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Winter Season
Winter wonderland awaits you.
North Karelia’s numerous winter activities make it possible to have an eventful vacation. Play in the snow, go skiing or snowshoeing, experience winter fishing or just let your mind and soul relax by watching the beautiful sceneries. Here are some tips to help you plan your winter trip in North Karelia.
Experience Koli on snow
Koli, the oldest bedrock of Europe, is at its best in snow cover during the winter holidays. National Park and its environment offer a lot to see and do to travelers. Koli offers for example snowshoeing, husky safaris, relaxing spa and downhill skiing. During the winter holidays there are also many skiing events.
Winter holiday in Koli
Äksyt Ämmät travel agency
An eco-friendly travel agency Äksyt Ämmät guides you to the best cross-country skiing trails, to get familiar with Finnish culture and to experience other unforgettable adventures. With a guide, you will get more out of your vacation and enjoy your adventures with ease.
Find your adventure
Besides many other winter activities, in North Karelia there are several, well maintained cross-country ski tracks for every skill level.
For example Ilomantsi, the easternmost municipality in Finland and one of the snowiest places in the whole country has well maintained ski tracks for every taste. In Joensuu you can jump on skis almost straight from the town center and Koli area offers an endless amount of snowy kilometers for skiing enthusiasts.
Read more about the tracks in Ilomantsi
Skiing tracks in Joensuu area
Ski tracks in Koli
Book winter activities online
Are you looking for winter fun and guided activities in North Karelia? Here you can explore winter wonderland with sled dogs and hike with snowshoes on the frozen lake. Every winter night has a possibility to spot colorful northern lights and admire stars on the sky. From guesthouse to guesthouse skiing tours introduce you to Finnish culture and lifestyle.
Read more about the activities
Try Finnish sauna and ice swimming
To get the most out of Finnish culture, we highly recommend you to try Finnish sauna. Relaxing sauna traditions have several positive impacts on your health. The bravest ones can also dip themselves in ice cold water to cool down after sauna.
More information
Find more winter activities
Bomba Action
Guided tours and excursions | Nurmes
Relax and spa | Nurmes
Wildlife photography and viewing | Lieksa
Guided tours and excursions | Koli
Joensuun Jääkarhut
Ice swimming | Joensuu
Jongunjoki Travel
Guided tours and excursions | LIEKSA
Koli Active
Koli Downhill Skiing Center
Skiing and downhill skiing | Koli
Koli Relax Spa
Relax and spa | Koli
Kontiolahti Outdoor
Guided tours and excursions | Kontiolahti
Karu Survival
Lakeland Karelia
Guided tours and excursions | Kitee
Outdoor Center Ruunaa
Outdoor Center | Lieksa
Horse riding | Koli
Ruunaan Matkailu
Guided tours and excursions | Lieksa
Saunakeidas – Sauna Oasis
ICE SWIMMING | JOENSUU
Sisu Fishing
Fishing | Kontiolahti
The Eräkeskus Wilderness Lodge & Huskyfarm
Äksyt Ämmät
Guided tours and excursions | Several locations
Plan your winter holiday
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Visitkarelia oy.
PL 36 80101 Joensuu [email protected] p. 040 487 4897
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Anna Härkönen
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Jarkko Peiponen
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Hallituksen varajäsen
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In North Karelia you may spend a relaxing holiday in a traditional holiday house located by a lake. The Finnish national landscape that opens from the oldest bedrock of Europe, Koli hills is of course something that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. For nature lovers the four national parks of our region offer great trails ...
The landmark of Lakeland and North Karelia is the famous Koli hill, located in Koli National Park. The views that open from the top of the hill towards lake Pielinen have inspired many Finnish artists, such as Jean Sibelius. All around the region you will discover thousands of lakes and pristine forests that offer many exciting activities.
North Karelian Museum. In North Karelian museum Hilma permanent exhibitions include the prehistory and the history of Karelia and North Karelia. Read more. Karelian culture attractions in North Karelia Finland. Parppeinvaara Rune singer's village, Bomba karelian village, Valamo monastery, Ortodox culture.
Would you like to stay in city center in a hotel or do you prefer traditional Finnish cottage life in the middle of nature? In North Karelia we have a versatile selection of accommodations - cottages, guest houses, holiday centers, camping areas, hotels and many other options! Find your favorite and enjoy your stay in North Karelia.
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Book your flights. Kuopio Airport is also a good option when you have a plan to come to North Karelia as the airport is only 1,5 hours drive away from Joensuu. There are three daily flights from Helsinki-Vantaa airport and back. From Kuopio to North Karelia the easiest way to reach the destination is to drive by own car or jump in a bus.
The unique nature of North Karelia offers tourists different places to visit. Four national parks: Koli, Kolovesi, Patvinsuo and Petkeljärvi will show you the beauty of Karelian nature. Ruunaa hiking area, located in Lieksa, is one of the important hiking destinations of North Karelia as well. Tiilikkajärvi, Hiidenportti and Linnansaari ...
North Karelia's numerous winter activities make it possible to have an eventful vacation. Play in the snow, go skiing or snowshoeing, experience winter fishing or just let your mind and soul relax by watching the beautiful sceneries. Here are some tips to help you plan your winter trip in North Karelia.
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