City: North Karelia
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Top 9 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in North Karelia, Finland
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. Pielisen Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
2. Paateri
3. Taitokortteli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Taitokortteli is an old wood house quarter situated in the center of Joensuu. In this handcraft and culture quarter you'll find cafe Kauppaneuvos, Craft Centre, boutiques and various exhibitions and events. It is open all year round.
4. Pohjois-Karjalan museo Hilma
5. Joensuun Taidemuseo Onni
6. Koli Relax Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By KepaTe
The spa is located within Break Sokos Hotel Koli. The view from the spa is absolutely breathtaking, showing the tall spruces, surrounding nature and the beautiful lake Pielinen. The visitors are advised to keep their voices low and leave their mobile phones outside the spa area, since this place is for relaxation, peace and serenity. For the same reason the place is childfree from 4 p.m. which is absolutely wonderful. For some reason some parents find this offensive against them. I don't understand. There are lots of places for families with kids around Finland, so why on earth would it be offensive to offer services only for adults for a change? AND the spa is open also for kids before 4 p.m. but I must say that this spa is not meant to be a place for kids. There are no water slides, no pool toys, or anything else "kids stuff". The place offers seats to relax, hot tubs, cold pool, jacuzzi, outside hot tubs which was wonderful to experience when it was -6c outside 8 (remember to take a warm beanie with you for outside bath experience during wintertime), three different saunas, music pool with underwater music, foot bath with icy cold water and then warm water, different showers and a lovely relaxation room with lovely heated stone beds for a total relaxation experience. Swimsuit it required in all the areas of the spa, except the locker rooms which are separate for men and women. The spa is a bit pricey, but with the entrance fee you get a package with spa products and if you are entering the spa with a friend, you also get a bottle of wine of your choice (bubbly, red, white) with you. It is very luxurious to sip some sparkling wine while enjoying the view. I would definitely recommend this spa.
7. Botania - Botanical Garden and Tropical Butterfly Garden
Overall Ratings
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.
