More Summer Activities
Swimming and beach life
Beach life
All public beaches are free of charge. The following are suitable for beginners and children:
- Ahvenlampi beach, Joutseno, Hongistontie 5
- Korkkitehtaa beach, Marssitie 5
- Mattila beach , Marssitie 5
- Murheistenranta beach, Sirkkelimiehenkatu 10
- Myllysaari beach (by the playing field) Myllysaarenpolku 12
- Huhtiniemi beach (Kuusimäen ranta) Huhtiniemenkatu 8 b
- Sammonlahti beach, Rantaniitynkatu 35 a
Please always swim in shallow water and along the shore if you are a beginner.
It´s also always recommended to have somebody with you while you are in the water.
The water can suddenly get very deep also on beaches that seem shallow.
Children are always to be supervised when they are on the beach or in the water.
A lifeguard is present but parental supervision is always required.
If you see a sign ”sinilevää vedessä”, that means cyanobacteria are present and you should not enter the water.
If there is thunder and lightning, it is also unsafe to be in the water.
Lappeenranta Swimming Hall
Opening hours
26.5.-29.6.2025
- Mon, Wed, Thu 6-20
- Tue 12-20
- Fri 6-14
- Sat, Sun closed
30.6.-10.8.2025 closed
Ticket sales end 45 minutes and swimming time 30 minutes before the swimming hall closes. Swimming time 2 hours.
Lauritsala Swimming Hall
Opening hours
- 26.5.-29.6.2025 closed
30.6.-10.8.2025
- Mon, Wed, Thu 11-19
- Tue, Fri 6-14
- Sat, Sun closed
Myllysaari sauna
Public sauna open all year round.
Read more here
Beach volleyball
Myllysaari beach, Myllysaarenpolku 37.
Sammonlahti beach, Rantaniitynkatu 35 a.
The beach volleyball fields can be used all summer for free and without registration.
Especially in the evening it´s usually easy to find play partners. You have to bring a ball of your own.
Looking for somebody to play with? Join the Beach Volley WhatsApp group in Myllysaari here
Tennis
The Sports Department is in charge of the maintenance of the tennis courts, but the reservations are run by the tennis club Lappeenrannan Tennisseura ry
Link for user registration and reservation Ajanvaraus (ltsvaraus.com)
Reservation fee 5,20 €/h ( until 25.8) by MobilePay (98455)
The tarmac courts can be used for free if there is no reservation.
Contact by phone: p. 040 3236811
Kourulan tenniskenttä
Karankokatu 9
Lappeenranta (paikkatietoikkuna.fi)
Joutsenon tenniskenttä
Penttiläntie 17
Lappeenranta (paikkatietoikkuna.fi)
Kimpisen tenniskentät
Maaherrankatu 16
Lappeenranta (paikkatietoikkuna.fi)
The tarmac courts can be used for free if there is no reservation, but the clay courts always have to be reserved.
Clay courts: 16,64 €/h, tarmac courts 5,20 €/h
Looking for tenniscourses? please check LTS Tennisclub
Padel
Yliopistonkatu 30
Lappeenranta (paikkatietoikkuna.fi)
The Sports Department is in charge of the maintenance of the tennis courts, but the reservations are run by the tennis club Lappeenrannan Tennisseura ry
Link for user registration and reservation: Ajanvaraus (ltsvaraus.com) until 30.9
Reservation fee 8,32€/h, MobilePay (98455)
The courts can be used for free if there is no reservation.
Please contact the tennisclub by email: lts@lappeenrannantennisseura.fi, if you need a racket, a game partner or have other questions.
You also can borrow a racket from the library
More Nature experiences
Fishing
In Finland we have a fishing law. According to the law a National Fisheries Management Fee must be paid by anyone (aged 18-64*) fishing except if you are ice fishing, or angling. Exception: at the age under 18 years or over 65 years don´t need to pay.
Fishing is allowed only in public areas. Here you can find information about restricted fishing areas:
Kalastusrajoitus.fi
The fishery fee is 47 € /year or 16 €/week or 6 €/day.
FINLAND FISHING PERMIT FISHING LICENCE ONLINE WEBSHOP (kalapaikka.net)
Here you find a lot of general information about fishing in Finland:
https://finland.fishing.fi/
And here you get information about fishing in the South Karelia region:
Etelä-Karjala kalastusluvat, kalastus ja vuokramökit 2024 (kalapaikka.net)
Churchboat rowing
Myllysaari boat house. Myllysaarenpolku 39.
Wednesday at 6 pm
Try a perfect summeractivity. You learn to row, get good exercise and best of all-get out on the spectacular Saimaa lake in great company!
You get the equpment including the life vest on the place. The boat is big and secure, so you don´t have to worry about getting into the water.
Please bring a water bottle, sneakers and gloves. Arrive on time, at 5.45 pm at the very latest.
Price 5€/session to be paid cash on the place.
Arranged by the club Lappeenrannan soutajat, rowing
For questions and registration, please contact lappeenrannan.soutajat@gmail.com
Kayaking
A great summer sport suitable for those who have good swimming skills.
Myllysaari canoeing shed Myllysaarenpolku 37
Tuesday starting at 5.30 pm Arrival between 4.30-5 pm! ( Six events: 27.5., 10.6., 1.7., 29.7., 12.8. ja 26.8.)
Arranged by Saimaan Latu club. Please check further information on the website.
Registration and fee:students 7€/person, others 15€/person.
Also kayak rentals. For questions and registration, please contact saila.kajakkivuokraus@gmail.com
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