11 days in Joensuu Itinerary

Joensuu is a city and municipality in North Karelia in the province of Eastern Finland. Kids will appreciate attractions like Utra Beach and Punkaharjun Kesamaa. Olavinlinna Castle and New Valamo Monastery will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Koli National Park (Paha-Koli Hill, Rasavaara Observation tower, &more), Kerimaki Church (in Kerimaki) and Savonlinna (Savonlinna Cathedral, Savonlinna Herostatue - The Hero's Grave, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Botania - Botanical Garden and Tropical Butterfly Garden, take in the dramatic natural features at Punkaharju Ridge, identify plant and animal life at Eräeero T:mi Eero Kortelainen, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kolovesi National Park.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Joensuu attractions planner.

Expect a daytime high around 6°C in April, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can travel back home.