Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in North Karelia March 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in North Karelia ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit North Karelia Types of activities [North Karelia travel guide](https://expedia.ca/North-Karelia.dx6056252) ![Une ile Une plage Une piscine Une scène Au milieu d’une rivière Joensuu (Finland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1717/54b5355b-5f4f-41e4-9bb1-d6f10028feb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Une ile Une plage Une piscine Une scène Au milieu d’une rivière Joensuu (Finland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1717/54b5355b-5f4f-41e4-9bb1-d6f10028feb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vue de la rivière au matin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1717/e02ccfbd-1a2c-45bd-a9ec-3c5c7c168e89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset in Finland, lakes like mirrors. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000040305/266e27a3-93dc-4d13-a322-e44e96708eec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Joensuu in Finland is the most easterly town in the European Union. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Lintulan-Pyhan-Kolminaisuuden-Luostari-Heinavesi.d553248635933211788.Vacation-Attraction) #### University of Joensuu Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Joensuu, during your travels in Joensuu. Discover the area's festivals and churches. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Joensuu-Joensuu.d6110112.Vacation-Attraction) #### Koli Slopes Hit the slopes in Lieksa with a visit to Koli Slopes. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Koli-Slopes-Lieksa.d553248621563234063.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lomakeskus Huhmari Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lomakeskus Huhmari during your trip to Polvijärvi? [](https://expedia.ca/Lomakeskus-Huhmari-Polvijarvi.d553248635997366444.Vacation-Attraction) #### Satama Explore the waterfront in Lieksa with a trip to Satama. Discover the area's mountain views and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Satama-Lieksa.d553248635939590936.Vacation-Attraction) #### Joensuu Taidemuseo You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Joensuu Taidemuseo during your trip to Joensuu. Experience the area's festivals and museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Joensuu-Taidemuseo-Joensuu.d553248621533050502.Vacation-Attraction) #### Koli Nature Centre Ukko Explore the great outdoors at Koli Nature Centre Ukko, a lovely green space in Ylä-Koli. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Koli-Nature-Centre-Ukko-Lieksa.d553248621563843901.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from North Karelia ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1954/d2bd5f21-9231-441f-b125-670e172121a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kuopio ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3310/5cc7932a-041a-4828-b78b-2ca4c22b8193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Savonlinna ![Nestled up in the north-east Finland lies Kuhmo. The sleepy town is great jumping off point for many outdoor activities including dog-sledding, cross-country skiing, wildlife watching and even winter rapids floating (http://www.hecktictravels.com/rapids-floating). In the summer the town hosts the Chamber Music Festival which attracts about 40,000 visitors. #Finland #Kuhmo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4691/36df8575-f236-4132-b500-57af32c60640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kuhmo ![Winter view of Sotkamo town in Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181143/f538dc8d-6a40-4270-b045-827dd840efc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sotkamo ![A winter panorama Koli, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034485/7c73817a-a6d7-49f9-9725-2198299e7fc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Koli ![Beautiful birch tree alley in Lintula Holy Trinity Convent, Palokki, Heinävesi, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000040545/6937cc43-88a9-43cd-bdb6-f3e69b3fec07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Heinävesi ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Vacation Rental - Other - [Ahmovaara Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Ahmovaara-Hotels.d3000040604.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Eno Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Eno-Hotels.d553248635975874440.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Haapalahti Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Haapalahti-Hotels.d3000040567.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Heinävesi Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Heinavesi-Hotels.d3000040545.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Ilomantsi Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Ilomantsi-Hotels.d3000040526.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Joensuu Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Joensuu-Hotels.d1717.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Juuka Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Juuka-Hotels.d3000469729.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Käenkoski Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Kaenkoski-Hotels.d3000040501.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Karvio Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Karvio-Hotels.d3000040487.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Kitee Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitee-Hotels.d602349.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Koli Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Koli-Hotels.d6034485.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Spa Hotels in Kontiolahti ](https://www.expedia.ca/Kontiolahti-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d6353201-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Kontiolahti Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Kontiolahti-Hotels.d6353201.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Lieksa Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lieksa-Hotels.d4230.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Liperi Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Liperi-Hotels.d553248635973482639.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Maukkula Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Maukkula-Hotels.d3000040389.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Möhkö Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Mohko-Hotels.d3000040383.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Puhos Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Puhos-Hotels.d3000040312.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Rääkkylä Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Raakkyla-Hotels.d3000040305.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Tohmajärvi Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tohmajarvi-Hotels.d3000040229.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Tuopanjoki Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Tuopanjoki-Hotels.d553248635975870940.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Uusi-Valamo Hotels ](https://www.expedia.ca/Uusi-Valamo-Hotels.d6206163.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Ilomantsi ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Ilomantsi.d3000040526.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Joensuu ](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Joensuu.d1717.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Joensuu (JOE) ](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/joe/toronto-to-joensuu) - [Botania ](https://www.expedia.ca/Botania-Joensuu.d553248621532523247.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Heinävesi ](https://www.expedia.ca/Heinavesi.dx3000040545) - [Visit Ilomantsi ](https://www.expedia.ca/Ilomantsi.dx3000040526) - [Visit Kokonvaara ](https://www.expedia.ca/Kokonvaara.dx3000040460) - [Car rental Joensuu ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Joensuu.d1717.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Rental cars Joensuu airport ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Joensuu.d6028899.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rental Kitee ](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kitee.d602349.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Joensuu Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.ca/Joensuu-Vacation-Rentals.d1717.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) - [Things to do in Joensuu ](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Joensuu.d1717.Travel-Guide-Activities) - [Things to do in Rääkkylä ](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Raakkyla.d3000040305.Travel-Guide-Activities) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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