Islands and lakes in Karelia
Large lakes, monastic islands and wooden architecture.
Suitable places
Kizhi Island
An island on Lake Onega with the famous wooden architectural ensemble.
CultureValaam
Island archipelago on Lake Ladoga with a monastery complex.
NatureLadoga skerries
Rocky islands and narrow bays of northern Ladoga.
NaturePaanajärvi National Park
Northern national park with lakes and forest landscapes.
What to read
What to see in Karelia for the first time: a large guide to the main attractions
Karelia is a large northern region of Russia, where natural landscapes coexist with historical cities, monasteries, wooden churches and industrial monuments.
DIRECTORYHow to get and move around Karelia
Trains, cars, water flights and transfers without being tied to an outdated schedule.
Ready-made programs
Northern Ladoga region in three days
Three days with a base in Sortavala; the water exit has a mandatory coastal alternative.
Tempo: Moderate3 DAYS TrainThree days in Ladoga region without a car
Train, walks and organized outings without the hidden requirement to rent a car.
Tempo: Calm3 DAYS · Mixed transportPetrozavodsk, Kivach and Kizhi in three days
Three different themes from one database; Access to the island depends on the specific date and weather.
Tempo: Moderate5 DAYS AutoKarelia by car in five days
Two bases and one water day; the plan requires a reserve and a choice of alternatives, not a race among objects.
Tempo: Rich7 DAYS AutoA week in Karelia
A week for two territories with a reserve for weather and return.
Tempo: Moderate