Activities mainly for adults

 

Nature and Summer is calling...

Berrypicking- New!

Welcome adults and children to join  a free blueberry picking try out.
Please bring your own bucket or box for the berries. No registration or fees.
Blueberry picking
Monday July 14th starting at 2 pm. Lavola.  Starting point Daycare Center Pilke/Norppa.  Minkinkatu 1. 
Tuesday July 15th starting at 2 pm. Near Sampo. Starting point Lepola graveyeard parking plot. Lepolankatu 11.

Lingonberry picking
Thursday September 11th at 4-6 pm. More information later on this site

Hiketrips

Pöyhiänniemi- lake side hike in Joutseno -CHANGED  ROUTE

Friday  June  27th at 3 pm- about 7 pm.
The total length of the walk on forest paths is about 3 km 
Start from Lappeenranta, Prisma parking plot (Lidl side entrance) at 3 pm  Prisma Lappeenranta – Google Maps
The walk starts from Joutseno harbour at 3.30 pm (Poijutie). Joutsenon venesatama, Likosenlahti – Google Maps
The walk passes a "rope ferry" to a nearby island. We also have a break when you can have your own snacks. 
Please wear good shoes and bring a water bottle.

The events held by the Lappeenranta Sports Department don´t include an  insurance. 
More information: Stina Tevajärvi, tel. 040 631 7428, mail. stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi
Registration  here  by June 26th

Näkkiniemi (about 4,5 km )

Wednesday  July 2nd  at 1.30-4.50 pm
Starting point Lappeen koulu. Järviniitynkatu 2. (about 3 km from  Sammonlahti). 
Accesible by bus number 8 in direction Ruoholampi.
We will enjoy a somewhat hilly walk on a scenic path along the lake to a beautiful fireplace.
You can bring your own snacks if you want. Please wear good shoes and bring a water bottle.
Route description  here
Registration here  by June 30th. No fees.  

Traces of the Ice Age trail /Savitaipale (about 11,5 km total)

Saturday August 23rd start at 9 am . Whole day trip
Carpool from Lappeenranta with start here at Prisma parking plot (Lidl side entrance)
The hiking starts here  Myllylammentie 311.
The rather hilly trail  goes through forest landscapes and passes a small lake.
We reach  an ancient residence reconstructed in prehistorical style.
Here is also a fireplace where you can enjoy your  snacks.
See route description here
Please wear good shoes and bring a water bottle.
Registration here  by August 21st. No fees.  

 

Biketours 

Tuesday July 1st  Lappeenranta -Pulsa old railway station 
Starting point 1) Prisma parking plot, entrance on Lidl side  (about 45 km total) at 2.40 pm or
Starting point 2)  Sammonlahti S-market (about 30 km total) at 3 pm 
You need an own/rented bike and a helmet for the tours. The trip includes a 1-hour break at the café in Pulsa.
Please bring your own money if you want to buy some snacks/coffee from the café.
We will have a nice moderate travel speed adjusted to the group 
In a case of rainy weather, the trip is rescheduled for Thu, 3rd July.
Registration here by June 28 th.  No fees.

Tuesday July 8th at 4-7pm Satamatori- Mikonsaari (about 22 km total) 
We bike along the Saimaa shore to a beautiful recreation island. There we walk about 1 km to a fireplace. 
There you can enjoy your own snacks or grill if you like.
We have a nice moderate speed. You can use your own bike or for example rent a City bike. You also need a helmet.
Please bring a water bottle and dress acording to weather conditions. 
Registration here by July 6th.  No fees.

Learn to take great Nature Photos  

These events are for anyone interested in learning taking pictures.
You don´t need a digital camera - this is not a technical class.
The teacher is a professional photographer: Nilesh Taylor
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

Routes for hiking, biking and paddling

Hikingroutes close by look here
More routes to be found here  EKVAS

Running

"Myötätuuli"  weekly Monday runners´ group
Running in a group as a social event look here
Run for fun group here

Golf try out  

Saturday May 17th 11 am-2 pm. Kahilanniemi golf course
See here No fees or registration. 

Swimming school  for adults   

Lappeenranta swimmingpool Pohjolankatu 29

Beginners´ group 

The course includes 6 sessions: 
Monday-Wednesday June 2nd-4th at 4-4.45 pm  FULL 
Monday-Wednesday  June 9 th-11th   at 4-4.45 pm  FULL
For absolute beginners who cannot swim

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

Advanced beginners´ group  

The course includes 6 sessions: 
Monday-Wednesday June 2nd-4th at 6-6.45 pm 
Monday-Wednesday  June 9 th-11th at 6-6.45 pm 
Course 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

Frisbeegolf  tryout  

Frisbeegolf is a sport for all ages and fitness levels. Welcome to try an excellent free summer sport.
You need no equipement for the tryout. No fees or registration. You can join one or several tryouts.
In cooperation with  Willimiehen Disc Golf and  05 DiscGolf sportsclubs.

 Joutseno frisbeegolfcourse, Start from  Ravitie 21 (artificial football turf field)
Tuesday June 3rd at 6-7.30 pm
Tuesday June 10th  at 6-7.30 pm
Tuesday June 17th  at 6-7.30 pm

Sorkin frisbeegolfcourse Mattilanlampi. Start from the service building. 
Thursday June 5th at 6-7.30 pm 
Thursday June 12th at 6-7.30 pm 
Thursday June 19th at 6-7.30 pm 

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

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