22 days in Lappeenranta Itinerary

On the shores of the country's largest lake system, Lappeenrata serves as the economic and cultural center of southeast Finland.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lappeenranta: Hamina (St. John's Church, Hamina Fortress, &more), Kouvola (Repovesi National Park, Tykkimaki Amusement Park, &more) and Imatra (Church of St. Nicholas, De tre korsens kyrka, &more). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Lappeenranta Fortress, take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall, get in on the family fun at Angry Birds Activity Park, and see human ingenuity at work at Imatrankoski.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Lappeenranta online road trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around -2°C in February, and nighttime lows around -7°C.