Rights and rules about nature

See information here: Everyman´s rights   

Lingonberry trip 

Friday September 11th at 3.30-5.30 pm. 
Start from  Lappeen koulu ja päiväkoti. Järviniitunkatu 2 We walk to the "Terveyspolku" naturepath
The schedule suits the timetable of the bus number 8.  
Please bring your own tray for the berries and  wear clothes and shoes that are water safe. 
In cooperation with FinFami-Karjala organization.
No fees or registration needed.

Mushroom picking event

The starting point is in Uus-Lavola at a daycare center. Minkinkatu 1
Friday, Sept 4, 3:00–6:00 PM OR (choose one)
Saturday, Sept 5, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
We look for edible mushrooms and get information. Please bring you own tray or basket.
Children who can manage the walk are also welcome. Strollers can not be used in the forest.
The fee is 5€  for those over 18 years. Children together with an adult can join without payment.
Registration here

Mushroom guidance provided by Kaakkois-Suomen Martat as follows:
Aug 27: Lappeenranta tänään event at Kansalaistori, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Aug 29: Sataman Valot event at the harbor square, 2:00–4:00 PM
Sept 3: Lappeenranta Main Library, 3:00–5:00 PM

Hiking trip to Hämmäauteensuo

Thursday 24 September
Welcome to enjoy the beautiful Fall nature on Hämmäauteensuo swamp, about 10 km from Lappeenranta
We will get there using the public bus nr 300 (Jouko)  from Lappeenranta.
The ticket (2 Zones) is to be paid but the instructor is joining you on the bus.
Start at 2.31 pm from the Armada bus stop in direction Vainikkala.
Please arrive well on time!
The return bus to  Lappeenranta leaves at 5.22 pm.
f you come by car, meet us at the parking plot on Vanha Viipurintie 644
at 3 pm.We will walk about 2 km total. Please wear water safe clothes and shoes.
You can bring your own snacks or barbeque at the fireplace.
The trip is for both adults and children.
No registration fee or registration needed
For questions, please contactstina.tevajärvi@lappeenranta.fi or p.040-6317428 (WhatsApp)

Myllysaari sauna 

Public sauna open all year round. 
Read more here

More Nature experiences

 

Fishing

In Finland we have a fishing law.  According to the law a National Fisheries Management Fee must be paid by anyone (aged 18-64*) fishing except if you are ice fishing, or angling. Exception: at the age under 18 years or over 65 years don´t need to pay.
Fishing is allowed only in public areas. Here you can find information about restricted fishing areas:
Kalastusrajoitus.fi
The fishery fee is 47 € /year or 16 €/week or 6 €/day.
FINLAND FISHING PERMIT FISHING LICENCE ONLINE WEBSHOP (kalapaikka.net)

Here you find a lot of general information about fishing in Finland:
https://finland.fishing.fi/

And here you get information about fishing in the South Karelia region:
Etelä-Karjala kalastusluvat, kalastus ja vuokramökit 2024 (kalapaikka.net)

In Lappeenranta there also is an active Fishing club: Lappeenrannan Urheilukalastajat
phone: Pekka Turunen, 0400 633 263

 

Fitness trails  nearby

Fitnesstrails around the city are to be found here (under "service locations")

Outdoor Exercise around the city 

At the outdoor gyms for instance  you can exercise withour reservation or fees also in the winter time.
The Sportshall outdoor gym is  covered and has wind protection
Please check  here  (under "service locations")

More  nature spots, trails  and routes...

Here you find a lot of beautiful options to enjoy Finnish nature around the region:

EKVAS The South Karelian Foundation for Recreation Areas 

Luontoon

Saimaa Geopark

Visit Saimaa

 

Companies for rentals and nature tours

Saimaan Palju  
Fat bikes, sup boards, nature tours..

Retki Saimaa
Hiking equipment, activities and tours