""No we can't go there, it's Russia!"" Top 5 Page for this destination Lappeenranta by sabsi

Lappeenranta Travel Guide: 45 reviews and 92 photos

My ex-boyfriend used to go to university in Lappeenranta so we came here for a few days during our summer holidays. However, somehow I got the impression that we didn't leave his apprtment much because I don't have any nice pictures or very useful tips about this place I'm afraid ;)

Lappeenranta is a nice little town at Saimaa lake. Actually it's not that small but it feels very small because the different parts of the city are located very far from each other.

Lappeenranta is very close to the Russian border in South Karelia so all the shops employ people who speak Russian and most signs are available in Russian, too. See my general tip for an explanation for this page's title!

Sabs

Pros and Cons

Pros:It's beautiful at the lake!
Cons:Mosquitooos!
In a nutshell:Memories....

Last visit to Lappeenranta: Aug 1998
Intro Updated Jan 23, 2003
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Reviews (3)

A cosy Irish pub Nightlife (1)

The usual Irish pub abroad, with shamrocks, Guinness and everything you need to feel at home. I can't remember the name... more travel advice

The view from the fortress - Lappeenranta

A wonderful cafe Restaurants (1)

It's rather a cafe than a restaurant but it's absolutely amazing: The Cafe Majurska at the fortress of Lappeenranta. The... more travel advice

Me? Believing everything? No way! Favorites (1)

We were sitting on the hill where the fortress is admiring the little islands. I pointed to one of them, not far from... more travel advice

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Comments (5)

Gili_S Dec 13, 2003 at 2:34 AM Report Abuse

ha ha, you were a bit naive back then, and now? http://www.oldpark.com
richiecdisc Nov 22, 2003 at 3:41 PM Report Abuse

I'll accept the staying in the room excuse for no good photos but not drinking Guinness! ;P
empbu Apr 17, 2003 at 2:39 AM Report Abuse

The university of Lappeenranta is very nice! I go to the parties they have there every once in a while. :)
dabuwan Feb 23, 2003 at 11:37 AM Report Abuse

Lovely place. I like small villages and border towns.
mabu Feb 16, 2003 at 2:00 PM Report Abuse

tja, so nah und doch so weit......