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banshee11 Says: there are two different kinds of exhibitions in north carelian museum: the permanent exhibition presents the local history and folk culture. the changing exhibitions are collected by north carelian museum or by some other museum from finland or abroad. the changing...
Sarppa Says: In Marjala you can see the massive structures of the wartime Salpalinja, the largest construction site in Finland's history. Two renovated bunkers and their fortification works and wartime weapons are on view to the public at the Hyötiäinen Canal estuary onthe shore of Lake...
For 31 kilometres through some...
Diplomat Says: For 31 kilometres through some of Karelias most ruggedly handsome terrain, the Ruunaa Rapids flows free, plunging through six sets of foaming rapids and dropping 15.7 metres on the way. Put on the lifejackets and waterproof gear and let it go!!Daily rapids-shooting...
Diplomat Says: Let´s have a walk at the Market Place of Joensuu.Especially during Saturdays this is a lively place where You can try 'Lörtsy' - a sweet apple pie- or have a cup of coffee at 'Marttakahvila'.This picture is taken during the Finnish 1st of May student festival. That is why...
The city of Joensuu, which was...
Diplomat Says: The city of Joensuu, which was founded by the Czar Nikolai I of Russia in 1848, is the center of the region and the capital of North Karelia.
Astoria: A great Hungarian restaurant
Jarra Says: The best food in town you will get at Astoria restaurant. Astoria is a Hungarian restaurant with a wide selection of meats. In the summer time they have a brilliant outdoor restaurant by the river. The restaurant is well known being a former morgue which makes it an exciting...
Diplomat Says: Karelian Pie (Karjalan piirakka) is a favorite Finnish dish. It is kind of pasty, which is made with Rye crust, filled with rice pudding or mashed potatoes, and baked. Boiled egg-butter is spread on top. You've got to try this!
A pub Palaveri.: A pub Palaveri.
Jarra Says: The widest selection of beers in town and delicious Hot Chicken Wings. They make you want beer even more. Casual.
go to Kerubi first but Kellari...
Cristian Says: go to Kerubi first but Kellari is fun too!
Whole Finland has great system...
robed Says: Whole Finland has really great system of public transportation, so the travelling is easy and fast. You can get a trip by the airplane from and to Helsinki, it takes about one hour.
Joensuu has a small airport...
Sarppa Says: Joensuu has a small airport and you can get there by plane at least from Helsinki. Train and bus transportations are available from (almost) all over the country but you won't probably get a direct connection if travelling from western or northern parts of Finland.You can...
Fly Finnair or even better way...
Diplomat Says: Fly Finnair or even better way is to drive by own car.
Karelia has been divided into...
Diplomat Says: Karelia has been divided into many different parts over the centuries. The region's history is one of warfare, but is also characterised by a colourful folk culture and rich oral folklore. Magic verses and poems accompanied by the kantele (Finnish zither).Picture of famous...
Sarppa Says: Sad but true, Joensuu is a city with racism. I think the situation has changed a lot in the last five years so it's now a safe place for everybody.
Cristian Says: some ***ing young nazists, but not be worried they are not offensive!
I will find out the name of...
Enzo Says: I will find out the name of this wonderful place cos i cannot remember now. It is a beautiful area with a wonderful lake behind this cabin and a nice river and rapids on the left of the cabin.A special place for me cos it's where I proposed to my gf.
Enzo Says: These are the targets for Biathlon - the shkiing and shooting competitions! Just right across the road from the Kalevala Hotel.
The nature is incredible, so...
ThornGal Says: The nature is incredible, so are the people. I remember waing up in the morning and smelling the fresh air, then getting on my bike and riding up the Tiasenkatu to get delicious strawberry ice cream along the lake.
Diplomat Says: visit Bomba HouseBefore a genuine Karelian dinner in Bomba House - beside the city Nurmes -, we spend couple of hours in Bomba Spa - warm baths, saunas and relaxing time in pools. In the late evening a buffet with typical Karelian food and delicasies in a Karelian...
Diplomat Says: climb to KOLI Hillson the top of which You can see a sight that can leave nobody cold. Hills stand on the western shore of Lake Pielinen, the sixth-largest water body in Finland, and within the Lieksa city limits. The highest peak, Ukko-Koli ('Old Man Koli') is 347 metres...
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Q: Hello, Is there a bus schedule available for traveling by bus from Joensuu to Sortavala (Karelia - Russia) for September...
A: I have the same question.Would you please let me know if you receive an answer?Tomorrow I will phone the bus company in Joensuu and ask.Their phone number is...
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Wandering around Diplomat´s Northern Karelia and J
This is Finland's real "National Landscape" which You can experience at Northern Karelia, close to cities Lieksa and Joensuu. lt has inspired some of our greatest artists, including Albert...
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Joensuu is a small Eastern town in Finland. There are about 51000 people living there. Joensuu is a quite popular university town. The university makes the town very lively indeed. Surrounded by...
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Hellou!! I live near Joensuu in Eno. I visit in Joensuu every week and it's really good place! Welcome everybody!!
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A beutiful, small town in the south east of Finland, only a couple of hours away from the Russian border.
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