Photography in Karelia
Landscapes and architecture with respect for limitations.
Suitable places
Ruskeala Mountain Park
Marble Canyon and one of the most famous tourist sites in Karelia.
CultureKizhi 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.
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
Sortavala and Ruskeala in two days
A convenient first trip with one base and without a long journey between territories.
Tempo: Moderate3 DAYS AutoNorthern 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