City: North Karelia
Top Things to do in North Karelia
What to do and see in North Karelia, Finland: The Best Places and Tips
North Karelia (Finnish: Pohjois-Karjala; Swedish: Norra Karelen) is a region in eastern Finland. It borders the regions of Kainuu, Northern Savonia, Southern Savonia and South Karelia, as well as Russia.
Restaurants in North Karelia
1. Ukko-Koli Hill
Overall Ratings
5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By kirsihaa - Brussels, Belgium
This place provides possibly the best views of the Pielinen lake area. It is easy to access and suitable for anyone at any ages. Don't forget your camera. It is not only the majestic views but also the trees and vegetation which provides great photo opportunities. There is an easy route which takes you for a tour of three hills. Very interesting history also since the place has inspired Finnish artists already hundred years ago. Definitely worth to visit and explore.
2. Botania - Botanical Garden and Tropical Butterfly Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Botania is a botanical garden and a tropical butterfly garden, offering excursions into the world of plants. No need to fly to the tropics, tropical plants and temperatures are to be found in Botania. In the tropical section, you will be greeted by residents of the tropics: for example the sulfur-crested cockatoo Juuso and the Amazon parrots Lasse and Ilmari. Depending on the time of year tens of different species of tropical butterflies can be found soaring freely around one of the greenhouses of Botania. The butterflies can be seen in four different stages of development. Botania also has changing Exhibitions on different themes, plus a year round exhibition of butterfly and insect collections. We offer guided tours by reservation. The outdoor garden is open during opening hours and entrance is free of charge. You can picnic under the trees.
Reviewed By fab49er - Milan, Italy
Botania is a suprise. You can "travel" through different climate areas moving from one room to another. The different temperatures of the rooms allow you to perceive your movement in a different climate. The room with the free flying butterflies is unique (but some little boy/girls could be a bit scared of it).
Botania is self-managed with people working in a voluntary way because the maintenance expences are high. There are room and materials for kids and classrooms. A little bar with candies and gadgets for helping the survival of this very good initiative.
3. Carelicum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By mmikko - Joensuu, Finland
The museum is located near Joensuu Market Square. There are carelia exhibition is in second floor and it is permanent exhibition, history from stoneage to modern day. Miniature model of Sortavala city is good to see. In downstairs you`ll find rotatin Exhibitions and "childrens street"
4. Sculpture Susi Kosiomatkalla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By KLsWanderlust - Houston, Texas
We came to Joensuu looking for the Carelicum and decided to have a wander around the open air market that was in full swing nearby. I did a double-take when I saw this fine character keeping company with some locals taking a break. We were quite amused at it's low-key location and cheeky attitude even though we had no idea of it's story or importance.
5. Lake Pielinen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By OPP_lahti - Lahti, Finland
Lake Pielinen is one of the most beautiful lakes in Finland offering excellent recrecreational value for local people and tourists. Pielinen is the fourth largest lake of Finland and is located in the North Karelia region. The whole area is extremely beautiful and worth of visiting.
6. Paateri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By galiavu - Tel Aviv
We knew nothing of this place and of the great artist who inhabited it, Eva Ryynanen, until our B&B owner recommended it heartily. And indeed, practically in the middle of nowhere, sits this humble abode which discloses nothing of its precious content to the hurrying eye –but then, the workshop… and the church… Oh, do go there, and do spend more than the 40 minutes we had to spend. It is truly worthwhile.
7. Pielisen Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Laura P
Been going here since i was a child, it havent changed a much. I love to go there with my grandma, who lived on those times so she could actually tell me why and whats for everything was or was done. Theres a lot to look at, lots of old items.
8. Koli Nature Centre Ukko
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
The Koli Nature Centre Ukko offers Finland's best known national landscape, the hills of Eastern Finland and heritage sites. The Koli Heritage Exhibition displays Koli's geological features, natural environment and culture in a variety of ways and provides advice and tips for hiking in the Koli National Park. The Nature Centre is only a few hundred metres from the Ukko-Koli lookout point.
Reviewed By Anni K
Interesting permanent exibition that tells about the nature and history of Koli. They also have art exibitions, a souvenir shop and a small cafeteria. Customer service officers gives you all the information you may need when visiting Koli. They also have free WiFi for guests to use.
9. Joensuun Taidemuseo Onni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By mmikko - Joensuu, Finland
Museum is easy to find, locates in Joensuu city center. Staff weas welcoming and friendly. This summer main exhibition was Eero and Riitta Nelimarkkas art - well worth to see. You also find Veikko Kasurinen art collection - first time public - collection was donated to museum 2013, but Kasurinens death postponned exhibition to 2015. Tickets 3-7€, mondays closed.
10. Old Mine Mining Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By mmikko - Joensuu, Finland
The museum is located in the city center of Outokumpu, about 45km from Joensuu. It is well marked, so it is easy to find. Open 10-18 at summer time, prices are: family 45€ (2adults and 2children), Adults 14€ and children (2-12 years old) 12,50€ (july 2016), the ticket is for the whole area. Mine train is 2€/person, track is about one km long, three times a day, but not on rainy days. There is a mining museum, a museum tunnel, where you can see history of maining at authentique surroundings - tunnel is about 200m long, and temperatue is quite low, so take your jacket with you. Guided tours are twice a day (11 and 15) and takes about 1,5h. In the mining area there are lot of buildings, like a mining tower, a powerhouse etc which you can visit. If you climb to the tower scenery is very nice. There is also "a childrens mine" - a themepark for children.
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