Karelia - Finland - page 398

The harbour's boat bars ( MAP

GOOGLE MAP ) are great for a summertime drink above

deck in the sunshine.

Birra BAR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Kauppakatu 27; 2pm-2am Tue-Sat, 2pm-1am Sun & Mon; )
One of the swankier bars in town, Birra has a shaded terrace, cosy booths, and a great beer
and cider selection.

Old Park IRISH PUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Valtakatu 36; 9am-1am Mon & Tue, 9am-2am Wed-Fri, noon-2am Sat,
noon-1am Sun; )
Gently Irish-themed (no shamrocks!), this lively hang-out opens to a busy terrace.

Information

Main Tourist Office TOURIST OFFICE
( GOOGLE MAP ; 05-667-788; www.visitlappeenranta.fi ;Valtakatu 37; 10am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-2pm Sat)
Has an accommodation booking service for €3.50.

Summer Tourist Office TOURIST INFORMATION
( GOOGLE MAP ; 040-352-2178; www.visitlappeenranta.fi ; 10am-8pm late Jun-early Aug,
10am-6pm early Aug-late Aug)
Located at the sandcastle Hiekkalinna .

Getting There & Away
Bus and train tickets can be booked at the town-centre office of Matkahuolto (
GOOGLE MAP ; 0200-4000; www.matkahuolto.fi ; Valtakatu 36B; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri) .

AIR
From Lappeenranta airport, 3km west of the city centre, Ryanair flies to Bergamo (Italy),
Girona (Spain) and Weeze (Germany).