Eat, experience, enjoy North Karelia

VISIT KARELIA

Visit Karelia connects you with local tourism operators to create unforgettable experiences and provides practical tips and information about tourism services in North Karelia.

North Karelia provides excellent surroundings for recreation and relaxation for nature-lovers. Visitors to Karelia can find a broad spectrum of Finnish landscapes: rugged ridges, hills, marshes, backwoods, lakes and rivers with sandy beaches and islands galore. There are about 2000 lakes here, and about two-thirds of the area is covered with forests.  For culinary adventurers, North Karelia offers delicates prepared from natural, local products and seasonal ingredients. You will find a mixture of traditional cuisine and a more modern way of cooking in many restaurants in North Karelia.

If you’re looking for amazing scenery, the cleanest air in the world, untouched nature to enjoy without the usual throngs of tourists, and unforgettable culinary experiences a trip to the North Karelia could be just for you. Our account managers are ready to help you.

For more information, please see here:  https://dmo.visitkarelia.fi/en/ 

KOLI

Koli offers a wide range of tourism services in a scenic, nature-rich setting year-round. The area’s restaurants serve delicacies made from local ingredients, blending traditional and modern flavors. Accommodation options are diverse: choose from cozy cabins, luxurious hotels, or charming inns, all nestled in breathtaking landscapes.

Koli’s activities vary with the seasons. In winter, the area is ideal for snowshoeing, skiing, and downhill skiing, with well-maintained trails and stunning views. In summer, Koli’s nature invites visitors to hike along national park trails, cycle, and paddle on serene lakes, providing peace and unique experiences for all.”

Koli tourism services: https://www.koli.fi/en/

Explore and fee Koli via videos at:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTwDXOVQk5jR-v0yuntFnBPnR3KegHBhP

North Karelia – the easternmost region of continental Europe

North Karelia in brief:

Population 162 500

Number of municipalities 13, of which 5 are towns

Regional centre Joensuu is a university city

Total area 23,000 km2, of which 70% are forests

Koli is the highest point of Southern and Central Finland (347 m)

Distance to Helsinki, capital city, is 450 km which is covered e.g with one hour flight or five hours by car

Everyday language is Finnish but most Finns speak English as well

For further information about our region, please see:   https://pohjois-karjala.fi/north-karelia/ 

This webpages is created and provided by the "Internationalization Ecosystem of North Karelian Forestbio economy and Unique Food BIOSYS" project. For further information please see: https://www.maajakotitalousnaiset.fi/en/hankkeet/biosys-japani 

Learn more about North Karelian Cuisine!

North Karelian Cuisine presentation ID 559241