Top 10 Things to do in North Karelia, Finland

June 16, 2021 Hana Mouser

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. Rantakyla Swimming Pool

Pataluodonkatu 2, Joensuu 80160 Finland +358 13 2675360 http://www.joensuu.fi/en/rantakylan-uimahalli
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Rantakyla Swimming Pool

Swimming hall in Rantakyla, Joensuu.

2. Ukko-Koli Hill

Koli National Park Finland +358 20 6395654 http://www.koli.fi/en/Places-to-visit/Scenic-trails
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5.0 based on 97 reviews

Ukko-Koli Hill

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.

3. Joensuu Church

Papinkatu 1 B, Joensuu 80110 Finland +358 13 224834 http://www.joensuunevl.fi/etusivu/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Joensuu Church

4. Paateri

Paateri atelier of Eva Ryynanen, Lieksa, Koli National Park 81560 Finland +358 40 1044055 http://www.lieksa.fi
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Paateri

5. Sculpture Susi Kosiomatkalla

Kauppakatu 23, Joensuu 80100 Finland http://www.kaupunkiyhdistys.jns.fi/kaupunkitaide/2006-2007.php
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Sculpture Susi Kosiomatkalla

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.

6. Joensuun Taidemuseo Onni

Kirkkokatu 23, Joensuu 80100 Finland +358 13 2675388 http://www.joensuu.fi/taidemuseo
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Joensuun Taidemuseo Onni

7. Kolvananuuro

Kyykantie, Joensuu 81200 Finland +358 20 6395654 http://www.luontoon.fi/kolvananuuro
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Kolvananuuro

8. Botania - Botanical Garden and Tropical Butterfly Garden

Heinaepurontie 70, Joensuu 80110 Finland +358 50 5629482 http://www.botania.fi/
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4.0 based on 99 reviews

Botania - Botanical Garden and Tropical Butterfly Garden

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.

9. Nurmes Church

Kirkkokatu 17, Nurmes 75500 Finland http://www.nurmeksenseurakunta.fi/20-kirkko
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Nurmes Church

10. Steamrail

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Steamrail

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