Facts

Welcome to the Lappeenranta and Imatra region where you can discover the most stunning scenery in the heart of the Lake Saimaa area. There is a lot to experience around the year!

For a perfect day in the great outdoors enjoy the sunshine and go swimming in the lake, or taste the local specialities sold at the market places and gourmet restaurants. In winter you can go ice fishing, cross country skiing or ice skating on the frozen-over lake. In the summer season you can marvel the beautiful view of Lake Saimaa during a cruise or take part in one of  the many guided tours. The leisure pools and relaxing, pampering treatments available at our spas add a little luxury to your holiday. The spas are open all year around. You can choose to stay in a high standard spa or city centre hotel, or else in a lakeside villa or holiday home, enjoying the luxury of peace and quiet.

South Karelia – facts

 

 

  • Province: South Finland
  • Historical provinces: Province of Vyborg, Province of Kymi
  • Biggest city: Lappeenranta
  • Surface: 7 240 km²
  • Population: 135 255 (2007)
  • Population density: 19,1 persons/km²
  • Regional bird: Nightingale
  • Regional fish: Lake salmon
  • Regional flower: Pale pasque flower
  • Regional stone: Spectrolite