Here we are!
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.
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 easternmost point of Finland and fatbiking in the Koitajoki trail in Ilomantsi 🚴
🌲 Looking for fatbiking or mountain biking trails in North Karelia? More information on our website here:
📍https://www.visitkarelia.fi/en/biking-trails-in-north-karelia/
Thank you to @finn_fatbiker for sharing your pictures with us! 🫶
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✨ Kesäbingon vinkki 16: Tee coopop-safari Puu-Nurmekseen ✨
🌲 Oletko kuullut jo Coopop-sähköajoneuvoista? Coopop on trendikäs menopeli, jolla liikkuminen on vaivatonta myös maastossa.
🚲 Bomba Safarikselta voit vuokrata menopelin omaan käyttöön ja lähteä seikkailulle! Oppaan matkassa voi tehdä retken myös Nurmeksen tunnelmalliseen Puu-Nurmekseen.
👉 Katso lisäksi muut kesäbingon vinkit ja lisätiedot sivuiltamme osoitteesta: https://www.visitkarelia.fi/kesabingo/
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The calm atmosphere during sunrise in the Patvinsuo national park 🤍
Many thanks to @peace_panen for sharing your beautiful pictures with us! ☺️
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Berry season is just around the corner! 🌿
Blueberries and lingonberries are currently ripening in the forests of North Karelia – it won’t be long now! 🫐
Thanks to Finland’s everyman’s rights (jokamiehenoikeudet), everyone is free to pick berries in the wild. 🍃
Have a relaxing summer weekend! 🧡
Kindly thanks to @kristiinaknaapi for sharing your wonderful picture! 🤩
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✨ Kesäbingon vinkki nro 15: Käy Outokummun Vanhalla Kaivokselle! ✨
👷♂️ Helteisenä päivänä saatat kaivata seikkailua viileään maan pinnan alle, suuntaa siis Outokumpuun! Vanha Kaivos on elämys kaikenikäisille.
⛏️ Kaivoksen näyttelyt, vanhat koneet ja maanalaiset käytävät kertovat tarinaa kaivosmiesten elämästä.
🎒 Kesällä alueella on myös opastuksia, tapahtumia ja tekemistä lapsille. Lasten kaivos on unohtumaton leikkipaikka kaivoksen alueella sekä ulko-, että sisätiloissa.
🧡 Lisätietoja VisitKarelian kesäbingosta löydät sivuiltamme (linkki myös biossa):
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Misty summer landscape 🌫🩷
Kindly thanks to @galinakoponen for sharing your atmospheric picture with us! 🙏
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