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2 WELCOME TO LAKE SAIMAA 3 COTTAGES AND FISHING 4 CRUISES AND BOATING 6 HIKING IN SOUTH KARELIA 8 IMATRA AND IMATRANKOSKI 10 LAPPEENRANTA FORTRESS AND MUSEUMS 12 THE SANDCASTLE 14 LEISURE AND ACTIVITIES 16 CULTURE ALL YEAR ROUND 18 VISIT ST. PETERSBURG OR VYBORG 20 EVENTS IN SOUTH KARELIA 21 SERVICE Index Lappeenranta Region Leisure Services 24 Accommodation 36 Restaurants 40 Shopping 44 Attractions 47 Imatra Region Leisure Services 49 Accommodation 53 Restaurants 56 Shopping 57 Attractions 58 TOP 10 SUMMER & WINTER IN SOUTH KARELIA 29 MAPS 30 GOOD TO KNOW 32 Holiday Guide 2011 PRODUCTION: Mediakolmio Oy TeXTS: Mediakolmio Oy, Imatra Region Development Company Ltd, Lappeenranta Business Development Ltd, gosaimaa Ltd LAYOUT: Mediakolmio Oy PICTURES: Mediakolmio Oy, Mikko Nikkinen, Ari Nakari, Kehy, LSYP ADVERTISING SALES: Jorma Saarhelo PRINTED BY: AS Unipress PRINT RUN: FIN, ENG and RUS We don t take responsibility for potential changes in timetables, prices or other current information provided in this guide. Additional information about restaurants, accommodation, attractions and events is available online at gosaimaa.fi.

3 SAIMAA Welcome to SAIMAA! The blue, calm surface of Lake Saimaa and white nights, cuckooing in the distance. In winter, the same landscape dressed in white, a camp fire crackling by the lean-to and the aroma of coffee brewed over an open fire. Lake Saimaa the largest lake in Finland and the fourth largest in Europe is known for its picturesque landscape and peaceful nature. It is also the home of the rare Saimaa ringed seal. Today s Saimaa is a haven for visitors who enjoy nature and culture. South Karelia s rich history and unique cultural heritage between east and west is complemented by unspoilt nature. Saimaa provides a range of experiences throughout the year, from fishing and cultural activities to golf and tour skating. If you just want to relax, visit a spa or take a visa-free cruise to Vyborg. Lake Saimaa area is easily accessible by car, train, boat, or aeroplane from both Finland and Europe. Visit Saimaa and fall under its spell! SAIMAA IS EASY TO REACH Facts Helsinki to Lappeenranta 221 km Helsinki to Imatra 256 km St. Petersburg to Lappeenranta 213 km St. Petersburg to Imatra 210 km Train from Helsinki to Lappeenranta 2 h 8 min Train from Helsinki to Imatra 2 h 34 min International flights by Ryanair and airbaltic from over 60 European destinations New this year: a scheduled boat service on m/s Brahe from Helsinki via Kotka to Lappeenranta with connections to Puumala and Savonlinna

4 On an isle in Saimaa A SMALL SUMMER COTTAGE...or maybe an elegant villa More than islands and almost kilometres of shoreline. A small wooden sauna is being heated up in many capes and bays. Refreshing water running through your toes or a dip into a hole in the ice directly from the heat of the sauna what is Your way to relax? RENT A HOLIDAY HOME! Hundreds of traditional cottages, high-class villas and holiday apartments available for rent all year round. Lake Saimaa became a popular holiday region already at the end of the 19 th century. The attraction hasn t faded during the years; the aroma of birch leaves mixed with a slight smell of smoke from the lake-side saunas being heated, a view over a peaceful lake, the warmth of a fireplace in the wintertime, these are the elements hard to find anywhere else. Lake Saimaa offers a lot to choose from. Here you can find your very own getaway, if you like to stroll through the forest picking mushrooms and berries. Others are attracted by a well-equipped rental villa with its carefree atmosphere. When the cottage shore is located at Saimaa, you can get all the way to the ocean by boat, if you like. In winter you make a trip on the frozen lake to an island nearby. Services in Lappeenranta and Imatra are close to you, often a short boat ride away and cottages are easy to reach. By the shores of Lake Saimaa in South Karelia, everyone can find a place and an opportunity to spend a holiday like a dream. TOUR SKATING Rent skates and go on a trip on a frozen lake! The traditional Savitaipale Tour Skating event will take place from 25 th to 26 th February 2011.

5 SAIMAA COTTAGE ACCOMMODATION & FISHING Catch from DEEP WATERS In summer you can fish from the shore by spinning or using a rod and line. The powerful streams of the Vuoksi river don t freeze completely in winter. The Saimaa region offers an experienced fisherman an opportunity to catch sometimes vendace, sometimes pike-perch. Beginners can easily get started on a guided fishing trip. Get proper fishing licences! In Finland, all kind of fishing, except for angling and ice fishing, requires a licence or a fee. The required licences depend on the type of fishing, the equipment used, the age of the fisher and the water area where the fishing takes place. You can easily pay the State fishery fee and provincial lure fishing fees online at or at every R-kioski in Finland. Fishing licences for the Vuoksi river and Lake Saimaa are available at the sports store Urheilu- Koskimies in Lappeenranta and at the Vuoksi Fishing Park in Imatra. i» gosaimaa.fi/activities Recreational fishing has long traditions at the Saimaa region: the first fishing society, The Wuoksi Fishing Club, was founded back in The interest for fishing faded for a while, but regular plantings have strengthened the fish population in Vuoksi, which has regained its position as a significant fishing water. Nowadays, fly and lure fishermen as well as the smallest fishing enthusiasts of the family may catch fish from the waters and fishing parks of the region all year round. A special kind of winter attraction is to wrap oneself up in a warm quilted overall and head to a frozen lake to enjoy the sun and the wonders of ice fishing. Fishing is an attraction in itself, but a nice catch makes it even more appealing. An experienced fisherman finds good fishing waters of his own, but a beginner will be happy of the local fishing services and guides; a catch is guaranteed at the Vuoksi Fishing Park, Korpikeidas in Joutseno or Kuokkalammen Lohi in Ruokolahti. The region is rich in fish species: rainbow trout, pikeperch and lake trout, you may also catch arctic char and crayfish. There are even sturgeons that have been planted in a fish pool of the Vuoksi Fishing Park. After a nice catch, the fish can be smoked or grilled on the spot. Nothing tastes as good as self-caught fish!

6 Saimaa AT ITS BEST OFF THE COAST The shores with rough cliffs and scenic islands of Lake Saimaa look different when admired from the lake. Feel the wind in your hair as the ship passes through the rocky, narrow passages and over the open waters of the Greater Saimaa. NATURE, HISTORY OR PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN? Visa-free cruises to Vyborg and St. Petersburg in Russia are an excellent alternative among cruises being offered in the lake district of South Saimaa. There are more than kilometres of navigation fairways, along which you will find unforgettable landscapes. A cruise on an inland-water ship is an impressive experience and there are many alternatives, suitable for everyone s holiday plans, ranging from island cruises and guided river cruises that carry you through the town of Imatra on the swift River Vuoksi current to canal cruises where you get to visit the historic Saimaa Canal and pass through the Mälkiä lock. Food is served on some boats. Themed children s cruises are a sure hit among youngsters. Midsummer Eve s bonfires can be admired on the ship, while dancing until late at night! Most cruises depart from Lappeenranta or Imatra, but you can also reach Saimaa on m/s Brahe from Helsinki via Kotka. You can also continue your journey on the same ship all the way to Savonlinna via Puumala. HIRE A SAILING BOAT and take a guided sailing trip under an experienced skipper!

7 SAIMAA CRUISES & BOATING How about a cultural journey along the historical Saimaa Canal to the old Vyborg? Why not visit St. Petersburg on the same trip? Step on board of m/s Carelia and set out on a journey! If you are with a smaller group, it is easy to depart on a chartered cruiser. On the other hand many people prefer to be independent and set out with their own boat or a rental one to meet the waves of Saimaa. Lake Saimaa offers an independent boater several attractive recreation areas equipped with campfire sheds and moorings nearby. For a change of scenery, moor your vessel in the Imatra, Lappeenranta, or any other nearby visitors marina and enjoy the urban atmosphere! LAKE SAIMAA Facts The fourth largest lake in Europe Altitude 76 m Area km 2 Maximum length 194 km Maximum width 138 km Average depth 17 m Maximum depth 82 m Length of the shoreline km Number of islands Number of protected Saimaa ringed seals approx. 270

8 A variety of opportunities on land and WATER In Finland Everyman s right gives you free access to the land and waterways. You will find well-equiped campfire sites at recreation areas and along hiking trails. Boating or hiking explore the shores of Saimaa Saimaa, and other smaller lakes offer an endless number of routes for boating and canoeing enthusiasts. Municipal visitors marinas and excursion harbours of the South Karelian Foundation for Recreation Areas, serve as a base for your boating holiday. You can freely use the recreation areas with their sheltered campfire sites. It is also nice to enjoy the beautiful lake scenery from the shore. There are beaches near to the communities and a bit further away you will find recreation areas with wonderful beaches. Spend a summer day by open waters of Saimaa, for instance in Päihänniemi, Rastinniemi or Huuhanranta. Paddlers, boaters and fishermen! South Karelia water way excursions map can be bought from Lappeenranta and Imatra region's tourist information offices, as well as a number of tourism enterprises. Humming trees along hiking and nature trails It s easy to walk on the ridges of Salpausselkä. You can climb to the top and enjoy the forest landscape and the open Lakeland. The European long-distance hiking route E10 passes through South Karelia lengthwise: the best route runs from Imatra through Ruokolahti and Rautjärvi to Parikkala and is over 100 km long. For a longer day trip of kms, join the route for instance in Joutseno, Ruokolahti or Parikkala.

9 Saimaa by bike Saimaa reveals its beauty in many places for bikers in South Karelia. A cycling trip is recommended to people interested in the history of the border region, as visits to various museums and memorials can be fitted into a day. Urban areas have good cycle paths, and maps of the towns and surrounding areas provide useful information for cyclists. You can hire a bicycle in Lappeenranta and Imatra. For details on the businesses providing bicycle hire see the Service Index pages 28 and 51, or visit gosaimaa.fi. Favourite destination for birds Migratory birds rest in South Karelia during spring and autumn. Visit the Siikalahti observation tower in Parikkala with an expert guide and enjoy watching the birds in the best wetland area of the country. Pien-Rautjärvi in Parikkala and Konnunsuo in Lappeenranta also feature great bird watching sites. How to find destinations and routes? Description of places and driving instructions: A nautical chart of Lake Saimaa (series L) for boaters, available at bookstores and Mapshops (Karttakeskus). The South Karelia Lake and River Excursion Map designed especially for canoeists, covering also area of the lakes Kivijärvi, Kuolimo and Simpelejärvi. Route map for hikers, available at tourist information and at municipality offices. Bikers GT maps 1 and 4 You can download all hiking destinations and trails in South Karelia to your GPS navigator as GPX files from Before downloading, please check your navigator s user guide that your navigator supports these files. EXCURSIONS 10 TIPS FOR A HIKER IN SOUTH KARELIA Karhusaari: close to the Lappeenranta harbour accessible on a canoe Haikkaanlahti: a 5 20 km route in Taipalsaari with lean-to shelters Lammassaari Island: an about 3 kms hike starting from Imatra Spa along the shore of the island, a lean-to and a Lappish shelter. Hiking trail E10 from Rauha/Imatra to Parikkala: 110 km of marked trail with lean-tos (part of the Holy Trails route) Hiitolanjoki River: a 1,5 km scenery trail by Lake Rautjärvi Siikalahti Wetland: one of the country s best wetlands for bird watching in Parikkala Rastinniemi: a recreation area in the middle of the Greater Saimaa Orrainpolku nature trail: a 10 km hike in the wild nature of Savitaipale Irja Hannonen trail: an old forest trail in Suomenniemi Pärsäniemi: hike to the lean-to by Lake Kivijärvi in Luumäki EveryMan s Rights and Obligations You may freely walk or cycle temporarily stay on shores and land pick wild berries, mushrooms, and flowers fish with a rod and line and go ice fishing swim, row, sail or use a motorboat on waterways; walk and ski on frozen lakes, rivers and the sea You may not leave litter or disturb animals light open fires on other people s property disturb the privacy of people s homes or cottage shores by camping too near enter private yards, fields or other plantations cut down or damage living trees drive motor vehicles off-road without the landowner s permission fish (with nets or spinning) or hunt without the relevant licenses

10 Lake Saimaa rushes into the RIVER VUOKSI Standing at the Imatrankoski rapids you feel yourself small and helpless, watching the water pouring down to the river bed at a speed of 500 cubic metres in a second. Imagine what it would feel like to cross the raging stream on a steel cable! THE PHENOMENAL RAPIDS-SHOW The most daring cross the raging river by gliding on a steel cable. The Rapids-show begins at 6 pm every day 27 th June 14 th August 2011 and in winter on December 25 th and 31 st It was the tremendous force of the river Vuoksi that brought the first tourists to Finland; the history of tourism began from the banks of Imatrankoski rapids, which have attracted travellers from foreign countries since the 18 th century. Many famous people have visited the rapids, among them the Russian Empress Catherine II, Alexandre Dumas the Elder and Richard Wagner. Later on, many distinguished guests have stayed overnight at the historical Castle hotel Valtionhotelli next to the rapids. Even today, Lake Saimaa and River Vuoksi are featuring the townscape. Afterwards Imatra by the River Vuoksi has developed into a modern garden town. Feel its charming atmosphere in the pedestrian town centre or in the Kruununpuisto nature park, surrounding the rapids; take a walk along park trails admiring rock carvings and giants kettles, then have a relaxing picnic at the Imperial panoramic Pavilion.

11 IMATRA IMATRANKOSKI RAPIDS YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES The Imatra region offers a diverse range of exciting activities throughout the year for everyone just choose your favourite from the weekly programme. In the summer, you can enjoy an ATV safari, go on a thrilling banana boat ride, zip slide across the foaming river, or take a leisurely cruise. Winter activities include tour skating on natural ice, floating on the freezing lake in a survival suit, and parasailing on Saimaa. Exciting group activities are also available (by prior arrangement). You can download the weekly programmes from the Internet or get them from the local Tourist Information Centre. Fancy a guided Imatra sightseeing tour or a walking tour in the historical Kruununpuisto Park? Expert guides bring the history of the Imatra region to life, prices starting from 80 /hour. For more information, please contact the local Tourist Information Centre.

12 RAMPARTS OF THE FORTRESS Overlook Lake Saimaa The fortress cape, split by a cobble stone street, pushes its way from the city of Lappeenranta to Lake Saimaa. The busy Market Place of The Middle Ages is still the pride of the inhabitants in Lappeenranta. HISTORY Finland s oldest Orthodox Church in the Fortress of Lappeenranta was inaugurated in Open to the public during the summer. Open for groups by prior arrangement during the winter. If you wish to go on a guided Fortress or City tour, please contact the Tourist Information office: guide services starting from 75 /hour. The charming old buildings and the banks overlooking the scenic Lake Saimaa are the elements that create the fascinating atmosphere of the Fortress. Today this nationally significant cultural attraction offers a versatile variety of museums and guided tours. In the captivating old-time atmosphere in Majurska House, you can enjoy a freshly brewed coffee and a slice of the famous berry cake after the tour and also learn about the art and work of the local artisans. The city that grew later on next to the Fortress, welcomes all its visitors with a smile. Lappeenranta is the capital of the province and the centre of Lake Saimaa tourism. In Lappeenranta, famous for its social and easy-going people, the beauty of nature is combined with cheerful Karelian character. You can best experience Lappeenranta by visiting the market place or the lively harbour why not taste a local speciality, the delicious meat pies known as Vety and Atomi! In the famous Säräpirtti or Särätupa gourmet lovers can try Särä, the traditional Finnish mutton stew, made of potatoes and mutton.

13 LAPPEENRANTA THE FORTRESS & MUSEums ARTS AND CRAFTS IN THE FORTRESS Museums in the historical buildings of the Fortress South Karelia Museum, South Karelia Art Museum and the Cavalry Museum open a window into the past and present works of Finnish art, from the 19 th century to the present day. The fortress shops in the Majurska House and old storehouses provide unique shopping opportunities for local handcrafted items. When you want a break from shopping, relax and treat yourself in the Linnoituksen Krouvi Restaurant or Cafe Majurska. Most of the services are open throughout the year. A map of the fortress is available from the local Tourist Information Centre. You can also download it from

14 DESIGNED BY CHILDREN In summer, laughter can be heard from the far end of the Fortress cape. Small feet running around the largest sandcastle in Finland, popping from one small house to another in the Playhouse Village. STREET TRAIN! Jump on board the street train at the Sandcastle and go for a sightseeing tour in Lappeenranta. The street train rides from 12 th June to 28 th August 2011 every day at 10 am 5 pm (Mon 12 noon 5 pm). The train is also available for private hire. Finland s largest sandcastle in Lappeenranta will be built for the eight time. For the second year running it will be designed by children. This year s theme will be circus! Miniature models designed by children will be displayed next to the sandcastle. The castle has been built of some 3 million kilos of sand and there is more at the gigantic sand pit, so try your hand and craft your own piece of art! The Fortress cape offers a lot of exciting activities for children: storytelling and theater, a bouncy castle and a climbing wall. And of course the Playhouse Village Williranta with small houses fully furnished for children to play. The Village, with its beautiful garden area and flower plantings, is carefully designed and built for children.

15 LAPPEENRANTA THE sandcastle Welcome to the Sandcastle! The opening of the Sandcastle will be celebrated in a jolly atmosphere on 12 th June 2011 from 3 pm to 5 pm. The Sandcastle area is open from 12 th June to 28 th August from 10 am to 9 pm. Services at the area are available every day from 12 th June to 14 th August, and during weekends from 15 th to 28 th August. Free admission. Welcome!

16 Saimaa invites you TO ACTIVITIES... A kayak slowly flows towards a rocky island. On the opposite side, a group of golfers is preparing for a tour at the most beautiful golf course in Finland. Saimaa keeps you active all year round. The ICE AND SNOW SAILING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at Saimaa Gardens from 26 th February to 5th March Subject to weather. The forest, waterways and frozen lakes in the Saimaa area offer various opportunities for spending your free time. You can choose from hiking and skiing - why not to set out to a trip with snowshoes. Jump on board a boat or a snowmobile. Adventurous people are attracted to husky safaris and rock climbing, while friends of more traditional sports are fascinated by excellent jogging trails and several skiing routes. In Imatra, the beginning of the skiing season will be ensured by preparing the first tracks using stored snow from the year before. There is going to be a skiing track, that s for sure, from November to March. Slopes for enthusiasts of downhill skiing are available for instance at the Myllymäki Ski Centre, Simpele KonkaSki or at Ruokolahti FreeSki. Friends of golf are pampered in South Karelia. In Imatra you can play golf by the scenic Immalanjärvi, at the 18-hole golf course designed by the architect Kosti Kuronen. In Lappeenranta golf is played at Kahilanniemi, which is a 9-hole golf course with good practicing areas for close range games and a water range. The unique 18-hole golf court of Etelä-Saimaa Golf on the isle of Tuosa in Lappeenranta is praised as the most beautiful court in Finland. The nature outside the fairways, including the historical Salpalinja fortifications, has been kept as untouched as possible. During winter, golfers can practise at two winter training centres, Inside Golf in Imatra and Swingmakers in Lappeenranta.

17 OPTIONS FOR LEISURE TIME...AND RELAX in warm pools Allow your body and to soul enjoy some treatments, massages and to feel the warm water of almost 30 degrees. Dive into the outdoor pool to admire the starry sky, or ride the water slide. The first spa in South Karelia emerged in 1824, when the Lappeenranta Spa was founded on the shore of Lake Saimaa. This original and charming Spa in the middle of the city centre provides its visitors a chance to give themselves a special day with treatments. The location of the Spa next to the services of the city centre, between downtown and the lake shore is magnificent. Visitors of Imatra looking for a spa have two choices: The Spa Hotel Rantasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli and the Magic Forest of the Imatran Kylpylä Spa invite you to pamper yourself all year round. Do you prefer refreshing and relaxing treatments in a peaceful atmosphere, or would you like to enjoy the pool section with heated outdoor pools and waterfalls allowing the entire family to have fun together? Holidays in South Karelia for every taste all year round. SAIMAA GARDENS & HOLIDAY CLUB SAIMAA Saimaa Gardens is a family holiday centre on Saimaa in Lappeenranta. The area has a number of holiday homes for hire, and more are currently being built. The area has a marina and provides various adventure activities for visitors. Holiday Club Saimaa, the largest holiday resort in the Nordic countries, will open its doors to visitors on 1 st October The circus-influenced spa, year-round ice area, wellness world, bowling arena, restaurants, conference facilities, and the hotel with over 600 beds invite and welcome visitors from all over the world. The area will stage a range of events throughout the year, including Winter Action Park at the beginning of the year and an open air music festival in the summer. An 18-hole golf course will also be built in the area.

18 HIGH-CLASS CULTURE with international twist Drama or musical experiences? While the most famous stars of the performing arts give their best on the stage, the audience holds its breath. ENJOY THE CULTURE! Attractive cultural events all year round. BALLET! Enjoy prize-winning choreographies and performances of star dancers at the Lappeenranta Ballet Gala from 26 th to 27 th August The most significant cultural events in South Karelia are internationally well known. The Imatra Big Band Festival is the absolute highlight of the cultural year, attracting up to visitors to enjoy the rhythms of jazz, blues, funk and soul. The only Big Band Music Festival in the world presents top bands and musicians from both Finland and abroad. The local festival has turned into an international phenomenon labelled by an extraordinary, warm and intensive atmosphere. Come and experience the Imatra Spirit! Culture lovers are attracted to Lappeenranta mainly because of two singing events that take turns. The national Lappeenranta Song Contest concentrates on solo singing; many famous Finnish artists have started their international career after winning this contest, including Karita Mattila, Johanna Rusanen and Jorma Hynninen. The Laulava Lappeenranta singing event, offering versatile programme for singing enthusiasts, is arranged every other year.

19 CULTURE ALL YEAR ROUND Classical music is going strong in South Karelia. The Lappeenranta City Orchestra has worked on a professional basis for a hundred years by now. Today it s nationally respected as an important performer of orchestra music. High quality chamber music is one of Imatra s specialities. Together with brass bands, accordionists and famous rock bands, the province offers alternatives for everyone s music taste. Cultural Jewels of the Year Singing Lappeenranta 5 th and 9 th January 2011 Imatra Big Band Festival 1 st 9 th July 2011 Lemi Music Festival 28 th 31 st July 2011 Lappeenranta Ballet Gala 26 th 27 th August 2011

20 St. Petersburg Tourist Information Centre Vyborg Tourist Information Centre Information about St. Petersburg and Vyborg is also available at the tourist information centers in Lappeenranta and Imatra. In order to book a trip to Vyborg or St. Petersburg, please contact Saimaa Travel Net in Lappeenranta ( you can travel on your own or together with a group. The new Allegro train offers a fast connection from Lappeenranta (Vainikkala) to Vyborg and St. Petersburg! CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY In St. Petersburg Art history treasures in the Hermitage Opera and ballet at the Mariinsky Theatre Royal palaces In Vyborg Medieval events in the summer The Vyborg Sails Marine Festival The Vyborg Castle Jazz Festival The Window to Europe Russian Film Festival Visit ST. PETERSBURG AND VYBORG The city of many faces, St. Petersburg, is just around the corner from South Karelia. The diverse metropolis provides visitors with endless choices and options. Why not make a weekend of it and visit charming Vyborg, too! The splendour of the old royal palaces, unforgettable cultural experiences from the finest ballet to concerts and opera, the world-famous Hermitage with its spectacular collections, and a vibrant, pulsating city St. Petersburg will not let you down. St Petersburg has numerous rivers and waterways and is, therefore, often called the Venice of the North. In the old and charming Vyborg you can feel the history as you walk around the slow-paced city. Admire the view from the Vyborg Castle tower, take an afternoon stroll in the romantic Monrepos Park, visit the small shops, or take a break in one of the idyllic cafes and sample some of the Russian delicacies on offer. Vyborg becomes alive in the summer with its jazz and rock festivals, operas in the Vyborg Castle, and a medieval tournament. Vyborg is within easy access from South Karelia by train and car. You can also get there by water from Lappeenranta on m/s Carelia through the Saimaa Canal. Visiting Russia usually requires a visa, but some visa-free cruises are available. The trip from Vyborg to St Petersburg can be made on a coach. Visit Russia and enjoy a memorable holiday!

21 Saimaa events 29 th Jan 26 th Mar The musical Nine, Imatra The Finnish premiere of the highly successful musical, starring Satu Silvo, Sinikka Sokka, and Leena Rousti. 25 th 26 th Feb Savitaipale Tour Skating The event, arranged for the 12th time this year, attracts hundreds of skaters to the tracks on Lake Kuolimo, associated daytime events, and the firelighted evening track. (Subject to weather.) 8 th May 2011 The Spirit of Stone, South Karelia Museum, Lappeenranta 8 th Jan 2012 Stone in pre-history, the best of international stone art, and Why this stone is important to me stories by the public. In cooperation with the Saimaa University of Applied Sciences and Kalevala Koru. 15 th May Visual Art by the Lake Saimaa, South Karelia Art Museum, 18 th Sept Lappeenranta The Vuoksi lake system that runs from Lakes Pielinen and Kallavesi into Lake Suur-Saimaa has inspired artists down through the years. Works include Eero Järnefelt s Koli, Tapani Raittila s Kyläniemi, and Kristiina Uusitalo s Saimaa. In cooperation with the Mikkeli and Kuopio Art Museums. 21 st 22 nd May Vuoksi Fish Market, Imatra Fish and fish products in various forms in the Vuoksi Fishing Park. 24 th 28 th May 8 th Black and White Theatre Festival, Imatra This international theatre festival brings drama and puppet shows to the stages and streets of Imatra. 28 th 29 th May Lappeenranta Summer Market Fish in various forms, gardening, canned food, and entertainment for children and families at the Harbour Square. 12 th June Lappeenranta Sandcastle 28 th Aug Finland s largest sandcastle will be built for the eight time to the fortress cape. The theme of the year is circus. 27 th June Imatrankoski Rapids Show daily at 6 pm 14 th Aug Accompanying music: Sibelius on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, Nightwish on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Darude on Tuesdays and Fridays. 1 st 3 rd July Ylämaa Gem and Mineral Show The oldest and largest fair of its kind in Finland showcases thousands of gems from around the world. 1 st 3 rd July Nordic Veterans Athletics Championships, Lappeenranta The Nordic Championships of over 35-year old athletes bring a colour to Lappenranta. 1 st 9 th July Imatra Big Band Festival Nine days and nights of international rhythms. 23 rd 24 th July Antique and Collectors' Summer Fair, Rautjärvi National trade fair, lectures, events, and antique evaluation. 6 th 7 th Aug Cavalry Festival, Lappeenranta Cavalry band performances, riding and battle shows. Main event on Sunday at the Adolf Ehrnrooth Square. 5 6 th Aug Night of the Fortress, Lappeenranta The traditional city festival takes place in the historical Fortress for the 20 th time. 13 th Aug Lappeenranta Games The international Vattenfall Elite Games for top athletics. Watch the athletes do their final preparations for the World Championships in South Korea. 26 th 27 th Aug Ballet Gala, Lappeenranta The Lappeenranta 2010 Ballet Gala was "best of the best, cream of the cream" (Helsingin Sanomat newspaper, 24 th August 2010). Summer 2011 offers classical and modern ballet from Finland and abroad as solo and group performances. Prize winning choreographies and ballet stars an exciting combination. 27 th Aug Lights of Harbour, Lappeenranta An evening event for the whole family with exciting torches, colourful lights, theatre and music. 10 th 11 th Sept Fish Market, Lappeenranta The largest public event in the region. Fish and fish products, organic and country delicacies, and entertainment for the whole family at the Harbour Square. More events online at gosaimaa.fi/en

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24 Lappeenranta region ACTIVITIES» gosaimaa.fi/activities ADVENTURE, FISHING AND PROGRAM SERVICES Children's Traffic Park Along Valtakatu street, behind the Water Tower Lappeenranta Instructor who gives guidance and teaches traffic rules, and gives out pedal cars and driving turns. Open in summer Mon Fri 9 am 6 pm. Also on Saturdays in June. Holiday and Conference Hotel Marjola Mikonsaarentie 15 Lappeenranta Tel Snowshoes, Nordic walking poles, a lean-to, a Lappish hut, wilderness guide services, ekokat raft. Marja-Matami s Ceramic Workshop Korkea-ahontie 1470 Lappeenranta Tel Open for groups by appointment. Spend a different day and make an individual souvenir at the ceramic workshop with the help of an instructor. Reise-Gast Oy Hannu Kilgast Lappeenranta Tel Experience the enchanting Lappland, lovely real reindeers, and a Lappish hut with atmosphere. Group size 5 12 persons. Järvi-Saimaan Laivaretket Lappeenranta Tel , Guided fishing tours and cruises on Lake Saimaa on an old tugboat by reservation. Sleeping facilities for max. 8 persons, and a sauna. Samotic Salpavaellukset Sami Niemimuukko Lappeenranta Tel , Program services for business, bachelor and school groups, and groups of children, trips to Salpa Line, various corporate events. Snow mobile school, wilderness skiing, snowshoes, assignment points, different kind of shooting, Christmas adventures for children. Lauritsala Manor Kartanontie 21 Lappeenranta Tel Versatile program services according to the customer s wishes. Boat and fishing trips, jetty for guests, games and competitions. Navetorium Toikkalantie 262 Lappeenranta Tel Paintball war, guided hikes, medieval tournaments, sauna, bathing barrels, various corporate events, conference services, movie theatre. Lohionginta Korpikeidas Vesikkolantie 415 Joutseno Lappeenranta Tel Daily angling, smoked fresh rainbow trout for sale. Salmon angling open in summer at 10 am 7 pm, other times at 10 am 6 pm. Café, souvenir shop and a domestic animal park (open ca May 15 th September 20 th ). A Lappish hut available for rent for private occasions all year round. Laubuur Kennel Kirpuntie 94, Ylämaa Lappeen ranta Tel Dog sledge rides. PITOTALO Miekkala Partalantie 136 Lappeenranta Tel , Medieval feasts on reservation. Table reservation required. Pala ja Painike Oy Sami Rounela Luumäki Tel Catering services for large outdoor events, also other food services. Salpasafarit Saimaa Gardens Tiuruniementie 131 Lappeenranta Tel Versatile program services all year round on Lake Saimaa. Interesting destinations at Salpa Line. Business events, Salpa Line fortification guidance for groups, corporate events, private groups. In winter guaranteed fun on ATV safaris! Olkkolan Hovi Olkkolantie 2 Savitaipale Tel , Program services to clean nature, fishing and church boat trips etc. Lakeside sauna. Partaranta Partakoskentie 971 Savitaipale Tel Restaurant, canoe and boat hire. Sammoojat Oy Peltoinlahdentie 10 Savitaipale Tel Adventure services on land and inland waterways, rope activities. Hostel Mansikka Huuhtiaisenlahdentie 11 Taipalsaari Tel Guided round trips, nature fishing, cycling and canoeing trips, snowshoes, ski equipment. Karhupirtit Oy Ahonniementie 23 Taipalsaari Tel Fishing and church boat trips, ATV safaris, snowshoes, paintball war. Saimaa Rentals Lotjapolku 1 Saimaanharju Taipalsaari Tel Guided fishing trips, ATV safaris and boat hire. TK-FISHING Kutilantie 3 Taipalsaari Tel Fishing trips. Service Centre Sataman Loiste Satamatie 9 Tel or Harri Hartikainen Activities and tours for groups by prior arrangement. Rental of leisure equipment also available. FISHING LICENSES AND POINTS OF SALE STATE FISHING MANAGEMENT FEE 7/week, 22/calendar year PROVINCIAL LURE FISHING FEE 7/week, 29/calendar year Licences are available at R kiosks, service fee: 3 An alternative to the provincial license is a daily or weekly license for a particular fishing area. UK Koskimies Ratakatu Lappeenranta Tel GOLF, MINIATURE GOLF and Frisbeegolf Etelä-Saimaa Golf Lappeenranta Tel An 18 hole golf course in Tuosa by the shore of Lake Saimaa. Versatile terrain and the blue Lake Saimaa can be seen from almost every fairway. Kahilanniemi course Lappeenranta Tel An 9 hole park course, water range. Pikisaari discgolfpark Pikisaarenkatu 42 Lappeenranta. Huhtiniemi Camping Lappeenranta Mini Golf open May 1st May 31 st and August 9 th August 31 st Mon Fri 12 noon 9 pm, June 1 st June 26 th Mon Sun 12 noon 10 pm, June 27 th August 7 th Mon Sat 10 am 10 pm, Sun 12 noon 10 pm. Prices: Adults 5, children 3. SPORTS AND ACITIVITIES South Karelia Activity Center Pelitie 36, Huhtiniemi, Lappeenranta Tel Squash, badminton and tennis courts, gym, group sports, floorball, table tennis, massage, shop, ForeverFitness Club. Women's Gym, express switching. HopLop Lappeenranta Family Center Hyrymäenkatu 2 Lappeenranta Tel Indoor Adventure Park for the whole family. Open Mon Sun at 10 am 8 pm. Lappeenranta Bowling Hall Pohjolankatu 29 Tel Open in winter Mon Thu 11 am 8.30 pm. Fri 11 am 10 pm, Sat Sun 12 noon 6 pm, Glow Bowling on Wed 7.30 pm 8.30 pm, Fri 7 pm 10 pm. Partially closed during the summer months. Lappeenranta Sports Hall Pohjolankatu 29 Lappeenranta Tel Open in winter Mon Fri 7 am 9 pm, Sat Sun 10 am 6pm, May 16 th August 28 th Mon Thu am 7.30 pm, Fri am 5.30 pm, closed on Sat Sun. Joutseno Hall Penttiläntie 17 Joutseno Tel Open in winter Mon Fri 8 am 9.30 pm, Sat Sun 10 am 4 pm. Facilities for track-and-field and ball games. A gym. Summer opening hours to be confirmed as they depend on bookings. Lappeenranta Swimming Hall Pohjolankatu 29 Lappeenranta Tel Open in winter Mon Thu 6 am 8 pm, Fri 12 noon 7 pm, Sat 11 am 5 pm, Sun 10 am 4 pm. In summer open on Mon, Wed, Thu 12 noon 7 pm, Tue, Fri 6 am 1 pm. Closed May 16 th July 10 th and on weekends in summer. Lauritsala Swimming Hall Luukkaankatu 51 Lappeenranta Tel Open during winter Mon, Tue, Fri 6 am 8 pm, Wed 12 noon 7 pm, Sat 12 noon 5 pm, Sun 10 am 5 pm. In summer open on Mon, Wed, Thu 12 noon 7 pm, Fri 6 am 1 pm. Closed July 4 th August 28 th, and on weekends in summer. Activity Center Suvanto Peltoinlahdentie 15 Savitaipale Tel Swimming Hall, open in winter Mon, Fri 3 pm 7 pm, Tue, Thu 6 am 9 am, Wed 3 pm 8 pm, Sat 12 noon 5 pm. Sports hall, physiotherapy. Lappeenranta Ice Hall Kisa puisto Kisakatu 9 Lappeenranta Tel Savitaipale Ice Hall Jonni Myyrän tie 3 Tel Also curling tracks available.

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26 Lappeenranta region ACTIVITIES» gosaimaa.fi/activities Myllymäki Ski Center Joutseno Tel Ski equipment rental. Open Tue Fri 3 pm 8 pm, Sat Sun 10 am 6 pm. Extended opening hours during holiday periods. For information on the opening hours of swimming pools and sports halls during public holidays, please call the information line on SKATING Artificial skating rink Kisapuisto Kisakatu 9 Lappeenranta Open for the public on weeks 46 to week 10 Mon and Thu 3 pm 6 pm, Sat 8.30 am 11 am, Sun at 8.30 am 11 am and 5 pm 7 pm. Town Bay Lappeenranta Skating route on natural ice from the Kaupunginlahti Bay to the Karhusaari lean-to (subject to weather). Inquiries about other skating rinks, please contact Tourist Information, Tel TENNIS AND OUTDOOR COURTS Kimpinen Urheilukatu 16 Bookings, Tel clay courts, and 2 hard courts. Lauritsala Kuntokatu Bookings, Tel hard court. Voisalmi Voisalmentie 2 hard courts. Kourula Nurmelanraitti 2 hard courts. Joutseno Penttiläntie 17 Bookings, Tel hard courts. Suomenniemi Urheilukuja 5 Tel Free entrance. Nearby also ice hockey rink and sports field. DANCE PAVILIONS Iitiä Dance Pavilion Mikkelintie 471 Lappeenranta Jalkosalmi Dance Pavilion Kuhasensaarentie Lemi Säänjärvi Dance Pavilion Säänjärventie 49 Savitaipale Myllysilta Kirkonkyläntie 320 Suomenniemi RIDING AND TROTTING LAPPEENRANta trotting track Raviradantie 13 Uus- Lavola Lappeenranta Tel Riding School Hubertus Salpausselänkatu 94 Lappeenranta Tel Riding lessons and courses. Riding school approved by the Equestrian Federation of Finland SRL. Raija Metsälä Hiekkastentie 101 Partala Lappeenranta Tel Riding lessons by appointment. Lessons also in Russian and English. Rantalan Talli Haapaniementie 32 Joutseno Tel Riding lessons and prices by appointment. Päivölän Ratsutila Sammaljärventie 1 Taipalsaari Tel Icelandic horseback riding, horseback riding lead by an instructor, getting aquinted with icelandic horses, a wide range of activities, including indoor curling, a climbing wall, disc golf, target shooting, and relaxation sessions, VIPELEN TALLI Koivistontie 51 Rauha Tel EXCURSIONS, HIKING, AND CANOEING ROUTES Please see Hiking in South Karelia, pages CRUISES m/s Camilla Lappeenranta Karelia Lines Oy Tel Cruises on Saimaa Canal and archipelago during May 24 th August 27 th. Departures on Mon Sat at 12 noon and 6 pm, also cruises on Saimaa Canal on Saturdays in July at 3 pm and on Sundays at 2 pm. Charter cruises during May 7 th September 24 th. m/s Carelia Lappeenranta Sai maan Matkaverkko Oy Tel Cruises to Vyborg and St. Petersburg May 20 th September 10 th. m/s BRAHE Lappeenranta, Saimaa Travel Net Tel Cruises from Lappeenranta to Savonlinna, Kotka, and Helsinki from June to August. m/s El Faro Lappeenranta Sai maan Risteilyt Oy Tel Daily cruises on Saimaa Canal and archipelago. Also charter cruises. m/s Heidi, m/s Toti Lappeenranta Lento-Vene Tel Charter Cruises. m/s Suvi-Ellen Lappeenranta m/s Bell s Risteilyt Tel Charter and program cruises. English enquiries: Tel s/s Ahti Lappeenranta Steam Boat s/s Ahti Perinneyhdistys ry Tel The old steam tugboat offers experiences on Lake Saimaa waterways. Accommodation for a maximum of 10 persons. m/s Voima Lappeenranta Tel , Fishing tours and cruises on Lake Saimaa on an old tugboat by reservation. Sleeping facilities for max. 8 persons, and a sauna. s/s LEPPÄVIRTA Lappeenranta Tel Charter cruises on the old steamboat. s/y Sälen Lappeenranta Sai maan Perinnelaivayhdistys ry (Saimaa Traditional Boat Association) Tel Experiences on Lake Saimaa on an old sailship. s/y Karlo Lappeenranta Tel Sailing cruises for business and private occasions on reservation. Saimaa Sailing Lappeenranta Tel Chartered sailing trips for businesses and private occasions. EXTREME SAILING Lappeenranta Tel Chartered sailing. SAUNAS AND BEACHES Myllysaari lakeside sauna and beach Lappeenranta Sauna open: Ticket sales at 4 pm 7 pm. Women: Wed, Fri 4 pm 8 pm, Men: Tue, Thu 4 pm 8 pm. Bathing huts, lavatories, beach volleyball courts, sledge slide, children s playground and kiosk on the beach. Hinkanranta sauna Rantatie 540 Joutseno Tel Open in June August, Tue Thu 3 pm 9 pm, Fri Sat at 3 pm 10 pm, Sun 3 pm 8 pm. Valkamanranta sauna Valkamarannantie 87 Joutseno Tel Open from June on Wed 6 pm 9 pm, Sun 4 pm 8 pm. Holiday and Conference Hotel Marjola Mikonsaarentie 15 Lappeenranta Tel Sauna (advance booking). Partaranta Partakoskentie 971 Savitaipale Tel Sauna (advance booking). SMOKE SAUNAS Karhupirtit Oy Suursaimaantie 864, Taipalsaari Tel Lemi Local History Museum Vainikkalantie 6 Tel Tuhannen Tarinan Talo Nikkarintie 136 Kannuskoski Luumäki Tel , Karhurinne Holiday Karhu rin teentie 9 Savitaipale Tel , Cottage Rental Maamiehen majat Kilkinsaarentie 81 Taipalsaari (22 km) Tel Navetorium Toikkalantie 262 Lappeenranta Tel Saimaa Sauna Association Rantatie 540 Joutseno Tel Open on Mondays in summer at 6pm 9pm, other times by appointment. MELLUN KÄENPESÄ CUCKOO S NEST Lahnalammentie 343 Suomenniemi Tel BEACHES Kivisalmi, Korkkitehdas, Kuusimäki, Mattila, Murheistenranta, Myllysaari, Parkinmäki, Sammonlahti, Tyysterniemi, Voisalmi, Räihä, Vainikkala, Rutola, Sappula, Lohko, Hinkanranta, Valkamanranta, and Ahvenlampi.

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28 Lappeenranta region ACTIVITIES» gosaimaa.fi/activities WINTER SWIMMING Myllysaari lakeside sauna Lappeenranta The winter swimming venue is available during the sauna opening hours, fees apply. The winter swimming venue is free of charge when used without the sauna. Ahvenlampi sauna Joutseno Steniuksenkuja 4 Tel In October April Tue Fri 4 pm 8 pm, Sat 3 pm 6 pm. Other times by appointment. VISITORS MARINAS LAPPEENRANTA Harbour Office Kipparinkatu 1 Tel [email protected] Open Mon Fri 9 am 3 pm. linnoitusniemi QUAY Service Centre Sataman Loiste Satamatie 9 Tel or Harri Hartikainen moorings mooring side-by-side for large pleasure boats at the Linnoitus quay Services: fuel, boat equipment, café & restaurant, groceries, shower and toilet, sauna (booking in advance), electric sockets, septic and bilge tank emptying, waste disposal, washing machine and dryer, water supply. We also let homes and cottages and provide car, boat, trailer, jetty, and other equipment hire. Activities and tours for groups by prior arrangement. Rental of leisure equipment also available. KASINONRANTA QUAY Lappeenranta Spa Ainonkatu 7 Tel moorings Services: shower and toilet, electric sockets, water supply. MAALAISTENLAITURI 10 moorings YACHTING CENTRE WILMANRANTA Satamatie 23 Tel Information point and Internet services for boating enthusiasts, also conference facilities, sauna (advance booking) and restaurant Redi. Joutseno Likosenlahti Visitors Marina services, café, sauna, washer, septic tank emptying. SAVITAIPALE Partaranta Partakoski Fuel, including gas, septic tank emptying, and Internet services Old barge harbour Partakoski TAIPALSAARI Hotel Saimaanranta Fuel, septic tank emptying, water. New Port Saimaa Gardens Oy Tiuruniementie 131 Rauha Tel Approx. 20 berths. Services: toilet/ shower, sauna, water and electricity points. More services will be available during CAR RENTALS erenta.fi Lappeenranta Airport and Lappeenranta Harbour Online bookings only. Avis Harapaisentie 2 Lappeenranta Tel Autovälitys Jantunen Toikansuontie 5 7 Lappeenranta Tel Europcar Lappeenranta Tel Hertz Alaniitynkatu 5 Lappeenranta Tel Rent Me Reissumiehenkatu 4 Lappeenranta Tel Scandia Rent Paalukatu 6 Lappeenranta Tel Limousine Service/car hire Lappeenranta Tel BICYCLE RENTAL KARELIA LINES Lappeenranta Passenger Harbour Tel Open May 24 th August 27 th Mon Sat 10 am 6 pm, from August 29 th Mon Fri 10 am 4 pm. Prices: 8/2 h, 15/4 h, 20/day, 40 (Sat Mon) Pyörä Expert Valtakatu 64 Lappeenranta Tel Price 7 /day, 42 /week, mountain bike 10 /day, 60 /week. Lappeenrannan kylpylä Ainonkatu 17 Lappeenranta Tel Price 8 /2 hours, 15 /4 hours, 20 /day. BOAT HIRE Holiday and Conference Hotel Marjola Mikonsaarentie 15, Lappeenranta Tel Canoe and church boat rental. Norista Oy Lappeenranta Tel Motorboats (sleeping facilities for 6 8 persons). Saimaan Kanoottikeskus Travel Agency Matka-Miettinen Kirkkokatu 10 Lappeenranta Tel Arizona kayaks 30 /day, 160 /week (incl. life-jackets, spray cover and compass). Camping equipment rental. Saimaan Latu/canoes Bookings, Tel Single and double kayaks, indian canoe for hire. Canoeing on Tuesdays May 17 th August 30 th. Departure from the Myllysaari canoe shed at 5.15 pm, participants must arrive by 5 pm. Please take your own camp food with you. Saimaa Sailing Lappeenranta Tel Sailing and motor boats, chartered sailing trips. Salpasafarit Saimaa Gardens Tiuruniementie 131 Lappeenranta Tel Boat taxi services, canoe rental and guidance. Partaranta Partakoskentie 971 Savitaipale Tel Canoe and motor boat rental. Sammoojat Oy Peltoinlahdentie 10 Savitaipale Tel Rental boat with a driver. Savitaipaleen Yrittäjät/ church boat Tel Church boat. Camp Suomijärvi Himalanpoh jantie 2 Suomenniemi Tel Canoe, kayak and equipment rental. Hostel Mansikka Huuhtiaisenlahdentie 11 Taipalsaari Tel Motor and rowing boats, canoes. Saimaa Rentals Lotjapolku 1 Saimaanharju Taipalsaari Tel Motor boat rental. Taipalsaaren Veikot Tel Church boat rowing by appointment. Hiidensoutu church boat trips. Saimaan Paula Pekanrannantie 11 Rehula Taipalsaari Tel Motor and rowing boats, fishing equipment.

29 SOUTH KARELIA TOP 10 Let South Karelia surprise you! Meet a reindeer or a bison, or try banana boating, parasailing, ice surfing, or floating in the freezing water. Explore the Ylämaa qaurry for spectrolite. Come and find your treasure! summer winter 1 Sandcastle & mini train Hop onto the mini train and see the largest Sandcastle in Finland and the Williranta Wendy House Village! 2 Imatrankoski Rapids & Imatra Express See the raging rapids or zip and slide across the rocky waters! 3 Cruises Enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit Vyborg, or hire a sailing boat! 4 Golf & mini golf Enjoy golf in picturesque lakeside surroundings, play a round of mini golf, or give disc golf a try! 5 Nature Experience nature! Hire a canoe or a bicycle, or hop onto a horse! 6 Cottages Hire a cottage and enjoy summer amidst unspoilt nature! 7 Spas Experience a relaxing spa holiday in Lappeenranta Spa, Imatran Kylpylä Spa, or Spa Hotel Rantasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli. 8 Food Taste local specialities, such as the mince meat pies with special filling (Vety and Atomi) in Lappeenranta Harbour. 9 Sauna & swimming Relax in the heat of a traditional Finnish sauna and take a dip into the cool waters of Lake Saimaa on one of its peaceful beaches! 10 Sports Experience the atmosphere at a Finnish baseball game or have a great day out at the races. See you at the stands! 1 Snow Hire a pair of skis, skates, or snowshoes and take off to the slopes or natural ice! 2 Winter swimming Be bold and try winter swimming, with or without sauna. 3 Horseback riding Enjoy the wintery Lake Saimaa from atop an Icelandic horse! 4 Cottages Hire a cottage and enjoy the peaceful wintery nature of South Karelia! 5 Lemin särä lamb dish Enjoy the delicious Lemi lamb dish, one of the tastiest traditional Finnish dishes. 6 Sauna Enjoy the gentle heat of the Finnish sauna. 7 Sports Experience the best winter sports on ice bandy and ice hockey at the rinkside. 8 Historic St. Petersburg Take the Allegro train to St. Petersburg and visit the old royal palaces! 9 Spas Get a taste of summer in the middle of winter in one of the spas in the region. 10 Snowmobiles and ATVs Hire a snowmobile or an ATV, or take a guided safari. For more information on the activities, please visit gosaimaa.fi/en or the Imatra and Lappeenranta region Tourist Information Centres. Remember to check out what s on offer each week in the region during the summer and winter months. Weekly programmes are available for download at gosaimaa.fi/en.

30 LAPPEENRANTA Accommodation 1 Hotel Cumulus 2 Hotel Scandic Patria 3 Sokos Hotel Lappee 4 L appeenranta Spa 5 Summer Hotel Karelia-Park 6 F innhostel Lappeenranta 7 H uhtiniemi Camping 8 a bcitimotel 9 G asthaus Kantolankulma Shopping centres 10 Armada 11 Family Center 12 Galleria 13 Iso-Kristiina 14 Opri 15 Weera Attractions 16 F ortress: Orthodox Church, South Karelia Museum and Art Museum, Cavalry Museum 17 The Sandcastle 18 Tasihin House 19 Wolkoff's House Museum 20 Summer Theatre 21 City theatre 22 City library Tourist Information Maakuntagalleria The Sandcastle transportation ailway station R us station B Airport Passenger harbour Taxi

31 IMATRA Accommodation 1 R antasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli, castle hotel 2 Hotel Cumulus 3 Hotel Imatra 4 Hotel Vuoksenhovi 5 Imatra Spa 6 Imatra Camping, Hostel Ukonlinna 7 Hostel Mansikkala 8 Villa Karin B&B 14 I matra power plant 15 Summer Theatre 16 Imatra cultural centre: Library, Art Museum, Town Museum 9 N eitsytniemi Mansion B&B 10 V uoksi Fishing Park Camping 11 H otel Anna Kern Attractions 12 I matrankoski Rapids, Kruununpuisto Park 13 I matrankoski Town Centre/ pedestrian street 17 Imatra Veterans Home and Lotta Museum 18 Industrial Workers Housing Museum 19 Karelian Farmhouse Open-air Museum transportation 20 I matra border Central station: trains, busses, taxi Taxi Harbour Tourist information

32 SOUTH KARELIA VISITOR S INFORMATION Good to know Train and coach connections Allegro train from St. Petersburg to Vainikkala 1,5 h. Distance from the Vainikkala train station to Lappeenranta 22 km. Train timetables: Coach timetables: Taxi service tel Airport The Lappeenranta International Airport is 2 km from the city centre. International airport code: LPP. Fenced car park. Car hire. Flight connections to and from Lappeenranta can be found on gosaimaa.fi/en. Telephone calls in Finland The international dialling code of Finland is Prepaid subscriptions for mobile phones are available from R kiosks. The general emergency number is 112. Cars and parking In Finland, a car approaching a roundabout gives priority to traffic already in the roundabout. Some parking bays require the use of a parking disc. You can purchase a parking disc from supermarkets or R kiosks. Lost property Lappeenranta Police Station Villimiehenkatu 2 C Tel Open during weekdays from 8 am to 4.15 pm. Imatra Police Station Tainionkoskentie 70 Tel Open during weekdays from 8 to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm. Shops and banks Supermarkets and department stores are open from 9 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 6 pm on Saturdays. Special stores are open from 10 am to 6 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays. Large shops are also open on Sundays from noon until 6/9 pm. Sales Winter sales usually start on 27 th December, right after Christmas. Summer sales usually start on 27 th June, right after Midsummer. Public holidays in Finland in st Jan New Year s Day 6 th Jan Epiphany 17 th Apr Palm Sunday 22 nd Apr Good Friday 24 th Apr Easter Sunday 25 th Apr Easter Monday 1 st May May Day 2 nd June Ascension Day 12 th June Whit Sunday 25 th June Midsummer's Day 5 th Nov All Saints' Day 6 th Dec Independence Day 25 th Dec Christmas Day 26 th Dec Boxing Day Banks are only open during weekdays. Shops and banks are closed on public holidays or have varied opening hours.

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36 Lappeenranta region Accommodation» gosaimaa.fi/accommodation HOTELS AND SUMMER HOTELS Hotel Cumulus Valtakatu 31 Lappeenranta Tel Sokos Hotel Lappee Brahen katu 1 Lappeenranta Tel Lappeenranta Spa Ainonkatu 17 Lappeenranta Tel Scandic Patria Kauppakatu 21 Lappeenranta Tel Holiday and Conference Hotel Marjola Mikonsaarentie 15 Lappeenranta Tel Finnhostel Kuusimäenkatu 18 Lappeenranta Tel Holiday Club Saimaa Tiuru niementie 131 Rauha (34 km) Tel Holiday Club Saimaa will open KARJALAN PORTTI Harmaakalliontie 1 Rauha (33 km) Tel KULKURIPOIKA Asematie 4 Rauha (33 km) Tel Summer Hotel Karelia-Park Korpraalinkuja 1 Lappeenranta Tel Open during the summer months only. Hotel Saimaanranta Suur-Saimaantie 1177 Taipalsaari (27 km) Tel Olkkolan Hovi Olkkolantie 2 Savitaipale (36 km) Tel LAURITSALA MANOR HOUSE Kartanontie 21 Lappeenranta Tel Accommodation for 12 people. KIVIJÄRVEN HELMI Lappeenrannantie 265 Luumäki (25 km) Tel CAMPING AND COTTAGES Huhtiniemi Camping Kuusi mäenkatu 18 Lappeenranta Tel Saimaatours/Travel Agency Matka-Miettinen Kirkkokatu 10 Lappeenranta Tel Holiday cottages. Mikonsaari Holiday Apartments Mikonsaarentie 385 Lappeenranta (12 km) Tel Vesa Märkälä Rantatuvantie 95 Merenlahti (14 km) Tel Log cottage, timber cottages, swimming pool. Taavetti Holiday Centre & Camping Taavetti (32 km) Tel , (from ) Open June 10 th August 14 th. Palvaanjärven loma Palvaantie 398 Luumäki (50 km) Tel Cottages, caravan pitches. Kari Koskela Hietamies Luumäki (52 km) Tel Cottage. Marja Pilhjerta Nikusentie 231 Luumäki (35 km) Tel Cottages. Antti Rämä Sepänmäki 56 Kannuskoski (60 km) Tel , Cottages, granary accommodation. Karhurinteen loma Karhu rinteentie 25 Savitaipale (40 km) Tel , Cottages. Kiviniemen mökkilomat Kuivinniementie 184 Heituinlahti Savitaipale (60 km) Tel , Holiday cottages. Lahenmiehen Lomamökit Kuivasensaarentie 1212 Pettilä Savitaipale (40 km) Tel Holiday cottages. Ruhtinaanmäen Lomamökit Parranniementie 29 Savitaipale (50 km) Tel Holiday cottages. Saalasti Holiday Cottages Survajantie 51 Savitaipale (57 km) , Viktorinranta Savitaipale (45 km) Tel Holiday cottages. Camp Suomijärvi Himalan pohjantie 2 Suomenniemi (65 km) Tel Kiesilän Kievari Lappeenrannantie 1090 Suomenniemi (60 km) Tel Granary accommodation. Loma-Väkkärä Ylä-Väkkäräntie 77 Suomenniemi (66 km) Tel Holiday cottages on Lake Saimaa, open throughout the year. Nahkuri Farm COTTAGES Sarkalahdentie 67 Kannuskoski (55 km) Tel Holiday cottages. Ruottisen Lomamökit Kallio rannantie 20 Suomenniemi (60 km) Tel Holiday cottages.

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38 Lappeenranta region Accommodation» gosaimaa.fi/accommodation Vappu Hujala Mäntyharjuntie 319 Suomenniemi (68 km) Tel Holiday cottage. Loma Viitikka Laamalantie 111 Pellosniemi Suomenniemi (70 km) Tel , Holiday cottages. SF-Caravan Koulukuja 55 Pellosniemi Suomenniemi (72 km) Tel SF-Caravan member area in Laamalansaari. Askon ja Maijan maatilamajoitus Suolahdentie 461 Peltoi Taipalsaari (28 km) Tel , Cottages, B&B, conference services. Hostel Mansikka Huuhtiaisenlahdentie 11 Taipalsaari (15 km) Tel , Cottages, B&B. Holiday Centre SaiMAAN RANTA Suur-Saimaantie 1177 Taipalsaari (27 km) Tel Karhupirtit Ahonniementie 23 Taipalsaari (20 km) Tel Holiday cottages. Maamiehen majat Kilkinsaarentie 81 Taipalsaari (22 km) Tel Holiday cottage rental. Saimaa Rentals Lotjapolku 1 Saimaanharju Taipalsaari (15km) Tel , Services offered also in Russian. Holiday cottages. Rikkosen lomamökit Kyläniementie 1140 Taipalsaari (100 km) Tel Holiday cottages. Lahtelan maatilamatkailu Lahtelantie 120 Hujakkala Ylämaa (43 km) Tel Cottages, B&B. MELLUN KÄENPESÄ CUCKOO S NEST Lahnalammentie 343 Suomenniemi (82 km) Tel Farm accommodation, B&B, conference facilities for 10 to 20 persons. Smoke sauna and other services available by prior arrangement. The entire farm can also be hired. VILLA HEPONIEMI Korhosentie Suomenniemi (74 km) Tel Log cabin. MYLLYRANTA HOLIDAY COTTAGES Myllyhiekantie 85 A, B, C Savitaipale (40 km) Cottages. SAIMAA GARDENS Tiuruniementie 131 Rauha (34 km) Tel Unique resort amidst the natural beauty of Lake Saimaa. TAPION HUVILAT Koskentie 3 Ylämaa (34 km) Tel Luxury villas amidst nature. OTHER ACcOMMODATION Gasthaus Kantolankulma Kimpisenkatu 19 Lappeenranta Tel Apartments. abcitimotel Kannelkatu 1 Lappeenranta Tel Kesä-Loas Leirikatu 2 F Lappeenranta Tel Minimum booking one week. Huhtiniemi Hostel Kuusimäen-katu 18 Lappeenranta Tel Open in summer. Hostel Karelia-Park Korp raalinkuja 1 Lappeenranta Tel Open in summer. PITOTALO Miekkala Partalantie 136 Lappeenranta (10 km) Tel , B&B. Gasthaus Joutseno Saimaantie 16 Joutseno Lappeenranta (20 km) Tel Päivölän ratsutila (riding farm) Sammaljärventie 1 Taipalsaari Tel B&B. Ylämaan Rajamaja Väkeväläntie 400 Hujakkala Ylämaa Lappeenranta (50 km) Tel , B&B. Mirjan Matkakoti Kauppakatu 9 Taavetti (37km) Tel , B&B. Parolan Hovi Suoanttilantie 134 Luumäki (25 km) Tel B&B. Wanha Havon koulu Havontie 56 Savitaipale (38 km) Tel B&B and group accommodation. Lusikkaniemi Karkauksentie 530 Suomenniemi (65 km) Tel Accommodation for groups on reservation. Tuhannen tarinan Talo Nikkarintie 136 Kannuskoski (60 km) Tel , GRANARY ACCOMMODATION Vanha Mikkelintie 42 (9 km) Tel , Open during the summer months only. SAIMAA CITY APARTMENTS HOTEL OY Lappeenranta Tel Comfortable accommodation at Lappeenranta city centre. SAIMAAN PAULA Pekanrannantie 11 Taipalsaari (22 km) Tel Fisherman s house. (xx km) = distance from Lappeenranta

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40 Lappeenranta region Food and drink» gosaimaa.fi/restaurants RESTAURANTS Café-Restaurant Wolkoff Kauppakatu 26 Tel High-quality gourmet restaurant offering well prepared food, excellent wines and good service in 162 years old bakery shop. Kasino Ainonkatu 10 Tel , Almost 100 years old Restaurant Kasino, on the shores of Lake Saimaa welcomes its guests to enjoy Karelian hospitality! Linnoituksen Krouvi Vesi portinkuja 5 Tel A casual and cosy restaurant for the entire family. Open during the summer months, and by prior arrangement at other times of the year. Ravintola Olé Raatimiehenkatu 18 Tel When you need to be surrounded by hilarious company or to enjoy delicacies never seen or experienced before, the right direction is Restaurante & Cantina Olé. Tassos Valtakatu 33 Tel A Greek style restaurant famous for its good food. Wanha Makasiini Satamatie 4 Tel A cosy restaurant offering good food and service in the Lappeenranta Harbour. Casanova Brahenkatu 1 Tel Italian restaurant. The menu includes tasty pizzas, pastas, salads, and juicy steaks as well as vegetarian options. Separate menu for children. Huviretki Valtakatu 31 Tel A welcoming and comfortable restaurant at Hotel Cumulus in the city centre. Torilla & BAR Kauppakatu 21 Tel Torilla & Bar is a new and modern restaurant known for its good food and excellent, friendly service. The restaurant is situated in connection with Scandic Hotel Patria. Rosso Kauppakatu Tel Rosso restaurants have for more than three decades offered Finns the best food experiences of South and North Europe. Rantaravintola Redi Yacht Club Wilmanranta Satamatie 23 Tel Redi is a lunch and catering restaurant for the entire family in the Lappeenranta Harbour. Open in summer, in winter on reservation. Ravintola Parempi Family Center Hyrymäenkatu 2 Tel Spacious and cosy child friendly restaurant in the middle of the shopping centre. Kristiinan kahvisalonki Katariinantori 4 Linnoitus Tel Open on reservation. Family occasions, courses and meetings, catering. Lappeen Ruustinna Valtakatu 80, access from Kaukaankatu 2 Tel Open on reservation. Lappeen Ruustinna offers unfogettable meals in a dignified milieu. Pitotalo Miekkala Partalantie 136 Tel Open on reservation, open for groups by prior arrangement. Family occasions, courses and meetings, catering. Tang Capital Brahenkatu 3 Tel Chinese restaurant in Shopping Centre Iso-Kristiina. Wing Wah Palace Valtakatu 30 2nd floor Tel Chinese restaurant in Shopping Centre Opri. LAURITSALA MANOR HOUSE Kartanontie 21 Tel Restaurant open on reservation. Various facilities for 10 to 250 persons. LUNCH CAFΈS AND RESTAURANTS ABC Viipurinportti Hirsimäenkatu 1 Café Galleria Koulukatu 15 Café Isaak Urheilukatu 6 Café Weera Weera Shopping Centre Kauppakatu 39 Golden Tai Snellmaninkatu 5 Confectionary and Café Sara Opri Shopping Centre Koulukatu 5 7 Restaurant-Café Tabasco Kauppakäytävä 6 Café and Restaurant Saimaan Helmi Ajurinkatu 6 Lunch Café El Si Snellmaninkatu 8 Lunch Café Rinnekulma Myllymäenkatu 27 Lounas Keidas Oksasenkatu 2 Neste cafeteria Kauppakatu 76 Ukko Pekka Rajamiehentie 46 Vainikkala Vanha Pilotti Lentokentäntie 21 Lappeenranta Airport CAFΈS Kahvila Café Majurska Kristiinankatu 1 Fortress Tel Old-time café Majurska has been renovated and decorated in a homelike style with respect of traditions. Home-baked cakes and other delicacies. Arnold s Bakery and Coffee Shop Shopping Centre Iso-Kristiina Brahenkatu 3 7 Asemaravintola Resiina Lappeenranta Travel Centre Ratakatu 21 Coffee House Shopping Centre Armada Kauppakatu Café Darwin Family Center Hyrymäenkatu 2 Café Kristiina Shopping Centre Iso-Kristiina Brahenkatu 3 Galleria Caféteria Shopping Centre Galleria Kauppakatu 40 C Finnhostel Kuusimäenkatu 18 Café Aleksandra Toikankatu 2 Kafiina Passenger Harbour s play ground Open in summer. Café Kardemumma Kauppakatu 41 VANHAN KANAVAN KAHVILA Sulkuvartijankatu 16 Tel Lappeenranta Market place Coffee Kiosks Harbour Café and Kiosks

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42 Lappeenranta region Food and drink» gosaimaa.fi/restaurants PUBS AND BARS Bar-Café Piccolo Brahenkatu 1 BAR MILJA Karjalantie 25 Lauritsala Billy kid Valtakatu 34 Birra Kauppakatu 27 Cherry Blossom BaR Valtakatu 30 2nd floor Green Apple Bar & Cafe Valtakatu 34 Hemingway s Valtakatu 31 Irish Pub Old Park Valtakatu 36 Kippari-Krouvi Oksasenkatu 8 Kolme Lyhtyä Kauppakatu 27 Marix Brahenkatu 3 Old Cock Valtakatu 54 Pikku-Pete Kauppakatu 52 Pub 55 Raatimiehenkatu 13 Pub Olteri Kaivokatu 7B Pumpun Pub Kauppakatu 66 Lucky Monkeys Valtakatu 42 LAPPEENRANNAN TULLi RAVINTOLA Passenger harbour Totem Raatimiehenkatu 17 SUMMER TERRACES KasinonTerassi Ainonkatu 10 KASINON KESÄTERASSI Kasino Restaurant Ainonkatu 10 Linnoituksen Krouvi Vesipor tinkuja 5 Pumpun Pub Kauppakatu 66 Rantaravintola Redi Satamatie 23 Prinsessa Armaada Passenger Harbour Wanha Makasiini Satamatie 4 s/s Suvi-Saimaa Passenger Harbour DANCING Diva Snellmaninkatu 10 Giggling Marlin Oksasenkatu 2 Golden Apple Valtakatu 34 Iltatähti Ostosraitti 2 Monrepos Oksasenkatu 2 Wiltsu Kauppakatu 39 FAST FOOD Golden Rax Pizzabuffet Oksasenkatu 2 Hesburger Shopping Centre Prisma, Puhakankatu 9 11 ABC Viipurinportti, Hirsimäenkatu 1 S-market Sammonlahti, Orioninkatu 2 S-market Myllykeskus, Kaakkoiskaari 22 Kotipizza Hyrymäenkatu 2 Family Center Lavolankatu 10 McDonald s Ratakatu 29 Rosso Express S-market Sammonlahti, Orioninkatu 2 Shopping Centre Prisma, Puhakankatu 9 11 Subway Valtakatu 34 JOUTSENO Café-Restaurant Villipippuri Keskuskatu 3, Tel Restaurant Luhtikammari Saimaantie 5 Tel LUNCH CAFE SANNA Saimaantie 1 PULP LUNCH CAFE Linjatie 6 Dada s Kebab Pizza Markkinatori 4 Café Myllytupa Myllymäentie 83 Open during the skiing season. Kebab-pizzeria Istanbul Ostoskuja 1 Konnunsuo Bar Konnunsuontie 340 Korpikeidas Café Vesikkolantie 415 Lunch Café Orvokki Puusepäntie 1 Kotipizza Seo Joutseno Asemansuora 2 Penny Pub Ostoskuja 1 Pizzapojat Välitie 6 Tuki-Rasti Saimaantie 1 LEMI Restaurant Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi Rantatie 1 Tel Esko Hietaranta, who was granted the honorary title Chaîne des Rotisseurs serves traditional lamb dish särä in Lemi all year round. Table reservation necessary. Please see web pages for serving times. The Local History Museum s Särätupa Vainikkalantie 6 Tel , Welcome to taste traditional lamb dish "särä" also at the Särätupa in Lemi, open from March to December. Table reservation necessary. Restaurant Jehu Toukkalantie 1 Kouvo bar Iitiäntie 4 TALJANKKA CAFE & RESTAURANT Raikulitie 23 LUUMÄKI Kivijärven Helmi Uro Tel Palvaanjärven loma Palvaantie 398 Tel Restaurant Kanuuna Linnalantie 42 Taavetti Jurvala Tavern Jurvalankuja 2 Kahvi-Pakari Saarentie 1 Lunch Café Maiskiss Linnalantie 55 Taavetti Drink and Dance Bar Amadeus Taavetti Café Tuulimylly Someronmäki 6 Kaitjärvi Väliväylän etappi Väliväyläntie 828 Kannuskoski Palvelukeskus Mäntykoti Patteritie 7 Taavetti Shop-Café & PATISSERIE Satun Makiat Urontie 1 Uro SAVITAIPALE Olkkolan Hovi Olkkolantie 2 Tel Restaurant Sahrami Torikatu 5 7 Tel ABC Savitaipale Peltoinlahdentie 31 Tel Partaranta Partakoskentie 971 Tel Open in May September Café Muskotti Torikatu 5-7 SUUTARI PETROL STATION & CAFE Tuohikotintie 1291 Heituinlahti Ranta-aitta Kuolimontie Boat Harbour Marina Open in summer. PIILIPUU Peltoinlahdentie 23 Tel A restaurant full of flavours and a cafe with a warm welcome. SUOMENNIEMI Kiesilän Kievari Lappeenrannantie 1090 Tel Catering Service Rosetti Karkauksentie 169 Tel , For groups on reservation. Café-Restaurant Härkintupa Kirkonkyläntie 17 Tel Rantinhovi Mäntyharjuntie 1091 Tel Metsätähti Koulutie 9 TAIPALSAARI Restaurant Saimaanranta Suursaimaantie 1177 Tel Open during the summer months, and by prior arrangement at other times of the year. Rantaravintola Ankkuri Jauhialantie 2 Tel Restaurant min'ann Taipaltie 1 Tel Café Röytty Leikonrannantie 1 Open throughout the year. Lähetys-pirtti Village centre Open: Wed and Thu at 12 noon 3 pm (not in July). Pölkkybaari Kellomäentie 4 Catering Service Ella-BIIJA Pekurinen Municipal House YLÄMAA Korupirtti Ylämaa Gem Village Tel Ylämaan Rajamaja Väkeväläntie 400 Tel , Groups on reservation Vaalimaantie 4290 Café and food services on reservation.

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44 Lappeenranta region Shopping» gosaimaa.fi/shopping SHOPS AT THE FORTRESS Kristiina s Workshops Katariinantori 6 Lappeenranta Studio Tia Marii na, make up artist Annemari Haapavuori, make up, mask make up, face painting, mens and ladies hairdresser Theatre Karelus Doll Workshop, theatre dolls, masks, handicrafts. Majurska s House Kristiinankatu 1 Lappeenranta Open daily Gallery Kääntöpoiju's Linen Shop, dressmaker's shop, and handmade Finnish arts and crafts Tyyki, Finnish handicrafts Nupputiikki, Finnish handicrafts, silver and gem jewellery, clothes for children Painter Reino Lättilä, landscape paintings of Finland Mat roona, tiffany work, glass melting, sandblasting, Finnish handicrafts. CERAMICS WORKSHOP & GALLERY Satamatie 19 Lappeen ranta Ceramics by Arja Martikainen and Antonio Altarriba. Winter opening hours: 10 am 5 pm, Sat 10 am 2 pm. Summer opening hours: Mon Fri 10 am 6 pm, Sat 10 am 3 pm, Sun 12 noon 6 pm. Täky-Galleria Satamatie 10 Lappeenranta Arts and crafts by local craftspeople in South East Finland, ceramics, knitwear, leather work, gem and wood products, jewellery, art. Gallery Rantapaja Saimaa University of Applied Sciences Satamatie 15 Lappeenranta Changing exhibitions, workshops. Karjalan Kauniit Puukorut Vihreä makasiini Lappeenranta Open June 1 st August 31 st Mon Sun 10 am 6 pm. SPECIAL STORES INTERIOR DESIGN & GIFT SHOP ELEONORA Valtakatu 38 Lappeenranta Finnish and Lappeenranta gifts, souvenirs, and Aarikka products. Finlayson Hyrymäenkatu 2 Family Center Lappeenranta Karjala-Shop Kauppakatu 41 Lappeenranta Products and souvenirs with a Karelian theme. Leader Fish & Cafe Rapattilantie Nuijamaa Special shop for smoked fish products. Souvenirs. The extended shop will open in Global Shop Sikitiko Snellmaninkatu 14 Market Hall Lappeenranta Fair Trade products, coffee, tea, handicrafts from third world countries, eco-friendly cleaners, washing powders and loofahs. MAIANNA Koulukatu 9 Lappeenranta Gift & Design Shop. Marimekko Lappeenranta/ Marimaailma Oy Kauppakatu 39 Shopping Centre Weera Lappeenranta Pajapuoti Tsoppi Kivenkatu 2 4 Lappeenranta Wood and textile products. Pusupuisto Kiosk Kristiinankatu Lappeenranta Open in summer. Savu-Kari Pikkalanlähteenkatu 1 Lappeenranta High-quality fish products. Taito-kauppa Taito South Karelia Association The House of Tasihin Kauppakatu 25 Lappeenranta South Karelian and Finnish arts and crafts, and industrial art work: interior decorating products, accessories, clothes, gift items, to do-packages and materials. The atelier offers interior decorating products, Kostuli clothing collection, to do-packages and courses, national costumes and courses. Wolkoff s Shop Kauppakatu 26, Lappeenranta Old style products ranging from fountain pens and ink bottles to nostalgic tin toys and paper dolls. In memory of the Wolkoff family also various traditional Russian Orthodox items are available, including decorated eggs, icons, and candles. Wood Park ITEM SHOP ABC Viipurinportti Hirsimäenkatu 1 Lappeenranta Gift, interior, and art items, and articles for every day use. Verhoilu-Seppo KY Satamatie 11 Lappeenranta Boat and car upholsterer s shop, material sales, manufacturing of boat canopies and boat cushions, and industrial textiles. REKIRETKI Hyrymäenkatu 2 Family Center Lappeenranta Furs, gifts, and souvenirs. Kaskein Marja Oy Työtie 7 Taavetti Jams, juices, wild mushrooms, dried products, berry sweets. Open Mon Fri 8 am 4 pm. Shop at Luumäki Handicraft Centre Pajatie 7 Taavetti Shop-Café Satun Makiat Urontie 1 Uro Luumäki Meals, sweets, and bakery products. Ceramist Sari Kouki Kaijanlahdentie 2 Savitaipale Ceramics, textile work. Mäkelän takomo Teollisuustie 4 Savitaipale by the road Lappeenranta-Mikkeli Items made in a forge and metal work. AINO USKI DESIGN Kievarintie 1B2 Savitaipale Unique handprinted clothing, interior design textiles, business gifts, etc. Savitaipaleen Puupaja Saara Heikkinen Kaijanlahdentie 2 Savitaipale Manufacturing and restoration of furnitures, wooden gifts and everyday items. Risto Hämäläinen Ceramics Workshop Matinniementie 51 Savitaipale Reiponen Farm Elomäentie 256 Heituinlahti Savitaipale Meat products. Tuliniekan pajapuoti Peltoinlahdentie 11 Savitaipale Candles, floating candles, Finnish handicrafts. työpaja Morova Hallitie 3 Savitaipale Wood and textile products, subcontracting works, firewood for sale. Kyläkäki Kirkonkyläntie 17 Suomenniemi Gift and household items, knitwear and yarns, etc. Mesikädet Kuusenhaontie 39 A Suomenniemi Honey and honey products directly from the farm. monitoimitalo Nuotta Kirkonkyläntie 12 Suomenniemi Open weekdays 2 pm 6 pm. Handicraft Shop. Farmhouse shop/röytty House Village centre Taipalsaari Handicrafts made by Taipalsaari Handicrafts Association: textile and leather work, stained glass work, dolls, paintings. Finnish Spectrolite Exports Alatalonmäentie 4 Ylämaa Sale of unrefined spectrolite, quarry visits for groups. G & S Design Vilajoentie 1 Ylämaa Goldsmith s workshop, gemstone cutting shop, design jewellery shop. In the Gem Village a Gem Shop open during summer times. Jalokivihiomo Markku Puranen Inksillantie 7 Ylämaa Gem cutting and polishing shop. Kiviseppä Gem Village Ylämaa Gem and stone product sale. Ylämaan Korukivi Gem Village Ylämaa Sales exhibition of spectrolite stones and jewellery, and gem cutting shop. ANTIQUE AND ART Antique Shop Vitriini Kauppakatu 23 Lappeenranta Collector s items, art glass, sculptures, art, antiques. Art Bros, Art Sale Valtakatu 26 Lappeenranta Oil and aquarelle paintings and graphics. Finnish and Russian art. divari Begemot Snellmaninkatu 8 Lappeenranta Books. Ideri Kauppakatu 25 Lappeen ranta Aquarelles, posters and cards. LAPPEENRANNAN TAVARAPÖRSSI Valtakatu 42 Lappeenranta Collector's items, antiques. Art Shop Mai-art Brahenkatu 3 Lappeenranta Graphics, oil paintings, interior decorating paintings, framing service, equipment for artists, AntiqLook furnitures and art posters. Taide- ja huonekalumyynti Kievarinkatu 5 Lappeenranta Art, old furniture and glass ware sale. Sataman Antiikki & Design Torikatu 2 4 Lappeenranta Antiques, design glass and furniture, art, collector s items, jewellery.

45 TABLE WARE AND INTERIOR DECORATING ITEMS Art Astia Valtakatu 38 Lappeenranta FANNI-SHOP Valtakatu 36 Lappeenranta French country design items, furnishings, and gifts. Iittala Outlet Kauppalankatu 2 Lappeenranta Pentik Hyrymäenkatu 2 Family Center Lappeenranta Marja-Matami s Ceramic Workshop Korkea-ahontie 1470 Lappeenranta Tel Traditional Karelian clay pots and ocarinas. The Ceramic workshop is open by appointment. Sisustus Bianco Shopping Centre Iso-Kristiina Brahenkatu 3 Lappeenranta Wanhan ajan sisustusliike K & K Oksasenkatu 8 Lappeenranta Beautiful, cosy and practical things for country style interior decorating. Kankurin Aitta Järventauksentie 608 Ylämaa Interior decorating textiles, wool yarn, candles. SHOPPING CENTRES AND DEPARTMENT STORES Citymarket Toikansuontie 4 Lappeenranta Family Center and Kodin Ykkönen department store Hyrymäenkatu 2 Lappeenranta Shopping Centre Armada Kauppakatu Lappeenranta Shopping Centre IsoKristiina and Anttila Department Store Brahenkatu 3 7 Lappeenranta Shopping Centre Galleria Kauppakatu 40 Lappeenranta Shopping Centre Weera Kauppakatu 39 Lappeenranta SHOPPING CENTRE opri Koulukatu 5 7 Valtakatu 30 Lappeenranta Prisma Puhakankatu 9 11 Lappeenranta Sokos FASHION Valtakatu 33 Lappeenranta S-market myllykeskus Kaakkoiskaari 22 Lappeenranta RECYCLING CENTRES AND FLEA MARKETS Recycling Centre Hyötyhalli Kivisalmenkatu 10 Lappeenranta Finnish Red Cross Recycling Department Store Kontti Lentäjäntie Lappeenranta FleA market Kansantori Lentäjäntie Lappeenranta FleA market Löytökirppis Valtakatu 42 Lappeenranta FleA market Euro-Kirppis Lentäjäntie Lappeenranta FleA market Monitori Luukkaantori 7 Lappeenranta PIKKU RUUSUNEN Torikatu 8 Savitaipale MARKET PLACES AND SUMMER MARKETS Market Hall and Market place Lappeenranta The Marketplace is open Mon Sat at 7 am 2 pm, (in summer also at 2 pm 6 pm). On Sundays flee market at 7 am 2 pm. Market Hall Mon Fri at 8 am 5 pm, Sat at 8 am 2 pm. Harbour square Lappeenranta Open May 1 st August 31 st at 9 am 3 am every day. Joutseno Market place On Thursdays November 1 st April 30 th at 8 am 2 pm and May 1 st October 31 st at 7 am 2 pm. LAURITSALA MARKET SQUARE Open Mon Sat 7 am 6 pm. Lemi Summer Market at Tapulinaukio (Stack square) Sat 9 am 1 pm. Evening Market Wed 4 pm 7.30 pm. Luumäki Market place Taavetti centre Open Mon Sat 7 am 3 pm Museum Farm Tuulimylly Someronmäki 6 Kaitjärvi Savitaipale Market place Open Mon Sat 8 am 6 pm. Suomenniemi Summer Markets Kirkonkyläntie 12 Held on Saturdays during the summer at the Nuotta community centre. Taipalsaari Summer market Village Centre Open June 4 th August 26 th on Saturdays 9 am 12 noon. YLÄMAA SUMMER MARKET Marttalanpuisto Park Held once a month on Saturdays from June to September between 10 am and 12 noon. Ylämaa farmer s market at the Gem Village June 3 rd August 26 th on Fridays 3 pm 6 pm.

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47 Lappeenranta region ATTRACTIONS» gosaimaa.fi/sights LAPPEENRANTA FORTRESS South Karelia Museum Kristiinankatu 15 Basic exhibition: On the border Three Karelian towns, Lappeenranta, Vyborg and Käkisalmi and the roots of South Karelia. Separate exhibition and a play room for children. A scale model of the town of Vyborg. Changing exhibitions: January 15 th April 10 th Finland during the period of Finlandisation. A look into the painful political, financial, and cultural aspects of Finland s recent history. May 8 th 2011 January 8 th 2012 The Spirit of Stone. Stone in prehistory, an international competition for jewellery students, a commissioned exhibition for gemstone jewellery artists, and Kalevala Koru s gemstone jewellery exhibition. Open June 6 th August 21 st Mon Fri at 10 am 6 pm, Sat Sun 11 am 5 pm, Tue Sun 11 am 5 pm. Prices in summer: adults 6,50, senior citizens 5,50, children under 16 free entrance. South Karelia Art Museum Kristiinankatu 8 10 Exhibitions: October 10 th 2010 February 6 th 2011 Images off a Stone An Exhibition by Pro Litografia Association Until 17 th April. Fatal Moments Images of War in art February 12 th April 3 rd Kalevala Granaína. 13 Spanish visual artists create art from poems in Kalevala. Approx. May 15 th September 18 th Visual Art by the Lake Saimaa. The Vuoksi lake system that runs from Lakes Pielinen and Kallavesi into Lake Suur-Saimaa has inspired artists down through the years. The South Karelia Art Museum s summer exhibition showcases lakeside artists and their work inspired by the large Vuoksi water system. Works include Eero Järnefelt s Koli landscapes, Tapani Raittila s Kyläniemi paintings, and Kristiina Uusitalo s Saimaa views. The exhibition is produced in cooperation with the Mikkeli and Kuopio Art Museums. October 4 th 2011 February 5 th 2012, Exhibition of Young Artists from Southeast Finland. Also older local art will be on display. Open June 6 th August 21 st Mon Fri at 10am 6pm, Sat Sun 11am 5pm, other times Tue Sun at 11am 5pm. Prices in summer: adults 6,50, senior citizens 5,50, children under 16 free entrance. Cavalry Museum Kristiinankatu 2 Displays the history of the Finnish cavalry. Open June 6 th August 21 st Mon Fri at 10 am 6 pm, Sat Sun 11 am 5 pm, Tue Sun 11 am 5 pm. For groups by appointment in winter. Prices: adults 3, senior citizens 2, children under 16 free entrance. Orthodox Church The oldest orthodox church in Finland is dedicated to Virgin Mary and dates back to Open June 7 th August 14 th Tue Sun at 10 am 5 pm. For groups by appointment in winter. By purchasing a joint ticket you can access all the museums in the Fortress. Ticket price during the summer months: adults 8,50, seniors 7. Ticket prices at other times of the year: adults 4,50, seniors 3,50, under 16 s free of charge. The ticket also entitles you to admission into the South-Karelia Museum and Art Museum. Vihreä makasiini Kristiinankatu 6 Artist Emma Jussila-Scherman s 10 th Anniversary exhibition GOLEM, puppet shows for children and adults. Open July 1 st 31 st. LAPPEENRANTA Wolkoff s House Museum Kauppakatu 26 A house built in 1826 for a Russian merchant family. Open June 6 th August 21 st Mon Fri 10 am 6 pm, Sat Sun 11 am 5 pm, other times Sat Sun 11 am 5 pm (closed in January and February). Easter at Wolkoff s on April 16 th 17 th, April 19 th 21 st, and April 23 rd 24 th Christmas: December 7 th 23 rd and December 26 th Prices: adults 5,50, senior citizens 4,50, children under 16 free entrance. Guided tours only. Tours start 15 minutes past the hour. Laura Gallery Kauppakatu 25 Taito South Karelia Association The House of Tasihin Changing handicraft and applied arts exhibitions, free admission. Open Mon Fri 10 am 5 pm, Sat 10 am 2 pm. Lotta Museum Kirkkokatu 7 Items that have belonged to Lottas, members of the Lotta Swärd organization (women s voluntary national defence organization): work equipment, photographs and books, a café. Open between June and August Tue Sat 10 am 4 pm, other times by appointment for groups Prices: adults 2, children 1. Saimaa Canal Museum Sulkuvartijankatu 16 This exhibition gives insight to the construction work of Saimaa Canal. Exhibition on the Suvorov Canals built in the 18th century, and about the harbours of Baltic Sea in the outbuilding. Renovated garden and a canal path in the Mälkiä area. Café. Open between June and August Prices: adults 3, children under 16 free entrance, groups 2 /person. Saimaa Canal Saimaa Canal has been used for transportation between Lake Saimaa and the Gulf of Finland since After its completion it served as a symbol of the economical growth and technical expertise of the Grand Duchy of Finland. The old Canal of the Emperor's had 28 locks and a total length of 58 km. The present canal was inaugurated in The length of the canal is 43 km in total and it has 8 locks, 3 on the Finnish part, and 5 on the Russian part. You can take a stroll along the signposted path that runs around the leafy canal area and take a break in the comfortable museum cafe. The area is currently undergoing extensive restoration to serve visitors better in the future. Welcome to visit Saimaa Canal on-the-spot and learn about its glorious history that dates back 150 years. Or go on a Saimaa Canal cruise or a cruise to Vyborg! Aviation Museum of Karelia Lappeenranta Airport The basic exhibition displays fighter museum planes MIG-21BIS, SAAB 35S, DRAKEN, NIEUPORT 17, FOLLAND GNAT among other things, and the school plane SAAB91D SAFIR. Guided tours, museum shop. Open June 1 st August 31 st Mon Fri at 12 noon 6 pm. Prices: adults 4, children under 12 free entrance accompanied by parent. GallerY Pihatto Valtakatu 80 Monthly changing art exhibitions during the winter. 16 th Country & Urban A summer exhibition from June to August at Galleria Pihatto and surrounding area. Open Tue Fri 1 am 5 pm, Sat Sun 11 am 3 pm. Kaakkois-Suomen Valokuvakeskus Snellmaninkatu 13 A Monthly changing photograph exhibitions. Open during exhibitions Tue Fri at 11 am 6 pm, Sat at 11 am 3 pm. Nuijamaa Parish Museum Nuijamaa Open June 19 th August 7 th Sun 11 am 1 pm. Free admission. Traditional Cavalrymen These representatives of the former Finnish cavalry dressed in traditional red trousers and sceleton jackets of the 1920 s can be seen riding on horseback within the Fortress and the city bay area on July 1 st July 31 st Tue Fri at 2 pm 5 pm, Sat 12 noon 3 pm, weather permitting. Lappee Church Valtakatu 35 A wooden so called double cruciform church built in 1794 is situated in the centre of the city. Serves travellers as a road church. Open June 1 st August 31 st Mon Sun 10 am 6 pm. Lappeenranta Church Manner heiminkatu 1 This red brick church was first designed for the use of the Russian garrison. The church was inaugurated for its present use in Open during the summer months. Lauritsala Church Keskuskatu 1 A modern church called The light of heaven which was built in Open in summer. Sammonlahti Church Hieta kallionkatu 7 A modern church inaugurated in The church is also known as To refreshing water. Serves travellers as a road church. Open in winter, Tue 12 noon 7 pm, Wed 12 noon 8 pm, Thu 12 noon 7pm, Sun 9 am 2 pm, Mon, Fri and Sat closed. Open: June 6 th August 14 th Mon 12 noon 6pm, Tue 10 am 8 pm, Wed Fri 12 noon 6 pm, Sat 12 noon 5 pm and Sun 9 am 3 pm.

48 Lappeenranta region ATTRACTIONS» gosaimaa.fi/sights Nuijamaa Church Tassiantie 9 A wooden church built in 1948 at the same place as the old church that burned down. JOUTSENO Joutseno Local History Museum Pitäjäntupa Soljantie 2 Joutseno Open June 16 th August 4 th Tue Thu at 12 noon 4 pm. Free admission. Joutseno Church Penttiläntie 1 A stone church built in Open from June to August 10 am 6 pm. South Karelian Motor Museum Harmaakalliontie 1 next to Karjalan Portti Approx. 40 Finnish vehicles from the 1920 s. Open May August Tue Fri 11 am 4 pm, Sat 10 am 3 pm, Sun 10 am 6pm. Prices: adults 5, children under 2 free entrance. Family ticket 10, groups min. 20 persons 2 /person. Domestic Animal Park, Salmon Angling Korpikeidas Vesikkolantie 415 In a 4-hectare area, sheep, rabbits, chicken and roosters, guinea-pigs, chipmunks, turkeys, pidgeons, emus and a miniature pig. Salmon angling (closes one hour before closing time). Open ca May 15 th June 23 rd Mon Sun 10 am 7 pm, and June 24 th ca August 30 th Mon Sun 10 am 8 pm and September 1 st 20 th 10 am 7 pm. Ticket sales closes one hour before closing time. LEMI Lemi Church Church Village A wooden church built in 1786 by Juhana Salonen. Open June 1st August 31st Mon Thu 8am 4pm, Fri 8am 2pm, Sun 9am am. Other hours by appointment. Local History Museum Vainikkalantie 6 A court yard with a cabin, granaries, a wind mill, a smoke sauna (by apppointment) among other things. Traditional särä, Finnish lamb dish (on reservation) from March to December. Taikalyhty Uimintie 7 Finland s oldest rural shop from 1870, now serves as a second-hand bookshop. Free entrance. Taikalyhty s Summer Exhibition open: June 1 st August 31 st Tue Sun 12 noon 4 pm. LUUMÄKI Luumäki Church A church designed by C. L. Engel in Open June 1 st August 31 st Mon Fri 9 am 2 pm. Fortress and Local History Museum Linnalantie 35 Taavetti A museum school room, archeological findings, fortress items. Open June July Mon Fri at 9 am 3 pm. Other times by appointment. Prices: adults 4, children 1, groups of more than 10 people, 2 /person, family ticket 6. Taavetti Fortress A fortress part of the chain of fortresses in South East Finland, from the 18th century. Salpa Line Fortifications dating back to can be seen in the eastern parts of the municipality. Salpa-asema (Salpa Line) Salpa Line, Askola Salpa-asema displays bunkers, trenches, stone blocks. Groups by appointment, guidance. Kotkaniemi Lappeenrannantie 455 Kotkaniemi was the home of President P. E. Svinhufvud, now functions as a museum. Open June 1 st August 15 th Wed Sun at 11 am 5 pm. Other times open for groups by appointment. Museum Farm Tuulimylly Someronmäki 6 Kaitjärvi Farmhouse café and outdoor terrace, museum granaries, Finland s only flag exhibition, miniature golf, farmer s market. Open in summer. Kannuskoski Village A vibrant, idyllic village with cottage and B &B accommodation available. Cowshed Gallery Farm accommodation The House of Thousand Tales Nikkarintie 136 Kannuskoski Art exhibitions Open May August. Other times for groups by appointment. Meals provided for groups when booked in advance. SAVITAIPALE Savitaipale Church Peltoinlahdentie 32 Rapakivi granite church completed in Open in summer. Church Builder s Museum Bell tower Permanent exhibition in honor of the workers who built wooden churches. Open June 12 th August 7 th Sun 11 am 2 pm. Kärnäkoski Fortress A fortress part of the chain of fortresses in South East Finland, built by Alexander Suvorov in 1790 s. There is also a barge harbour next to the Kärnäkoski fortress, a bastion fortress, and an old mill and a saw. Hakamäki House Museum Area Old farm buildings and rustic peasant tools. 14 m high watch tower. Open June 12 th August 7 th Tue Sun 12 noon 5 pm. D.E.D. Europaeus Museum Olkkolantie 2 This permanent exhibition displays the life and work of a great man from Savitaipale, D. E. D. Europaes, and 19 th culture. Open in summer, by prior arrangement. SUOMENNIEMI NIKKINEN COTTAGE Koulutie 8 Tel A museum cottage with furniture and equipment of the period. Changing exhibitions. Open during the Suomenniemi Festival or by prior arrangement. LYYTIKKÄLÄ MUSEUM FARM Pajulahdentie 17 Tel A farm estate in the Southeast of Finland from the end of the 18 th century, 1850s, and the beginning of the 20 th century. 20 valuable buildings. Open June 15 th August 15 th Tue Sun 12 noon 6 pm. Suomenniemi Church Tel Wooden church with a cross-type floor plan completed in Bell tower with shingle roofing from Open June 1 st August 31 st Mon Fri 9 am 4 pm, Sat 11 am 2 pm, Sun 9 am 2 pm. Other times by prior arrangement. VIEWING PLATFORM Painalluksenmäki Kauriansalmi A viewing platform and a lean-to. The platform provides magnificent views over Lake Kuolimo. A nature trail will be built around the area. TAIPALSAARI Taipalsaari Church Church Village Wooden church from 1754 Open June 5 th August 14 th 12 noon 6 pm. Municipal House Kellomäentie 1 Completed in 1990, designed by Riitta and Kari Ojala. Open Mon Fri 8 am 3.45 pm. Röytty Local History Centre Church Village Hostelry Museum and farmhouse café/restaurant Open Tue Fri 10 am 5 pm and Sat Sun 10 am 3 pm. Cowshed Gallery Horse drawn vehicles and sales exhibition by local craftspeople. Open May 31 st August 14 th daily 10 am 5 pm, Sat 10 am 3 pm. August on weekends 18 th 19 th and 25 th 26 th Sat 10 am 3 pm, Sun 10 am 5 pm. (Closed June 23 rd 24 th.) Free entrance. YLÄMAA Gem Village Jewellery museum, gem cutter s workshop, gem shop, café, and play area for children. Ylämaan Korukivi Ky Kivi kyläntie 17 2 gem shops and gem cutter's workshop, spectrolite design jewellery and watches, etc. Kiviseppä Ky Kivikyläntie 25 Spectrolite design jewellery. Gem Museum Gem Village Gem, minerals and fossile samples on display. More than samples from around the world. Copies of the most famous diamonds in the world, for example the Star of Africa, Koh-I-Noor, etc. Fluorescent stones exhibition as speciality. Gem washing for children. Open June 1 st August 31 st 10 am 5 pm every day. Prices: adults 2, children 1, children under 12 free entrance accompanied by parent. Groups (min. 5 persons) 1 /person. Pätäri House Museum Mätöntie Ylijärvi A rural house milieu from the 19 th century. A separate Local History Museum in the area. Open June 21 st July 31 st Tue Sun 12 noon 4 pm. Free admission. Ylämaa Church Koskentie 1 Beautiful brick church completed in Spectrolite Christening bowl. Salpa Line Ihaksela Renovated war bunkers and trenches. Väkevänjärvi Bird Watching Tower

49 Imatra region ACTIVITIES» gosaimaa.fi/activities GOLF, MINIATURE GOLF and Frisbeegolf Imatra Golf Course Golftie 11 Tel An 18-hole golf course in beautiful surroundings by Lake Immalanjärvi. Driving range, putting green, proshop in the club house café and saunas. Highquality manor restaurant Rantahovi in the area. Imatra Minigolf Kotipolku 2 Tel Open in summer during opening hours of the bowling hall. Inside Golf Kosti's Golfschool T:mi Piikatu 1 (Iskote-house) Imatra Tel Winter practicing golf centre: Full Swing golf simulator, 10 swing practice spots, 2 putting greens, 2 chipping greens, large mirrors. Urheilutalo DiscGolfPark Kotipolku Imatra A novice-friendly disc golf course in the immediate vicinity of the Imatra Sports Hall. Disc rental and course maps available from the Sports Hall ticket office. Karhumäki DiscGolfPark Maratonmiehentie Imatra The disc golf course near the Karhumäki Sports Field provides a diverse and challenging environment with its wooded sections and elevation changes. ADVENTURES AND ACTIVITIES Saimaa Adventures Purjekuja 1 Imatra Tel Exciting tours and activities. Weekly summer and winter programmes with a variety of activities, including ATV safaris, fishing trips, diving excursions, and tour skating. Equipment rental also available. Water-SkiZoo Imatra Tel Various water sports activities on the shore of Imatra Spa (Saimaa) and the Vuoksi Fishing Park: wakeboarding, parasailing, water skiing, "banana boat trips", etc. Imatran Express OY Imatra Tel Guided canoeing, cycling, excursion, and adventure tours and other tours and safaris, adventure tracks, magic shows, fire works etc. Imatra Express, a wire slide over the rapid Imatrankoski, has been a huge success. Go-Kart Piikatu 1 Imatra Tel Carting rental, track in the backyard of the Iskote-house. Käringin Kutsu Ruokolahti Tel Guided adventure packages, an adventure slide as a speciality, wire slide, rock descents, corporate events, private occasions, etc. Kulttuuripalvelu Kaiku ry Ruokolahti Tel Culture and program services, event production, etc. Ruokolahden Hirvisafari Oy Ruokolahti Tel (Erkki Muhli) Guided snow mobile safaris. HERBA KansanvaliSTUSkeskus Kaivomäentie 16 Ruokolahti Tel Wellness programs. Chefs Jean Marc Ruokolahti Tel Culinary experiences, home chef and catering services. Räpsyn retket Ruokolahti Tel Adventure travel services. Naturopoint Oy Kangaskoskentie 200 Rautjärvi Tel Wellbeing courses, open air theatre. Rainer Rajakallio Rautjärvi Hiitolanjoki Tel Guided nature trips. Seppo Sahla Rautjärvi Tel Guided local history trips. ORNIO Hanna Aalto Parikkala Tel Guided bird watching and nature trips to the best nature destinations of Lintuinmaa. Muikkulahti Farm AccoMmodation and Loikonsaari Villas Parikkala Tel Farm animals, boat rental, hut, fishing equipment, snow mobile. Guided bird watching, nature and fishing trips, and meal services. Oronmylly Activity Centre Parikkala Tel Bird watching and skiing trips, events. Oy Tilituli Ltd Saari Parikkala Tel Guided trips related to bird watching, nature and history. Luonto-opastus Botaurus Melkoniemi Parikkala Tel Guided bird watching trips. Puhvelinpolku Niukkala Parikkala Tel Guided bison farm visits by appointment. FISHING services Vuoksi Fishing Park Kotipolku 4 Imatra Tel Open May 1 st September 30 th at 9 am 10 pm every day. Fishing licenses and equipment, possibility to prepare and to smoke fish, salmon/sea sturgeon pool, boats, barbecue hut, café-restaurant, tent and caravan slots, cottage accomodation, toilet, shower facilities.

50 Imatra region ACTIVITIES» gosaimaa.fi/activities Fishing Park Kuokkalammen Lohi Kuokkalammintie 287 Ruokolahti Tel Open every day all year round at 9 am 7 pm. 9 fish ponds on a ca 2 hectare area. Fish preparing and smokehouse, barbecue hut, sauna, adventure track, camping area for 20 caravans, self berry picking of buckthorn. Tmi Kari Porevirta Imatra Tel Fishing guide services. Elämys-Valkea Hannolantie 75 Ruokolahti Tel Guaranteed catches in Ruokolahti. Crystal-clear pond in the heart of the wilderness, plenty of fish, a hut on the shore. Also a suitable destination for disabled. Fishing Guidance Service Taito Huotari Parikkala Tel Guide services, trolling and spinning, jig fishing, angling and zone fishing. Vesa Lähteenmäki Niirasenniementie 33 Parikkala Tel Timo Lappalainen Särkisalmi Parikkala Tel Fishing guide services and fishing trips. FISHING LICENSES State fishery fee 7 /week, 22 /the calendar year Provincial lure fishing fee 7 /week, 29 /year Sale of permits: R-kiosks, service charge 3. Vuoksi fishing license 7 /day, 12 /week, 35 /calendar year Sale of licenses: Vuoksi Fishing Park, Kotipolku 4 Imatra Region Development Company Tourist Service, Lappeentie 12 R-kioski Mansikkala, Mansikankuja 2 Swimming Hall cash desk, Kotipolku 2 Neitsytniemi Manor, Vuoksenniskantie 10 UK Koskimies, Lappeenranta Imatra town libraries, joint service points FISHING LICENCES FOR LAKE SIMPELEJÄRVI AND THE PARIKKALA AREA Licences are available at: Urheilu-Jussi, Parikkalantie 24 SPORTS and excercising Imatra Bowling Hall Koti polku 2 Tel Imatra Sports House and Swimming Hall Kotipolku 2 Tel Imatra Ice Hall Mäntyrinne 6 Tel (A new ice rink will be completed in the Autumn of 2011, Ottelukatu 1) Imatra Tennis Hall Ottelukatu 2 Tel Simpele Bowling Hall Reini kaisenkatu 6 Rautjärvi Tel PARIKKALA HALL Kirjolankatu 5 Parikkala Reservations Tel For more information on sports areas, please contact Imatra Region Development Company s Tourist Services, Tel , and Ruokolahti and Rautjärvi Sports offices. HORSEBACK RIDING Imatran Ratsastajat ry IRA Maneesinkuja 4 Imatra Tel Einola Stable Viipurintie 586 Imatra Tel Vipele Stable Koivistontie 51 Rauha Tel Harjula Stable Kotiharjuntie 14 Imatra Tel Fjord Horse Stable RAJAvaellus Hallikkalantie 8 Imatra Tel Horse Farm Diana Hanna Parvinen Rautjärvi Tel Petti Roiha Stable Kolmikannantie 312 Parikkala Tel Hovila Stable Hovilantie 57 Parikkala Tel HIKING AND WATER RECREATION Get to know the lakeland nature on the Ruokolahti canoeing route (110 km). There are 10 resting places along the route, 5 of them have a lean-to. The route and the resting-places are marked on the map of Ruokolahti rural area, which can be purchased at Ruokolahti Tourist Information, Tel Kuokkalampi bird wetlands Ruokolahti A viewing platform and observation tower for birdwatchers. Torsanjoki nature trail Pohja-Lankila Ruokolahti Bird wetlands, an observation tower, and lean-to. Trail length approx. 1 km. Hiihtolanjoki Industrial History Landscape Path (1,2 km) in Rautjärvi goes along naturally beautiful environment close to waters. Along the path there are information signs telling about the history of River Hiitolanjoki and about activities of present days. Parikkala Hiking Trails and Nature Paths 80 kilometers of hiking trails and nature paths. All trails are marked and have huts and lean-tos for resting. Trail maps are available from the Parikkala town hall and the Joint Service Centre (Parikkalantie 45) and many local stores. CRUISES RIVER CRUISES ON VUOKSI Vuoksen Lautturi Tel Guided scenery cruises on River Vuoksi, which runs through the town of Imatra. Every day June 20 th August 20 th. departure from the Fishing Park at 3 pm. Prices: adults 12, children 7. CRUISES ON LAKE SAIMAA m/s Christina Tel Charted cruises and cruises on local waters: June 7 th June 21 st Tue and Fri an island cruise to Mietinsaari Island at 3 pm and a scenic cruise at 7 pm. June 28 th July 8 th and August 9 th 30 th Tue and Fri scenic cruises at 4 pm and 7 pm July 12 th August 5 th Tue Sat scenic cruises at 2 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm. The price of a 90-minute scenic cruise is 12/6. The price of a 3-hour island cruise is 20/10. Tickets are available from the Imatran Kylpylä Spa, m/s Christina, and Imatra Tourist Information. m/s Emma Tel Charted Saimaa cruises. The ship has a sauna/washroom and a spacious sun terrace. Capacity: max 12 persons. s/y Dream On, Yachting Dream Ltd Tel Charter cruises on Saimaa on sailing boat Irwin 52. Water-SkiZoo Lammassaarentie 7 Imatra Tel Boat Taxi Transportations on Lake Saimaa. BEACHES IMATRA Ukonlinna, Lempukka and Hossukka by Lake Saimaa. Immala and Immalanliete by Lake Immalanjärvi, Varpasaari by River Vuoksi. RUOKOLAHTI for example in Rasila, Pappilanlahti, Vaittila, Kärinki and Oritlampi. RAUTJÄRVI for example in Simpele by Lake Kivijärvi, in Asemanseutu Lake Tulilampi, and in Miettilä by Lake Vekarus. PARIKKALA The Rantapuisto and Likolampi beaches are located in the town centre, other beaches are located in Haljakka, Papinniemi, Saarenkylä, Tarnala, and Tokkari. LEISURE CENTRE Imatra Leisure Centre in Ukonniemi by the shore of Lake Saimaa Imatra Spa, Ukonlinna Hostel, Imatra Camping, café and restaurant Kolme Ankkuria, passenger harbour, visitor s marina, beach, lakeside saunas, tennis courts and a tennis hall, central sport field, ice rink (will open in the autumn of 2011), ski track activities during the first snow, disc golf course and other leisure activities. visitors' marinas Visitor s Marina in Lammassaari by the shore of Imatra Spa The marina has 10 buoys for large boats (quay A) and 10 for smaller boats (quay B). Quay A is equipped with electricity, water and lighting. The charge is 16 /day

51 including: quay space, water, waste disposal, toilet and shower facilities (at Spa), bicycle loan, barbecue hut. Shore power is 4 /day. Inquiries and bookings: Imatra Spa, Tel New Port Saimaa Gardens Oy Tiuruniementie 131 Rauha Tel Approx. 20 berths. Services: toilet/shower, sauna, water and electricity points. More services will be available during The Visitor s Marina in Ruokolahti is located in the town centre area of Rasila. Visitor s Marina and a boat launching place Centre of Parikkala: visitor marina and boat ramp Särkisalmi: boat ramp Niukkala: visitor marina and boat ramp. The visitor marina will be revamped during Papinniemi: the visitor marina will be completed in the summer of Tarnala: boat ramp EQUIPMENT RENTAL CANOES Vuoksi Fishing Park Kotipolku 4 Imatra Tel Saimaa Adventures Purjekuja 1 Imatra Tel Ruokolahden Raju Salosaari canoe shed Seppo Haapanen Tel Parikkalan Latupiiat ja -pojat Markku Kosonen Tel Rasimäki Wilderness AccoMmodation Parikkala Tel ROWING BOATS Vuoksi Fishing Park Kotipolku 4 Imatra Tel Also church boats. Saimaa Adventures Purjekuja 1 Imatra Tel Ukonlinna Hostel Leiritie 8 Imatra Tel Papinniemi Camping Papinniementie 178 Parikkala Tel KARJALAN LOMAHOVI Kuutostie 1194 Parikkala (61 km) Tel MOTOR BOATS Vuoksi Fishing Park Kotipolku 4 Imatra Tel Saimaa Adventures Purjekuja 1 Imatra Tel SAILING BOATS Yachting Dream Ltd Jorma Pakkanen Tel BICYCLES Vuoksi Fishing Park Kotipolku 4 Imatra Tel Saimaa Adventures Purjekuja 1 Imatra Tel Ukonlinna Hostel Leiritie 8 Imatra Tel Urheiluliike Kisa Lappeentie 45 Imatra Tel PARIKKALA: For information on businesses providing BIRD bicycle hire, please contact the Parikkala Joint Service Centre (Parikkalantie 45). SNOW MOBILES Ruokolahden Hirvisafari Oy (elk safari) Puumalantie 967 Ruokolahti Tel ATVs Saimaa Adventures Purjekuja 1 Imatra Tel SKIS, SKATES Imatran Hiihtopalvelu Lammassaarentie Imatra Tel Saimaa Adventures Purjekuja 1 Imatra Tel Ukonlinna Hostel Leiritie 8 Imatra Tel KARJALAN LOMAHOVI Kuutostie 1194 Parikkala (61 km) Tel SKIING EQUIPMENT FreeSki Salosaari Ruokolahti Tel Simpeleen Urheilu Rautjärvi Tel Fore more information on skiing equipment rental, please contact Imatra Region Development Company Ltd Tourist Services, Tel , [email protected]

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53 Imatra region Accommodation» gosaimaa.fi/accommodation Summer Home Hakala Hakalantie 10 Imatra Tel Kesärannan Lomamajat (holiday cabins) Kesärannantie 74, Ruokolahti (37 km) Tel Patalaiskan Lomat Puotto paikantie 14 Ruokolahti (40 km) Tel Villa Lokki Veikonniementie 68 Ruokolahti (44 km) Tel Kuokkalammen Lohi (caravan area) Kuokka lammintie 287 Ruokolahti (24 km) Tel Holiday Cottages Into Repo Ruokolahti (39 km) Tel Huhtanen Holiday Cottages Olkantie 70 Ruokolahti/Rautjärvi (32 km) Tel Saimaa Lakeside Tetriniemi Ruokolahti (42 km) Tel Various holiday cottages and villas available for rent in the area through Saimaatours, Tel or Lomarengas, Tel OTHER ACCOMMODaTION Hostel Mansikkala Pilvikuja 2 Imatra Tel Ukonlinna Hostel Leiritie 8 Imatra Tel Neitsytniemi Manor B&B Vuoksenniskantie 10 Imatra Tel Villa Karin B&B Linnanpuronkatu 6 Imatra Tel Päiväranta Course Centre Päivärannantie 7 Imatra Tel Jaakkima Christian Institute Opistontie 21 Ruokolahti (17 km) Tel HOTELS Cumulus Imatra Koskenparras 3 Imatra Tel Rantasipi Imatran valtion Hotelli Torkkelinkatu 2 Imatra Tel Hotel Imatra Kanavakatu 9 Imatra Tel Hotel Vuoksenhovi Siitolan katu 1 Imatra Tel Imatra Spa Purjekuja 1 Imatra Tel Holiday Club Saimaa Tiuruniementie Rauha Tel Holiday Club Saimaa will open on October 1 st Rantahovi Golftie Imatra Tel Karjalan Portti Harmaa kal liontie 1 Rauha Tel Kulkuripoika Asematie 4 Rauha Tel Anna Kern Ensontie 28 Imatra Tel Saimaan Loma-Hovi Lomahovintie 3 Ruokolahti (22 km) Tel Rantalinna Rantalinnantie 127 Ruokolahti (22 km) Tel Opens in spring Laatokan portti Highway 6, 722 Parikkala (57 km) Tel Karjalan Lomahovi Highway 6, 1194 Parikkala (61 km) Tel Lohikontti Melkoniementie 2 Parikkala (70 km) Tel CAMPING AND COTTAGES Imatra Spa, holiday apartments Purjekuja 1 Imatra Tel Saimaa Gardens, holiday apartments Tiuruniementie Rauha Tel Imatra Camping Ukonniemi Leiritie 8 Imatra Tel Vuoksi Fishing Park Camping Kotipolku 4 Imatra Tel Kaivannon Lohi Lomamökit (holiday cottages) Peruspoh jantie 414 Rautjärvi (62 km) Tel Kaljunen Holiday Cottages Rautjärvi (40 km) Tel Pistoniemi Holiday Cottages Pistoniementie 189 Parikkala (59 km) Tel Muikkulahti Farm Accomodation and Loikonsaari villas Muikkulahdentie 16 Parikkala (69 km) Tel Kiiveri Holiday Cottages Kiiverintie 10 Parikkala (85 km) Tel Karelian lomatuvat (holiday cabins) Mikonvaarantie 360 Parikkala (75 km) Tel Papinniemi Camping Papin niementie 178 Parikkala (115 km) Tel Lehtola Granary and Cottage AccoMmodation Vehkasuontie 84 Parikkala (61 km) Tel Rasimäki Wilderness AccomModation Vuoriniementie 336 Parikkala (71 km) Tel Villa Nurminata Moskuuntie 50 Parikkala (60 km) Tel Villa Louhela and Bluefox Riihiniementie 51 Parikkala (70 km) Tel Rinnehovi Savikontie Parikkala (67 km) Tel Home AccoMmodation Olga Frankenhauser Kaivomäentie 16 Ruokolahti (21 km) Tel Uniaitta B&B Torsansalmentie 207 Rautjärvi (47 km) Tel Valkinhovi Valkinhovintie 25 Ruokolahti (52 km) Tel Apartment AccoMmodation Simmes Oy Reinikaisenkatu 6 Rautjärvi (47 km) Tel Tmi Heikki Vaittinen Änkilänsalontie Rautjärvi, (44 km) Tel Simpele TB-huolto Tauko TUpa Mäkiänkiläntie 2 Rautjärvi (43 km) Tel Pitkäjärvi Village Centre Pienseläntie 21 Rautjärvi (53 km) Tel Mikkolanniemi Activity Centre Mikkolan niementie 30 Parikkala (90 km) Tel Savo-Karjalan Virkistyskeskus (Christian camp and course centre) Uukuniementie 1197 Parikkala (114 km) Tel Oronmylly Acitivity Centre Oronmyllyntie 250 Parikkala (76 km) Tel Kielo Tupa Farm AccoMmodation Tarnalantie 71 Parikkala (88 km) Tel (xx km) = distance from Imatra

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56 Imatra region Food and drink» gosaimaa.fi/restaurants Didem Kebab & Pizza Tainionkoskentie 68 Pizza Kebab Stera Mansikankuja 2 Kotipizza Imatrankoskentie 22 Tiilitehtaankatu 39 CAFΈS Caffè Prego Napinkuja 2 Cafe Julia Koskenparras 4 Osmo s Cafe Koskenparras 5 Kakku-kulma Koskikatu 1 Cafe Paussi Virastokatu 1 Akseli G Imatra Spa Purjekuja 1 LINNA KLUBI Castle Hotel Rantasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli Torkkelinkatu 2 Restaurant Teatteri Jukankatu 5 Amanda Hotel Vuoksenhovi Siitolankatu 1 RUOKOLAHTI Rantalinna Rantalinnantie 127 Tel Alppimaja Rasilantie 57 Repan Riihi Ukonlammintie 2 Saimaa Loma-Hovi Lomahovintie 3 Restaurant Elfa Liisanpolku 1 RESTAURANTS Buttenhoff Koskenparras 4 Tel Located in the city centre of Imatra, by pedestrian street Koskenparras. Lunch and food restaurant for gourmet lovers, offering French, Russian and Karelian food traditions (Chaine des Rotisseurs). Rantahovi Golftie Tel Manor restaurant with a cosy atmosphere by the naturally beautiful Lake Immalanjärvi. Restaurant Kastanja Purje kuja 1 Tel A restaurant for socialising with an Á la Carte menu, situated in connection with Imatra Spa Hotel. The menu and wine list fill even the most demanding wishes. Tähtitaivas Imatra Spa Purjekuja 1 Hopealusikka Lappeentie 18 Lunch Cafe Elma Esterinkatu 10 Xiang Fu Tainionkoskentie 10 Lunch café and catering Lukkarinen Lappeentie 12 Neitsytniemi Manor Vuoksenniskantie 10 Cafe-Restaurant Pifferia Karhumäenkatu 6 Wanha Virveli Kotipolku 4 Neste Motorest Korvenkannantie 71 Lunch Café Holvi Vuoksenniskantie 84 Confectionary miilia Vuoksenniskantie 70 Cafe Pähkinäpuu Tainionkoskentie 78 Imatra Café Lammassaarentie 9 Kolme Ankkuria Lammassaarentie 11 Karjalan Portti Harmaakalliontie 1 PUBS Parnell s Irish Bar Koskenparras 3 Vuoksenvahti Koskenparras 5 Bar Q Jukankatu 5 Street Cafe Jukankatu 1 Kartanon Krouvi Hotelli Vuoksenhovi Siitolankatu 1 Pub Olteri Tainionkoskentie 68 Vuoksenpyörre Asemäentie 6 Road Cafe Vuoksenniskantie 52 Pore Bar & Night Club Vuoksenniskantie 95 Lohela Karjalantie 378 Kauppakasino Puumalantie 967 Kyläkuppila Käpälämäki Pohjalankilantie 1888 Karjalan Lounastupa Lammintie 1 Rasilan Krouvi pub Nällisuontie 1 RAUTJÄRVI Cafe Aurinko Roihankatu Cafe & Restaurant ruska hovi Karjalantie 1087 Torsanpirtti Karjalantie 2425 TB Simpele Änkilänmäentie 2 Sirpakka Bar Roihankatu 15 Café Restaurant Kieppari Roihankatu 3 PARIKKALA JK Karpalo Torikatu 4 Kaakonranta Parikkalantie 19 Lohikontti Melkoniementie 2 LinnaSali Torkkelinkatu 2 Tel An À la Carte restaurant built in Jugend style, situated in connection with Castle Hotel Rantasipi Imatran Valtionhotelli. Rosso Koskenparras 1 Martina Cumulus Imatra Koskenparras 3 Amanda & Ristorante Maria Hotel Vuoksenhovi Siitolankatu 1 FAST FOOD McDonald's Tainionkoskentie 5 Hesburger Karhumäenkatu 6 Carrols Korvenkannantie 71 Scanburger Tiilitehtaankatu 39, Imatrankoskentie 22 Mersin Kebab & Pizza Lappeentie 12 Euro Kebab & Pizza Tainionkoskentie 4 rojal Kebab & Pizza Kosken parras 7 Dara Kebab & Pizza Vuoksenniskantie 66 Kantapaikka Vuoksenniskantie 83 Kankaan Kievari Kaukopäänkatu 8 Raution Kulma Niskapietiläntie 17 DANCE RESTAURANTS AND NIGHT CLUBS tivoli Helsingintie 1 Osmo's Cosmos bar Koskenparras 5 Tähtitaivas Imatra Spa Purjekuja 1 Pub Asema Parikkalantie 12 Yusuf Kebab-Pizzeria Sahakuja 4 ABC-Särkisalmi Rinnekatu 1 (24 h) Hoviselän kahvila Niukkalantie 667 Kielon Tupa Tarnalantie 496 MANOR RESTAURANT Karjalan Lomahovi Kuutostie 1194 Laatokanportti Kuutostie 722 Pub Bongari Sahakuja 2 Keposka Melkoniementie 3 SEO SAARI Akapohjantie 1

57 RAUTJÄRVI PARIKKALA Imatra region Shopping» gosaimaa.fi/shopping imatra TOWN CENTRE (Imatrankoski) K-Supermarket Imatrankoski, S-Market Imatrankoski, Shopping Centre Koskentori, Shopping Centre Koskenhelmi, Shopping Centre Koskenportti, Minimani, Sotka, Jysk, and various special stores. Marketplace in Imatrankoski Wed and Sat 7 am 1 pm. MANSIKKALA Shopping Centre Mansikkapaikka, Prisma, Alko, Citymarket, Tokmanni, Masku, Imatran Rauta, Sisustusmansikka, Lidl and Rajamarket. VUOKSENNISKA S-Market Vuoksentori, K-Supermarket Vuoksenniska, Lidl, K-Rauta, Agrimarket, Minimani, Kaluste Vehviläinen, Alko, and various special stores. Market place in Vuoksenniska Tue and Fri 7 am 1 pm. SPECIAL STORES Sormilla Torkkelinkatu 1 Local arts and crafts. Suomen Kerta Oy Piikatu 1 Suomen Kerta Oy factory outlet: disposable dishes, candles, etc. Wood Atelier Martti Hietanen Ensontie 446 Wooden miniature sculptures and reliefs. Producer s Direct Sale Harmaakalliontie 1 Rauha Handicrafts, foodstuff, meat directly from producer's. Original Saimaa Store Tiuruniementie 131 Rauha Handicrafts, delicacies, etc. FLEA MARKETS AND RECYCLING CENTRES City-Kirppis Koskenparras 2 KiAn Kirppis Helsingintie 29 Liquidation sale and second-hand goods Anssintori Anssin katu 18 Kikka-kirppis Vuoksenniskantie 95 Kynttiläpaja Karjalantie 2419 Onmonex Oy factory outlet. Candle products. Kylä-Galleria Roihantie 5 Posliinipuoti (porcelain shop) Kankaankatu 10 Matintalo Farm Variksenkyläntie 42 Highland cattle meat directly from the farmer. Mission Flee Market Simpe leentie 6 Mannerheim League for Child Welfare Flee Market Roihankatu Markeplace in Rautjärvi Simpele Thu 8 am 12 noon. Parikkala Handicraft Centre Kirkkokatu 6 Products made by local craftspeople. Palvi-Pirtti Niemeläntie 86 Meat products and smoked delicacies directly from farm shop. Voglia-Shop Rantatie 2 Factory outlet for women s clothing. Onniko Oy Torikatu 4 Gift and interior decorating shop, and flower shop. UNELMA ASU DREAM DRESS Parikkalantie 12 Women s clothing and underwear. PIIAN LAHJA JA ASKARTELU Kuutostie 1785 Gift and hobby shop. KIIPOLAN TYÖTUPA Kiipolantie 2 Woven, sewn, and felt products. Käskassara Jukankatu 5 Local arts and crafts. Rajapatsaan Kirppis Ensontie 33 Pentik Helsingintie 9 Ceramics by Pentik, interior decorating material, etc. KantriKoti Lappeentie 13 Gift and interior decorating items. Sisustuskammari Lappeentie 17 Interior decorating fabrics, interior design. Open by appointment. Lahja- ja Sisustushuone Matinkatu 3 Gift and interior decorating items. Sisustus Country Puoti Suokatu 25 Gifts and interior decorating items, furniture. Mariputiikki Koskenparras 8 Products by Marimekko. Careliana Koskenparras 2 Gift items, interior decorating material, etc. VirkkuKoukkunen Tainion koskentie 4 Hand-drawn and hand-painted unique items, shirts, bags, etc. Imatra Recycling Centre Torikatu 7 Kierrätyskumppanit Ensontie 24 RUOKOLAHTI Lohela Karjalantie 378 Various salmon products: warm smoked salmon directly from the oven, also hammered and tar products on sale. Kästyötupa Halosen talo Ruokolahti Handicraft Association Shop Puumalantie Local handicraft, gift items, interior decorating textiles, Christmas corner. Open in summer. Taitotalo Ruokolahti Art Asscociation s craftspeople Metsä kouluntie Alternating exhibtions and activities. Interior Design Shop RuoSTE KUKKA Virmutjoki Summer Market in Ruokolahti Eukkoaukio May September Fridays 3 pm 5 pm.

58 Imatra region ATTRACTIONS» gosaimaa.fi/sights IMATRA Imatrankoski Rapids Imatrankoski rapids were formed some year ago, when land rose after the Ice Age and Lake Saimaa waters tore the Salpausselkä ridge apart. The rapid was dammed up in 1929, nowadays the rapids can be admired during the rapid shows in summer. Rapid shows June 27 th August 14 th at 6 pm every day. Kruununpuisto Park Kruunu puisto Park, the oldest nature conservation area in Finland, occupying the area around the Imatrankoski rapids, was founded in 1842 by order of Tsar Nicholas I. Imperial lookout pavilions, rock carvings, potholes, etc. Guided walking tours (guided mainly in Finnish) June 11 th August 6 th at 5 pm every day, departure from Imatran Valtionhotelli. Entrance fee: adults 4, children aged A separate map brochure of the park available at travel agencies for example. Imatra Valtionhotelli A Jugend style castle by the Imatrankoski rapids built in Imatran Voimalaitos Imatran Voimalaitos, the biggest hydroelectric power plant in Finland, produces electricity with the the power of 7 machineries. Exhibition room open for public June 27 th August 14 th at 11 am 5 pm every day. Entrance fee: adults 3, children 1,5. The exhibition room is overseen by Imatra Region Development Company Ltd. The Church of the Tree Crosses Ruokolahdentie 27 This church with its 101 different windows, was designed by architect Alvar Aalto. Open June August every day 10 am 6 pm, other times every day 9 am 3 pm. No entrance fee. The Church of Saint Nicholas Vuoksenniskantie 3 Orthodox chapel, designed by architect Toivo Paatela, completed in Inaugurated in Open in summer Tue Sun 12 noon 5 pm. No entrance fee. Imatra Veterans Home and Lotta Museum Torkkelinkatu 4 The museum feature a variety of memorablia from the Winter and Continuation War, Finnish and Russian soldier's uniforms. The museum gives also insight to the activities of the Lotta Swärd organization. Open daily at 12 noon 6 pm every day. Entrance fee: adults 5, children 2. Industrial Worker s Housing Museum Ritikanranta The Industrial Workers Housing Museum gives insight to the living conditions of the worker classes from the beginning of the 20 th Century to the end of 1960's. Open June 21 st August 21 st Tue Sun at 11 am 5 pm. Entrance fee 2. Imatra Art Museum Virastokatu 1 Alternating exhibitions, the museum s own collections are large. Open June August Mon Thu 10 am 7 pm, Fri 10 am 4 pm, other times Mon Fri at 10 am 7 pm, Sat 11 am 3 pm. No entrance fee. Imatra Town Museum Virasto katu 1 Alternating exhibitions. Open during the opening hours of the Art Museum. South Karelian Motor Museum Harmaakalliontie 1 Rauha 40 old vehicles, automobiles, tractors, horse-drawn carriages, etc. Open May August Sun Fri 10 am 6 pm, Sat 10 am 3 pm. Entrance fee: adults 5, children 2. Border Museum Immola The basic exhibition displays the history of the borders in Finland and the Finnish Border Guard. Open in summer Tue Fri 3 pm 6 pm, Sat 12 noon 6 pm. No entrance fee. RUOKOLAHTI Ruokolahti Church Hill A wooden cross church can be found at this historical church hill, and also a church bell built in Also a local history museum, and Ruokolahti House. The church is open in summer Mon Thu 9 am 6 pm, Fri 9 am 1 pm, Sun 9 am 5 pm. Church guide on Sun Thu at 12 noon 6 pm. Local History Museum is open in summer Tue Fri 12 noon 5 pm, Sun 11 am 5 pm. Ruokolahti House is open in summer Mon-Fri 11 am 6 pm, Sun 11 am 4 pm. Rantalinna Rantalinnantie 127 Jugend style castle hotel by Lake Saimaa, completed in Opens in spring Antares Art Centre Rasilantie 2 Open May August Tue Sun 11am 5 pm Prehistorical Destinations Ruokolahti Tourism Agency provides more information and instructions on visits to ancient relics, Stone Age settlements, rock paintings, and heap graves for example. In Ruokolahti you can also visit the Suvorov war canals, the Salpa Line fortifications in Syyspohja, the rock carvings at hill Kolmiköytisienvuori, Kummakivi (odd rock), also nature and hiking trails. RAUTJÄRVI Haukkavuori A beautiful lookout spot by the border. This sight holds a border marker (1722) of Uusikaupunki peace in A popular attraction among families. Niskapietilä-Miettilä Museum Road Situated by the road between Niskapietilä-Miettilä, nr 3981 Yearly event Day on the Museum Road August 8 th at 11 am 4pm. Guidance signs by the end of both roads. Hiitolanjoki Industrial historical landscape trail (1,2 km) and hydroelectrical power plants in Ritakoski, Lahnanen (campfire shed), Kangaskoski (lean-to). In Rautjärvi you can also visit Miettilä historical reserve garrison area (Kollaa Museum and local exhibition), Pitäjäntupa, Burial chamber of the imprisoned Rifleman on island Iivanansaari, Rautjärvi Church (1881) and Simpele Church (1933). PARIKKALA Rönkkönen Sculpture Park In bay Koitsanlahti, in the town of Parikkala you can visit an amazing sculpture garden, with its hundreds of statues in a green garden. The statues are sculptured by Mr. Veijo Rönkkönen during a period of more than 40 years. Attraction of the year in Mr. Rönkkönen was also awarded the ITE- award (Self-made life award). For details on the park opening hours, please contact the Parikkala Information Centre (Parikkala Joint Service Centre). Siikalahti The most famous and valuable bird wetland in inner Finland. More than 250 bird species have been observed in Siikalahti and surrounding areas. Siikalahti is also home to a variety of butterflies, dragonflies, and rare plants. Nature Destinations by Lake Pien-Rautjärvi Pien-Rautjärvi is one of the best bird lakes in south Karelia. The Pohjanranta observation tower is located at the north end of Lake Pien- Rautjärvi in the village of Tarnala and the Tarassiinlahti observation tower in Mikkolanniemellä. Both are accessible for people with mobility difficulties. Tarassiinlahti also has a camp-fire site. Parikkala Handicraft Centre In the Handicraft Centre situated in the Church Village of Parikkala visitors can in addition to shopping, also make versatile weave handicrafts and other handicrafts with the help of an instructor. Other attractions in the area include the East Finland Dairy Museum and the Parikkala Local History Museum, also known as the Hauta-Olli Cottage. Churches in Parikkala There are three great churches in Parikkala parish: Parikkala church, a wooden double cruciform church, designed by state architect Carlo Bass, and built during , Church of Saari, completed in 1934, and designed by Ilmari Launis, and Uukuniemi wooden church, which was inaugurated already in There is also an orthodox chapel with atmosphere by Highway 6.

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