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Summer 2026 activities

 

Public beaches in Lappeenranta

All public beaches are free of charge and open to everybody.
The following beaches are at least partly shallow and suitable also for children

It is safer to walk away from the shore first and then swim back to the shore.
Even a shallow beach can have deep spots.
Do not go swimming alone.
Note! Even if there is a lifeguard at the beach, children must be watched all the time.
If you see a sign that says “sinilevää vedessä,” do not enter the water because it contains harmful cyonabacteria.
Never swim during a thunderstorm, because it is dangerous to be in the water if lightning strikes.

Beach Swimming Schools 

Swimming schools at many beaches around the city are arranged by the LiveLife-company.
Please check here for more information and registration 

Beach Volleyball

The city has  2 places for beach volley in Lappeenranta.
Myllysaari beach (5 courts) , Myllysaarenpolku
Sammonlahden uimaranta (2 courts) , Rantaniitynkatu 19

The  courts are available in the summer daily at 7.00–22.00. Please respect the opening hours.
If you want to book the court the  fee is €5,39/h.  If there are no reservation you can play free of charge.
Looking for a beach volley community?
The Myllysaari Beachvolley WhatsApp group open for players of all levels. Please join  here 

Tennis

Tennis courses for beginners, adults and teenagers, check here  Arranged by Lappeenrannan Tennisseura tennisclub.

Outdoor tennis courts 

The reservations of the Lappeenranta tennis courts  are run by the club   Lappeenrannan Tennisseura ry.
Registration and reservations of the courts Ajanvaraus (ltsvaraus.com)
The fee for the hard courts is  5,20 €/hour and for the clay courts in Kimpinen sports area 16,64 €/hour  MobilePay (98455)
If their is no reservation of the court, you can play for free
For questions: p. 040 3236811 or lts@lappeenrannantennisseura.fi, 

Kourula tennis courts Karankokatu 9
Joutsenon tennis courts Penttiläntie 17
Kimpisen tennis courts Maaherrankatu 16
Looking for somebody to play with, or want to rent a racket Please check:  Lappeenrannan tennisseura club

Padel

Yliopistonkatu 30
The reservations of the Lappeenranta Padel court in Skinnarila, are run by the club   Lappeenrannan Tennisseura ry.
Registration and reservations of the court Ajanvaraus (ltsvaraus.com)
Reservation fee 8,32 €/hour.  MobilePay (98455)
If their is no reservation of the court, you can play for free
For questions: p. 040 3236811 or lts@lappeenrannantennisseura.fi, 

 

Bike trip to Lamposaari  NEW!

Wednesday 15 August
Start at 15.00 from Lappeenranta harbour square
Return at about 6 pm.
Join us for a fun and relaxed trip to Lamposaari,using a free car ferry. The boat trip takes about 10 min. 
You need a bike (your own or rented) and a helmet. A city bike is good enough.
The biking distance is about 20 km, 10 km each way.
Please bring your helmet (compulsary) , a water bottle and your own snacks.
More information: Stina Tevajärvi, tel. 040 631 7428, mail. stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi
No fees. Registration here

Suomea ja Liikuntaa 

Urheilutalo Sportshall. Pohjolankatu 29
Wednesdays at 1-3 pm (10.6-8.7.) 5 sessions

Sammontalo. Ruskolahdenkatu 5-7
Tuesdays at 2-4 pm (30.6.-28.7. ) 5 sessions
Summer, sports and nature activities+Finnish language, what a great combination!
Easy exercise (nature walks, workout and ball games) learning every day language at the same time
Fun  course suiting  all levels of fitness and language  Also school aged schildren can join.
Choose one or both courses.  No fees.Registration:
Give  your name +the course/s you want to join to: stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi or p.040 6317428

Berry picking trips

Wednesday 29 July at 2-4 pm
Start from the LUT main door Yliopistonkatu 34  (buses 1,5) to the nearby Parkinmäki naturepath
Welcome all adults and children (who can walk) to join our free blueberry picking event.
Please bring your own bucket or box for the berries.
The event doesn´t include an insurance so everybody takes part and picks the berries on their own risk.
For questions: p.040-6317428. No registration or fees.

Lingonberry trip 

Friday September 11th at 3.30-5.30 pm. 
Start from  Lappeen koulu ja päiväkoti. Järviniitunkatu 2 We walk to the "Terveyspolku" naturepath
The schedule suits the timetable of the bus number 8.  
Please bring your own tray for the berries and  wear clothes and shoes that are water safe. 
In cooperation with FinFami-Karjala organization.
No fees or registration needed.

Mushroom picking event

The starting point is in Uus-Lavola at a daycare center. Minkinkatu 1
Friday, Sept 4, 3:00–6:00 PM OR (choose one)
Saturday, Sept 5, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
We look for edible mushrooms and get information. Please bring you own tray or basket.
Children who can manage the walk are also welcome. Strollers can not be used in the forest.
The fee is 5€  for those over 18 years. Children together with an adult can join without payment.
Registration here

Mushroom guidance provided by Kaakkois-Suomen Martat as follows:
Aug 27: Lappeenranta tänään event at Kansalaistori, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Aug 29: Sataman Valot event at the harbor square, 2:00–4:00 PM
Sept 3: Lappeenranta Main Library, 3:00–5:00 PM

FREE OUTDOOR CLASSES 

Everybody is welcome! No registration. Join once or weekly.
Bring your own exercise mat and water bottle. No classes in the rain. 
Class instructions in Finnish, but following the instructions by looking  is easy 

Mon
10:00–10:45 Park Fitness, Myllysaari beach,(until 3 August)
10:00–10:45 Park Fitness, Lauritsala sportsfield (until 3 August)
4:30–5:15 pm Circuit Training, Peltola School yard (until 3 August)

Tue
10:00–10:30 Open Water Exercise, Myllysaari beach, swimming stadium (until 4 August)
10:00-10:30 Senior dance (no partner needed) Louhenpuisto park.
1:00–1:45 pm Body Maintenance (Mobility & Stretching), Lauritsala sportsfield (until 4 August)
6:30–7:15 pm Park Fitness, Ahvenlampi, Joutseno (meet by the outdoor fitness stairs) (until 4 August)

Wed
9.30–10.15 Strength and balance training  (until 5 August)   Voisalmi school yard
10:00–10:45 Body Maintenance (Mobility & Stretching), Myllysaari beach,(until 5 August)
10:00-10:30 Easy Exercise  Louhenpuisto park.  Pieni Kirkkokatu 43
4:30–5:15 pm Kettlebell Training, Peltola School yard (until 5 August) Bring your own kettlebell
6:00–6:45 pm Park Fitness, Myllysaari beach, (until 5 August)

Thu
10:00–10:30 Open Water Circuit Training, Myllysaari beach, (until 6 August)
4:30–5:15 pm Kettlebell Training, Pontus School artificial turf field (until 6 August) Bring your own kettlebell

Fri
9:00–9:45 am Morning Fitness, Myllysaari outdoor fitness stairs (until 7 August)

Easy level football

Wednesday 14:30-16:00
Ratsumestari pitch. In front of the Prisma shopping center.
Fee 2,50 € per session. Payment on site with bank card. No registration required.
No registration. For questions call Pentti  p. 040-5270267