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Things to see in Lappeenranta (Finland): 11 places and when to go
Lappeenranta is a town in Finland with around 59,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Temples (3), With kids (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are St. Mary's Church of Lappee, Lappeenranta church and The Cavalry Museum. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 61.0671, 28.1833
- Population
- About 59,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (3) · With kids (3) · Museums and art (2) · History (1) · Hiking (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 194 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lappeenranta
The places in and around Lappeenranta, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. Mary's Church of LappeeChurch in Lappeenranta, Finland1.0 km
- Lappeenranta churchChurch building in Lappeenranta, Finland757 m
- The Cavalry MuseumMilitary museum in Lappeenranta in South Karelia, Finland325 m
- South Karelia MuseumCultural history museum in Lappeenranta in South Karelia, Finland36 m
- Pulsa railway stationRailway station in Lappeenranta, Finland19 km
- Taipalsaari ChurchChurch building in Taipalsaari, Finland12 km
- Lappeenranta SandcastleWith kids186 m
- Angry Birds Activity ParkWith kids31 km
- Cirque de SaimaaWith kids31 km
- Satamosaari autiotupaHiking25 km
- TujuBrewery961 m
When to go to Lappeenranta
The best time to visit Lappeenranta is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:02
- FebBest time8:38
- MarBest time11:19
- AprPossible14:20
- MayPossible17:04
- JunBest time18:50
- JulBest time18:04
- AugBest time15:31
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:38
- NovBetter not6:49
- DecBest time5:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 10. In June, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lappeenranta
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 194 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Imatra5 places36 km
- Ravijoki7 places67 km
- Vuohijärvi15 places74 km
- Mäntyharju6 places82 km
- Kouvola24 places82 km
- Mikkeli11 places84 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lappeenranta?
The best known: St. Mary's Church of Lappee, Lappeenranta church, The Cavalry Museum, South Karelia Museum, Pulsa railway station. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lappeenranta?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 10.
How do you get to Lappeenranta?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 194 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lappeenranta as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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