Activities mainly for adults

 

Nature and Summer is calling...

 

Nature  walks around the town

... get to know the summer town

Welcome to explore and enjoy some great lake views and  forest trails of Lappeenranta.
If you wish to bring your own snacks ,you can enjoy them during the route at a resting place. 
No fees but please register below!  You can chose one or all if you wish..

Monday  May  12 th at 4-6 pm   New date!
Pallo S-market Satamatie 30- Voisalmi (2- 3 km total) See route  here
Registration here

Monday  May 26th at 4-6 pm
Lavola school  Lavolantie 16-  nearby healthtrail (2 -3 km total) See route  here
Registration here

Birdwatching Monday  May 19th  at 5.30-7 pm
Starting point Korkkitehtaanranta beach Marssitie 5. See route here
No registration or fees.

Berrypicking July 14th and 15th  at 3pm-7 pm. See details later.

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.
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

Birdwatching  

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 

Hiketrips

Hämmäauteensuo (about 3 km total)  

Tuesday May 27th  at 4.30-7 pm 
Starting here
You can  arrive by bike (about 10 km) from the city center or by car.  There will also  be a carpool for the trip
The hike includes a walk to the fire place where you can grill and eat some snacks if you wish.
The fire place is accesible also with a stroller or wheelchair.  See presentation  here
Registration here  by May 25 th

Joutseno- Kiukkaanlampi (about 7 km total) 

Friday June 28th start at 3.30 pm  
Carpool with Starting point  at Lappeenranta/Prisma parking plot (Lidl side entrance)
The hike includes a walk  to a cosy fire place in the forest where you can grill and eat some snacks if you wish.
Please wear good shoes and bring a water bottle.
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 

Thursday May  15th at 4-6 pm Sammonlahti-Rutola (about 9 km total)
Starting point Sammonlahti S-market. Orioninkatu 2. 
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  No fees.

Wednesday  May 28th at 4-7pm Prisma- Linnavuori ,Taipalsaari (about 16 km total)
 Starting point Prisma parking plot (Lidl side entrance) 
We will bike along the beautiful Saimaa shore. to Taipalsaari, where we climb up to the Linnavuori view point.
If you want, you can bring your own snacks and enjoy them there.
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 May 26th . No fees.

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 (appr. 20 km/h).
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.

 

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 
Monday-Wednesday  June 9 th-11th   at 4-4.45 pm 
( Beginners´ group at 5-5.45 pm is 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