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North Karelia is a part of the Lakeland Finland. Joensuu is the regional hub of North Karelia, located approximately 400 km to the Northeast from Helsinki. Read more about the most convenient ways of reaching our destination and Finnish Lakeland.
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Have you always wanted to try Finnish sauna or rowing, but you are not sure where and how to do it? Or would you discover the best starlight tours and hidden gems in North Karelia?
Our local guides will help you and familiarize you to Finnish culture in the Lakeland region. Find the best activities from the online shop and explore Finland by doing. Let’s go on an adventure!
The best of North Karelia
Where can you go nowadays to escape from the concrete walls and traffic jams of the big city, without winding up in overcrowded tourist resorts?
Is there anywhere where you can spend a holiday which really does get you “away from it all”? If you are looking for a different type of holiday, then North Karelia might be just the right destination for you.
Find your nature
In North Karelia you may spend a relaxing holiday in a traditional holiday house located by a lake. The Finnish national landscape that opens from the oldest bedrock of Europe, Koli hills is of course something that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. For nature lovers the four national parks of our region offer great trails for day-hikes.
Karelian culture in two ways
Karelian flavors
North Karelia is a great destination for food enthusiast. You´ll find authentic flavors and experience how food is prepared from what the lakes and forests offer during different seasons. Autumn brings to table all harvest delicacies with the combination of soft and sour flavors. Forests are also full of tasty berries and mushrooms waiting for someone to pick them up.
Karelian culture
Karelian culture is not just about food. Our region can tell you many interesting stories about orthodoxy, rune singing, war history, karelian traditions and other characteristics of life between East and West.
Stories of Sustainability
Here in North Karelia our actions rely strongly on sustainability, and we are proud of our unique nature and culture. Are you aware, how differently companies can take account both ecological, social, economic, and cultural aspects of sustainability in their businesses?
A series of articles presents sustainable stories behind North Karelian companies, which have received Sustainable Travel Finland label from Visit Finland. Familiarize yourself with the businesses and follow their journey on the sustainable development path.
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Step into the wonderful world of Kukkakuhhaus, an unique flower festival nestled in Rääkkylä’s scenic countryside! 🌷 🌻🎶 Wander through vast sunflower fields, handpick flowers, savor organic vegetables, delight in live music, and indulge in local delicatesses. 🥞🌼 Embrace a weekend filled with flower-filled joy, harvest celebrations, rustic romance and peaceful vibes. 🌸🌞 Kukkakuhhaus, Rääkkylä 18. - 20.08.2023.
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Pesäpallo is fast moving bat-and-ball sports game and the Nordic cousin of American baseball. Pesäpallo is also the national game of Finland. In North Karelia we have two teams playing in Championship series. And both of them are heading to semifinals.
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Miesten Superpesiksen runkosarjan päätöskierros kamppaillaan torstaina, kun runkosarjan lopulliset sijoitukset ratkaistaan kuuden ottelun kierroksella. Torstaina nähdään kova sarjan kärkipään kamppailu, kun Pohjois-Karjalassa runkosarjataipaleensa päättävät Joensuun Maila sekä Kempeleen Kiri. Viime tiistaina Kiteen Pallo nujersi Kiteen Rantakentällä Imatran Pallon.
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It is quite rare that we can enjoy almost tropical summer nights here in North Karelia. Dark August nights are somehow magical. Lake water is warm, air is soft like velvet. Somewhere you can hear a wavering call - a loon is telling us that he has arrived to the lake.
Thank you for these beautiful photos
📷Ville Lehvonen
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We love rain! Rain brings out the mushrooms, and gives us wonderful reason to go to forest again. North Karelian beautiful nature and its forests are open to everyone to explore and enjoy. We Finns call this freedom Jokaisen oikeudet, Everyman’s right. This law gives everyone right to roam the forests, pick berries and mushrooms, but always naturally respect the landowners.
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Antaa vain sataa, saadaanpa reilusti sieniä. Jos teidänkin perheessä pohditaan, mitä voisi tehdä sadepäivänä sieniä odotellessa, nettisivuiltamme löytyy paljon tekemistä lapsiperheille sisätiloissakin.
➡️ Linkki biossa.
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Now it is perfect time to go to forest for picking bilberries. Our forests are full of this blue gold and other treasures. But maybe the best part of berry picking trip is the packed lunch: rye bread sandwiches and fresh milk with bilberries.
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