Lappeenranta: How to survive winter in Finland -event in Lappeenranta

Are you new in Finland? Welcome to hear and share experiences of how to make the winter season even more enjoyable.

Come and get good hints for:

• How to dress when it´s cold and slippery
• Fun activities to keep up your energy levelWe also check the sports facilities incl. the swimming pool. At the event, we will be giving out lovely warm wool socks hand-knitted by the staff of LUT and LAB.

Timetable: 13.1.2026 16:30-18:30
Location: Urheilutalo Sports hall, Pohjolankatu 29, Lappeenranta.

Register by January 12 via the link on this page: How to survive Winter in Finland!
The event is free of charge and held in English.

For international students at LUT & LAB: if you want to take a bus together with others, please meet us at the LUT University bus stop before 15:45. The bus number 5 will leave at 15.46 towards the Urheilutalo Sports hall. Campus' Community coordinator Elina Tulikoura will meet you at the bus stop. Please note that the bus ticket is at the participant's own expense.

This event is part of the Welcome event series, which is designed especially for new residents. It introduces the opportunities offered by the region and provides an opportunity to meet others in the same situation.

The event is organized by International South Karelia and City of Lappeenranta Sports Services. For more information, call 040 631 7428 (WhatsApp) or email stina.tevajarvi@lappeenranta.fi

You are warmly welcome!