Lappeenranta, Finlandia

At the moment we are looking for an 1-2 weeks exchange in July 2025. We are open to all offers.

Interested in summer in Finland? Sunset at 11 pm? Sunrise at 3 am? (We do have blinds in bedrooms.)

The best thing about our home is the great lake Saimaa. The shoreline is 30 meters from the house. We have tens of kilometres of forest trails for biking or hiking starting from the doorstep.

It is a 138 m2 flat with a small garden and a big patio. 2 bedrooms, a large guestroom, 2 bathrooms and a sauna. The house is surrounded by a pine forest with wild blueberries, mushrooms and plenty of trails.

We have a double bed, a bunk bed, 3 adult size single beds. We can arrange for a travel cot for a toddler. Also available four adult size bicycles and two bikes for 10-13-year-olds.

SURROUNDINGS
Located by the lake between the cities of Imatra and Lappeenranta. A quiet place in the end of an peninsula, a short drive from town.

In the neighbourhood (1-2 km): a coffeeshop, a minimarket, a spa, an indoors waterpark, beaches, 3 restaurants, Angry Birds Activity Park for children, an outdoors activity park, riding, an 18-hole golf course etc. Forest trails, lakeside trails and good opportunities for outdoor activities. In the past our guests have enjoyed small local events and places "off the beaten track". We are happy to help you with finding good places to go to.

Imatra and Lappeenranta are small towns with many small sights and activities. The area is surrounded by lake Saimaa. You can reach Imatra in 10 minutes and Lappeenranta in 30 minutes by car. Car exchange is necessary.

IMATRA
Imatrankoski Rapids, the oldest tourist destination in Finland
https://kansallisihme.fi/en/imatrankoski-rapids

LAPPEENRANTA
https://www.visitlappeenranta.fi/en

DAY TRIPS
Kumma kivi (odd rock), Ruokolahti
https://gosaimaa.com/en/kummakivi-erratic-boulder/

Parikkala Sculpture park, Parikkala
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g798822-d4555817-Reviews-The_Parikkala_Sculpture_Park-Parikkala_South_Karelia.html

Olavinlinna Castle, Savonlinna
https://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/olavinlinna

Finnish Forest Museum Lusto, Punkaharju
https://lusto.fi/en/

Scenic Road an Nature Reserve, Punkaharju
https://www.luontoon.fi/en/destinations/punkaharju-nature-reserve

Kotka Parks, Imperial Fishing Cottage Langinkoski
https://www.visitkotkahamina.fi/en/kotka/

Vellamo Maritime Center, Museums and Exhibitions, Kotka
https://www.merikeskusvellamo.fi/en/exhibitions/

Repovesi National Park, Kouvola
https://www.luontoon.fi/en/destinations/repovesi-national-park/activities-and-trails/hiking-and-outdoor-recreation

Verla Unesco Heritage Site, Kouvola
https://www.verla.fi/en/

Visiting Helsinki and Porvoo is also possible but it is best to stay overnight.

HOW TO GET HERE
How to reach us: From Helsinki 3 hours by car. It has been good to exchange cars at the airport, this way the trip is most convinient. The train to Imatra takes 3 hours also and is accessible from the airport.

PETS
We don't have pets but we like them and are happy to take care or yours.

We have great experiences of both simultaneous and nonsimultaneous exchanges.