City: North Karelia
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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
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By 755piias - Massu, Estonia
We weren't sure what to expect but the views from these hills are absolutely stunning! Special thanks to perfect weather and golden-red-green palette of autumn! Wonderful surprise, highly recommend.
2. Pohjois-Karjalan museo Hilma
3. Sculpture Susi Kosiomatkalla
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By 296venlah - Oulu, Finland
Very funny but nice looking statue! I didn't even know these were to be found in Joensuu. Great opportunity to take funny pictures with this statue.
4. Botania - Botanical Garden and Tropical Butterfly Garden
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4.0 based on 99 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.
5. Pirunkirkko
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
Pirunkirkko is a 33-metre-long Z-shaped boulder cave to which several mystical stories are connected. Pirunkirkko is located along Rantatie Road, 12 km south of Koli. There is a path with many steps from the parking area (located by the road) to the cave. It is easy to turn off from the Herajarven kierros Trail to Pirunkirkko along the Ennallistajan polku Trail (Nature Restoration Trail).
