North Karelia is not just a place – it is an experience that connects, inspires and leaves a mark. It may be a bit of a long journey to get here, but once you get there, everything is close by and the rush disappears.
Here, city and nature come together in a unique way. The developing university city offers modern infrastructure, high-quality hotels, restaurants and entertainment, but at the same time nature is present everywhere – clean, calming and a source of inspiration. There is no conference in North Karelia without the power of inspiration drawn from nature.
And what would North Karelia be without its people? Karelian hospitality ensures that every guest feels welcome – and you don’t have to go hungry here! Cheerful and warm encounters make a visit unique.
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Did you know that you can reserve the entire upper deck of the restaurant car for your group? The space can accommodate 41 people, you can order delicacies from the restaurant car there and enjoy hassle-free travel. You can also book a separate 12-person cabinet, which is perfect for meetings, for example.
The daily flight from Helsinki to Joensuu is a handy way to quickly change scenery. The journey continues conveniently from the airport to the center of Joensuu, for example by local bus.
Joensuu is a great center for events, congresses, and various seminars and parties. A diverse selection of facilities, high-quality ancillary services, and the grounding nature in the vicinity of the city guarantee successful arrangements in all seasons. The most important meeting places are definitely the renovated Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel right next to the train station, Joensuu Science Park, the University of Eastern Finland facilities, and Joensuu Arena. In addition, Koli National Park and the Bomba tourist area offer great settings for all kinds of gatherings. There are also many other smaller, unique destinations around the province.
Kimmel's high-quality meeting and banquet facilities provide the setting for events for up to 1,000 people. The hotel is located across the road from Joensuu train station and the services of the city center are within walking distance.
The Joensuu Science Park offers over 20 different meeting and banquet rooms for versatile use. You have access to modern meeting technology, catering and restaurant services, sauna facilities and a great location right next to the center of Joensuu.
The Kalevan Hovi conference and banquet hall located in Bomba, Nurmes, offers a setting in Karelian style! In addition, the hotel's separate cabinets are available. The spa hotel, comprehensive experience services and the waves of Lake Pielinen guarantee relaxation in your free time.
Finland's largest wooden building offers an excellent setting for large events. The spacious space is suitable for both functional daytime events and more formal evening events.
Koli offers the opportunity to hold meetings surrounded by the national landscape of Finland. The facilities are suitable for events of various sizes and styles, and after the official part, you can enjoy hiking, a variety of experience services, and take it easy at the Koli Relax Spa.
Located in the center of Joensuu, Vaakuna is an excellent place for organizing smaller meetings, and banquet facilities can be found in the restaurants connected to the hotel for up to 90 people.
The Joensuu campus is home to leading research in areas such as forest bioeconomy, photonics, circular economy and learning. A comprehensive range of facilities of various sizes is available for meetings, conferences and seminars.
