Lappeenranta, Finland


Member since
2011Exchange dates | Duration |
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July 05, 2025 - August 05, 2025 | 2 weeks |
We are open for 1-2 weeks, nonsimultaneous is ok. The schools start in August so unfortunately we are nor able to travel after 8th of August. |
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October 18, 2025 - October 26, 2025 | 1 weeks |
Flat in Lappeenranta, Finland
At the moment we are looking for an 1-2 weeks exchange in July 2025. We are open to all offers.
Interested in summer in Finland? Sunset at 11 pm? Sunrise at 3 am? (We do have blinds in bedrooms.)
The best thing about our home is the great lake Saimaa. The shoreline is 30 meters from the house. We have tens of kilometres of forest trails for biking or hiking starting from the doorstep.
It is a 138 m2 flat with a small garden and a big patio. 2 bedrooms, a large guestroom, 2 bathrooms and a sauna. The house is surrounded by a pine forest with wild blueberries, mushrooms and plenty of trails.
We have a double bed, a bunk bed, 3 adult size single beds. We can arrange for a travel cot for a toddler. Also available four adult size bicycles and two bikes for 10-13-year-olds.
SURROUNDINGS
Located by the lake between the cities of Imatra and Lappeenranta. A quiet place in the end of an peninsula, a short drive from town.
In the neighbourhood (1-2 km): a coffeeshop, a minimarket, a spa, an indoors waterpark, beaches, 3 restaurants, Angry Birds Activity Park for children, an outdoors activity park, riding, an 18-hole golf course etc. Forest trails, lakeside trails and good opportunities for outdoor activities. In the past our guests have enjoyed small local events and places "off the beaten track". We are happy to help you with finding good places to go to.
Imatra and Lappeenranta are small towns with many small sights and activities. The area is surrounded by lake Saimaa. You can reach Imatra in 10 minutes and Lappeenranta in 30 minutes by car. Car exchange is necessary.
IMATRA
Imatrankoski Rapids, the oldest tourist destination in Finland
https://kansallisihme.fi/en/imatrankoski-rapids
LAPPEENRANTA
https://www.visitlappeenranta.fi/en
DAY TRIPS
Kumma kivi (odd rock), Ruokolahti
https://gosaimaa.com/en/kummakivi-erratic-boulder/
Parikkala Sculpture park, Parikkala
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g798822-d4555817-Reviews-The_Parikkala_Sculpture_Park-Parikkala_South_Karelia.html
Olavinlinna Castle, Savonlinna
https://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/olavinlinna
Finnish Forest Museum Lusto, Punkaharju
https://lusto.fi/en/
Scenic Road an Nature Reserve, Punkaharju
https://www.luontoon.fi/en/destinations/punkaharju-nature-reserve
Kotka Parks, Imperial Fishing Cottage Langinkoski
https://www.visitkotkahamina.fi/en/kotka/
Vellamo Maritime Center, Museums and Exhibitions, Kotka
https://www.merikeskusvellamo.fi/en/exhibitions/
Repovesi National Park, Kouvola
https://www.luontoon.fi/en/destinations/repovesi-national-park/activities-and-trails/hiking-and-outdoor-recreation
Verla Unesco Heritage Site, Kouvola
https://www.verla.fi/en/
Visiting Helsinki and Porvoo is also possible but it is best to stay overnight.
HOW TO GET HERE
How to reach us: From Helsinki 3 hours by car. It has been good to exchange cars at the airport, this way the trip is most convinient. The train to Imatra takes 3 hours also and is accessible from the airport.
PETS
We don't have pets but we like them and are happy to take care or yours.
We have great experiences of both simultaneous and nonsimultaneous exchanges.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 2 Children
- 11 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Writer
- Teacher
Our Home
- House Type: Flat
- Floor: 1
- Environment: By the sea
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 7
- Living Area: 138 m2
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Central heating
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- Park / playground
- BBQ
- Sauna private
- Bicycles: 6
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Iceland
- Denmark
Spoken Languages
- English
- Suomeksi
- Svenska
Occupation
- Writer
- Teacher
Children
- Boy - Age: 12
- Boy - Age: 10
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
Hello,
We are a family with two boys, now 10 and 11. Jussi is a math teacher, Anu works with cultural history projects, books and exhibitions. Both boys play football in the local club.
The summer is the best time for us to travel but we are open to other possibilities too. We have a long vacation around Christmas, so if you are interested in an snowy Christmas in candle light, be in touch.
We have had many great exchange experiences so far in Europe and in South America, simultaneous and nonsimultaneous, big cities and small villages. We enjoy outdoors, mountains, good food, coffee, arts, music, architecture and history, so we find things to enjoy almost anywhere.
References
This member has completed 11 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:

Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
BROC0902
Schulzendorf, Germany
DE7845
Bochum, Germany
DE7854
VIGNOC, France
FR110417
Reykjavik, Iceland
IS1001837