Kyläniemi
A long peninsula reaching into Lake Saimaa, reached by a free ferry. Cycling or driving along village roads through lake and forest scenery is a delight.
Kyläniemi is a long, narrow peninsula in Lake Saimaa, formed by glacial ridges. It lies about 30 km north of Lappeenranta and is reached by a free road ferry. The peninsula offers classic Finnish lake district scenery: pine forests, lake bays, red wooden houses, and summer cottages, with lake water on both sides of the road. It is a popular driving and cycling route and one of the viewpoints selected for the Saimaa Geopark. A farm café operates here in summer, and you can swim and picnic by the lake. Plan to drive or cycle for half a day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Myllysaari Beach & Winter Swimming
- Lappeenranta Sandcastle
- Saimaa Canal & Mälkiä Lock
- South Karelia Museum
- Lappeenranta Fortress
- Lappeenranta Orthodox Church
- Lappeenranta Harbour
- Lappeenranta Water Tower