4.5Lappeenranta Fortress(217 reviews) - The most important tourist attraction in Lappeenranta Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The fortress area hosts museums, an old Orthodox Church, cafes, restaurants, and artisan shops. Most of the buildings date from the time of Russian rule, the 18th and 19th centuries. The main street, Kristiinankatu, was named after the Swedish queen, Christina. The guardhouse at the Main Gate hosts the Cavalry Museum. You can also visit the Lappeenranta Art Museum and the South Karelia Museum. There are panoramic views from the embankments around the fortress.See more..
4.5Imatra Veteran’s Home Museum(32 reviews) - A home war museum Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Very interesting home museum with tons of Finnish historyband war memorabilia. The owner gave us a tour and told about the house’s history (the house once has been his home). Lots of interesting details and facts. Highly recommended!See more..
I have heard someone say the place is full of junk? It is a museum for God's sake and the Finns do not throw junk around. It also has a lovely restaurant with typical Kareljan food. Worth a try.See more..
4.5Wolkoff House Museum(22 reviews) - History comes to life in this museum Speciality Museums • History Museums
The house museum can only be visited on a guided tour, but it is worth the effort. An excellent presentation shed light on the history of Ivan W, who came to Finland as a serf in the 1840s, became a Finnish citizen, and his rise to one of the wealthiest men in Lappeenranta. He was a true serial entrepreneur. The house and Wolkoff's story tell how a free society feeds creativity by giving everyone the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their origin. At the same time, the history of the house tells about the connections between Finland and Russia, which Russia's aggressive attack on Ukraine has now destroyed for years. But the perspective of the house's history is in decades or even longer.See more..
5.0Kotkaniemi(5 reviews) - Well kept home mueseum a central figure for Finnish independence. Beautiful property and lake view. Possibility to swim Speciality Museums • History Museums
This is the home museum of P.E. Svinhufvud, who was a central figure in the struggle for Finnish independence. Located in nature by Lake Kivijärvi, the estate comprises the main building that includes the home museum, a café, and conference premises, in addition to a garden with related outbuildings that have been restored to their 1930s look. Kotkaniemi is located in Luumäki, roughly 20 kilometres from Lappeenranta. Pehr Evind Svinhufvud (1861-1944) was the third President of the Republic from 1931 to 1937. In November 1917, Svinhufvud formed the so-called Independence Senate which issued the declaration of independence for Finland in December. Svinhufvud also led the delegation which travelled to St. Petersburg in 1917 to secure recognition for Finnish independence from Lenin's government.See more..
3.0Rajamuseo Imatra(4 reviews) - Good history review of the border control in Finland Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums
This is a small exhibition of what border control has been doing in FInland for the past century or so. Thorough information, lots of photos and posing statues with different outfits for doing different tasks which have been required from the staff during war etc. We had an excellent guide explaining some of the details. He was a veteran, having served in duty for a long period of time, so he knew his business. See more..
5.0Saimaa Kanal Museum(4 reviews) - A lovely little museum Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
We've lived in Lappeenranta for many years but only now visited the Saimaa Canal Museum. The first impression was lovely; the interior is preserved in the original early 20th century style. The staff on duty was very welcoming and friendly throughout our whole visit. The exhibits document the whole history of the canal with photographs, illustrations and lots of original items. There are delicious salty and sweet pastries on sale and the coffee room offers a charming milieu to take a break. There are also tables and chairs in the museum garden, and what could be nicer than a cup of coffee or tea in the tranquility of classic garden on a sunny summer day? A highly recommended attraction to visit during a trip to Lappeenranta.See more..
4.5Karelia Aviation Museum(2 reviews) - Fourth Museum of our trip to Finland Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Small size aircraft museum next to Lappeenranta Airport. Best visited on a sunny day when not raining. You get to sit in the cockpits and although small the exhibits are well set out for photography.See more..
