Get inspired by the stories of our guests
Have you heard before about Heavy Metal Knitting, New Valamo Monastery or the guesthouse to guesthouse tours in North Karelia? If not, now you have possibility to discover something new and start to plan a trip to North Karelia, Eastern Finland.
Several international journalists, bloggers and social media influencers have paid a visit here in North Karelia, Lakeland Finland. Each of them had unique experiences and unforgettable memories. Get more inspiration from the articles and plan your own trip in Eastern Finland. The first part of the stories is in English and rest of them in German. Enjoy the journey through North Karelia!
Stories in English
In the following articles you will learn more about the Orthodox and Karelian culture in North Karelia. Also, unique events like Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship is arranged here. What is that? Find out while reading the article!
The Guardian – Valamo Monastery
Fox News – Heavy Metal Knitting
Retkipaikka – 7 ways to experience North Karelia on horseback
Retkipaikka – The Guesthouse to Guesthouse ski tour in North Karelia
Stories in German – Culture
What are the 10 highlights in North Karelia, what to do in the city of Joensuu and how to get the most out of local culture? Read more to get inspiration. The following articles and video are in German.
Sojombo – Karhufestivaali, Ilomantsi, Nordkarelien
FinnTouch – Faszinierendes Nordkarelien – meine 10 Highlights
FinnTouch – Aktivitäten in Joensuu – 7 Tipps für Nordkareliens Hauptstadt
FinnTouch – Nurmes – karelische Kultur, Relaxing und mehr
Stories in German – Orthodox culture
Learn more about Orthodox culture, tranquility and easy way of living. Also, get to know with Karelian pies and Kantele. The following articles are written in German.
FinnTouch – Bezauberndes Ilomantsi – Kantele, Kirchen & karelische Piroggen
FinnTouch – Das Kloster Uusi Valamo – zur Ruhe kommen inmitten der Natur
Stories in German – National Parks
Koli National Park is the most visited nature destination in North Karelia. Also, Petkeljärvi National Park is one of the four national parks here. Jump into the nature tour! The following articles and videos are in German.
Andrea Ullius – Pielinen See und Koli Nationalpark
Sojombo – Im kleinsten Nationalpark Finnlands – Petkeljärvi
FinnTouch – Naturwunder Koli – Urlaub in Finnlands Nationallandschaft
Stories in German – Nature attractions
Here you have possibility to watch bears and wolverines safely from a cabin. In addition, the wilderness offers various alternatives to enjoy the nature. Read more and get ready for wild experiences! The following articles are written in German.
Andrea Ullius – Abenteuer mit Karu Survival
FinnTouch – 17 Stunden auf der Lauer: Wildtierbeobachtung bei Erä-Eero
Stories in German – Karelian flavors
Have you already tasted some local delicacies here in North Karelia? If not, get more inspiration from the following articles. They are written in German.
