City: South Karelia
Top Things to do in South Karelia
Top 10 Things to do in South Karelia, Finland
South Karelia (Finnish: Etelä-Karjala; Swedish: Södra Karelen) is a region of Finland. It borders the regions of Kymenlaakso, Southern Savonia and North Karelia, as well as Russia.
Restaurants in South Karelia
1. Saimaa Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By Leopardik - St. Petersburg, Russia
It's enough stirring feeling when you see the passage of the ship through water gates for the first time in your life. Anyway you can't miss it if you decide to go by car or by bus through Russian (Brusnichnoye)-Finnish (Nuijamaa) border.
2. Imatra Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By shishvi - Kotka, Finland
We were visiting on the way to North Karelia. Very impressive when the rapid Imatrankoski opens! Recommend also walking the channel route and visiting Valtionhotelli nearby.
3. Lappeenranta Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Leopardik - St. Petersburg, Russia
I have visited this place several times, but the best was in summer when everyring around was green and blooming. On the territory of the complex are several museums, orthodox church, monument to the Russian-Swedish battle in 1714 after which local autority came from sweds to russians. I liked re-enactors whom I met once in summer on the territory, they were wearing traditional finnish clothers and were busy with some old times occupations. Also there's a wonderful view from the top of the hill to a bay wit boats and yachts.
4. The Parikkala Sculpture Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By MehilainenMatkustaa
This sculpture park will blow away your mind! Amazing sculptures and also the story behind the artist! Impressive!
5. Sandcastle Lappeenranta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Heli K - Lappeenranta, Finland
Sandcastle has been built to Lappeenranta harbor or near the Fortress every summer for 10 years or even more. You can visit it freely. There are impressive sand sculptures every year - but it seems to me that the amount of sculptures or the size of the castle keeps getting smaller and smaller. The theme changes every year and this year you'll discover knights, dragons and royal court. For the first time there is now also a sand chapel.
It is a nice place to stop especially for families who have small children since there is also some amusement for kids like small train and carousel. Those however are not free. Also adults enjoy watching the skillfully made statues.
6. Imatrankoski
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Iinatravel - Helsinki
The daily rapid show during the summer months is a must. I have seen it several times and it is just incredible everytime. You get cold vibes in your back every time they open the gates. The wind will raise. The temperature will fall. The birds will stops singing. And finally, the water roars over the stones ....
7. Angry Birds Activity Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Antsa123 - Jarvenpaa, Finland
Activities in 2 stories. You can jump from a heigth, ride a quadbike, dodge laser, Scoot, play football, play hockey,climb and jump,play xbox games, fun for kids.Ours are 5 and 7 and we spend 3,5 hrs here. Recommend this.
Only downsize was the price 58 euro for the family ticket. It is a daypass and you can come and go as you wish. Snacks and drinks are Also overprized. Even water is for a cost. There is a small market downstairs with better prices.
The shopping centre it's situated in seems to be dying. Only a few shops and the most are vacant
I Also wish the russian kids would learn the concept of queuing. What i seen this summer in Turkey and in Saimaa i dont think There is a single queu in Russia ever.
8. Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By foodaddict2015 - Lappeenranta, Finland
This orthodox church is the oldest in Finland dated bact to 1785. Heartfelt atmosphere and gives you a quiet memorable moment with no cost at all.
9. Maiden of Imatra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By Mattisaki - Imatra, Finland
As a professional guide this statue of naked woman first looks strange but if know history why ,there is some sense..woman in statue committed suisaid jumped to river after miserable love story with Russian soldier at past time.We dont know reason why this soldier first committed suiside and after that his woman finnish her life same way.Statue made by scupturer Taisto Martiskainen and placed to this place 1972.Statue located in city crownpark between river rapids and main river in center.This waterfall or rapids how we want to call it its open with music every day summertime 1800.Its apsolutely worth to see.
10. Church of the Three Crosses
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By George M - Plano, Texas
This church is stunning. It is in a beautiful setting on the outskirts of a small town. The interior is beautiful with cool design, and it has two moving walls that allow the congregation area to expand 3 fold. Totally worth a stop if driving up towards Savonlinna.
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