# Tourist Attractions in Etelä-Karjala ![Etelä-Karjala](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-117-4a0fda6fc8.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[Europe](https://super.tours/europe)›[Finland](https://super.tours/europe/finland)›Etelä-Karjala # Tourist Attractions in Etelä-Karjala Discover the best tourist attractions in Etelä-Karjala — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **2**Cities & towns **11**Attractions ## About Etelä-Karjala Etelä-Karjala invites visitors to linger beside Finland’s shimmering waters, where the mighty Lake Saimaa frames a landscape of islands, forested shores, and welcoming towns. The region is a nature lover’s playground for boating, canoeing, fishing, and long, scenic hikes along well-marked trails and tranquil lakefronts. Cultural highlights include the historic Lappeenranta Fortress, offering commanding lake views and museum interiors, and the dramatic Imatrankoski rapids, a beloved site for seasonal performances and streetlife. Charming towns like Lappeenranta and Imatra pair cafés, markets, and riverside promenades with easy access to the Saimaa Canal and archipelago adventures, making Etelä-Karjala a versatile, relaxing Finnish getaway. Quick facts * Country Finland * Cities 2 * Population 134,239 * Attractions 11 * Average rating 4.3 / 5 * Total reviews 23,366 * Top category Market * Top city Lappeenranta ## Cities & towns in Etelä-Karjala Choose a destination to see its attractions. [ ![Imatra travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-212-c0cd9e30a6.webp) Imatra **2**Attractions **4.2k**Votes ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/imatra) [ ![Lappeenranta travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-214-a61e269bd5.webp) Lappeenranta **9**Attractions **19.2k**Votes ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/lappeenranta) ## Most popular attractions in Etelä-Karjala The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Imatra Rapids in Imatra — Natural wonder](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/imatra/imatra-rapids.webp) 1 Natural wonder Imatra Rapids 4.6 ★★★★★ (3,452) Imatra ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/imatra#a-imatra-rapids) [ ![Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha in Lappeenranta — Sports Complex](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/lappeenranta/holiday-club-saimaan-rauha.webp) 2 Sports Complex Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha 4.2 ★★★★★ (6,126) Lappeenranta ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/lappeenranta#a-holiday-club-saimaan-rauha) [ ![Lappeenranta Fortress in Lappeenranta](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/lappeenranta/lappeenranta-fortress.webp) 3 Lappeenranta Fortress 4.5 ★★★★★ (1,993) Lappeenranta ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/lappeenranta#a-lappeenranta-fortress) [ ![Lappeenranta Harbour in Lappeenranta — Landmark](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/lappeenranta/lappeenranta-harbour.webp) 4 Landmark Lappeenranta Harbour 4.5 ★★★★★ (1,961) Lappeenranta ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/lappeenranta#a-lappeenranta-harbour) [ ![Café Majurska in Lappeenranta — Cafe](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/lappeenranta/cafe-majurska.webp) 5 Cafe Café Majurska 4.6 ★★★★★ (1,160) Lappeenranta ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/lappeenranta#a-cafe-majurska) [ ![IsoKristiina shopping center in Lappeenranta — Market](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/lappeenranta/isokristiina-shopping-center.webp) 6 Market IsoKristiina shopping center 4.2 ★★★★★ (1,825) Lappeenranta ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/lappeenranta#a-isokristiina-shopping-center) [ ![Lappeenranta market square in Lappeenranta — Market](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/lappeenranta/lappeenranta-market-square.webp) 7 Market Lappeenranta market square 4.1 ★★★★★ (1,129) Lappeenranta ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/lappeenranta#a-lappeenranta-market-square) [ ![Flea market Vilma’s Second Hand in Lappeenranta — Market](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/lappeenranta/flea-market-vilma-s-second-hand.webp) 8 Market Flea market Vilma’s Second Hand 4.1 ★★★★★ (998) Lappeenranta ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/lappeenranta#a-flea-market-vilma-s-second-hand) [ ![Vuoksen Fishing Park in Imatra — Market](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/imatra/vuoksen-fishing-park.webp) 9 Market Vuoksen Fishing Park 4.1 ★★★★★ (721) Imatra ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/imatra#a-vuoksen-fishing-park) [ ![Angry Birds Activity Park Saimaa in Lappeenranta — Theme park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/finland/lappeenranta/angry-birds-activity-park-saimaa.webp) 10 Theme park Angry Birds Activity Park Saimaa 3.8 ★★★★★ (549) Lappeenranta ](https://super.tours/europe/finland/etela-karjala/lappeenranta#a-angry-birds-activity-park-saimaa) Show more Last updated 2026-05-23 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about Etelä-Karjala How many tourist attractions are there in Etelä-Karjala? Etelä-Karjala features 11 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in Etelä-Karjala? The most popular attractions in Etelä-Karjala right now are Imatra Rapids, Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha, Lappeenranta Fortress — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in Etelä-Karjala? Popular destinations in Etelä-Karjala include Imatra, Lappeenranta. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is Etelä-Karjala worth visiting? Yes — Etelä-Karjala offers 11 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.