The city of Lappeenranta boasts of being the cultural and economic hub of the south eastern part of Finland. Most tourists usually flock to this city all year round to get the best of the local culture which is truly one of a kind. With your Lappeenranta airport car hire, you will be able to experience the 369 years, highly colorful history of this great city. Numerous attractions await you especially in the areas around Lappeenranta airport including:

Historical fortress - One of the most important places to drive to with your hired car is the historical fortress which dates back to the 17th century. Here, you will find some picturesque old buildings including Finland’s oldest Orthodox Church, artist workshops, Art Museum and other attractions.
Sandcastle - actually, you will find the biggest and most popular sandcastle in Scandinavia here and you will surely understand why they call it the best place to be in. Artists even make a large sandcastle during summer and you can be sure that the area is never as attractive as before. A unique theme is selected for each year and sculptures are made on the wall. The castle also has a small theatre as well where you can find many acts being performed.
Harbor area - driving your hired car at Lappeenranta airport to the harbor area is something that you will really want to do. There are also some great parks situated nearby as well as the Myllysaari beach and the fortress which make a perfect place for chilling out especially during summer time. If you are visiting with your family, make sure that you spend some time sitting at the terraces, drinking, eating and get to watch the boats. It is not unusual to find some cool live music playing at the harbor during summer days.
The Saimaa Canal and Lake Saimaa - cruising in Lappeenranta is something that everyone wants to engage in. This is a place that you will find lots of people who come to have some good time and it is essential that you also join the enjoyment as well.

Lappeenranta is a place that you will also want to visit even during winter as the city is full of a lot of things to enjoy. For example, you can visit the popular city theatre as well as watch basketball and ice hockey games.