North Karelia

Finland

North Karelia
North Karelia
North Karelia
Photo by Svetlana Lebedeva
Photo by Denis Conrad

Popular cities in North Karelia

Koli
Lieksa
Known for Forests, Wildlife and Hiking
Trip time! Discover the forests, hiking, and rafting in Lieksa.

Reasons to visit

  • Ukko-Koli
  • Koli Nature Centre Ukko
New church
Heinävesi
Known for Lakes, Islands and Temples
Come to Heinävesi and enjoy its lake views, temples, and art.

Reasons to visit

  • Valmo Monastery
Une ile
Une plage
Une piscine
Une scène 
Au milieu d’une rivière 
Joensuu (Finland)
Joensuu
Known for Business, Family-friendly and Libraries
Love libraries, forests, and culture? Get away to Joensuu!
Ilomantsi
Ilomantsi
Known for Monuments and Museums
Trip time! Discover the monuments and museums in Ilomantsi.
Nurmes
Nurmes
Known for Cross-country skiing, Libraries and Camping
Escape to quaint Nurmes! Enjoy its cross-country skiing, library, and natural setting.
Polvijärvi
Polvijärvi
Head to sights like Lomakeskus Huhmari and Huhmarisvaaran Nature Reserve as you discover Polvijärvi.