Christmas magic in North Karelia
During Christmas time there is time to breathe. In North Karelia you can spend an atmospheric Christmas for example in Bomba, Nurmes by the Karelian traditions, admiring the national landscape of Koli or by enjoying the silence of Valamo monastery. Spend quality time together with your loved ones relaxing in the hotel, sit at the ready made dinner tables and enjoy not rushing things. For those who want to experience the calming nature, spending Christmas in a cozy cabin or guesthouse is a great option.
Did you know that you can get to Joensuu from Helsinki very conveniently by train or by plane? Get to know our accommodation options and spend an unique Christmas in North Karelia.
Wishing you a lovely Christmas season!
Enjoy Christmas in Koli Village
For an active Christmas vacationer a suiting holiday destination is Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä. The accommodation packages includes 3 days accommodation, use of the customer sauna, winter activity free of choice, dinners in Restaurant Tervaskanto and a lot of Christmassy programs in the Koli area.
The Christmas accommodation package is reservable for the time period of 23rd of December – 26th of December 2025.
Admire the Christmas atmosphere from the peaks of Koli
Relax and enjoy Christmas from the national landscape scenery in Break Sokos Hotel Koli. The three day package includes hotel accommodation, delicious breakfasts, porridge lunch on Christmas eve and dinners, relaxation moment in Koli Relax Spa and other Christmassy programs.
The Christmas accommodation package is reservable for the time period of 23rd of December – 26th of December 2025.
Quiet down in the peace of the Valamo Monastery
Would you like to take it easy during Christmas time in the Valamo orthodox monastery with the orthodox Christmas traditions? Valamo offers the perfect setting for quiet time. The three day long accommodation package includes accomodation, delicious food and Christmas time program in the monastery.
If you want you can arrive to the monastery already before Christmas or make your stay longer after the Christmas holidays.
City Christmas in Joensuu
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel invites you to spend Christmas in the city of Joensuu.
Pamper yourself and sit in the ready made dinner table without any Christmas stress.
The two day package includes accommodation, delicious buffet breakfasts, porridge lunch and Christmas dinner during Christmas Eve, Christmas sauna and visit to the Kimmel Spa and other programs.
The Christmas accommodation package is reservable for the time period of 23rd of December – 25th of December 2025.
Active traveller’s Christmas in Hyvärilä, Nurmes
In Hyvärilä, Nurmes you can enjoy Christmas with ready made delicious meals. In addition there is a wide variety of equipment rentals for winter activities.
In the Hyvärilä area there is also an atmospheric Elf trail, that has been decorated in theme for Christmas.
The accommodation package includes hotel accommodation, plentiful buffet meals, Christmas program and the rental equipment.
Atmospheric Christmas in Kolin Mattila Guesthouse
Traditional 1920s HIRSI building offers a very atmospheric setting for spending Christmas right by the Koli national landscapes.
In the guesthouse you can enjoy not having to rush, Christmas traditions and happy chatter in the candle lit cabin.
Three nights full package is available 23rd of December to 26th of December 2025 and includes accommodation, all meals and Christmassy program.
Spend a no-Christmas Christmas in Kolin Runo
Guesthouse Kolin Runo offers a relaxing and Christmas free accommodation in between 19th of December 2025 to 10th of January 2026.
If Christmas traditions don’t feel like your thing and you want to spend the holidays without Christmas songs, decorations and food, head to Kolin Runo.
The guesthouse is located in between the Koli village and the Koli peaks, so you can enjoy the national landscapes and the meals from a ready made table.
During this holiday you will get a break from the Christmas hustle and bustle and can admire the peace of nature.
Spend Christmas and New Years 2026 at the cottage
Several cottages and guesthouses in the calm of nature offer an atmospheric Christmas and New Years in North Karelia. Enjoy the warmth of the fire, go to the sauna without any rush, spend time outdoors and eat Christmas food in great company.
Get to know the cottage and guest house accomodation and find the right destination for you.
