Welcome to Lappeenranta!

Welcome! Tervetuloa! Explore this local’s guide to life in Lappeenranta, whether you’re here for a day or a year!

This lakeside city may have only 70 000 people, but the international vibe of the Lappeenranta University of Technology and the beautiful Lake Saimaa make it a lovely student town. Whether you’re here as a student or for work, we’re here to help you gear up for life in Lappeenranta!

Although it is small, Lappeenranta has everything you need, including a great movie theater, good shopping, bars, sports facilities, and really really clean air and water. And now, it’s beginning to have some nice restaurants too! I hope you’ll love living here as much as we do 🙂

Get started here: The Newcomer’s Guide, Activities & Sports and Resources, and write to us if you have a specific question!