Forests and protected areas in Karelia
Getting to know nature along permitted routes.
Suitable places
Ladoga skerries
Rocky islands and narrow bays of northern Ladoga.
NatureKivach waterfall
Famous waterfall and nature reserve.
CityKostomuksha
A city in the north-west of the republic, close to natural areas.
NaturePaanajärvi National Park
Northern national park with lakes and forest landscapes.
What to read
Nature and fauna of Karelia
Forests, water and rules for carefully exploring northern landscapes.
DIRECTORYPreparing for the trip: things, children and accessibility
A practical list before traveling to Karelia.
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