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 Botania - Botanical Garden and Tropical Butterfly Garden and Joensuu Church. Olavinlinna Castle and New Valamo Monastery will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Kerimaki Church (in Kerimaki), Punkaharju (Punkaharjun Kesamaa & Punkaharju Ridge) and Savonlinna (Savonlinna Cathedral, Savonlinna Herostatue - The Hero's Grave, &more). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Eräeero T:mi Eero Kortelainen, glide through natural beauty at Lykynlampi Outdoor Centre, see the interesting displays at Pohjois-Karjalan museo Hilma, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Pyhan Nikolaoksen kirkko.

To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Joensuu trip planner.

In April in Joensuu, expect temperatures between 6°C during the day and -2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can travel back home.