
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. YouÂŽll 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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Sunrise view from the Utra islands đ
đ The Utra islands are a rocky island complex connected by idyllic wooden bridges, located approximately six kilometers from the city center of Joensuu.
đŠ There is possibility to grill sausages in the Utra islands by the fire. Often times also ducks can be spotted!
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âš KesĂ€bingon vinkki nro 12: KĂ€y teemamuseossa âš
đĄ Saarion voimalaitosmuseossa on Suomen â ellei perĂ€ti koko Euroopan â vanhin alkuperĂ€isenĂ€ sĂ€ilynyt vesivoimalaitoksen koneistus. Voimalaitosmuseo on ainoa laatuaan ItĂ€-Suomessa.
âïž Saarion voimalaitosmuseo Valtimolla esittelee, miten sĂ€hköÀ tuotettiin ennen nykyaikaisia verkkoja. AlkuperĂ€iset koneet ja ainutlaatuinen miljöötekevĂ€t vierailusta kiehtovan kurkistuksen teknologian historiaan.
đ Pohjois-Karjalan muun museotarjonnan löydĂ€t verkkosivuiltamme: https://www.visitkarelia.fi/nae-ja-koe/#!/type_of_attraction/museot-ja-nayttelyt/
đŻ Katso lisĂ€ksi muut kesĂ€bingon vinkit ja tiedot sivuiltamme: https://www.visitkarelia.fi/kesabingo/
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đ Have you visited the Onkilampi Trail in Kontiolahti yet? This location makes for a great day trip with the family, for example.
đČThis trail goes around the Onkilampi, located in the border of Kontiolahti and Joensuu. The trail is 4 kilometers long.
Suomeksi lisÀtietoa reitistÀ löydÀt tÀÀltÀ: https://www.visitkarelia.fi/ulkoilureitit/onkilampi-trail/
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âš KesĂ€bingon vinkki nro 11: Vieraile Pohjois-Karjalan sotahistoria-kohteessa âš
đ· Kontiolahdella sijaitseva Muistojen raja -museo kertoo alueen maanpuolustus- ja sotahistoriasta. Museo palauttaa alueelle sieltĂ€ lĂ€htöisin olevaa esineistöÀ, tarinoita sekĂ€ muistoja monenlaisessa eri muodossa.
đŸ Muistojen Raja tutkii Kontiorantaa ja Kontiolahden aluetta nimensĂ€ mukaisesti erilaisten muistojen rajapintojen kautta: mitĂ€ erilaisia muistoja, ihmisiĂ€, organisaatiota, taistoja, sotia ja toimintaa alueella on ollut?
đ Muihin sotahistoriakohteisiin pÀÀset tutustumaan sivuillamme osoitteessa: https://www.visitkarelia.fi/nae-ja-koe/sotahistoria-pohjois-karjala/
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The beautiful flowers of bog rosemary (suokukka) and cloudberry (lakka) in Valkeasuo đ©·
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âš KesĂ€bingon vinkki nro 10: Tutustu karjalaiseen kulttuuriin Parppeinvaaralla tai Bomballa âš
â€ïž Karjalainen perinne elÀÀ vahvana Pohjois-Karjalassa! Bomban talo Nurmeksessa ja Parppeinvaaran runokylĂ€ Ilomantsissa kutsuvat sinut aikamatkalle tarinoiden, arkkitehtuurin ja makujen maailmaan.
đČ Bomballa voit ihailla perinteistĂ€ karjalaistaloa, vierailla nĂ€yttelyssĂ€ ja kĂ€ydĂ€ ihastelemassa putiikin paikallisia kĂ€sityötuotteita.
đ¶ Parppeinvaaralla astut runonlaulajien maille â pihapiirissĂ€ odottavat museorakennukset, teemanĂ€yttely ja upea nĂ€köala vaaramaisemiin.
đ Katso muut VisitKarelian kesĂ€bingon vinkit ja tiedot sivuiltamme: https://www.visitkarelia.fi/kesabingo/
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