Adults
Activities mainly for adults
Learn to take great Nature Photos New!
These events are for anyone interested in learning taking pictures.
You don´t need a digital camera - this is not a technical class.
We'll focus on seeing the picture before you take it, and sharing our experience in a group.
Wear shoes and clothes suitable for the weather and for walking in nature. We will sometimes be kneeling or getting lower to the ground.
In case of rain, we will still go, but you might need some plastic bag to cover the camera. Zip-Lock bags are good for this.
The teacher is a professional photographer: Nilesh Taylor
May 9th at 4pm. Myllysaari parking place. Myllysaaren polku 12
August 8th at 4pm. Pappilanniemi parkingplace. Isännöitsijäntie 125
Course fee: 5€ per event. You can chose all or just one, as you wish.
Registration and payment here
Join a free tour on the Fortress Nature trail New!
Starting point: Kristiinankatu 1 . Majurska café.
Please chose one of the options:
Saturday March 22nd at 1-2.30 pm.
Come for a nice walk, a chat and to learn about the history of the area.
The tour is guided by students from the LAB- University of Applied Sciences
Registration: send a WhatsApp message to Elisa Hallikas, p. +358- (0)44-9842418
Tryout for arctic fishing Sorry-the course is FULL
Monday March 24th from 3-5 pm
Skinnarila. Start from LUT main door Yliopistonkatu 34
Please wear warm winterclothes and shoes!
Note! The event will be cancelled if the ice isn´t thic enough
No fee, but the registration is compulsory
Registration here
Orienteering for beginners New!
Learn a very important skill! Find your way safely in nature with a map and a compass.
What is orienteering? Check a litte introduction here
We start from the very beginning and you get individual help.
The course is held by instructors from Lappeen Riento sportsclub.
The course also includes joining an “Iltarastit” orienteering event
Please wear shoes and clothes according to the weather! It´s often wet in the forest..
Fun exercise learning useful skills- a great hobby for life!
Monday April 7th, 6-7.30 pm . LUT main door.Yliopistonkatu 34
Monday April 14th, 6-7.30 pm. Kimpinen stadium.Maaherrankatu 16
Thursday April 24th , 5 pm. “Iltarastit”. Mattilan kenttä.Käenkaari 16 a
Monday April 28th 6-7.30 pm. LUT main door.Yliopistonkatu 34
Course fee: 20€.
Registration and payment before the beginning of the course here
WINTERSPORTS
The snow is slowly melting and the winter will soon be over.
Crosscountry skiing is still possible at some spots.
The outdoor skate rinks are no longer maintained.
Crosscountry skiing
Ski instruction please contact Drakkar sport
25 skitrails to be used for free around the city:
Skitrails -click Service location
Up to date maintenance of the skitrails and trailmaps:
Ice rink and ski trail maintenance
Ski equipment
To be sold in local sportshops and big supermarkets
Second hand from for instance Red Cross Kontti or tori.fi
For renting please contact Drakkar sport
Ski waxing by the airport trail parkingplace Lappeeen riento skicottage
Downhill skiing in Myllymäki
Myllymäki Ski Center is in Joutseno, Myllymäentie 84
There are 6 slopes, and instruction individually or in a group. Also for chidren from 3 years. See fees and more information in Finnish
Liftcards for adults 20€/hour or 28€/day. Discount for unemployed and children: 16€/hour or 24€/day
Snowshoe walking
Snow shoes to borrow withour costs from the city library. Search on the "Heili-kirjastot" website under "lumikengät"
Snow shoe rental and hiking Saimaan palju rental Retki Saimaa rental
Arctic swimming
14 ice whole places around the city Ice whole places under the text service location
Myllysaari sauna
Public sauna open all year round. Also arctic swimming.
Read more here
New fees for the swimmingpools and gyms
Due to raised VAT (from 10 to 14%), the prices for the swimming pool and gym entry tickets have raised from January 1st.
Check the new prices here
You can use the tickets you already have bought for 2 years from the date of purchase.
Swimming school and other swimming courses for adult
Courses are arranged by
Lappeenrannan Kisatoverit sportsclub.
Look here . For questions, please contact Juho; juho@lrkt.fi or phone 050 512 4389
Lappeenrannan uimarit swimming club
Please contact toiminnanjohtaja@lappeenrannanuimarit.fi
or phone: 050 452 1005 (Monday-Wednesday 9 am-2 pm)
Individual swim instruction - New!
For private swimming lessons, please contact Bettina Blomfelt. Instruction fee from 25€/session
Phone 050-5710004 or bet.blomfelt@gmail.com
Short (max.6 sessions) beginners swimcourses will also be arrranged in May.
More information later on this site
Nature activities
Nature routes and hiking
Hikingroutes close by look here
More routes to be found here EKVAS
Ball games
Easy level football
Wednesday 2.30-4 pm
Pallo Sportshall. Tukkikatu 2
Price €2.50 per session. Please pay by card.
No registration. For questions call Pentti p. 040-5270267
More football
Please also check non competitive adult teams arranged by local clubs:
Pepo Football Club Plays in Kielo areena. Sammonlahti on Sundays nights from 7-8 pm. Please contact Pentti, phone: 040-5270267
Lapa Football Club Team for men. Plays in the city on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Please contact Vesa, phone: 050-4764774
Lapa Football Club-women Team for women. Plays in the city on Tuesday nights.Please contact Markku, phone: 050-417680
Liry Team for men. Lauritsala. Call Ilkka p.050-3407687
Basketball team for women
Welcome to play for fun in a nice team . Also teens (16 years-) are welcome
Pallo Sportshall, Tukkikatu 2.
Tuesday at 7.45 -9 pm
Thursday at 7.30 -8.45 pm
Call Sanna Federly, phone: 050- 5369243.
Arranged by the basketball club Catz Lappeenranta
More ballsports
Badminton: Wilsu Badmintonclub
Badminton courts: Forever Huhtiniemi puh. 05 - 541 9600
Tennis: LTS Tennisclub. Also reservation of tennis courts see here
Table tennis: LrTu Sportsclub, table tennis and wrestling
Volleyball: Lauritsalan Kisa sportsclub
Floorball:
Wiipurin Sudet Floorball for women , hobbyteam
Free of charge floorball hobby groups. Open for everybody, but arranged by religious communities;
City group: look here. Groups in Kanavansuu: look here
Weekly exercise courses arranged by the Sports Department
Spring season
7.1.–27.4.2025 *)
*) No classes during the school break 24.2.–2.3.2025
Fees/season/group
€ 35 groups starting before 4pm
€ 52 groups starting after 4 pm
NOTE! In addition to the seasonal fee, the swimming hall fee must be paid separately on site. Most groups require registration. For help with the registration please contact Stina, phone:040 6317428
or stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi
Below a selection of courses. For the whole program please check here
Water exercise (shallow water)
Lappeenranta Swimming hall. Pohjolankatu 29
Tuesday 9.15 - 9.45 am, 10.00 - 10.30 am and 10.45 - 11.15 am
Wednesday 10.00 - 10.30 am
Lauritsala swimming hall. Luukkaankatu 51
Monday 10.45 - 11.15 am and 11.30 – 12 am
Thursday 10.00 - 10.30 am and 10.45 - 11.15 am
No registration Water Aerobics
You do not need to register for the so-called wristband water aerobics.
The wristband can be claimed for €2.70 at the swimming hall cash before the start of the workout.
Additionally you pay the swimming hall entrance.
Lappeenranta swimming hall. Pohjolankatu 29
Deep pool water aerobics
Monday 11.30 am - 12.00 and 4.30 - 5 pm
Wednesday 4.30 - 5 pm
Thursday 6.15 - 6.45 am
Deep pool water circuit
Thursday 4.30 - 5.15 pm
Shallow water aerobics
Lauritsala swimming hall
Tuesday 6.15 - 6.45 am and 5.30 - 6.00 pm
Friday 12.30 - 1.00 pm
Sunday 10.30 - 11.00 am
Women only swimming hours
Lauritsala swimming hall, Luukkaantie 51
Sundays evenings January 12th-April 27th *)2025
*) No class on Easter Sunday April 20th
This event is outside the public hours.
Entry only at 6-6.30 pm, pool time 6.30-7.30 pm.
The entrance fee during the event can only be bought from the ticket machine with a payment card.
Gym work out
Circuit training groups
Circuit training means strength training in a group at the gym.
Lappeenranta swimming hall. Pohjolankatu 29
Monday 10 - 11 am
Friday 9.30 - 10.30 am
Lauritsala swimming hall. Luukkaankatu 51
Monday 4.45 pm-4.45 pm
Kahilanniemi Gym. Valto Käkelän katu 3 D
Thursday 2.30-3.30 pm and 3.45-4.45 pm
Let´s start -group
This group is aimed for people who are starting or restarting to exercise after a longer break.
Kahilanniemi gym. Valto Käkelän katu 3 D.
Thursday 6 – 7 pm
Fascia Method
Body maintenance and balance training. This is a soft but effective class and suits beginners.
Kourula sports hall. Katajakatu 12
Monday 3 - 4 pm
Keep-fit exercise group
Kourula sports hall. Katajakatu 12
Tuesday 3 - 3.45 pm.
DanceMix
Fun and easy movement to different kinds of music. You don't need a partner to join.
Urheilutalo gymnastic hall, Pohjolankatu 29
Monday 4.15 - 5 pm
Outdoor Exercise for Everybody
We focus on walking, body maintenance and light muscle exercises.
We move throughout the winter. No registration or fees.
Tuesday 9.15 - 10 am. Start from Sammontori
Tuesday 1 – 2 pm. Start from Juvakka field
Body Weight Control -classes
The classes are aimed for people whose BMI is over 30.
These groups also give an excellent restart to exercising after a longer break.
Kahilanniemi Gym, Valto Käkelän katu 3 D
Tuesday 5.40 – 6.40 pm. Women only
Tuesday 6.45 – 7.45 pm. Men only
Thursday 7.00 – 8.00 pm. Women only
Sports peer groups for men
These group offer support for starting a more active lifestyle.
The classes include workout, muscle toning, floorball and volleyball. The classes are held in Kourula, Kahilanniemi and Huhtiniemi.
For the schedules, please check here or ask Stina p.040 631 7428 or stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi
Easy to join football
The group is for teens and adults throughout the year.
Ratsumestari outdoor sports field* Puhakankatu 4
*Pallo sports hall from 25.9.-. Tukkikatu 2
Wednesday 2:30 – 4 pm
Price €2,50/session. Payment on site, debit card payment recommended.
No registration. For questions: p.040 5270267
Free entrance and benefits for unemployed people
The groups below can be accessed by showing the job application (TE-toimisto) certificate at either the information point or the cash desk.
Free gym hours
Lappeenranta swimming hall gym, Pohjolankatu 29.
Monday 2 - 3 pm.
Joutsenohalli gym, Penttiläntie 17.
Wednesday 3- 4 pm
Free swimming hours
Lauritsala swimming hall, Luukkaantie 51
Tuesday 3- 4 pm
Lappeenranta swimming hall, Pohjolankatu 29
Thursday 1- 2 pm
Free Body Maintenance class
Urheilutalo gymnastic hall, Pohjolankatu 29
Thursday 2.15 - 3 pm
Please bring your own exercise mat. No registration needed.
For more sports and events
Please also check:
Local sports clubs here
The calender for local sports activities here
The event guide for Lappeenranta here
Events at the Community House/Nice Hearts here Check the weekly calender