North Karelia Travel Guide

Finland

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

Popular cities in North Karelia

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

Reasons to visit

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

Reasons to visit

  • Valmo Monastery
Joensuu
Joensuu
Known for Business, Family-friendly and Libraries
Love libraries, forests and baseball? 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 festivals.
Polvijärvi
Polvijärvi
Head to sights like Lomakeskus Huhmari and Huhmarisvaaran Nature Reserve as you discover Polvijärvi.