • Open every day all year round at 9 am–7 pm. 9 fish ponds on a ca 2 hectare area. Fish preparing and smokehouse, barbecue hut, sauna, adventure track, camping area for 20 caravans, self berry picking of buckthorn. Tmi Kari Porevirta • Imatra • Tel. +358 400 299 288 • Fishing guide services. Elämys-Valkea • Hannolantie 75 • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 500 750 958 • Guaranteed catches in Ruokolahti. Crystal-clear pond in the heart of the wilderness, plenty of fish, a hut on the shore. Also a suitable destination for disabled. Fishing Guidance Service Taito Huotari • Parikkala • Tel. +358 50 300 0095 • Guide services, trolling and spinning, jig fishing, angling and zone fishing. Vesa Lähteenmäki • Niirasenniementie 33 • Parikkala • Tel. +358 400 460388 Timo Lappalainen • Särkisalmi • Parikkala • Tel. +358 44 309 2976 • Fishing guide services and fishing trips. FISHING LICENSES State fishery fee • 7 €/week, 22 €/the calendar year Provincial lure fishing fee • 7 €/week, 29 €/year Sale of permits: • R-kiosks, service charge 3 €. Vuoksi fishing license • 7 €/day, 12 €/week, 35 €/calendar year Sale of licenses: • Vuoksi Fishing Park, Kotipolku 4 • Imatra Region Development Company Tourist Service, Lappeentie 12 • R-kioski Mansikkala, Mansikankuja 2 • Swimming Hall cash desk, Kotipolku 2 • Neitsytniemi Manor, Vuoksenniskantie 10 • UK Koskimies, Lappeenranta • Imatra town libraries, joint service points FISHING LICENCES FOR LAKE SIMPELEJÄRVI AND THE PARIKKALA AREA Licences are available at: • Urheilu-Jussi, Parikkalantie 24 SPORTS and excercising Imatra Bowling Hall • Kotipolku 2 • Tel. +358 5 476 1858 Imatra Sports House and Swimming Hall • Kotipolku 2 • Tel. +358 20 617 7294 Imatra Ice Hall • Mäntyrinne 6 • Tel. +358 20 617 7307 • (A new ice rink will be completed in the Autumn of 2011, Ottelukatu 1) Imatra Tennis Hall • Ottelukatu 2 • Tel. +358 50 410 0489 Simpele Bowling Hall • Reinikaisenkatu 6 • Rautjärvi • Tel. +358 5 739 4326 PARIKKALA HALL • Kirjolankatu 5 • Parikkala • Reservations Tel. +358 44 781 1933 For more information on sports areas, please contact Imatra Region Development Company’s Tourist Services, Tel. +358 5 235 2330, and Ruokolahti and Rautjärvi Sports offices. HORSEBACK RIDING Imatran Ratsastajat ry IRA • Maneesinkuja 4 • Imatra • Tel. +358 600 107 079 Einola Stable • Viipurintie 586 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 437 6888 Vipele Stable • Koivistontie 51 • Rauha • Tel. +358 40 569 0345 Harjula Stable • Kotiharjuntie 14 • Imatra • Tel. +358 50 535 9622 Fjord Horse Stable Rajavaellus • Hallikkalantie 8 • Imatra • Tel. +358 50 320 3836 Horse Farm Diana • Hanna Parvinen • Rautjärvi • Tel. +358 50 354 5083 Petti Roiha Stable • Kolmikannantie 312 • Parikkala • Tel. +358 40 581 8047 Hovila Stable • Hovilantie 57 • Parikkala • Tel. +358 50 3012175 Get to know the lakeland nature on the Ruokolahti canoeing route (110 km). There are 10 resting places along the route, 5 of them have a lean-to. The route and the resting-places are marked on the map of Ruokolahti rural area, which can be purchased at Ruokolahti Tourist Information, Tel. +358 5 269 1265. Kuokkalampi bird wetlands • Ruokolahti • A viewing platform and observation tower for birdwatchers. Torsanjoki nature trail • Pohja-Lankila • Ruokolahti • Bird wetlands, an observation tower, and lean-to. Trail length approx. 1 km. Hiihtolanjoki Industrial History Landscape Path (1,2 km) in Rautjärvi goes along naturally beautiful environment close to waters. Along the path there are information signs telling about the history of River Hiitolanjoki and about activities of present days. Parikkala Hiking Trails and Nature Paths 80 kilometers of hiking trails and nature paths. All trails are marked and have huts and lean-tos for resting. Trail maps are available from the Parikkala town hall and the Joint Service Centre (Parikkalantie 45) and many local stores. CRUISES recommends RIVER CRUISES ON VUOKSI • Vuoksen Lautturi • Tel. +358 400 655 848 • Guided scenery cruises on River Vuoksi, which runs through the town of Imatra. Every day June 20th–August 20th. departure from the Fishing Park at 3 pm. Prices: adults 12 €, children 7 €. CRUISES ON LAKE SAIMAA • m/s Christina • Tel. +358 20 7100 502 • Charted cruises and cruises on local waters: • June 7th–June 21st Tue and Fri an island cruise to Mietinsaari Island at 3 pm and a scenic cruise at 7 pm. • June 28th–July 8th and August 9th–30th Tue and Fri scenic cruises at 4 pm and 7 pm • July 12th–August 5th Tue–Sat scenic cruises at 2 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm. • The price of a 90-minute scenic cruise is € 12/6. • The price of a 3-hour island cruise is € 20/10. • Tickets are available from the Imatran Kylpylä Spa, m/s Christina, and Imatra Tourist Information. • m/s Emma • Tel. +358 40 766 6522 • Charted Saimaa cruises. The ship has a sauna/washroom and a spacious sun terrace. Capacity: max 12 persons. s/y Dream On, Yachting Dream Ltd • Tel. +358 500 651 935 • Charter cruises on Saimaa on sailing boat Irwin 52. Water-SkiZoo • Lammassaarentie 7 • Imatra • Tel. +358 40 586 5313 • Boat Taxi Transportations on Lake Saimaa. BEACHES IMATRA • Ukonlinna, Lempukka and Hossukka by Lake Saimaa. Immala and Immalanliete by Lake Immalanjärvi, Varpasaari by River Vuoksi. RUOKOLAHTI • for example in Rasila, Pappilanlahti, Vaittila, Kärinki and Oritlampi. RAUTJÄRVI • for example in Simpele by Lake Kivijärvi, in Asemanseutu Lake Tulilampi, and in Miettilä by Lake Vekarus. PARIKKALA • The Rantapuisto and Likolampi beaches are located in the town centre, other beaches are located in Haljakka, Papinniemi, Saarenkylä, Tarnala, and Tokkari. LEISURE CENTRE Imatra Leisure Centre • in Ukonniemi • by the shore of Lake Saimaa • Imatra Spa, Ukonlinna Hostel, Imatra Camping, café and restaurant Kolme Ankkuria, passenger harbour, visitor’s marina, beach, lakeside saunas, tennis courts and a tennis hall, central sport field, ice rink (will open in the autumn of 2011), ski track activities during the first snow, disc golf course and other leisure activities. visitors' marinas Visitor’s Marina • in Lammassaari • by the shore of Imatra Spa • The marina has 10 buoys for large boats (quay A) and 10 for smaller boats (quay B). Quay A is equipped with electricity, water and lighting. The charge is 16 €/day including: quay space, water, waste disposal, toilet and shower facilities (at Spa), bicycle loan, barbecue hut. Shore power is 4 €/day. Inquiries and bookings: Imatra Spa, Tel. +358 20 7100 500 New Port Saimaa Gardens Oy • Tiuruniementie 131 • Rauha • Tel. +358 400 388 953 • Approx. 20 berths. Services: toilet/shower, sauna, water and electricity points. More services will be available during 2011. The Visitor’s Marina in Ruokolahti is located in the town centre area of Rasila. Visitor’s Marina and a boat launching place • Centre of Parikkala: visitor marina and boat ramp • Särkisalmi: boat ramp • Niukkala: visitor marina and boat ramp. The visitor marina will be revamped during 2011. • Papinniemi: the visitor marina will be completed in the summer of 2011. • Tarnala: boat ramp EQUIPMENT RENTAL CANOES Vuoksi Fishing Park • Kotipolku 4 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 3123 Saimaa Adventures • Purjekuja 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 230 2555 Ruokolahden Raju • Salosaari canoe shed • Seppo Haapanen • Tel. +358 50 339 8655 Parikkalan Latupiiat ja -pojat • Markku Kosonen • Tel. +358 50 307 2070 Rasimäki Wilderness AccoMmodation • Parikkala • Tel. +358 50 374 4300 ROWING BOATS Vuoksi Fishing Park • Kotipolku 4 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 3123 • Also church boats. Saimaa Adventures • Purjekuja 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 230 2555 Ukonlinna Hostel • Leiritie 8 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 1270 Papinniemi Camping • Papinniementie 178 • Parikkala • Tel. +358 40 736 9852 KARJALAN LOMAHOVI • Kuutostie 1194 • Parikkala (61 km) • Tel. +358 5 657 7700 MOTOR BOATS Vuoksi Fishing Park • Kotipolku 4 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 3123 Saimaa Adventures • Purjekuja 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 230 2555 SAILING BOATS SKIS, SKATES Yachting Dream Ltd • Jorma Pakkanen • Tel. +358 500 651 935 Imatran Hiihtopalvelu • Lammassaarentie • Imatra • Tel. +358 400 174 479 BICYCLES Saimaa Adventures • Purjekuja 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 230 2555 Vuoksi Fishing Park • Kotipolku 4 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 3123 Saimaa Adventures • Purjekuja 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 230 2555 Ukonlinna Hostel • Leiritie 8 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 1270 Ukonlinna Hostel • Leiritie 8 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 1270 KARJALAN LOMAHOVI • Kuutostie 1194 • Parikkala (61 km) • Tel. +358 5 657 7700 SKIING EQUIPMENT Urheiluliike Kisa • Lappeentie 45 • Imatra • Tel. + 358 5 473 1118 FreeSki • Salosaari • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 400 889 851 PARIKKALA: For information on businesses providing BIRD bicycle hire, please contact the Parikkala Joint Service Centre (Parikkalantie 45). Simpeleen Urheilu • Rautjärvi • Tel. +358 5 437 1218 SNOW MOBILES Ruokolahden Hirvisafari Oy (elk safari) • Puumalantie 967 • Ruokolahti • Tel. +358 50 320 8892 ATVs Saimaa Adventures • Purjekuja 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 230 2555 Fore more information on skiing equipment rental, please contact Imatra Region Development Company Ltd Tourist Services, Tel. +358 5 235 2330, [email protected] Summer Home Hakala • Hakalantie 10 • Imatra • Tel. +358 40 752 4973 Imatra region Kesärannan Lomamajat (holiday cabins) • Kesärannantie 74, Ruokolahti (37 km) • Tel. +358 50 581 8940 Accommodation » gosaimaa.fi/accommodation Patalaiskan Lomat • Puottopaikantie 14 • Ruokolahti (40 km) • Tel. +358 50 441 1094 Villa Lokki • Veikonniementie 68 • Ruokolahti (44 km) • Tel. +358 40 562 3534 Kuokkalammen Lohi (caravan area) • Kuokkalammintie 287 • Ruokolahti (24 km) • Tel. +358 500 414 078 HOTELS recommends Cumulus Imatra • Koskenparras 3 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 627 2200 recommends Rantasipi Imatran valtionhotelli • Torkkelinkatu 2 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 625 2000 Hotel Imatra • Kanavakatu 9 • Imatra • Tel. +358 10 666 5700 Hotel Vuoksenhovi • Siitolankatu 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 687 8000 recommends Imatra Spa • Purjekuja 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 20 7100 500 Holiday Club Saimaa • Tiuruniementie • Rauha • Tel. +358 201 100 000 Holiday Club Saimaa will open on October 1st 2011. Rantahovi • Golftie • Imatra • Tel. +358 400 557 679 Karjalan Portti • Harmaakalliontie 1 • Rauha • Tel. +358 5 432 8880 Kulkuripoika • Asematie 4 • Rauha • Tel. +358 5 432 8322 Anna Kern • Ensontie 28 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 436 3408 Saimaan Loma-Hovi • Lomahovintie 3 • Ruokolahti (22 km) • Tel. +358 5 434 1133 Rantalinna • Rantalinnantie 127 • Ruokolahti (22 km) • Tel. +358 40 194 9899 • Opens in spring 2011. Laatokan portti • Highway 6, 722 • Parikkala (57 km) • Tel. +358 5 449 282 Karjalan Lomahovi • Highway 6, 1194 • Parikkala (61 km) • Tel. +358 5 657 7700 Lohikontti • Melkoniementie 2 • Parikkala (70 km) • Tel. +358 5 483 201 CAMPING AND COTTAGES recommends Imatra Spa, holiday apartments • Purjekuja 1 • Imatra • Tel. +358 20 7100 500 recommends Saimaa Gardens, holiday apartments • Tiuruniementie • Rauha • Tel. +358 40 361 3471 Imatra Camping Ukonniemi • Leiritie 8 • Imatra • Tel. +358 20 7100 500 recommends Vuoksi Fishing Park Camping • Kotipolku 4 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 3123 Various holiday cottages and villas available for rent in the area through Saimaatours, Tel. +358 5 411 7722 or Lomarengas, Tel. +358 306 502 502. OTHER ACCOMMODaTION Hostel Mansikkala • Pilvikuja 2 • Imatra • Tel. +358 44 797 5452 Ukonlinna Hostel • Leiritie 8 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 432 1270 Neitsytniemi Manor B&B • Vuoksenniskantie 10 • Imatra • Tel. +358 40 159 1911 Holiday Cottages Into Repo • Ruokolahti (39 km) • Tel. +358 500 846 519 Villa Karin B&B • Linnanpuronkatu 6 • Imatra • Tel. +358 40 754 1947 Huhtanen Holiday Cottages • Olkantie 70 • Ruokolahti/Rautjärvi (32 km) • Tel. +358 5 599 0068 Päiväranta Course Centre • Päivärannantie 7 • Imatra • Tel. +358 5 682 7310 Saimaa Lakeside • Tetriniemi • Ruokolahti (42 km) • Tel. +358 46 811 4447 Jaakkima Christian Institute • Opistontie 21 • Ruokolahti (17 km) • Tel. +358 5 669 0300 Kaivannon Lohi Lomamökit (holiday cottages) • Peruspohjantie 414 • Rautjärvi (62 km) • Tel. +358 5 480 127 Home AccoMmodation Olga Frankenhauser • Kaivomäentie 16 • Ruokolahti (21 km) • Tel. +358 41 431 5828 Kaljunen Holiday Cottages • Rautjärvi (40 km) • Tel. +358 50 354 5098 Uniaitta B&B • Torsansalmentie 207 • Rautjärvi (47 km) • Tel. +358 50 564 0618 Pistoniemi Holiday Cottages • Pistoniementie 189 • Parikkala (59 km) • Tel. +358 500 751 767 Valkinhovi • Valkinhovintie 25 • Ruokolahti (52 km) • Tel. +358 5 482 157 Muikkulahti Farm Accomodation and Loikonsaari villas • Muikkulahdentie 16 • Parikkala (69 km) • Tel. +358 40 500 7557 Apartment AccoMmodation Simmes Oy • Reinikaisenkatu 6 • Rautjärvi (47 km) • Tel. +358 20 743 8780 Kiiveri Holiday Cottages • Kiiverintie 10 • Parikkala (85 km) • Tel. +358 40 716 0976 Karelian lomatuvat (holiday cabins) • Mikonvaarantie 360 • Parikkala (75 km) • Tel. +358 40 841 1855 Papinniemi Camping • Papinniementie 178 • Parikkala (115 km) • Tel. +358 40 736 9852 Lehtola Granary and Cottage AccoMmodation • Vehkasuontie 84 • Parikkala (61 km) • Tel. +358 45 260 4645 Tmi Heikki Vaittinen • Änkilänsalontie • Rautjärvi, (44 km) • Tel. +358 40 8215643 Simpele TB-huolto Taukotupa • Mäkiänkiläntie 2 • Rautjärvi (43 km) • Tel. +358 5 437 1533 Pitkäjärvi Village Centre • Pienseläntie 21 • Rautjärvi (53 km) • Tel. +358 500 173 827 Mikkolanniemi Activity Centre • Mikkolanniementie 30 • Parikkala (90 km) • Tel. +358 50 321 5746 Rasimäki Wilderness AccomModation • Vuoriniementie 336 • Parikkala (71 km) • Tel. +358 50 3744 300 Savo-Karjalan Virkistyskeskus (Christian camp and course centre) • Uukuniementie 1197 • Parikkala (114 km) • Tel. +358 5 484 557 Villa Nurminata • Moskuuntie 50 • Parikkala (60 km) • Tel. +358 400 255 666 Oronmylly Acitivity Centre • Oronmyllyntie 250 • Parikkala (76 km) • Tel. +358 20 768 1740 Villa Louhela and Bluefox • Riihiniementie 51 • Parikkala (70 km) • Tel. +358 500 139 084 Kielo Tupa Farm AccoMmodation • Tarnalantie 71 • Parikkala (88 km) • Tel. +358 50 567 7346 Rinnehovi • Savikontie • Parikkala (67 km) • Tel. +358 50 313 0352 (xx km) = distance from Imatra Didem Kebab & Pizza • Tainionkoskentie 68 Imatra region Pizza Kebab Stera • Mansikankuja 2 Food and drink Kotipizza • Imatrankoskentie 22 • Tiilitehtaankatu 39 » gosaimaa.fi/restaurants Caffè Prego • Napinkuja 2 Rantalinna • Rantalinnantie 127 • Tel. +358 40 194 9899 Kakku-kulma • Koskikatu 1 Rantahovi • Golftie • Tel. +358 400 557 679 • Manor restaurant with a cosy atmosphere by the naturally beautiful Lake Immalanjärvi. recommends Restaurant Kastanja • Purjekuja 1 • Tel. +358 20 7100 500 • A restaurant for socialising with an Á la Carte menu, situated in connection with Imatra Spa Hotel. The menu and wine list fill even the most demanding wishes. recommends LinnaSali • Torkkelinkatu 2 • Tel. +358 5 625 2000 • An À la Carte restaurant built in Jugend style, situated in connection with Castle Hotel Rantasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli. recommends Hopealusikka • Lappeentie 18 Lunch Cafe Elma • Esterinkatu 10 Xiang Fu • Tainionkoskentie 10 Lunch café and catering Lukkarinen • Lappeentie 12 Neitsytniemi Manor • Vuoksenniskantie 10 Cafe-Restaurant Pifferia • Karhumäenkatu 6 recommends Akseli G • Imatra Spa • Purjekuja 1 Restaurant Elfa • Liisanpolku 1 Confectionary miilia • Vuoksenniskantie 70 Lohela • Karjalantie 378 recommends Martina • Cumulus Imatra • Koskenparras 3 Amanda & Ristorante Maria • Hotel Vuoksenhovi • Siitolankatu 1 Karjalan Portti • Harmaakalliontie 1 Hesburger • Karhumäenkatu 6 Carrols • Korvenkannantie 71 Scanburger • Tiilitehtaankatu 39, Imatrankoskentie 22 Karjalan Lounastupa • Lammintie 1 Rasilan Krouvi pub • Nällisuontie 1 RAUTJÄRVI Parnell’s Irish Bar • Koskenparras 3 Cafe & Restaurant Ruskahovi • Karjalantie 1087 Vuoksenvahti • Koskenparras 5 Torsanpirtti • Karjalantie 2425 Bar Q • Jukankatu 5 TB Simpele • Änkilänmäentie 2 Street Cafe • Jukankatu 1 Sirpakka Bar • Roihankatu 15 Kartanon Krouvi • Hotelli Vuoksenhovi • Siitolankatu 1 Café Restaurant Kieppari • Roihankatu 3 Vuoksenpyörre • Asemäentie 6 McDonald's • Tainionkoskentie 5 Kyläkuppila Käpälämäki • Pohjalankilantie 1888 PUBS Neste Motorest • Korvenkannantie 71 FAST FOOD Kauppakasino • Puumalantie 967 Cafe Aurinko • Roihankatu Pub Olteri • Tainionkoskentie 68 Road Cafe • Vuoksenniskantie 52 Pore Bar & Night Club • Vuoksenniskantie 95 Kantapaikka • Vuoksenniskantie 83 Kankaan Kievari • Kaukopäänkatu 8 Raution Kulma • Niskapietiläntie 17 PARIKKALA JK Karpalo • Torikatu 4 Kaakonranta • Parikkalantie 19 Lohikontti • Melkoniementie 2 Pub Asema • Parikkalantie 12 Yusuf Kebab-Pizzeria • Sahakuja 4 ABC-Särkisalmi • Rinnekatu 1 (24 h) Hoviselän kahvila • Niukkalantie 667 Kielon Tupa • Tarnalantie 496 Euro Kebab & Pizza • Tainionkoskentie 4 DANCE RESTAURANTS AND NIGHT CLUBS tivoli • Helsingintie 1 Laatokanportti • Kuutostie 722 rojal Kebab & Pizza • Koskenparras 7 Osmo's Cosmos bar • Koskenparras 5 Pub Bongari • Sahakuja 2 Dara Kebab & Pizza • Vuoksenniskantie 66 Tähtitaivas • Imatra Spa • Purjekuja 1 Mersin Kebab & Pizza • Lappeentie 12 Rosso • Koskenparras 1 Kolme Ankkuria • Lammassaarentie 11 Wanha Virveli • Kotipolku 4 Lunch Café Holvi • Vuoksenniskantie 84 Repan Riihi • Ukonlammintie 2 Saimaa Loma-Hovi • Lomahovintie 3 Imatra Café • Lammassaarentie 9 Tähtitaivas • Imatra Spa • Purjekuja 1 Alppimaja • Rasilantie 57 Cafe Paussi • Virastokatu 1 Cafe Pähkinäpuu • Tainionkoskentie 78 Buttenhoff • Koskenparras 4 • Tel. +358 5 476 1433 • Located in the city centre of Imatra, by pedestrian street Koskenparras. Lunch and food restaurant for gourmet lovers, offering French, Russian and Karelian food traditions (Chaine des Rotisseurs). Amanda • Hotel Vuoksenhovi • Siitolankatu 1 RUOKOLAHTI Osmo’s Cafe • Koskenparras 5 recommends Restaurant Teatteri • Jukankatu 5 CAFΈS Cafe Julia • Koskenparras 4 RESTAURANTS LINNA KLUBI • Castle Hotel Rantasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli • Torkkelinkatu 2 MANOR RESTAURANT Karjalan Lomahovi • Kuutostie 1194 Keposka • Melkoniementie 3 SEO SAARI • Akapohjantie 1 Imatra region Shopping » gosaimaa.fi/shopping imatra TOWN CENTRE (Imatrankoski) • K-Supermarket Imatrankoski, S-Market Imatrankoski, Shopping Centre Koskentori, Shopping Centre Koskenhelmi, Shopping Centre Koskenportti, Minimani, Sotka, Jysk, and various special stores. • Marketplace in Imatrankoski Wed and Sat 7 am–1 pm. MANSIKKALA • Shopping Centre Mansikkapaikka, Prisma, Alko, Citymarket, Tokmanni, Masku, Imatran Rauta, Sisustusmansikka, Lidl and Rajamarket. VUOKSENNISKA • S-Market Vuoksentori, K-Supermarket Vuoksenniska, Lidl, K-Rauta, Agrimarket, Minimani, Kaluste Vehviläinen, Alko, and various special stores. • Market place in Vuoksenniska Tue and Fri 7 am–1 pm. SPECIAL STORES Suomen Kerta Oy • Piikatu 1 • Suomen Kerta Oy factory outlet: disposable dishes, candles, etc. Wood Atelier Martti Hietanen • Ensontie 446 • Wooden miniature sculptures and reliefs. Producer’s Direct Sale • Harmaakalliontie 1 • Rauha • Handicrafts, foodstuff, meat directly from producer's. Original Saimaa Store • Tiuruniementie 131 • Rauha • Handicrafts, delicacies, etc. FLEA MARKETS AND RECYCLING CENTRES City-Kirppis • Koskenparras 2 KiAn Kirppis • Helsingintie 29 Liquidation sale and second-hand goods Anssintori • Anssinkatu 18 Kikka-kirppis • Vuoksenniskantie 95 Käskassara • Jukankatu 5 • Local arts and crafts. Rajapatsaan Kirppis • Ensontie 33 Pentik • Helsingintie 9 • Ceramics by Pentik, interior decorating material, etc. Imatra Recycling Centre • Torikatu 7 Sisustuskammari • Lappeentie 17 • Interior decorating fabrics, interior design. Open by appointment. Lahja- ja Sisustushuone • Matinkatu 3 • Gift and interior decorating items. Sisustus Country Puoti • Suokatu 25 • Gifts and interior decorating items, furniture. Mariputiikki • Koskenparras 8 • Products by Marimekko. Careliana • Koskenparras 2 • Gift items, interior decorating material, etc. VirkkuKoukkunen • Tainionkoskentie 4 • Hand-drawn and hand-painted unique items, shirts, bags, etc. PARIKKALA Kynttiläpaja • Karjalantie 2419 • Onmonex Oy factory outlet. Candle products. Parikkala Handicraft Centre • Kirkkokatu 6 • Products made by local craftspeople. Kylä-Galleria • Roihantie 5 Palvi-Pirtti • Niemeläntie 86 • Meat products and smoked delicacies directly from farm shop. Posliinipuoti (porcelain shop) • Kankaankatu 10 Sormilla • Torkkelinkatu 1 • Local arts and crafts. KantriKoti • Lappeentie 13 • Gift and interior decorating items. RAUTJÄRVI Kierrätyskumppanit • Ensontie 24 RUOKOLAHTI Lohela • Karjalantie 378 • Various salmon products: warm smoked salmon directly from the oven, also hammered and tar products on sale. Kästyötupa Halosen talo • Ruokolahti Handicraft Association Shop • Puumalantie • Local handicraft, gift items, interior decorating textiles, Christmas corner. Open in summer. Taitotalo • Ruokolahti Art Asscociation’s craftspeople • Metsäkouluntie • Alternating exhibtions and activities. Interior Design Shop Ruostekukka • Virmutjoki Summer Market • in Ruokolahti Eukkoaukio • May–September Fridays 3 pm–5 pm. Matintalo Farm • Variksenkyläntie 42 • Highland cattle meat directly from the farmer. Mission Flee Market • Simpeleentie 6 Mannerheim League for Child Welfare Flee Market • Roihankatu 12–14 Markeplace • in Rautjärvi Simpele • Thu 8 am–12 noon. Voglia-Shop • Rantatie 2 • Factory outlet for women’s clothing. Onniko Oy • Torikatu 4 • Gift and interior decorating shop, and flower shop. UNELMA ASU DREAM DRESS • Parikkalantie 12 • Women’s clothing and underwear. PIIAN LAHJA JA ASKARTELU • Kuutostie 1785 • Gift and hobby shop. KIIPOLAN TYÖTUPA • Kiipolantie 2 • Woven, sewn, and felt products. Imatra region ATTRACTIONS » gosaimaa.fi/sights IMATRA Imatrankoski Rapids • Imatrankoski rapids were formed some 5 000 year ago, when land rose after the Ice Age and Lake Saimaa waters tore the Salpausselkä ridge apart. The rapid was dammed up in 1929, nowadays the rapids can be admired during the rapid shows in summer. Rapid shows June 27th– August 14th at 6 pm every day. Kruununpuisto Park • Kruunupuisto Park, the oldest nature conservation area in Finland, occupying the area around the Imatrankoski rapids, was founded in 1842 by order of Tsar Nicholas I. Imperial lookout pavilions, rock carvings, potholes, etc. Guided walking tours (guided mainly in Finnish) June 11th–August 6th at 5 pm every day, departure from Imatran Valtionhotelli. • Entrance fee: adults 4 €, children aged 4–16 2 €. A separate map brochure of the park available at travel agencies for example. Imatra Valtionhotelli A Jugend style castle by the Imatrankoski rapids built in 1903. Imatran Voimalaitos • Imatran Voimalaitos, the biggest hydroelectric power plant in Finland, produces electricity with the the power of 7 machineries. Exhibition room open for public June 27th–August 14th at 11 am–5 pm every day. • Entrance fee: adults 3 €, children 1,5 €. The exhibition room is overseen by Imatra Region Development Company Ltd. The Church of the Tree Crosses • Ruokolahdentie 27 • This church with its 101 different windows, was designed by architect Alvar Aalto. • Open June–August every day 10 am–6 pm, other times every day 9 am–3 pm. No entrance fee. The Church of Saint Nicholas • Vuoksenniskantie 3 • Orthodox chapel, designed by architect Toivo Paatela, completed in 1956. Inaugurated in 1986. • Open in summer Tue–Sun 12 noon– 5 pm. No entrance fee. Imatra Veterans Home and Lotta Museum • Torkkelinkatu 4 • The museum feature a variety of memorablia from the Winter and Continuation War, Finnish and Russian soldier's uniforms. The museum gives also insight to the activities of the Lotta Swärd organization. • Open daily at 12 noon–6 pm every day. • Entrance fee: adults 5 €, children 2 €. Industrial Worker’s Housing Museum • Ritikanranta • The Industrial Workers’ Housing Museum gives insight to the living conditions of the worker classes from the beginning of the 20th Century to the end of 1960's. • Open June 21st–August 21st Tue–Sun at 11 am–5 pm. • Entrance fee 2 €. Imatra Art Museum • Virastokatu 1 • Alternating exhibitions, the museum’s own collections are large. • Open June–August Mon–Thu 10 am– 7 pm, Fri 10 am–4 pm, other times Mon–Fri at 10 am–7 pm, Sat 11 am– 3 pm. No entrance fee. Imatra Town Museum Virastokatu 1 • Alternating exhibitions. • Open during the opening hours of the Art Museum. South Karelian Motor Museum • Harmaakalliontie 1 • Rauha • 40 old vehicles, automobiles, tractors, horse-drawn carriages, etc. • Open May–August Sun–Fri 10 am– 6 pm, Sat 10 am–3 pm. • Entrance fee: adults 5 €, children 2 €. Border Museum Immola • The basic exhibition displays the history of the borders in Finland and the Finnish Border Guard. • Open in summer Tue–Fri 3 pm–6 pm, Sat 12 noon–6 pm. No entrance fee. RUOKOLAHTI Ruokolahti Church Hill • A wooden cross church can be found at this historical church hill, and also a church bell built in 1752. Also a local history museum, and Ruokolahti House. The church is open in summer Mon–Thu 9 am–6 pm, Fri 9 am–1 pm, Sun 9 am–5 pm. Church guide on Sun–Thu at 12 noon–6 pm. Local History Museum is open in summer Tue–Fri 12 noon–5 pm, Sun 11 am– 5 pm. Ruokolahti House is open in summer Mon-Fri 11 am–6 pm, Sun 11 am–4 pm. Rantalinna • Rantalinnantie 127 • Jugend style castle hotel by Lake Saimaa, completed in 1913. Opens in spring 2011. Antares Art Centre • Rasilantie 2 • Open May–August Tue–Sun 11am–5 pm Prehistorical Destinations • Ruokolahti Tourism Agency provides more information and instructions on visits to ancient relics, Stone Age settlements, rock paintings, and heap graves for example. In Ruokolahti you can also visit the Suvorov war canals, the Salpa Line fortifications in Syyspohja, the rock carvings at hill Kolmiköytisienvuori, Kummakivi (odd rock), also nature and hiking trails. RAUTJÄRVI Haukkavuori • A beautiful lookout spot by the border. This sight holds a border marker (1722) of Uusikaupunki peace in 1721. A popular attraction among families. Niskapietilä-Miettilä Museum Road • Situated by the road between Niskapietilä-Miettilä, nr 3981 • Yearly event ’Day on the Museum Road’ August 8th at 11 am–4pm. Guidance signs by the end of both roads. Hiitolanjoki • Industrial historical landscape trail (1,2 km) and hydroelectrical power plants in Ritakoski, Lahnanen (campfire shed), Kangaskoski (lean-to). In Rautjärvi you can also visit Miettilä historical reserve garrison area (Kollaa Museum and local exhibition), Pitäjäntupa, Burial chamber of the imprisoned Rifleman on island Iivanansaari, Rautjärvi Church (1881) and Simpele Church (1933). PARIKKALA Rönkkönen Sculpture Park • In bay Koitsanlahti, in the town of Parikkala you can visit an amazing sculpture garden, with its hundreds of statues in a green garden. The statues are sculptured by Mr. Veijo Rönkkönen during a period of more than 40 years. Attraction of the year in 2009. Mr. Rönkkönen was also awarded the ITE- award (Self-made life award). For details on the park opening hours, please contact the Parikkala Information Centre (Parikkala Joint Service Centre). Siikalahti • The most famous and valuable bird wetland in inner Finland. More than 250 bird species have been observed in Siikalahti and surrounding areas. Siikalahti is also home to a variety of butterflies, dragonflies, and rare plants. Nature Destinations by Lake Pien-Rautjärvi • Pien-Rautjärvi is one of the best bird lakes in south Karelia. The Pohjanranta observation tower is located at the north end of Lake PienRautjärvi in the village of Tarnala and the Tarassiinlahti observation tower in Mikkolanniemellä. Both are accessible for people with mobility difficulties. Tarassiinlahti also has a camp-fire site. Parikkala Handicraft Centre • In the Handicraft Centre situated in the Church Village of Parikkala visitors can in addition to shopping, also make versatile weave handicrafts and other handicrafts with the help of an instructor. Other attractions in the area include the East Finland Dairy Museum and the Parikkala Local History Museum, also known as the Hauta-Olli Cottage. Churches in Parikkala • There are three great churches in Parikkala parish: Parikkala church, a wooden double cruciform church, designed by state architect Carlo Bass, and built during 1813–1817, Church of Saari, completed in 1934, and designed by Ilmari Launis, and Uukuniemi wooden church, which was inaugurated already in 1797. There is also an orthodox chapel with atmosphere by Highway 6. Other Flight Destinations From and to Lappeenranta, please visit www.airbaltic.com www.ryanair.com www.lppairport.fi TOURIST INFORMATION LAPPEENRANTA REGION Kauppakatu 40 D (Maakuntagalleria 1st floor) 53100 Lappeenranta, Finland Tel. +358 (0) 5 667 788 [email protected] IMATRA REGION Lappeentie 12 55100 Imatra, Finland Tel. +358 (0) 5 235 2330 [email protected] Discover Lake Saimaa Finland. goSaimaa Ltd [email protected] www.goSaimaa.fi
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