"Wandering around Diplomat´s Northern Karelia and J" Joensuu by Diplomat

Joensuu Travel Guide: 46 reviews and 55 photos

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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 Edelfelt and Eero Järnefelt, whose paintings immortalized Koli around the turn of the century and in no small measure stimulated the national awakening then taking place. Sibelius, too, wove this landscape into his symphonies.

These are landscapes worth viewing from the water as well. The largest car ferry on a Finnish inland waterway and numerous other boats sail right past. Why not to take a cruise and enjoy good service and fascinating scenery!

I visited Northern Karelia by car August 1998 and -yes- the summer time is definetely the best time to get these shots!

Last visit to Joensuu: Dec 1997
Intro Written Sep 7, 2002
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For 31 kilometres through some... - Joensuu

For 31 kilometres through some... Things to Do (3)

For 31 kilometres through some of Karelias most ruggedly handsome terrain, the Ruunaa Rapids flows free, plunging... more travel advice

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Karelian Pie (Karjalan piirakka) is a favorite Finnish dish. It is kind of pasty, which is made with Rye crust, filled... more travel advice

Karelia has been divided into... - Joensuu

Karelia has been divided into... Local Customs (1)

Karelia has been divided into many different parts over the centuries. The region's history is one of warfare, but is... more travel advice

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Bomba House

Before a... - Joensuu

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visit Bomba House Before a genuine Karelian dinner in Bomba House - beside the city Nurmes -, we spend couple of... more travel advice

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Fly Finnair or even better way...

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Comments (14)

koenraad_aps Jun 25, 2002 at 7:51 AM Report Abuse

Great!
kindretspiri Jun 4, 2001 at 1:58 AM Report Abuse

Great info and pics about Joensuu and area surround it! Great
SusanneBeck May 10, 2001 at 10:34 AM Report Abuse

this looks so beautiful, great page!
margaretvn Apr 22, 2001 at 5:46 AM Report Abuse

another good page and info
AndreasK Feb 27, 2001 at 9:51 AM Report Abuse

You really do great pictures !
JRW Feb 22, 2001 at 10:37 AM Report Abuse

Very nice
keeweechic Feb 21, 2001 at 7:04 PM Report Abuse

It does sound inspiring and Bomba House sounds great
tessy Feb 16, 2001 at 1:19 PM Report Abuse

What a great place to visit!
tabatha Feb 2, 2001 at 12:56 PM Report Abuse

a place full of inspiration, thanks
sandravdp Jan 11, 2001 at 8:10 AM Report Abuse

well done