The Harbour's Last Long Light

Eero spends a drizzly Friday in Lappeenranta, wandering the fortress, buying fish from the market hall, and learning about the town's planned tribute to marathon champion Alisa Vainio. He reflects on borders, summer's end, and the quiet approaching ruska. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Finland: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Finland guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Finland Travel Podcast with Eero Virtanen. Eero Virtanen is in Lappeenranta, Finland. Places in this episode: Lappeenranta Fortress, South Karelia Museum, Satamatori, Market Hall, Ravintola Sumu, Café Majurska, Myllysaari, Original Sokos Hotel Lappee. Covered: Lappeenranta fortress and history, Harbour atmosphere and end-of-summer, Local food and cafes, Border-town identity, Seasonal change and ruska anticipation, Planned public celebration. Chapters:00:00 Original Sokos Hotel Lappee02:06 Market Hall04:24 Ravintola Sumu06:47 Lakeside08:02 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lappeenranta #LakeSaimaa #FinlandTravel #FinnishLakeland #SouthKarelia #Ruska #AlisaVainio #MarathonCelebration #Muikku #Vendace #HarbourLife #FortressOfLappeenranta #Myllysaari #FinnishFood #AutumnInFinland #SummerEnding #LakeLife #TravelFinland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/finland/