City: North Karelia
Country: Finland
Historical province: Karelia
Area• Total: 21,584.41 km (8,333.79 sq mi)
Population (2009)• Total: 166,500
• Density: 7.7/km (20/sq mi)
Time zone: EET (UTC+2)
• Summer (DST): EEST (UTC+3)
ISO 3166 code: FI-13
NUTS: 133
Regional bird: Cuckoo
Regional fish: Lake salmon
Regional flower: Prickly rose
Website: pohjois-karjala.fi
Top Things to do in North Karelia
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What to do and see in North Karelia, Finland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
December 8, 2021 Kelli Reichel
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. Lake Pielinen
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
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. Pielisen Museum
Pappilantie 2, Lieksa, Koli National Park 81720 Finland +358 40 1044151 [email protected] http://www.lieksa.fi/in-english
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
4. Paateri
5. Pohjois-Karjalan museo Hilma
6. 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
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.
