GUIDE / KARELIA
Medvezhyegorsk territory - cities and places
North of Lake Onega and approaches to Zaonezhye.
This is a geographical selection of the atlas. The list of places is not a description of the legal boundaries of the municipality.
Related towns and places
Culture
Kizhi Island
An island on Lake Onega with the famous wooden architectural ensemble.
CityMedvezhyegorsk
A city at the northern tip of Lake Onega.
Routes
3 DAYS · Mixed transport
Petrozavodsk, Kivach and Kizhi in three days
Three different themes from one database; Access to the island depends on the specific date and weather.
Tempo: Moderate7 DAYS AutoA week in Karelia
A week for two territories with a reserve for weather and return.
Tempo: ModerateHow to get there
DIRECTORY
How to get and move around Karelia
Trains, cars, water flights and transfers without being tied to an outdated schedule.
DIRECTORYPreparing for the trip: things, children and accessibility
A practical list before traveling to Karelia.
Sources and verification
Practical information verified on October 26, 2026. Please check conditions for your chosen date before traveling.