Take in the lush beauty of North Karelia
The forests and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambience to your holiday home in North Karelia. Travellers to this romantic city praise the sporting events, cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Activities and attractions in North Karelia
Do you want to find things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes North Karelia a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- SuperPark (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Outokummun Golf (26.1 mi / 42 km)
Exploring the natural features in North Karelia
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, North Karelia is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Ruusupuisto (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Botanical Gardens (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Lomakeskus Huhmari (13.8 mi / 22.2 km)
- Linnunlahden uimaranta (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Botania (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
- Koivuniemen uimaranta (2 mi / 3.2 km)
How to get to and around North Karelia
The nearest airport is in Joensuu (JOE), located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the city centre.
If you prefer to travel by train, Joensuu Station, Viinijärvi Station and Kitee Station are the main stations that serve the city.