Sortavala

Travel Guide

The marble quarry "Ruskeala" filled with groundwater. Nature of Karelia. Summer in the northern forests.
The marble quarry "Ruskeala" filled with groundwater. Nature of Karelia. Summer in the northern forests.
Autumn view from a drone to a quarry in the Ruskeala mountain park. A tourist place in Karelia. Marble quarry.
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Church on Valaam island in Karelia

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Popular places to visit

Vakkosalmi Park

Explore the great outdoors at Vakkosalmi Park, a lovely green space in Sortavala. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Vakkosalmi Park

North Ladoga Republican Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Ladoga Republican Museum in Sortavala. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

North Ladoga Republican Museum

Valaam Monastery

You can learn about the history of Valaam with a visit to Valaam Monastery. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Valaam Monastery