The summer for families with children begins at the Sandcastle, where the annually changing theme of the castle is sure to capture the imagination of the entire family. Entry to the area is free of charge. Welcome to visit again in the summer 2026!
The millions of kilograms of sand in the Sandcastle area morph into new shapes time and time again since the same sand is reused every year. This is one of our small ways of fulfilling the Green Lappeenranta city strategy.
Take your adventure on Lake Saimaa up a notch! The Sandcastle area offers an extensive equipment rental services that includes basic hiking gear, bicycles, kayaks and SUP-boards! Perfect for an overnight stays in the tranquil Finnish nature.
The stunning Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark sites are included in the new canoeing locations.
You can also use a city bike and explore Lappeenranta, one of the Europe´s greenest city! You recognize the city bikes from it's vibrant orange color.
From the area you can also find Fazer's Candy Shop.
Satamatie 13 a, 53900 Lappeenranta