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 Pohjois-Karjalan museo Hilma. New Valamo Monastery and Kerimaki Church will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Savonlinna (Savonlinna Cathedral, Savonlinna Herostatue - The Hero's Grave, &more), Punkaharju (Punkaharjun Kesamaa & Punkaharju Ridge) and Koli National Park (Paha-Koli Hill, Rasavaara Observation tower, &more). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Eräeero T:mi Eero Kortelainen, explore the world behind art at Joensuun Taidemuseo Onni, take a peaceful walk through Patvinsuon Kansallispuisto, and ski along the peaceful trails at Lykynlampi Outdoor Centre.

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.