Activities mainly for adults

 

Nature and Summer is calling...

 

Nature  walks around the town

Welcome to explore and enjoy some great lake views and  forest trails of Lappeenranta.
If you wish to bring your own snacks ,you can enjoy them during the route at a resting place. 
No fees but please register below!  You can chose one or all if you wish..

Tuesday May  6th at 4-6 pm
Pallo S-market Satamatie 30- Voisalmi (2- 3 km total) See route  here
Registration here

Thursday May 8th at 4-6 pm
Kourula S-market Karankokatu 1- rantaraitti (2- 3 km total) See route  here
Registration here

Monday  May 26th at 4-6 pm
Lavola school  Lavolantie 16-  nearby healthtrail (2 -3 km total) See route  here
Registration here

Birdwatching Monday  May 19th  at 5.30-7 pm
Starting point Korkkitehtaanranta beach Marssitie 5. See route here
No registration or fees.

Berrypicking July 14th and 15th  at 3pm-7 pm. See details later.

Learn to take great Nature Photos  New!

These events are for anyone interested in learning taking pictures.
You don´t need a digital camera - this is not a technical class.
The teacher is a professional photographer: Nilesh Taylor
May 9th at 4pm. Myllysaari parking place. Myllysaaren polku 12
August 8th at 4pm.  Pappilanniemi parkingplace. Isännöitsijäntie 125
Course fee: 5€ per event. You can chose all or just one, as you wish.
Registration and payment here

Birdwatching  

Monday May 19th at 5.30-7 pm  
Starting point : Korkkitehtaanranta Marssitie 5. 
Join a nice walk along "Rantaraitti" to watch birds.  The trip suits both adults and families.
Welcome to bring your own binoculars if you have some.
No registration or fees. 
In cooperation with the South Karelian Birdlife Association 

Hiketrips

Hämmäauteensuo (about 3 km total)  

Tuesday May 27th  at 4.30-7 pm  Starting point
You can  arrive by bike (about 10 km) from the city center or by car.  There will also  be a carpool for the trip
The hike includes a walk to the fire place where you can grill and eat some snacks if you wish.
The fire place is accesible also with a stroller or wheelchair.  See presentation  here
Registration here  by May 20th

Joutseno- Kiukkaanlampi (about 7 km total) 

Friday June 28th start at 3.30 pm  
Carpool with Starting point  at Lappeenranta/Prisma parking plot (Lidl side entrance)
The hike includes a walk  to a cosy fire place in the forest where you can grill and eat some snacks if you wish.
Please wear good shoes and bring a water bottle.
Registration  here  by June 21st

Näkkiniemi (about 4,5 km )

Wednesday  July 2nd  at 1.30-4.50 pm
Starting point Lappeen koulu. Järviniitynkatu 2. (about 3 km from  Sammonlahti). 
Accesible by bus number 8 in direction Ruoholampi.
We will enjoy a somewhat hilly walk on a scenic path along the lake to a beautiful fireplace.
You can bring your own snacks if you want. Please wear good shoes and bring a water bottle.
Route description  here
Registration here  by June 27th. No fees.  

Traces of the Ice Age trail /Savitaipale (about 11,5 km total)

Saturday August 23rd start at 9 am . Whole day trip
Carpool from Lappeenranta with start here at Prisma parking plot (Lidl side entrance)
The hiking starts here  Myllylammentie 311.
The rather hilly trail  goes through forest landscapes and passes a small lake.
We reach  an ancient residence reconstructed in prehistorical style.
Here is also a fireplace where you can enjoy your  snacks.
See route description here
Please wear good shoes and bring a water bottle.
Registration here  by August 18th. No fees.  

 

Biketours 

Thursday May  15th at 4-6 pm Sammonlahti-Rutola (about 9 km total)
Starting point Sammonlahti S-market. Orioninkatu 2. 
We have a nice moderate speed. You can use your own bike or for example rent a City bike. You also need a helmet.
Please bring a water bottle and dress acording to weather conditions. 
Registration here by May 9th. No fees.

Wednesday  May 28th at 4-7pm Prisma- Linnavuori ,Taipalsaari (about 16 km total)
 Starting point Prisma parking plot (Lidl side entrance) 
We will bike along the beautiful Saimaa shore. to Taipalsaari, where we climb up to the Linnavuori view point.
If you want, you can bring your own snacks and enjoy them there.
We have a nice moderate speed. You can use your own bike or for example rent a City bike. You also need a helmet.
Please bring a water bottle and dress acording to weather conditions. 
Registration here  by May 21st . No fees.

Tuesday July 1st  Lappeenranta -Pulsa old railway station 
Starting point 1) Prisma parking plot, entrance on Lidl side  (about 45 km total) at 2.40 pm or
Starting point 2)  Sammonlahti S-market (about 30 km total) at 3 pm 
You need an own/rented bike and a helmet for the tours. The trip includes a 1-hour break at the café in Pulsa.
Please bring your own money if you want to buy some snacks/coffee from the café.
We will have a nice moderate travel speed adjusted to the group (appr. 20 km/h).
In a case of rainy weather, the trip is rescheduled for Thu, 3rd July.
Registration here by June 26th.  No fees.

Tuesday July 8th at 4-7pm Satamatori- Mikonsaari (about 22 km total) 
We bike along the Saimaa shore to a beautiful recreation island. There we walk about 1 km to a fireplace. 
There you can enjoy your own snacks or grill if you like.
We have a nice moderate speed. You can use your own bike or for example rent a City bike. You also need a helmet.
Please bring a water bottle and dress acording to weather conditions. 
Registration here by July 1st.  No fees.

 

Routes for hiking, biking and paddling

Hikingroutes close by look here
More routes to be found here  EKVAS

Running

Running school from May 3rd-31st look here

"Myötätuuli"  weekly Monday runners´ group
Running in a group as a social event look here

Golf try out  

Saturday May 17th 11 am-2 pm. Kahilanniemi golf course
See here No fees or registration. 

Swimming school  for adults   

Lappeenranta swimmingpool Pohjolankatu 29
The course includes 6 sessions: 
Monday-Wednesday June 2nd-4th 
Monday-Wednesday  June 9 th-11th

Beginners´ group at 5-5.45 pm
For absolute beginners who cannot swim

Advanced beginners´ group  at 6-6.45 pm
For beginners who can swim 5-10 meters

The course fee is 29€ .Additionally the swimming pool entrance is to be paid each time.
Check the prices here
Registration and payment here

More Summer Sports, activities and information:

More Summer Sports and information                               

Outdoor Group Exercise

The classes are for all fitnesslevels.No registration or fees! 

The aerobics and circui traning  classes are more intense than the Body Maintencance groups. 
Please bring your own mat and water bottle. The classes are cancelled by rainy weather and during public holidays. 

Monday  10–10.45 am Outdoor aerobics. Myllysaari beach, grass area  (May 26th- August 4th ) 
Monday 10–10.45 am  Outdoor aerobics. Lauritsala sportsfield (May 26th-August 4th)
Monday 11–11.45 am Body Maintenance  Sammonlahti  football fields (May 26th-June 30th)
Monday at  3-3.45  pm Exercise with a dance twist, Kimpinen Stadium  (May 26th-June 30th)
Monday 4.30–5.15 pm  Circuit Training. Juvakka sportsfield  ( May 26th- August 4th ) 

Tuesday 2-2.45 pm Body Maintenance.  Lauritsala sportsfield (May 27th-June 26th)
Tuesday 3-3.45 pm Body Maintenance.Kimpinen Stadium  (May 27th-June 26th)
Tuesday  5-5.45 pm Adult with child Exercise . Jupiterinpuisto  (May 6th-June 26 th)
Tuesday 6.30-7.15 pm  Outdoor aerobics. Ahvenlampi Joutseno (May 27th-August 5th)

Wednesday  8.15–9.00 am Outdoor aerobics. Kaivokorvenpuisto Sammonlahti ( May 7th-June25 th)
Wednesday 9.30–10.15 am Adult with child Exercise.  Kaivokorvenpuisto ( May 7th-June 25 th)
Wednesday 10 – 10.45 am Body Maintenance. Myllysaari beach, grass area ( May 7th-June 25 th)
Wednesday 3.15-4 pm Body Maintenance, Sammonlaht football fields ( May 26th-June 25 th)
Wednesday 6-6.45 pm  Outdoor aerobics. Myllysaari beach, grass area   ( May 26th- August 4th ) 

Thursday  10–10.45 am Adult with child Exercise. Kimpinen Stadium (June 25th-June 26th) 
Thursday  10–10.45 am Sammonlaht football fields ( June 5th -June 27 th)
Thursday 13–13.45 Circuit Training Kimpinen Stadium ( June 5th -June 27th)  
Thursday 4-4.45 pm Circuit Training  LUT Campus outdoor Gym ( May 8th-June 27th)
Thursday 5-5.45 pm Body Maintenance.  LUT Campus outdoor Gym ( May 8th-June 27th)

Kettlebell classes

Please bring your own kettle bell. You can also borrow one from the Iso Kristiina library.
An average beginners´size is about 6 kg The classes are for all fitnesslevels. No registration or fees!
Please bring your own mat and water bottle. The sessions  are cancelled by rainy weather and public holidays. 
Wednesday  4.30-5.15 pm. Myllymäki school yard  ( May 26th-June 25 th)
Thursday  10–10.45 am. Sammonlahti sportsfield (June 25th-June 26th) 
Thursdays 4.30–5.15. Lauritsala school yard (June 25th-June 26th) 

Frisbeegolf  tryout  

Frisbeegolf is a sport for all ages and fitness levels. Welcome to try an excellent free summer sport.
You need no equipement for the tryout. No fees or registration. You can join one or several tryouts.
In cooperation with  Willimiehen Disc Golf and  05 DiscGolf sportsclubs.

 Joutseno frisbeegolfcourse, Start from  Ravitie 21 (artificial football turf field)
Tuesday June 3rd at 6-7.30 pm
Tuesday June 10th  at 6-7.30 pm
Tuesday June 17th  at 6-7.30 pm

Sorkin frisbeegolfcourse Mattilanlampi. Start from the service building. 
Thursday June 5th at 6-7.30 pm 
Thursday June 12th at 6-7.30 pm 
Thursday June 19th at 6-7.30 pm 

Ball games

Easy level football

Wednesday 2.30-4 pm 
Amis football field  Valtakatu 78.  
Ratsumestari fottball field from May 14th Puhakankatu 4. 
Pelit jatkuvat läpi vuoden. Lokakuussa siirrytään Pallon liikuntahalliin.     
Price €2.50 per session. Please pay by card. 
No registration. For questions call Pentti  p. 040-5270267

More football

Easy level football in Joutseno
Monday 2-3 pm  (June 9th-30th) 
Joutseno football field, close to the sportshall. Ravitie 21 
In cooperation with  Joutsenon Kullervo sportsclub.  
No fees or registration.

Please also check non competitive adult teams arranged by local clubs:
Pepo Football Club  Plays in Kielo areena. Sammonlahti on Sundays nights from 7-8 pm.  Please contact Pentti,  phone: 040-5270267
Lapa Football Club   Team for men. Plays in the city on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Please contact Vesa, phone: 050-4764774
Lapa Football Club-women  Team for women. Plays in the city on Tuesday nights.Please contact Markku, phone: 050-417680
Liry  Team for men. Lauritsala. Call Ilkka  p.050-3407687

Basketball team for women

Welcome to play for fun  in a nice  team . Also teens (16 years-) are welcome
Pallo Sportshall, Tukkikatu 2. 
Tuesday at 7.45 -9 pm
Thursday at 7.30 -8.45 pm 
Call Sanna Federly, phone: 050- 5369243.
Arranged by the basketball club  Catz Lappeenranta 

More ballsports

Badminton:  Wilsu  Badmintonclub
Badminton courts:   Forever Huhtiniemi puh. 05 - 541 9600
Tennis: LTS  Tennisclub. Also reservation of tennis courts see here
Table tennis: LrTu Sportsclub, table tennis and wrestling
Volleyball: Lauritsalan Kisa sportsclub
Floorball: 
Wiipurin Sudet  Floorball for women , hobbyteam
Free of charge floorball hobby groups. Open for everybody, but arranged by religious communities;
City group: look here.  Groups in Kanavansuu: look here

For more sports and events

Please also check:
Local sports clubs here
The calender for local sports activities  here
The event guide for Lappeenranta here
Events at the Community House/Nice Hearts here  Check the weekly calender