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
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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.
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» 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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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