Welcome to North Karelia, The Soul of Finland!

Located in Finnish Lakeland, in North Karelia you can immerse yourself in an authentic Karelian experience – whether it’s the stillness of lakeside cottage, swimming in the Great Lakes or enjoying the untouched beauty of the wilderness. This land, the birthplace of the Finns, is steeped in history and tradition. Hospitality here is a way of life, with warm welcomes and traditional meals like karjalanpiirakka.

Have a summer holiday in North Karelia, Lakeland Finland!

Chill Like a Finn, Lakeland Finland

Petkeljärvi National Park, Lakeland Finland

Reasons to visit Lakeland Finland:

  • The land of the 1000 lakes
  • Finnish national landscape
  • Home of the sauna
  • Have a holiday like the Finns do
A man rowing in the middle of the lake

Chill Like a Finn: 7 Day Challenge

This June, travellers have a unique opportunity to discover where and how the world’s happiest people spend their summer holidays. The 7 Day Challenge in Lakeland invites participants to slow down and compete in calmness. During the challenge, selected participants will enjoy experiences inspired by regional highlights and the Finnish way of spending a holiday — from lakeside saunas and peaceful forest walks to authentic local food experiences.

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Book your own holiday now!

All Inclusive Fishing Vacation

Nurmes | experience

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Authentic cottage accommodation in North Karelia

Kontiolahti | accommodation

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Authentic Karelian Culture & Cuisine in Finnish Lakeland

Joensuu | experience

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Canoeing on Tranquil Lake Pielinen

Nurmes | experience

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Cottage holiday by Lake Saimaa in Finland

Kitee | accommodation

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Cottage accommodation in Tohmajärvi

Tohmajärvi | accommodation

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Discover the Beauty of Koli National Park

Koli | experience

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Find Your Happiness

Nurmes | experience

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Guided tours for Italians

joensuu | experience

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Karelian Pie Workshop at Bomba

Nurmes | experience

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Karelian Culture in Parppeinvaara

Ilomantsi | experience

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Marival II scenic ticket – Cruise on Lake Pielinen

Lieksa | experience

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Musta Mäntyjärvi Fishing Camp

Lieksa | experience

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Night Kayaking Tour & Wilderness Dining on the 12 Lakes Canoeing Route in North Karelia

Outokumpu | experience

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Villa Raita on private island for nature lovers

Rääkkylä | accommodation

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Chill like a Finn, Lakeland Finland, Visit Finland