WINTER ACTIVITIES IN LAPPEENRANTA REGION (2010/2011)

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1 Taxi tel.: WINTER ACTIVITIES IN LAPPEENRANTA REGION (2010/2011) Snowshoes Try out snowshoes and go for a relaxing walk in the great outdoors! Snowshoes can be rented at Lappeenranta Spa, which is located in Lappeenranta harbour by Lake Saimaa, about 1 km from the city centre. Spa reception is open daily 8am-22pm, price is 8 /4 hours/pair. Please check availability in advance. Also a guided snowshoe trip can be arranged if booked in advance, price 89 /45 min/group (no minimum group size!). Address: Lappeenranta Spa, Ainonkatu 17, Lappeenranta (0,5km from city centre) Tel. 358 (0) Website: (Finnish, English and Russian language). Want to go for a guided snowshoe walk in the country side? A guided snowshoe trip in Taipalsaari is arranged by Päivölä activity centre starting from 80 /hour/group (no minimum group size!). Päivölä activity centre is surrounded by beautiful nature in a very peaceful environment. Also other activities such as winter fishing, horse back riding and snowmobile safaris can be arranged in Päivölä. Please see details below. Please book the trip on the previous day or early morning to check availability. Address: Päivölän Ratsutila (Päivölä activity centre), Sammaljärventie 1, Taipalsaari (23 km from Lappeenranta). Tel. 358 (0) A 2-hour guided snowshoe tour in the country side costs 50 /person, with open fire refreshments 60 /person. Departure can also be arranged from the city centre for snowshoe walks excl. open fire refreshments. Please book the trip on the previous day or early morning to check availability. Address: Samotic Salpavaellukset, Sunilantie 57, Lappeenranta (13 km from city centre). Tel. 358 (0) Snowmobiles Looking for adventure? Päivölä activity centre offers fun snowmobile safaris also in Taipalsaari. A guided snowmobile safari including the necessary clothing and equipped costs 50 /h/snowmobile (1 person/snowmobile), you can ride on your own or together with your friend or spouse by sharing the snowmobile for 70 /h/snowmobile (2 people/snowmobile). Min. group size is 3 snowmobiles. Please book the safari on the previous day to check availability. Also other activities such as winter fishing and horse back riding can be arranged in Päivölä. Address: Päivölän Ratsutila (Päivölä activity centre), Sammaljärventie 1, Taipalsaari (23 km from Lappeenranta). Tel. 358 (0) Lappeenranta region tourist information (Kauppakatu 40D), tel. 358 (0) , lappeenranta@gosaimaa.fi Imatra region tourist information (Lappeentie 12), tel. 358 (0) , imatra@gosaimaa.fi

2 Taxi tel.: ATV safari Salpasafarit organises ATV (All-Terrain-Vehicle) safaris in Saimaa Gardens as well as in Luumäki. Saimaa Gardens is located near Imatra 35 km from Lappeenranta, Luumäki is located 24 km from Lappeenranta towards the town of Kouvola. A 1 hour ATV safari in Saimaa Gardens area costs 90 /h/person, minimum group size 4 persons. A 2-hour ATV safari from Luumäki costs 120 /2h/person, minimum group size 4 persons. Please book the safari on the previous day to check availability. Transportation to Luumäki or Saimaa Gardens can also be arranged by extra charge by Salpasafarit.. Address: Tiuruniementie 131, Rantala (Saimaa Gardens area near Imatra, 35 km from Lappeenranta). Tel. 358 (0) , 358 (0) (Finnish, English, Russian language). Winter fishing See how the Finns fish in winter with fishnets under the ice! A guided 2-hour winter fishing excursion by Päivölä activity centre (that works closely with Karhupirtit Ltd, both located in Taipalsaari) costs 150 /group including necessary gear clothing. No minimum group size. Also other activities such as horse back riding and snowmobile safaris can be arranged in Päivölä. Address: Päivölän Ratsutila (Päivölä activity centre), Sammaljärventie 1, Taipalsaari (23 km from Lappeenranta). Tel. 358 (0) Or Karhupirtit Ltd, Ahonniementie 23, Taipalsaari (20 km from Lappeenranta). Tel. 358 (0) (Finnish, English, Russian language). Dare to go fishing in winter time? You can make the hole in the ice by yourself and try to catch fish under the surface of the frozen lake. A guided 2-hour fishing trip costs 30 /person and if you wish to enjoy a cup of hot berry juice and roast your own sausage by the open fire it will be 10 extra. Min. group size 2 people. Please book the fishing trip on the previous day or early morning to check availability. Address: Saimaa Rentals, Lotjapolku 1, Saimaanharju, Taipalsaari (13 km from Lappeenranta). Tel. 358 (0) Skiing Combine your holiday with sports! You can rent a pair of skis by the ski rental point (cottage) by the airport of Lappeenranta. The skiing route around the airport is about 8 km long, also suitable for beginners. Rental point open: Tuesdays Saturdays 9-12 Sundays 9-12 Address: Lappeen Riento, Lavolankatu, Lappeenranta (a cottage next to the airport). The track goes around the airport. Tel. 358 (0) Lappeenranta region tourist information (Kauppakatu 40D), tel. 358 (0) , lappeenranta@gosaimaa.fi Imatra region tourist information (Lappeentie 12), tel. 358 (0) , imatra@gosaimaa.fi

3 Taxi tel.: Downhill skiing Myllymäki downhill skiing centre 6 illuminated slopes, 4 ski lifts, 1 lift for children, cross country skiing slopes, ski rental point. Open: Tue-Fri 15-20, Sat-Sun Website: (Finnish and Russian language). Address: Myllymäentie 83, Joutseno (20 km from Lappeenranta). Tel. 358 (0) FreeSki downhill skiing centre 6 illuminated slopes, 2 ski lifts, cross country skiing slopes, ski rental point. Open: Tue-Fri 16-19, Sat-Sun Website: (Finnish language only). Address: Lomatie 2, Salosaari (55 km from Lappeenranta). Tel Icelandic horses Want to go horseback riding on beautiful and peaceful Icelandic horses? Päivölä activity centre offers guided riding sessions starting from 30 /h/person, minimum group size 2 persons. This activity is also suitable for beginners, no previous experience from horseback riding is required. Päivölä activity centre is surrounded by beautiful nature in a very peaceful environment. Please book the riding session on the previous day to check availability. Address: Päivölän Ratsutila (Päivölä activity centre), Sammaljärventie 1, Taipalsaari (23 km from Lappeenranta). Tel. 358 (0) Skating Try your luck on frozen Lake Saimaa! You can go skating in the harbour of Lappeenranta, just a few minute walk from the city centre. Usually the skating area is ready by the end of the year, round December/January, depending on weather conditions. You can rent a pair of skates (touring skates) in Lappeenranta harbour rental point (Karelia Lines office starting from Jan/Feb). You can also go tour skating by Imatra Spa in Imatra, also skates for rent (37 km from Lappeenranta). Address: Lappeenranta Harbour (0,5 km from city centre). 3 Lappeenranta region tourist information (Kauppakatu 40D), tel. 358 (0) , lappeenranta@gosaimaa.fi Imatra region tourist information (Lappeentie 12), tel. 358 (0) , imatra@gosaimaa.fi

4 Taxi tel.: Activities in Imatra (37 km from Lappeenranta) Saimaa Adventures offers fun ATV safaris and other activities at Imatra Spa. You can also go paragliding on frozen Lake Saimaa! At the Imatran Kylpylä Spa, the most versatile leisure centre in Eastern Finland, every day worries are easily laid aside. Enjoy quality spa services in the daytime and quality entertainment in the evenings all in cheerful Karelian style! Address: Saimaa Adventures by Imatra Spa, Purjekuja 1, Imatra. Tel. 358 (0) (Finnish, English and Russian language). OTHER TIPS WHAT TO DO? Cheer for local ice hockey Guaranteed fun for everyone! Local ice hockey team SaiPa (national league of Finland) plays home games in Lappeenranta ice hall during weekdays as well as on weekends. Ice hockey is the most popular sport in Finland and hobby for more than Finns. You can buy tickets at the Lappeenranta ice hall before the game starts, on weekdays starting from and on weekends starting from. You can book tickets in advance by phone 358 (0) , or Iso-Kristiina shopping centre (Anttila ticket office, Brahenkatu 3-7, Lappeenranta) or in Prisma Lappeenranta (Puhakankatu 13, Lappeenranta). DATE TIME TEAMS Sat :30 SaiPa - Blues Sat :30 SaiPa - JoWedrit Sat :30 SaiPa - Jokerit Tue :30 SaiPa - Kärpät Thu :30 SaiPa - HPK Tue :30 SaiPa - Lukko Wed :30 SaiPa - TPS Sat :30 SaiPa - JYP Tue :30 SaiPa - Ässät Thu :30 SaiPa - KalPa Tue :30 SaiPa - Ilves Tue :30 SaiPa - Tappara Sat :30 SaiPa - Pelilcans Tue :30 SaiPa - JoWedrit Sat :30 SaiPa - HIFK You can reach the ice hall by bus: during weekdays and during weekends from Koulukatu bus stop (in the city centre). Daily on above mentioned dattes: approximately at the bus will be at the Koulukatu bus stop. The departure to the city centre is 15 minutes after the game, so please find your way back to the bus immediately after the game. Address: Kisakatu Kisapuisto, Lappeenranta (4 km from Lappeenranta city centre). Sports indoors? In (Etelä-Karjalan Liikuntakeskus) South Karelia Sport Centre you can get active also indoors. Choose your favourite from table tennis, squash, badminton or tennis! Also group lessons (body pump, spinning etc.) and gym services available. Please book your session in advance to check availability. Address: Pelitie 36, Lappeenranta (2 km from Lappeenranta city centre). Tel 358 (0) Lappeenranta region tourist information (Kauppakatu 40D), tel. 358 (0) , lappeenranta@gosaimaa.fi Imatra region tourist information (Lappeentie 12), tel. 358 (0) , imatra@gosaimaa.fi

5 Taxi tel.: Golf indoor training You can practise your swing even when the golf courses are tucked under a thick layer of snow! A single practising pass costs 10 /person and also guided sessions (incl. Golf Swing Analyzers) are available for /hour. Please check availability in advance and ask for further information about the training packages offered. Address: Lauritsalantie 1, Lappeenranta (2 km from Lappeenranta city centre). Tel. 358 (0) Lappeenranta Fortress and Majurska house In the old Fortress area you can find interesting museums and lovely handicraft shops. Don t forget to visit the yellow Majurska house and taste the most delicious pastries and cakes in Finland all hand baked on the spot. Majurska Café and the handicraft shops in the Majurska House are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am- 4pm and Sun 11am-5pm. The Fortress area and the Majurska house are located near the passenger harbour of Lappeenranta, just a few minute walk from the city centre. The closest hotel is Scandic Patria. Don t forget to visit the museums in the Fortress area: South Karelia Museum (open Tue-Sun 11-17) and South Karelia Art Museum (open Tue-Sun 11-17). Also the Wolkoff house museum on Kauppakatu is worth a visit (open Sat-Sun 11-17). These opening hours are valid for the winter season. Lappeenranta Bowling Hall Relax yourself and practice your bowling skills. Lappeenranta Bowling Hall is located approximately one km from the city centre. Opening hours: Mon-Thu pm, Fri 11-22, Sat-Sun Glow bowling evenings on Wednesdays an Fridays Track reservations in advance: Tel. 358 (0) Address: Lappeenranta Bowling Hall, Pohjolankatu 29. Tel. 358 (0) Traditional food: Särä Särä is a delicious lamb dish cooked in a wood-fired baking oven following a thousandyear old tradition. Slow baking guarantees a delicious taste experience. In a genuine Lemi way, Särä is enjoyed slowly, and you can have as many servings as you like. Restaurant Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi is located in Lemi, half an hour s drive from Lappeenranta, and hosted now by the second generation of the Hietaranta Family. Restaurant Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi is the only restaurant in Finland specialising in a single dish. It takes at least nine hours to prepare Särä. Restaurant Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi is located in Lemi, about 25 km from Lappeenranta city centre. The easiest way to get there is by your own car or by taxi from Lappeenranta. You can find a taxi stand in city centre of Lappeenranta by the market place or call 358 (0) Lappeenranta region tourist information (Kauppakatu 40D), tel. 358 (0) , lappeenranta@gosaimaa.fi Imatra region tourist information (Lappeentie 12), tel. 358 (0) , imatra@gosaimaa.fi

6 Taxi tel.: Table reservation is necessary for these serving times: DATE TIME DATE TIME DATE TIME DATE TIME DATE TIME DATE TIME Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Reservations can also be made online: Another local speciality is Atomi & Vety meatpies, that can be purchased at the coffee stands/kiosks at the central market place of Lappeenranta. Address: Restaurant Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi, Rantatie 1, Lemi (25 km from Lappeenranta). Tel. 358 (0) Lappeenranta region tourist information (Kauppakatu 40D), tel. 358 (0) , lappeenranta@gosaimaa.fi Imatra region tourist information (Lappeentie 12), tel. 358 (0) , imatra@gosaimaa.fi

7 Taxi tel.: Why not rent a car? Navigation will help you to find your way. The distance between Lappeenranta and Imatra is only 37 km - you can easily enjoy both cities and their attractions! Best way is to make a call to one of the following numbers listed below or see further information in their websites. Car pick up ad drop off also possible at Lappeenranta Airport (when agreed in advance), please contact the car rental companies for further information: erenta.fi Lappeenranta Airport Tel. 358 (0) info@erenta.fi EUROPCAR Lappeenranta Airport (no person present) Tel. 358 (0) SCANDIA RENT Paalukatu 6, Lappeenranta. Tel. 358 (0) RENT ME Reissumiehenkatu 4, Lappeenranta. Tel. 358 (0) HERTZ Alaniitynkatu 5, Lappeenranta. Tel. 358 (0) AVIS Harapaisentie 2, Lappeenranta. Tel. 358 (0) AUTONVÄLITYS JANTUNEN Toikansuontie 5-7, Lappeenranta. Tel. 358 (0) Shopping? Citymarket Toikansuontie 4 Lappeenranta Family Center Hyrymäenkatu 2 Lappeenranta Kauppakeskus Armada Kauppakatu Lappeenranta Kauppakeskus IsoKristiina ja Anttila Brahenkatu 3 7 Lappeenranta Kauppakeskus Galleria Kauppakatu 40 Lappeenranta Kauppakeskus Weera Kauppakatu 39 Lappeenranta KAUPPAKESKUS OPRI Koulukatu5 7 Valtakatu 30 Lappeenranta Prisma Puhakankatu 9 11 Lappeenranta MUOTI SOKOS Valtakatu 33 Lappeenranta In addition to these shopping centres you can find lovely Finnish handicrafts in the Fortress area of Lappeenranta! 7 Lappeenranta region tourist information (Kauppakatu 40D), tel. 358 (0) , lappeenranta@gosaimaa.fi Imatra region tourist information (Lappeentie 12), tel. 358 (0) , imatra@gosaimaa.fi