Joensuu Travel Guide

 Turska Says:  This is not something we usually do at our trips- go to garde.. I don´t actually remeber why we went there, but it was a interesting place, and it was worth of visiting!Even my husband like it. Expecially the meat eating flower ;)Page is only in Finnish (witch is quite... 

 Gili_S Says:  If you ever go all the way here already, go also to Koli National Park, it is not that far and worth to see it, it is one of the amazing and most beautiful national parks in Finland. 

 Gili_S Says:  There is this nice river crossing the city, in the winter it is surely look interesting while half way it is frozen. In the summer I assume it is the place to stroll around and maybe have a picnic as well. 

 JohannaH Says:  Small Finnish - English restaurant/bar/nightclub vocabularybaari = barklubi = clubyökerho = nightclubkahvila = cafepikaruokala = fast food restaurantgrilli = grillruokaravintola = restauranttanssiravintola = dance restaurantAvoinna = OpenOsoite = AddressPuhelin = Phone... 

 nomadig Says:  Joensuu Art Museum is located in the very centre of the city, in an old school building that is impressive sight from the market square (see picture). The building itself is quite sight itself, being built on 1894 and used as school until 1974.When we visited the museum,... 

 cloudberry Says:  In the summertime you can take a part to a river cruise in Joensuu. You see the town from a different view and also can enjoy peaceful riverside life ;) And of course you can have a beer or two if you like ;) 

 cloudberry Says:  You can see some good old domestic animals in the middle of Joensuu, too. Sinkkola Farm in Noljakka is open during summer (Tue-Thu and Sat-Sun 10 a.m - 6 p.m.) and there is no entrance fee. 

 nomadig Says:  Kahvila & Konditoria Houkutus is the gem of Joensuu's coffeehouses. Located next to Sokos department store (not far from the market square), the café sets the standards for the cakes, pastries and good service in the town.The coffee shop itself is trendy without being too... 

 Gili_S Says:  You can get to Joensuu by train direct from Helsinki in about 5 hours. I haven’t used it myself as I went here by car which is also rather a long drive.Next time I’ll fly. 

 cloudberry Says:  This is a new place twhere you can find local arts and crafts in Joensuu. There are unique little shops and also a cute little café.Opening hours:Mon-Fri 10-17Sat 10-14 

 nomadig Says:  Carlson is an independent department store chain in the Eastern Finland. Originally from Kuopio, they opened a new department store in Joensuu in 2007. Located in a prime position next to the market square, the two storey building hosts the department store and two... 

 Gili_S Says:  Oliko ennen kaikki paremminMistäpä mä sen tietäisinMaailman muuttuvan sanotaanKuitenkin tullaan ja kadotaanPalava maa ja valuva taivasHuutavat kunniaa ja JumalaaJokainen yö ja jokainen päiväJää historiaan, lopulta unholaanOltiinko silloin sekaisinKun kierrettiin maata... 

 cloudberry Says:  The Pielisjoki river is going through the centre of Joensuu. Just walk to the bridge near Ilosaari island and watch the flowing water :)