North Karelia

Finland

A calm lake with a wooden bridge, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A canal with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape in the background.
A sunset over a calm lake with reflections of the sky.
A snowy urban street with buildings, a tram stop, and a green van.
A calm lake with several islands surrounded by a forested landscape and a cloudy sky.

Popular cities in North Karelia

A town with autumn-colored trees, a church with a tall steeple, and a river in the background.
Joensuu
Known for Business, Family-friendly and Libraries
Love libraries, forests, and culture? Get away to Joensuu!
A foggy mountain landscape with rocky terrain and evergreen trees.
Lieksa
Known for Forests, Wildlife and Hiking
Trip time! Discover the forests, hiking, and rafting in Lieksa.
A residential street with houses, a lake, and a cloudy sky.
Nurmes
Known for Cross-country skiing, Libraries and Camping
Escape to quaint Nurmes! Enjoy its cross-country skiing, library, and natural setting.
A sunset over a calm lake with a silhouette of a hill in the distance.
Kitee
Venture to sights like Niinikummun uimaranta as you discover the local area in Kitee.
A red wooden church with a steeple and a large lawn in front.
Ilomantsi
Known for Monuments and Museums
Trip time! Discover the monuments and museums in Ilomantsi.
A forested road leading to a lake with a clear sky and sunlight.
Kontiolahti
Known for Hiking, Forests and Nature
Come to Kontiolahti and enjoy its hiking, forests, and beaches.

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