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Lappeenranta
THE CLIMATE CAPITAL OF FINLAND
Lappeenranta – the home of a sustainable future
In the Finnish Climate Capital, everything is close by: from high-quality daily services to unique experiences on Lake Saimaa. In Lappeenranta, people are treated as individuals, and the whole community works together. Our building blocks for a sustainable future include child-friendliness, unique science education, a focus on entrepreneurship, and the outstanding higher education institutions LUT and LAB.
FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Italian ice cream enchants Lappeenranta
Artisan ice cream is being made in the centre of Lappeenranta with love and from pure ingredients. Italian Marina Vallongo serves locals tasty treats from her homeland while enjoying the historical qualities of Lappeenranta and the flexible family services that enable entrepreneurship.
CULTURAL LIFE
Enlivening culture and the city
The cultural venue Nuijamies delights culture lovers in the centre of Lappeenranta. From the very beginning, its activities have involved Development Manager Mikko Vento. He wants to make Nuijamies an increasingly interesting venue year after year for both performers and visitors.
FOR STUDENTS
An international heart now belongs to Lappeenranta
Kateryna Kryzhanivska had studied in different parts in Europe before arriving in Lappeenranta. According to her experience, the city is truly international and a pioneer in sustainable development.
FOR RESIDENTS
Good family life in English and in Finnish
Riina Liutu and her husband Richardson “Richie” Maurissaint live the life of an international family in Lappeenranta with their three daughters Kailey, Elsa and Alissa. Work, school and leisure time run smoothly.
WORK
In an entrepreneur-friendly city that is a pioneer in renewable energy, work gives meaning to life, but this alone is not enough. In Lappeenranta, a good quality and balance of life are important success factors..
LIVING
People in Lappeenranta have more hours in their days because everything is close by: Lake Saimaa, lush forests, hobbies, cultural services and events, shopping opportunities and other basic services for high-quality daily life.
STUDIES
The internationally renowned city of education and research generates a flow of ideas for business life and enjoys communal student life – everyone is included and no one is left alone.
THINGS HAPPEN IN LAPPEENRANTA
LAPPEENRANTA EVENTS
Event guide
Check out all the upcoming events: concerts, theatre, exhibitions, festivals, family events a lot more in the Lappeenranta Event guide.
WE MOVE
All year round
Our diverse recreational opportunities and nature on the shore of Lake Saimaa offer an excellent setting for physical activities.
FOR STUDENTS:
Useful links for people applying for a study place or thinking about it:
FOR ENTREPRENEURS:
Keys to success and services for entrepreneurs:
FOR RESIDENTS:
Climate capital of Finland with happy residents:
