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 ;)
Kahvila & Konditoria Houkutus: Wonderful cakes
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.
Carlson: Cheaper department store
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...
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 :)
Gili_S Says: In the winter be aware that all the smaller roads are snow and ice covered, be sure to have winter tyres on your car and drive careful.
The best skiing tracks in town
tpk2 Says: Repokallio in Niinivaara has the best cross country skiing tracks in Joensuu. There are some tens of kilometers of tracks of which two (1,3 and 4 km) are illuminated. You need equipment for nordic skiing (skis, shoes, sticks) ;) No rental at Repokallio.
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Q: Hi, Can someone please tell me what is the best way to go from Joensuu Northward by train, preferably a night train? I want to...

A: Well, once there was a night train (I took it) that went from Joensuu to Rovaniemi via Helsinki, and it means it was a comfortable night train where you could spend a...
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As it hardly gets dark in early June , you have to wait till about 11 o'clock for the sun to set. But it's worth waiting for..................
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Joensuu is in north Karelia side of Finland. Very interesting area especially for the nature lovers.
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I've got some interesting experiences in Joensuu. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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Northern Carelia offers summer cottages

Beautiful scenery of the JOENSUU region can be reached via plane, takes approx 1 hr from Helsinki (small planes usually)
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