Children and families
Family Sports events
Monthly, Sundays at 10 am -1 pm
At 9-10 am children with special needs, such as hyper sensibility, movement restriction or attention disorders are welcome for a more peaceful session.
Try fun sports equipment together with your child/children. Welcome children up to 12 years together with an adult.
The children need parental supervision during the whole event.
No registration. The fee 2,70 €/child is to be paid on site to the club in charge.
Joutsenohalli/sportshall Penttiläntie 17
On Sundays January 12th, February 9th, March 16th and April 6th at 10am-1 pm
(Calm hours at 9-10 pm)
Kourulan palloiluhalli/sportshall Katajakatu 12
Sundays January26 th, February 23rd , March 23rd and April 27th at 10-1 pm
(Calm hours at 9-10 pm)
Children’s water activity days
Lauritsala swimming pool (Luukkaankatu 51).
On Saturdays January 18 th, February 15th , March 15th and April 26th
from klo 11. am-1 pm
Please note! Children attending the event must always be attended by an adult.
There is no public swimming at the swimming hall during the event.
Free event, but the swimming pool fee is to be paid.
Family Circus
Sunday March 30th 10.00 am to 1.00 pm,
Taidekoulu Estradi/Circus school
Circus equipment try out for the whole family. Please remeber, that each child is to be attended during the event.
Fee: € 2,70/ child
Crosscountry skiing
Skicourses for children , arranged by Lappeen Riento sportsclub here
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 Kontti or tori.fi
For renting Drakkar sport
Ski waxing by the airport trail parkingslace 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 fpr 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 website under "lumikengät"
Snow shoe rental and hiking Saimaan palju rental Retki Saimaa rental
Snow shoe try outs Lappeenranta Sports Department Snow shoe try out
Ice skating
28 public icerinks around the city to be used for free:
Icerinks to be found under service location
To be sold in local sportshops and big supermarkets
Second hand from for instance Kontti or tori.fi
Skates for short time use to borrow from the Sports Department (mostly adult sizes). Contact: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi
Skating school for children and families
Kisapuisto outdoor icerink.Kisakatu 9
Sunday mornings. Usually at 10-12 am, but please check the time in advance by the coach.
Cheap second hand ice skates availabele at Kontti. Kauppakatu 61
No fees., but an insurance is required. More information and registration check here
For questions please contact Iikka phone 045 232 8576 or e-mail: jaapallokouluuk@gmail.com
Organized by the bandyclub Veiterä.
Beginners`skating course- New course!
Course for adults and children
Saturday-Sunday
January 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th
Vanha Kenttä (near Prisma). Leirikatu 25
1pm -2.15 pm
Course fee 5€. Registration and payment here
Sammonlahti skating area . Pirkonlähteenkatu 6.
4pm -5.15. pm
Course fee 5€. Registration and payment here
Please Note! There will be an additional course held in Sammonlahti. More information shortly!
The aim of the course is to learn basic skating skills.
Warm clothing is very important.
It´s compulsary to wear a helmet on ice! We have no insurance for the participants.
No class by -15 or below.
There are some adult size skates to be borrowed.
Exercise organized by the church community
All groups are free of charge!
Morning group for families
Lappeenranta Sportshall, judoroom. Pohjolankatu 29
Tuesdays 9.30-10.30 am
Welcome children 3-5 years (+ sibling)and adult.
No fees. For registrations contact Stina (phone:0406317428)
Exercise group
Welcome children from 6-12 years. look here
Hobbyhorse club
Welcome children from 6-12 years. look here
Floorball
Welcome children from 6-13 years. look here
Swimmingschools for children
New courses start in January 2025. The enrolment has started!
Swimmingschools in Lappeenranta are organized by:
Lappeenrannan Uimarit swimmingclub.Please check:
Beginners` courses here
Advanced beginners` courses here
For questions please contact: toiminnanjohtaja@lappeenrannanuimarit.fi or phone: 050 452 1005 (Monday-Wednesday 9 am-2 pm)
Lappeenrannan Kisa-Toverit sportsclub. Please check here
For questions please contact: juho@lrkt.fi or phone 050 512 4389
For private swimming lessons, please contact Bettina Blomfelt.
Instruction fee from 25€/session
Phone 050-5710004 or bet.blomfelt@gmail.com
Free entrance hours for teens and Sampo students
Fridays from 2pm -5 pm
No entrance fee for teens and secondary level students in the following places:
- Lappeenranta and Lauritsala swimming pools
- Joutsenohalli and the swimming hall gyms. Note! Only for 9th graders upwards.
More sports, hobbies and events for all ages..
Local sports clubs look here
The calender for local sports activities look here
The event guide for Lappeenranta look here
The community house/Nice Hearts look here