North Karelia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular cities in North Karelia

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Joensuu
Known for Business, Family-friendly and Libraries
Love libraries, forests and football? Get away to Joensuu!
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A foggy mountain landscape with rocky terrain and evergreen trees.
Lieksa
Known for Forests, Wildlife and Hiking
Trip time! Discover the forests, hiking and zoo in Lieksa.
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Nurmes
Known for Cross-country skiing, Libraries and Camping
Escape to quaint Nurmes! Enjoy its cross-country skiing, library and natural setting.
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Ilomantsi
Known for Monuments and Museums
Trip time! Discover the monuments and museums in Ilomantsi.
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Kitee
Explore attractions like Niinikummun uimaranta and Pahatsunlampi as you discover things to see and do in Kitee.
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Kontiolahti
Known for Hiking, Forests and Nature
Come to Kontiolahti and enjoy its hiking, forests and beaches.
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Stay near popular North Karelia attractions

Valmo Monastery

Valmo Monastery is just one of the places to see in Uusi-Valamo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene.
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