Mostly residents of those cities and towns that are located in close proximity to the Finnish border go to shopping in Finland . But in vain all the other shopping enthusiasts ignore this fabulous northern country. The article tells about shopping in Lappeenranta, whether there are malls and original shops there, as well as prices are compared.
Why is this city so attractive for shopaholics?
One of the countries that today Russians can get to almost without hindrance is Finland. Shopping in Lappeenranta has become affordable and easy not so long ago - about ten years ago. Since then, residents of border towns gradually began to learn about this storehouse of goods, tell friends, and this small Finnish city became the second most important shopping center after the Russian capital. We should not lose sight of the fact that shopping in Lappeenranta will be comfortable and affordable due to the fact that local sellers, almost everyone, perfectly understand and speak Russian. So much they are already accustomed to our customers, and this is good news.
The second aspect attractive to domestic tourists is an incredibly diverse choice. Firstly, you can buy everything from simple clothes and souvenirs to furniture, ancient Scandinavian crafts and unprecedented fishing gear. Along with all this, there are plenty of shops with delicacies that will surprise even the most spoiled traveler.
Well, let's not hesitate, but go to our virtual shopping in Lappeenranta and find out where and why you need to go.
Galleria Shopping Center
One of the most popular shopping centers in the city, which is loved not only by tourists, but also by local residents. It is not too large; it contains a little more than 20 stores. However, the assortment here is very diverse and, most importantly, high-quality. Among world brands here you can find H&M, Lindex, Seppala. There are also many boutiques from local brands, which few people know about in Russia. Also in the center you can be examined in a private clinic and change money in the bank at a very favorable rate.
SEC IsoKristiina
This is, so to speak, a traditional place for shopping in Lappeenranta. The mall is really huge, there are dozens of cafes and restaurants in it, along with about a hundred of a variety of shops. Here you can find expensive clothes and shoes from famous brands. And for those who save on purchases, there are shops with more budget goods, but still very high quality and beautiful. IsoKristiina also has a huge fitness center, hotel and cinema, consisting of four halls.
Mall Weera
A versatile and very convenient shopping complex, which is located in the city center. Many clothing stores are open here - Jack & Jones, Calvin Klein, Vero Moda and others. There are also cafes and restaurants. By tradition, the mall is equipped with a huge supermarket. In it you can buy not only ordinary products for dinner, but also try local delicacies.
Opri - Women's Territory
As a rule, women are mostly interested in shopping issues, and when they travel to each new city, they will know in advance what to buy and where. Shopping in Lappeenranta can become even more comfortable and interesting for the fair half of humanity, if you look at the Opri shopping center. It looks like a small mall with no more than 20 stores. But the highlight of the center is its beauty industry. Firstly, there are several shops with very high-quality and rare cosmetics. Secondly, there is a beauty salon and SPA in the mall. So in between shopping, you can not just drink tea in a cafe, but also have a good rest.
Well, now let's reformat our shopping in Lappeenranta a bit. What and where is it worth buying in the first place? What purchases will be most significant?
Gifts of Finnish designers
To begin with, we note that pricing in Finland is very close to Russian. There are products that cost a little more than ours, there are cheaper items. However, compared to most of Europe, based on reviews, shopping in Lappeenranta is very affordable. But the most interesting buyers discover after buying a new thing. Things here, even in those stores that we have (for example, H&M), are much better and more practical. They also win due to a more interesting design. In a word, even if you have to overpay a little, it will be fully justified.
But shopping guides strongly recommend paying attention to local brands that are not familiar to us. These are concentrated in the Armada shopping center, which is loved not only by travelers, but also by local residents. In any store you decide to go to, be it Seppälä, Selonen or Tuuliviiri, you will find only high-quality and durable products.
Childen's goods
Like clothing, this market segment in Finland is famous for its impeccable quality and durability. For children, there is literally everything, and for any age and size. "Children's worlds" are found here at every step and work both autonomously and as part of large shopping centers. One of them is the Family Center, where, along with boutiques and grocery markets, shops with baby supplies are functioning.
More specifically, the Lastentarvike store specializes in selling strollers, cribs, cribs and more. Here products from very high-quality materials are made with jewelry accuracy and durability. Analogues of this wonderful place are the shops of Tenavapiste, as well as Pikku LEO. If you are looking for gifts, toys, all kinds of bright and attractive trinkets for babies, then look in one of the following shops: Crocoliini, Bobo, Alinan Bambio, Kidsavenue. There is also a commission shop for those who are looking for cheap children's products - Lastentarvikekirppis Trampoliini.
Technical shopping
Techniques of various kinds are the destiny of not only male dreams, but also female ones. Well, what kind of girl will not want to buy a good vacuum cleaner, oven, double boiler, iron, as well as endless beauty products, such as a hair dryer, epilator, all kinds of curlers and irons, etc. for all this. You can find it all in one giant center called Gigantti. Those who really like to choose these products will disappear here for a whole day. It has everything that you might need for a home, beauty, office, car ... This is audio and video, home appliances, televisions, smartphones - in a word, that's all. Prices are very affordable and the quality guarantee is high and long.
Seafood
Going to the northern countries and not tasting fish and seafood is a crime. You can do this right while shopping in Lappeenranta. The reviews suggest that the best place for tasting and acquiring seafood, caviar and fish of first freshness is the Disa's Fish market store. Everything here smells so delicious that you think you eat everything you see. Products that you decide to buy and take with you will be packaged securely to extend their freshness. If you want to taste local seafood delicacies right on the spot, they will be kindly prepared for you.
Ennoble your home
There is a network of such interesting stores in the Scandinavian Peninsula as Jysk. In some ways, they resemble IKEA, but there is a significant difference. Here are presented much more exotic and non-standard products that are rarely found in Russia. We also note that the branches of Yuska have long been operating in Ukraine and Belarus, and many believe that they will soon move to Russia as well.
So, in this wonderful and fabulous little shop there is everything that can be required to improve your own home. You can buy furniture, mattresses, blankets and bedding, pillows and rugs, carpets and curtains. In a separate segment, bath and shower products are presented - towels, toilet sets, fragrances and even makeup products.
"Yuska" has a very wide selection of accessories that create an atmosphere of comfort in the house. Candles, lamps, watches, baskets, caskets, coasters, garlands, and so on.
In a word, getting out of here empty-handed is simply unrealistic, and everything you get here will make your home cozier and warmer.
What do tourists say?
Is it really like shopping in Lappeenranta to everyone and everyone? Reviews of tourists almost unanimously indicate that this is a small but very mean corner of Finland. Not the capital - because everything is cheap, close to the Russian border - because many are familiar with our language, Europe - because everything is high-quality and soundly, Scandinavia - because everything is unusual and fabulous. To come here and walk the streets is already a joy and a holiday. And if you also plan to buy as you should, update your wardrobe and refresh the house, then you will not get rid of new impressions for a long time. Shopping in this small but very cozy town is recommended by everyone who has been here.