November 20, 2019

Sand sculptures 2019 / Esculturas de arena 2019 / Sculptures de sable 2019 / Esculturas de areia 2019

In English:

Sand sculptures 2019

Every summer the town of Lappeenranta is presenting sand art. The theme for 2019 was Lappeenranta, 370 years old.

En español:

Esculturas de arena 2019

Cada verano, la ciudad de Lappeenranta presenta arena arte. El tema para 2019 fue Lappeenranta, 370 años.

En francais:

Sculptures de sable 2019

Chaque été, la ville de Lappeenranta présente l’art du sable. Le thème pour 2019 était Lappeenranta, 370 ans.

Em português:

Esculturas de areia 2019

Todo verão, a cidade de Lappeenranta tem a arte de areia. O tema para 2019 foi Lappeenranta, 370 anos.

Sand sculptures 2019 / Esculturas de arena 2019 / Sculptures de sable 2019 / Esculturas de areia 2019

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Sand sculptures 2016 / Esculturas de arena 2016 / Sculptures de sable 2016 / Esculturas de areia 2016

Sand sculptures 2015 / Esculturas de Arena 2015 / Sculptures de sable 2015 / Esculturas de Areia 2015
Sand sculptures 2014 / Esculturas de Arena 2014 / Sculptures de sable 2014 / Esculturas de Areia 2014

Sand sculptures 2013 / Esculturas de Arena 2013 / Sculptures de sable 2013 / Esculturas de Areia 2013

Sand sculptures 2012 / Esculturas de Arena 2012 / Sculptures de sable 2012 / Esculturas de Areia 2012

Sand sculptures 2011 / Esculturas de Arena 2011 / Sculptures de sable 2011 / Esculturas de Areia 2011

Sand sculptures2008, 2009 2010 / Esculturas de Arena2009, 2009, 2010 / Sculptures de sable 2009, 2009, 2010 / Esculturas de Areia 2010

Comments (82)

82 Comments »

The sand sculptures are incredible! And they reflect the rich history of the town wonderfully. Thank you for sharing today.

Comment by T Ibara Photo — November 20, 2019 @ 07:34 | Reply
- Hello Takami.
  
  How nicely commented. I am glad that you loved these sand sculptures.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 07:59 | Reply
Hello. These are great art. How many days will it take to make one work? Happy birthday 370 years old in Lappeenranta.

Comment by wakasahs15th — November 20, 2019 @ 07:58 | Reply
- Hello.
  
  Thank you from your praising comment. Well, in one text I did find that last year, (no my photos), it took two months, because they made world’s highest (18m meters high) sand castle. So, I can guess that maybe one month.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 08:11 | Reply
They look so amazing..

Comment by Nurul Fitri Lubis — November 20, 2019 @ 08:16 | Reply
- Hello.
  
  Thank you loving my post.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 08:18 | Reply
Those sand sculptures are magnificent Matti, thank you for bringing them to our attention from your visit to Lappenranta.

Comment by Little Miss Traveller — November 20, 2019 @ 08:22 | Reply
- Hello Marion.
  
  Thank you leaving your kind comment. Well, this was the second reason, in addition to have a cruise, for visiting Lappeenranta.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 08:26 | Reply
They are amazing! Such work has gone into them. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Comment by Cathy — November 20, 2019 @ 09:05 | Reply
- Hello Cathy.
  
  Thank leaving your praising words. It is always pity that this kind of art will be history, but happily photos live!
  
  Ha wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 09:12 | Reply
  - Thanks, you too.
    
    Comment by Cathy — November 20, 2019 @ 09:21 | Reply
We went in 2016 and it was a most impressive display that year. I think they’ve excelled themselves this year. And as ever you capture them so well, Matti!

Comment by Stella — November 20, 2019 @ 10:08 | Reply
- Hello Stella.
  
  Yes, I remember very well that, maybe thru my post, but Impressive. Thank you leaving kind comment.
  
  Have wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 10:23 | Reply
They are all amazing.

Comment by Alittlebitoutoffocus — November 20, 2019 @ 10:10 | Reply
- Hello Mike.
  
  I am glad that you loved these master pieces. Thank you.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 10:30 | Reply
que j’aime ces sculptures de sable!!! quelle inspiration et quelle recherche! je ne me lasse pas d’en regarder tous les détails! merci beaucoup pour toutes ces photos qui nous permettent de contempler cette exposition à ciel ouvert 🙂
c’est exceptionnel!
bises et belle journée, matti!

Comment by malyloup — November 20, 2019 @ 10:45 | Reply
- Bonjour Maly.
  
  J’apprécie votre gentil commentaire. Il est dommage que ces espèces d’art ne durent qu’un été et qu’elles partent ensuite comme des oiseaux migrateurs.
  
  Belle journée à toi aussi. Bises.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 10:51 | Reply
  - tout est éphémère, Matti 😉
    
    Comment by malyloup — November 20, 2019 @ 11:09 | Reply
wow that’s incredible details … what a detailed form of art 🙂

thanks heaps for sharing 🙂

Comment by calmkate — November 20, 2019 @ 10:45 | Reply
- Hello Kate.
  
  How nice it was to read your praising comment. Thank you.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 10:59 | Reply
  - great shots and good lighting, must have taken your time to set it all up 🙂
    
    Comment by calmkate — November 20, 2019 @ 12:03 | Reply
These sculptures always amaze me….wonderful. Enjoy the rest of the week Matti 🙂

Comment by A Mindful Traveler — November 20, 2019 @ 12:19 | Reply
- Hello Lorelle.
  
  Yes, they indeed. Lappeenranta is worth for a visit due to these and lake cruises. Thank you commenting.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 13:09 | Reply
Good evening (^^)
It ’s a wonderful sand statue. I was surprised that people’s facial expressions were realistic.

Comment by saganhama — November 20, 2019 @ 13:52 | Reply
- こんにちは Saganhama.
  
  Thank praising these sculptures. I am glad that you loved them.
  
  今晩は
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2019 @ 14:14 | Reply
Muchísimas gracias, Matti, por compartir estas magníficas esculturas hechas con arena. No dejo de admirarlas, son preciosas; es un trabajo increíble y muy meritorio por su carácter efímero.
Un gran abrazo.

Comment by Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós — November 20, 2019 @ 14:25 | Reply
- Hola Isabel.
  
  Tus palabras tan amables me calientan mi Corazón. Arte hermoso, pero que dura poco tiempo. Suspiro. Muchas gracias por tu comentario y un abrazo de otoño.
  
  Matti
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 07:33 | Reply
These sand sculptures are simply fantastic. The expressions on the people’s faces are truly remarkable!

Comment by Marilyn Albright — November 20, 2019 @ 15:46 | Reply
- Hello Marilyn.
  
  Thank you loving my photos and leaving your kind words.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 07:42 | Reply
These sand sculptures are true pieces of art. I am so glad that you were able to take photos and share them with the world, as they do not last very long.

Comment by Peter Klopp — November 20, 2019 @ 16:10 | Reply
- Hello Peter.
  
  Thank you. They last all the summer, but it is pity that someday they are history staying only in photos.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 07:47 | Reply
Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing.

Comment by Mz&Cho — November 20, 2019 @ 16:26 | Reply
- Hello Mz&Cho.
  
  Thank you leaving so kind words! I am glad that you loved them.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 07:53 | Reply
These sand sculptures are absolutely amazing! I can’t get over the incredible detail that have been created in them. It’s hard for me to imagine how much time it took to create these masterpieces.

Comment by seniorhiker — November 20, 2019 @ 16:57 | Reply
- Hello George.
  
  I think that real artists created them. Happily, they stay in my photos. Thank you.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 08:05 | Reply
Wonderful!
Each sculptures feels me some stories.

Comment by 洋子 — November 20, 2019 @ 18:15 | Reply
- こんにちは洋子.
  
  コメントありがとうございます。
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 08:08 | Reply
Great post. And in 4 languages? Compliments. Thank you, Gracias, Merci, Obrigado… 😉
(Must be a hell of lot of work to write…)
A T.
Brian

Comment by equinoxio21 — November 20, 2019 @ 21:42 | Reply
- Hello equinoxio21.
  
  Four languages, yes enough to speak and write in them. I also understand German and Swedish, but not able to blog in them. Languages are my hobby, so it is a great joy to prepare my posts. Thank you commenting.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 11:25 | Reply
  - Languages are one of the greatest hobbies. Enjoy.
    
    Comment by equinoxio21 — November 22, 2019 @ 04:58 | Reply
    - Yes Sir.
      
      This hobby keeps brsins fresh and active, even on old senior citizes, as I am. 🙂
      
      Have a nice day!
      
      Comment by Sartenada — November 22, 2019 @ 08:15 | Reply
      - U 2.
        
        Comment by equinoxio21 — November 23, 2019 @ 02:28 | Reply
Amazing, they are real artists!

Comment by utesmile — November 20, 2019 @ 22:09 | Reply
- Hello Ute.
  
  Thank you leaving your kind words.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 11:33 | Reply
Madre mía, son impresionantes estas esculturas, una pena que sean de arena porque algunas son impresionantes. Un abrazo

Comment by vagandopormundopolis — November 20, 2019 @ 23:05 | Reply
- Hola vagandopormundopolis.
  
  Muchas gracias por tu comentario y feliz de que te gusten las fotos.
  
  ¡Que disfrutes de una estupenda jornada! Abrazos.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 11:49 | Reply
Wow! M:-)

Comment by mvschulze — November 21, 2019 @ 03:34 | Reply
- Hello mvschulze.
  
  Thank you!
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 12:11 | Reply
Wow! I wish I was this talented!

Comment by hjonasson — November 21, 2019 @ 09:53 | Reply
- Hello Heather.
  
  How nice to read that you loved my photos! Thank you.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 21, 2019 @ 12:14 | Reply
Absolutely love sand sculptures and these are so intricate! Your photos capture this art beautifully as always.

Comment by Image Earth Travel — November 21, 2019 @ 13:49 | Reply
- Hello Nilla.
  
  They are gorgeous and artists who make them are real artists. Thank you leaving your praising comment. BTW, I saved your comments from Spam-department! Why they went there, I do not have any idea.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 22, 2019 @ 07:46 | Reply
  - Hi, I’m having the same issues with ‘real’ comments going into my Spam and Trash folders – not sure what WP is up to but it’s annoying.
    Have a great weekend!
    
    Comment by Image Earth Travel — November 23, 2019 @ 10:58 | Reply
I want to put three likes in a row! WOW!!! Unbelievable!

Comment by Hettie D. — November 21, 2019 @ 16:59 | Reply
- Hello Hettie.
  
  I am speechless when reading your words. Thank you leaving praising comment.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 22, 2019 @ 07:51 | Reply
We’ve only seen sand sculptures once, in Belgium. The work that goes into them must be very time consuming. Great photos.

Comment by the eternal traveller — November 22, 2019 @ 01:49 | Reply
- Hello Carol.
  
  Thank you. We love these also, but it is not possible to visit them every summer.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 22, 2019 @ 07:57 | Reply
Oh my, what talent!! It’s awesome!! Thank you for sharing,I enjoyed it .

Comment by Deb — November 22, 2019 @ 03:48 | Reply
- Hello Deb.
  
  I am glad that you loved my photos. Thank you leaving your kind words.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 22, 2019 @ 08:03 | Reply
very good artistic sand.
Looking sand art every season?

Comment by キース — November 23, 2019 @ 08:17 | Reply
- こんにちはキース
  
  いつもありがとうございます！These sand sculptures can be seen from the beginning May to the mid-August approximately. Anyway, it is long time.
  
  よい週末を！
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 23, 2019 @ 08:48 | Reply
All incredible in size and details. 😊

Comment by Irene — November 25, 2019 @ 05:49 | Reply
- Hello Irene.
  
  Thank you visiting my blog and leaving your kind comment.
  
  Happy new week!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 25, 2019 @ 07:34 | Reply
  - You are so welcome. A lovely site it is. 😊
    
    Comment by Irene — November 25, 2019 @ 14:42 | Reply
I remember some of your posts about sand sculptures which you posted in former times and I only can repeat: It’s amazing! I’m really speechless with admiration when looking at these faces! Their different and absolutely realistic expressions, the wrinkles etc. – stunning!
Thanks for showing sculptures of the Arena 2019, Matti! I enjoyed it very much!
Michèle

Comment by ladyfromhamburg — November 25, 2019 @ 23:16 | Reply
- Hello Michèle.
  
  They are real art indeed. Unfortunately, I have had no possibility to visit every year Lappeenranta. Next posts starting next week will offer totally new adventures, because then I will start show our Nile cruise made in 2011 in eight posts! Thank you leaving your praising comment.
  
  Have a good day,
  Matti
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 26, 2019 @ 07:52 | Reply
Impressive artistry; such detail!

Comment by icefogger — November 26, 2019 @ 09:40 | Reply
- Hello Icefogger.
  
  Thank you loving my pics and leaving your kind comment.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 26, 2019 @ 11:11 | Reply
I would love to go to Lappeenranta.

Comment by Nina | Lemons and Luggage — November 26, 2019 @ 14:48 | Reply
- Hello Nina.
  
  Thank you commenting. I suggest to visit it in summer. Then you can make cruises on lakes on board of some old steam ships and admire these sand sculptures. Welcome! It is possible also to take a bus to the small town Imatra, which offers at Mid-Summer nice happening:
  
  Rapids of Imatra
  
  Happy and safe travels!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 27, 2019 @ 08:18 | Reply
I am in total awe of these sand sculptures. The detail that went in to each one is so incredible. Thank you for sharing! 🙂

Comment by Canuck Carl — November 28, 2019 @ 02:22 | Reply
- Hello Carl.
  
  How nice that you visited my post and left your praising comment. Thank you.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 28, 2019 @ 07:37 | Reply
Wow, these are amazing. Thanks for posting.

Comment by Jenny — December 1, 2019 @ 07:14 | Reply
- Hello Jenny.
  
  Thank you commenting so nicely and appreciating these sand sculptures! I think that real artists made them. My hat!
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
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Comment by latestworldnews123blog — December 2, 2019 @ 17:31 | Reply
- Hello Kate.
  
  Very interesting your comment. Thank you.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — December 3, 2019 @ 08:08 | Reply
That is so amazing! Great photos of these sand sculptures. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

Comment by Amy — December 8, 2019 @ 16:08 | Reply
- Hello Amy.
  
  It is always a great joy to visit to Lappeenranta, spend some hours there and shoot photos. Thank you praising my photos.
  
  Happy new week!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — December 9, 2019 @ 07:38 | Reply
Wow, this is beautiful. It always amazes me how many talented people there are out there in the world.

Comment by ourlittleredhouseblog — December 8, 2019 @ 16:20 | Reply
- Hello ourlittleredhouseblog.
  
  How nice that you also appreciate talented people! It is always a great joy to admire these sand sculptures. Thank you for your praising words.
  
  Happy new week!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — December 9, 2019 @ 07:44 | Reply
Hej Sartenada – Jag har en svägerska, finska men född i Sverige så Finland har alltid lockat mej att besöka. Efter att ha sett de fantastiska sandskulpturerna vill jag absolut åka till de tusen sjöarnas land!

Comment by Anette Wahlgren — December 25, 2019 @ 14:25 | Reply
- Hej Anette.
  
  Tack för din kommentar. Du är alltid välkommen! Jag har glömt mitt svenska, förlåt mig min dåliga svenska.
  
  Ha en bra dag!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — December 26, 2019 @ 07:26 | Reply