Warm Greetings from Lappeenranta <3.Well, as you can imagine that here the weather is freaking chilly, just stand outside on the backyard and you'll get frozen immediately. Anyway, in order to keep you warm and enlightened, I would like to share 10 things you need to know about Lappeenranta, Finland. Okay, here we go!
Fact #1: Location
Lappeenranta is located in the South Karelia region of Southeastern Finland. It's approximately 225 kilometers northeast of the capital city of Helsinki and just 30 kilometers west of the Russian border.
Fact #2: Area
Lappeenranta is approximately 1,723 square kilometers in size. It is the 41st largest area in Finland, but it ranks as the 13th largest in population.
Fact #3: Age
It was chartered in the year 1649, by Queen Christina of Sweden. Lappeenranta is also known by its Swedish name of Villmanstrand, meaning "wildman shore." Hence the wildman image in the city's coat of arms
Fact #4: Airport
Of all Finnish airports, Lappeenranta has the most international profile, as it mainly serves passengers travelling to European destinations and offers no regular domestic routes. A recent customer survey conducted by Finavia found the check-in and security control services at Lappeenranta to be the best in Finland
Fact #5: Population
There are approximately 72,000 people reside in Lappeenranta.
Fact #6: Popular
Lake Saimaa, Finland's largest lake, is a popular tourist draw in Lappeenranta.
Fact #7: University
Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) has been a pioneering scientific university, bringing together the fields of science and business since 1969. Starting in the autumn of 2012, almost 33 per cent of the new students are from foreign countries.
Fact #8: Tasty
The Lappeenranta region is renowned for its delicacies such as Karelian rice pasties, unleavened rieska bread, and pretzels. The famous Karelian hotpot has been adopted as a traditional dish throughout Finland. Vendace from Kylä, the Greater Saimaa whitefish, not to mention bream and perch fished from the smaller lakes, are all on offer at the market place in Lappeenranta.
Fact #9: Spa
The history of the Lappeenranta Spa goes back as far as the 1820s when the Pikkala spring was found. Today, Lappeenranta Spa offers accommodation in the old spa building called Wanha Kylpylä, as well as sumptuous facilities for luxury and health treatments. The Spa Hotel on the other side of the street offers modern, comfortable and spacious rooms, saunas, pools and a fitness training room.
Fact #10: Ice Hockey
The 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship tournament will be held in Lappeenranta and Imatra on 17-27 April. First games of the tournament will be played on Thursday, April 17. The Championship period includes 10 game days with 30-31 games depending on the number of relegation games needed, as well as Easter Holidays. Medal games will be played on Sunday, April 27.
Lappeenranta is located in the South Karelia region of Southeastern Finland. It's approximately 225 kilometers northeast of the capital city of Helsinki and just 30 kilometers west of the Russian border.
Fact #2: Area
Lappeenranta is approximately 1,723 square kilometers in size. It is the 41st largest area in Finland, but it ranks as the 13th largest in population.
Fact #3: Age
It was chartered in the year 1649, by Queen Christina of Sweden. Lappeenranta is also known by its Swedish name of Villmanstrand, meaning "wildman shore." Hence the wildman image in the city's coat of arms
Fact #4: Airport
Of all Finnish airports, Lappeenranta has the most international profile, as it mainly serves passengers travelling to European destinations and offers no regular domestic routes. A recent customer survey conducted by Finavia found the check-in and security control services at Lappeenranta to be the best in Finland
Fact #5: Population
There are approximately 72,000 people reside in Lappeenranta.
Fact #6: Popular
Lake Saimaa, Finland's largest lake, is a popular tourist draw in Lappeenranta.
Fact #7: University
Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) has been a pioneering scientific university, bringing together the fields of science and business since 1969. Starting in the autumn of 2012, almost 33 per cent of the new students are from foreign countries.
Fact #8: Tasty
The Lappeenranta region is renowned for its delicacies such as Karelian rice pasties, unleavened rieska bread, and pretzels. The famous Karelian hotpot has been adopted as a traditional dish throughout Finland. Vendace from Kylä, the Greater Saimaa whitefish, not to mention bream and perch fished from the smaller lakes, are all on offer at the market place in Lappeenranta.
Fact #9: Spa
The history of the Lappeenranta Spa goes back as far as the 1820s when the Pikkala spring was found. Today, Lappeenranta Spa offers accommodation in the old spa building called Wanha Kylpylä, as well as sumptuous facilities for luxury and health treatments. The Spa Hotel on the other side of the street offers modern, comfortable and spacious rooms, saunas, pools and a fitness training room.
Fact #10: Ice Hockey
The 2014 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship tournament will be held in Lappeenranta and Imatra on 17-27 April. First games of the tournament will be played on Thursday, April 17. The Championship period includes 10 game days with 30-31 games depending on the number of relegation games needed, as well as Easter Holidays. Medal games will be played on Sunday, April 27.
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| Saimaa Lake View during winter at Lappeenranta, Finland |
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