Listed under the national mire protection programme, Kesonsuo is the most important mire complex in North Karelia. The mire environment is a valuable bird sanctuary…

The remote location and difficult access has preserved Koitere’s islands as almost completely unbuilt. Its numerous sandy beaches and scenic landscapes across the islands offer exceptional hiking opportunities…

The village of Mekrijärvi is located on the peninsula, which is bordered by Koitajoki from the North, and Lake Mekrijärvi from the south. The Ilomantsi-Hattuvaara road stretches across the headland and crosses Koitajoki along the Kallioniemi bridge. From the bridge opens up scenic views of River Koitajoki…

Möhkö is the easternmost village in Finland. It is located on the Russian border, 25 km from the Ilomantsi centre. The distance to Joensuu city is approximately 90 kilometers. The word Möhkö comes from the Sámi word meaning river bend…

The Petkeljärvi National Park was founded in 1956 together with other six national parks. The idea of protecting Petkeljärvi started long before the war; in 1933 talks on forest protection were initiated in the area…