Mielakanranta: A Lakeside Memorial
A peaceful memorial park on Lake Saimaa in Taipalsaari, Finland, perfect for relaxation and reflection amidst beautiful scenery.
Mielakanranta is a serene memorial park located on the shores of Lake Saimaa in Taipalsaari, Finland, offering a peaceful retreat with historical significance and natural beauty. It's a place for relaxation, reflection, and enjoying the Finnish landscape.
A brief summary to Mielakanranta
- Mielakantie 110, Taipalsaari, 54920, FI
Local tips
- Bring a picnic to enjoy by the lake; Mielakanranta is a great place to relax and cook some food with friends or family.
- Consider visiting between May and October for the best site maintenance and access to amenities.
- Explore the nearby nature trail to see the Huttula windmill and experience the local countryside.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Lappeenranta, take a bus towards Taipalsaari. Buses run regularly between the two locations. From the Taipalsaari bus station, you may need to take a local bus or taxi to Mielakanranta, or walk if the timing is right. The bus trip from Lappeenranta to Taipalsaari costs approximately €4 - €6.
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Driving
From Lappeenranta, drive in the direction of Mikkeli on VT13 for approximately 25 km. At the last fork in the road going to Lemi (Nisonen kaupar), turn right onto Salmentie and continue for 3.5 km. Then, turn left onto Mielakantie and drive for 1.5 km. After the causeway bridge, continue for 500 meters and turn right to reach the beach and Mielakanranta. Parking is available near the site.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Lakehouse Saimaa B&B
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Kotiseututalo Röytty
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Café Satamatie 6
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Lappeenranta Airport
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Karelia Lines
19.2 km
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Beautiful Veera Statue
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Armada shopping center
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Kekäle Lappeenranta
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St. Mary's Church of Lappee
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Myllysaaren uimaranta
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Mother Karelia monument for missed war heroes of Karelia
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Stadium
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Lappeenranta Region Tourist Information
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Lallukka Grave Monument
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Finnish Lakeland
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Unmissable attractions to see
Lavikanlahti Bird Watching Tower
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Kiikkuva kivi
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Saimaanharjun lampi
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Partakoski Sawmill and Mill
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Kärnäkoski Fortress
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Russo-Swedish War (1788-1790) Monument
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Salpa Line Bunker
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Saimaa Geopark Lepänkanto Esker Terrain
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August Sunisen muistomerkki
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Sammonlahti church
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Natural Spring
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Karelia Aviation Museum
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South Karelia Museum
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Sandcastle Lappeenranta
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Lappeenranta Fortress and Harbor, Saimaa Geopark
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Essential places to dine
Pölkkybaari
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Ravintola Saimaanranta
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Ravintola Skinnarila
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Cafe Shalik LUT
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LUT Buffet Restaurant
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Ravintola Skinnari
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Bistro Skinnarila
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Pizza Rakuuna
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Ravintola Sininen Laguuni
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Kehruuhuone Oy
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Tuju Taproom
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Wanha Makasiini Bistro
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Scandic Patria
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Ravintola Torilla
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Tarmo lähikauppa
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M-Market Taipalsaari
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KALUSTE CITY OY
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Cathill Knives Puoti
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Katiska & Krumeluuri
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Pieni Unelmapuoti
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K-Market Niiva
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Vaskitsa
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StudioGiftSound
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WOODESIGN
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Pulu Design Oy
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Pakkalan puoti
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Saimaan Tuonti ky
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Sisustus-Siru
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
TEK Lounge
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Cafe Bar G
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Bar Q
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Kibar's Lavola
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Pub Haarikka
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Viini & olutkellari Wine & Beerbar Wolkoff
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Birra
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Lamppu
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Ravintola Teerenpeli
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Kasinoterassi
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Bar Fiilis City
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GI-Ki Oy
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Totem Pub
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Old Cock
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