North Karelian Museum HilmaLake PohjalampiPyhäselkäKangasvesiKarsikon UimarantaKontiolahden Kirkko
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Joensuu

Joensuu is a town in North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland of about 53,388 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit: 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 beaches & coast and 21 churches. The must-see places are North Karelian Museum Hilma, Pielisjoen Linna and Ilosaari.

62.6012° N, 29.7632° EPop. 53,388

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Within 30 km127 places
Within 50 km196
Must-see81
Notable172
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

North Karelian Museum Hilma, museum near Joensuu
Must-see

North Karelian Museum Hilma

Museum · 1 km

Pielisjoen Linna, heritage site near Joensuu
Must-see

Pielisjoen Linna

Heritage site · 1 km

Ilosaari, river spot near Joensuu
Must-see

Ilosaari

River spot · 1 km

Places near Joensuu by type

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One day from Joensuu

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:03 pm

112 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Joensuu
  2. Pyhäselkälake · 45 min
  3. Lake Pohjalampilake · 45 min
  4. Kontiolahden Kirkkochurch · 30 min
  5. Kangasvesilake · 45 min
  6. Rantakylän Kirkkochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Joensuu
Today’s loopJoensuuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Joensuu?

North Karelian Museum Hilma (museum, about 1 km), Pielisjoen Linna (heritage site, about 1 km), Ilosaari (river spot, about 1 km), Vehkalahden Uimaranta (beach, about 3 km), Lake Pohjalampi (lake, about 16 km), Pyhäselkä (lake, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Joensuu?

196 places on Spotwander: 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 38 beaches & coast, 21 churches, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Joensuu?

Joensuun Kanava, about 1 km by road; Varaslampi (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Joensuu?

Ilosaaren Uimaranta, about 1 km by road; Linnunlahden Uimaranta (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Joensuu?

Start in Joensuu, visit Pyhäselkä, then Lake Pohjalampi, then Kontiolahden Kirkko, then Kangasvesi, then Rantakylän Kirkko, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.