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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, ice fishing or snowshoeing, 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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🌲The summer season is ideal for doing day trips in nature or hikes depending on what you feel like! North Karelia provides great opportunities for nature experiences.
🍃 See more about the accessible services and nature trails from the VisitKarelia website at: https://www.visitkarelia.fi/en/accessibility
🌿 Learn more about other nature attractions here: https://www.visitkarelia.fi/en/nature-attractions/
Thank you for the fun picture @toinenjalkaulkona! 🤩
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As being part of Lakeland Finland, North Karelia has numerous beaches and watersites to enjoy warm summer days. Some of the beaches are also well hidden gems like this one in Uimaharju. 🛟☀️
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Have you visited the Patvinsuo national park in North Karelia already? 🌳
The national park has several trails, ranging from 3.5 kilometres to 25 kilometers. 🌿
📷 Thank you for the gorgeous picture @niiloi!
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Golden hour in the heart of Ilomantsi. 🌅💛 Many sunsets to enjoy still during this summer.
📷 Thank you @galinakoponen for the atmospheric photo!
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North Karelia provides excellent surroundings for recreation and relaxation for nature-lovers. Here you can find a broad spectrum of Finnish landscapes: rugged ridges, hills, marshes, backwoods, lakes and rivers with sandy beaches and islands galore.
Have you already decided your next hiking destination? 🍃
📷 Thank you @alina.nivala for this beautiful picture!
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Have a lovely evening! 💜
📷 This amazing shot is captured by @heikkihyv
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