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Skinnarila is best known for its university campus. Both LUT University and LAB University of Applied Sciences are located here. The area is therefore particularly popular among students. One of the best things about the area are the great coastal paths, which you can jog along, even all the way to the city centre. S-market Sammonlahti is the place to go for all your everyday grocery shopping, and there are buses to the city centre if you need a wider range of services. If you are interested in the Skinnarila area, you should also check out the rental apartments in the neighbouring Sammonlahti area.

Lappeenranta is located in Southern Karelia, close to the border of east and west, on the shores of lake Saimaa.

The popular image of Lappeenranta is made of landscapes of great natural beauty, the Saimaa Canal, days at the harbour in the summer and the traditional but modern local meat pastries, vety and atomi.

In addition to these, Lappeenranta is a lively university city and a successful business hub. All of this combined with the laid-back joviality of the people make Lappeenranta extremely attractive as a place of residence.

Lumo rental apartments in Lappeenranta

Almost half of the population in Southern Karelia live in Lappeenranta. The city has an ample selection of residential areas and types of housing, which makes rental housing in Lappeenranta easy. Central Lappeenranta is made up of ten districts. There are many Lumo rental apartments in Lappeenranta in different districts, which means there is something for everyone.

In Lappeenranta, modern and contemporary live side-by-side with traditional and historical. The city of Lappeenranta wants to meet the needs of its residents and invest in their well-being. The city collaborates closely with the associations of neighbourhoods and villages in housing matters.

Districts of Lappeenranta

Lappeenranta has three larger centres: the main centre, Lauritsala in the east and Sammonlahti in the west. The main centre offers all the services of Lappeenranta's city centre, from restaurants to specialised shops. This area is best suited to people who want to live in the heart of the city centre, close to all the amenities and services. If this sounds like your kind of place, check out the apartments for rent in the centre of Lappeenranta, apartments for rent in Leiri and apartments for rent in Peltola. If you want to be close to the city centre and the lakeside, you should look at rental apartments in Rakuunamäki and rental apartments in Kimpinen.

The other centre of the city is Sammonlahti. This area is located west of the centre and is particularly popular with students, as it is a short distance from the LUT University. If you are attracted by the proximity of the university and the lake, we recommend you check out our apartments for rent in Sammonlahti and our apartments for rent in Skinnarila.

However, if you are looking for a home in a quieter area, away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and close to nature and the lake, our apartments for rent in Kanavansuu and our apartments for rent in Kariniemi could be the option you are looking for.

Central locations in Finland

Good public transportation in all directions is one of the keys to Lappeenranta’s vitality. The distance to Helsinki is 215 kilometres or two hours by train. St. Petersburg can be reached by train in one and a half hours. Lappeenranta has its own airport, which offers fast connections and even some non-stop flights to southern Europe.

Idyllic lake Saimaa

Lake Saimaa is an impressive environment with beautiful nature and clean water. Saimaa is one of the key contributors to the atmosphere of the city. The idyllic Lake Saimaa has been noted worldwide: for example, the Wall Street Journal listed it as one of the five most beautiful lakes in the world. “A sprawling network of islets, channels and islands,” is how Lake Saimaa was described by the Wall Street Journal.

Saimaa is also known for the Saimaa ringed seal, a highly endangered species of seal that is the subject of protection efforts to increase the population. WWF Finland increased thje public awareness of the species and its status with the Norppalive online stream, which often featured a rather plump individual that came to be known as Pullervo. Thousands of people in Finland and around the world watched Pullervo spend time on his favourite rock.

Part of the Lumo rental apartments in Lappeenranta are located near the lake, and there are also apartments that overlook splendid views over Lake Saimaa.

Historical city of culture

History is ever-present in Lappeenranta. One of the most famous historical sites in Lappeenranta is the splendid Lappeenranta Fortress, which dates back to the 18th century. The fortress is a reminder of the decades of battles between Russia and Sweden-Finland. Lappeenranta was originally built within and around the fortress, from where it gradually expanded to the surrounding countryside.

The city of Lappeenranta has renovated several elements of the fortress in recent years, and the site is regarded as part of the cultural heritage of Finland, Sweden and Russia. Nowadays, the Lappeenranta Fortress and its surroundings are known as the Old Town of Lappeenranta. It has apartments, the Rakuunamäki barracks, as well as cafes and handicraft shops. In the summer, the lawn around the fortress becomes a popular picnic spot that overlooks a splendid view of lake Saimaa.

An international university town

Lappeenranta University of Technology is the pride of the city. It is the first university to combine technical and economic studies and serves as a forerunner in the technical sciences in general.

Active lifestyle in Lappeenranta

Lappeenranta offers a lot to see and do. There are many fun options for hobbies, including watersports and other activities, and the beautiful nature of Lappeenranta is perfect of outdoor recreation. Lumo rental apartments are located amidst nature, close to good leisure venues and services.

Holiday Club Saimaa, the largest spa hotel and recreational centre in the Nordic countries, offers fun and enjoyment for the whole family. At Ylämaa, you can visit the gem village and museum and marvel at spectrolite, the national stone of Finland. The number one attraction of Lappeenranta in the summer is the sand castle, which is built around a different theme every year, using three million kilograms of sand.