City of Lappeenranta

Lappeenranta is a pioneer city in renewable energy and clean environments with passionate problem-solving at its forte. We are the climate capital of Finland full of high energy, out-of-the-box thinking and international expertise. In our university and tourist center, located in a logistically important region in South-East Finland only 2 hours from Helsinki, near the border between the EU and Russia, we dare and do. The Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, the innovative operating environment, skilled workforce and functional networks in a city of around 73,000 residents make it easier to start up and expand international business operations. Lappeenranta is easy to reach thanks to its international airport. In Lappeenranta, we invest in green actions open-mindedly. We have pioneered sustainable development solutions, and participated actively in climate change mitigation, improving circular economy and restoring bodies of water. A green Lappeenranta is a key goal in the city strategy, in terms of both residential comfort and industrial policy. Our actions are based on resource wisdom and carbon neutrality.The location by the Lake Saimaa makes Lappeenranta beside the commercial hub, also regions’ center for tourism. Further, it continuously competes with Helsinki for the title of the largest City in Finland based on foreign tourists. The colorful events and historical attractions, together with the region’s magnificent nature, offer unforgettable experiences. The City of Lappeenranta provides a broad scope of services from waste management to energy production, education and health care. The City employs 2500 people. More information on the City’s main pages at www.lappeenranta.fi.A green future is here already. www.greenreality.fi Welcome to visit us www.visitlappeenranta.fi