News about Lappeenranta

This summer, the theme of Lappeenranta’s legendary family holiday destination Sandcastle (Hiekkalinna) is a haunted castle. In a departure from the theme, a special feature of the yellow-black ice-hockey spring, a sculpture of Saipa coach Raimo Helminen called RaipeMan, will also be on display next to the Sandcastle itself. The Sandcastle, which has free admission and is part of the Suomen makein kesä campaign, opens its doors on Saturday 7 June at 10.00 and will be open daily until 31 August 2025.

Lappeenranta’s summer campaign – Finland’s sweetest summer – includes the sweetest events in the city as well as special summer deals by local businesses. The campaign aims to give tourists and local residents an information package about the events of summer 2025 as well as seasonal offers especially for families with children. The campaign is marketed through multiple channels, especially in the surrounding areas.