Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in South Karelia
4.0Sandcastle Lappeenranta(215 reviews) - Sand art Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
The Sandcastle and other sand sculptures can be found at the bottom of the fortress. Compared to what we have seen in Las Palmas during Christmas time, here were quite a few sand sculptures. Probably this sight has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.See more..
4.5The Parikkala Sculpture Park(121 reviews) - A place like nowhere else! Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
This place was pretty wild with tons of sculptures of all sorts of people. These sculptures range from creepy to funny, but all are worth a look. It is incredible that Veijo Ronkkonen must have spent so much time creating this surreal environment. There is much to see and the walk through the lush area is definitely relaxing.See more..
4.0Maiden of Imatra(75 reviews) - Suicidal memorial Points of Interest & Landmarks
This statue was completed in 1972. It is a memorial commemorating those who have drowned themselves in the rapids. According to a Finnish poem, the maiden of Imatra and her lover Ontrei threw themselves to the rapids.See more..
4.5Lappeen Marian kirkko(24 reviews) - Beautiful wooden church Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
St. Mary's Church of Lappee is an Evangelical church that dates back to 1794. The neo-gothic belfry was completed in 1856. It is located in a park quite far from the church. The church was closed during our visit. So we couldn't see the interior.See more..
4.5Ruokolahden Kirkko(12 reviews) - Magical church Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
This place is worth a thousand pictures. absolutely georgeous location like a dream. Blue and white tones decorate the church ,which sitting among a hill top next to a lake. It is a site worth 1000 picturesSee more..
A beautiful wooden bell tower next to Ruokolahden church. The bell tower is inside the cemetery and may not be visible from church side. Worth a short visit. Very interesting.See more..
3.0Kärnäkoski Fortress(2 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
4.0Kuivaketvele Hillfort(1 review) - Great view from the top Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks Kuivaketvele Hillfort is about 10-12 minute car ride or 30-35 minutes bicycle ride from Lappeenranta city center. There is also buses running between Lappeenranta and Taipalsari but they are only on weekdays. The hill fort offer excellent 360 degree of the surrounding. The view of the lake is also very beautiful. On the top there are benches where you can relax and catch a breath before heading back. On the way back you can also pick up blueberries if they are in season.See more..
