Venue
ProbNum 2026 will take place at the Lappeenranta Campus of LUT University (Yliopistonkatu 34, 53850 Lappeenranta). The campus is situated in Lappeenranta in Eastern Finland by Lake Saimaa.
How to reach Lappeenranta
- In most cases you should fly to Helsinki Airport and take a train from the airport to Lappeenranta. The train ride takes about 2 hours and involves a change from a local train to an intercity train in Tikkurila near Helsinki Airport.
- You must have a seat reservation. Book your tickets from Helsinki Airport to Lappeenranta before boarding the train at VR.fi.
- To reach the intercity transfer station in Tikkurila you should catch the local P train at the Helsinki Airport Station (Lentoasema). If you have not bought a ticket all the way from the airport to Lappeenranta, you need a local BC or CD ticket to reach Tikkurila. See HSL.fi for more information.
How to reach the conference venue
- The conference will take place at the Lappeenranta Campus of LUT University (Yliopistonkatu 34), about 7 km from central Lappeenranta where most hotels are located.
- Bus line 5 operates between the railway station (Matkakeskus), city center (Keskusta) and the campus (Yliopisto). If you hop in to the bus from city centre, please use the bus stop Keskusta L on Koulukatu, near the shopping center Armada. The ride to the university from city center takes about 20 minutes, and from the railway station about 30 minutes. A single ticket costs €3.60. Tickets can be bought onboard with cash or card. [Public Transport in Lappeenranta] [Journey Planner]
- The walk from the railway station to city center takes about 20 minutes.
How to navigate the conference venue
- All talks will take place in lecture hall 2310.
- Coffee breaks, ice breaker and the poster session take place nearby on the same floor.
- Lunch is server in Restaurant Skinnarila in a connected building of LAB University of Applied Sciences.
- On the morning of 9 September the registration desk (marked i on the map) will be located next to the main entrance. Those arriving later may pick up their name tags from a desk located at the crossroad of Street Cafe in 3rd floor.
- We have a dedicated WiFi network ProbNum26. No password is needed.
Hotels
Hotels in Lappeenranta:
- Original Sokos Hotel Lappee: We have an allotment for the period 8–11 September 2026. Use the code BPROBNUM26 to reserve your room by 18 August. Prices per night: €119 / 1 person standard — €139 / 2 persons standard — €159 / 1 person superior — €179 / 2 persons standard.
- Hotelli Rakuuna: We have an allotment for the period 8–11 September 2026. Reservations from this allotment must be made by 9 August 2026. The room price is €101/single room and €111/double room with the code Probnum. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel either by email info@rakuunahotelli.fi or by calling +358 10 340 2040. The room can be cancelled free of charge by 6 pm the day before arrival.
- Scandic Patria: Use the code CCON for a discount. [Link with code]
- Hotelli Lähde
Somewhat cheaper options:
It is also possible to book small cottages (bed sheets not included):
Public saunas in Lappeenranta
- Myllysaaren sauna is located a short walk from Lappeenranta city center. [Google Maps]
- Traditional smoke sauna in Hinkanranta about 25 km from Lappeenranta. [Google Maps]
- Hinkanrannan saunat in Hinkanranta about 25 km from Lappeenranta. [Google Maps]
- Konstun majan sauna in Taipalsaari about 12 km from Lappeenranta. [Google Maps]