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

 

Birdwatching   NEW

Monday May 19th at 5.30-7 pm  
Starting point : Korkkitehtaanranta Marssitie 5. 
Join a nice walk along "Rantaraitti" to watch birds.  The trip suits both adults and families.
Welcome to bring your own binoculars if you have some.
No registration or fees. 
In cooperation with the South Karelian Birdlife Association 

More summer and nature activities will be updated shortly
Coming up bike trips, hikes, berry picking ..

 

Swimming school  for adults    NEW!

The course includes 6 sessions:
Monday-Wednesday June 2nd-4th 
Monday-Wednesday  June 9 th-11th

Beginners´ group at 5-5.45 pm
For absolute beginners who cannot swim

Advanced beginners´ group  at 6-6.45 pm
For beginners who can swim 5-10 meters

The course fee is 29€ .Additionally the swimming pool entrance is to be paid each time.
Check the prices here
Registration and payment here

 

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

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. 
Read more here

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