Joensuu. North Karelia. Eno, Kiihtelysvaara, Pyhäselkä and Tuupovaara.

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1 North Karelia 2009 Eno, Kiihtelysvaara, Pyhäselkä and Tuupovaara

2 2 3 Photo: Sami Tirkkonen/Studio Alias Central 4 Places to see/information 5 Carelicum, North Karelian Museum, Bunker Museum 6 Artistic pleasure for many tastes 7 The Artisan's Quarter, For children 8 Churches, Local Handicraft shops 9 Music and theatre, events 10 Package tours, Karelia Expert Tourist Service Ltd 11 Cruises 12 Services and activities 13 By water to 14 Nature, cafés 15 Restaurants 16 Accommodation 20 Map of central 22 Useful information Eno 24 Places to see, Eno art route 25 Services and activities, local handicraft shops 26 Accommodation 27 Restaurants and cafés 28 Nature, events 29 Useful information Welcome to! Though may not often be your actual destination, after arriving you ll certainly find your journey was worth the trouble. A lively and developing city, it offers both its residents and guests a wide variety of opportunities ranging from throbbing nightlife to wilderness calm. The city centre has evolved dramatically in the past few years and even the most demanding shoppers will find their desires satisfied. Choose from items at the intimate Artisan s Quarter to the spacious Iso Myy mall and everything in between! Excitement and expansion go beyond just business; there s a thriving cultural and sports life as well as a broad calendar of events. And it goes on throughout the year. Explanations: There s also more of in 2009, added space now that Eno and Pyhäselkä have become part of the area. We wish you a warm welcome, so enjoy and its seemingly endless possibilities. Juhani Meriläinen Mayor 30 Map of the rural areas of Activities The municipalities of Kiihtelysvaara and Tuupovaara were merged with the city of on , Eno and Pyhäselkä on The total population of is , the surface area is 2382 km 2. General information: City of, tel. (013) Eno Service Point, tel. (013) Kiihtelysvaara Service Point, tel. (013) Pyhäselkä Service Point, tel. (013) Tuupovaara Service Point, tel. (013) Koskikatu 5, Tel , fax (013) joensuu@kareliaexpert.fi Kiihtelysvaara 32 Places to see, activities 33 Accommodation 34 Nature, events 35 Useful information Pyhäselkä 37 Places to see 38 Accommodation 39 Restaurants 40 Nature, services and activities 41 Useful information Tuupovaara 42 Places to see 43 Nature 44 Accommodation, handicraft shops 45 Activities 46 Restaurants and cafés 47 Useful information, events Center picture on cover: Eetu Mononen Left: Markus Korpi-Hallila, canoeing white water rafting boat trips, cruises sailing boats all terrain vehicle Equipment cottage outbuilding caravan tent place covered grill area / Lappish hut single room cooking facilities fireplace cd player internet/broadband biking dog-sleigh trip horseback riding hunting fishing suitable for disabled baking oven electric light heating fridge cold water electricity toilet outhouse privy organic WC climbing shooting snowshoe hiking snowmobile driving meal services shower sauna washing machine non-smoking room hair dryer dishwasher boat radio meetings television berry-picking cross country skiing archery nordic walking VCR DVD telephone microwave oven coffee-maker basic set hotplate bath tub mini-kitchen minibar

3 4 Places to see/information TRUNK CODE: 013 Carelicum 5 North Karelian Museum Carelicum, Koskikatu 5 tel , fax carelicum.lipunmyynti@jns.fi n Art Museum Kirkkokatu 23 tel Artisan's Quarter Koskikatu 1 tel info@taitokortteli.fi n Bunker Museum Virrantaus 7, Marjala tel Botania Heinäpurontie 70 tel botania@joensuu.fi Ahjo Art Centre Kirkkokatu 23, tel info@taidekeskusahjo.net Art House Kauppakatu 35 tel , taidetalo@kolumbus.fi Jorma Turtiainen s studio home Killintie 22, tel , jorma.turtiainen@ kolumbus.fi Open Mon Fri 10 am 5 pm Tue, Thur Sun 11 am 4 pm Mon Fri 10 am 5 pm Mon Fri 10 am 5 pm Tue Sun 10 am 4 pm closed on saturdays in summer Mon, Wed Fri 10 am 5 pm Mon, Wed Fri 10 am 4 pm Tue Fri 12 pm 6 pm Mon Fri 10 am 5 pm open by agreement Sat Sun 10 am 3 pm Wed 11 am 8 pm Mon closed Sat 10 am 2 pm Sat 10 am 3 pm Sun 12 pm 4 pm (1 18 yrs.) 10 (2 adults child.) students/ pensioners groups/ person (min 15) Sat / Sun all tickets 2, separate fee for guide (7 18 yrs.) Mon closed 3 2 (7 18 yrs.) Sat Sun 11 am 4 pm Tue closed Sat Sun 12 pm 3 pm Mon closed Sat 10 am 2 pm 10 (2 adults child.) (min 15) Sat / Sun all tickets 2, separate fee for guide (7 18 yrs.) Admission Free entry 7 (2 adults child.) separate fee for guide 12 (2 adults + 2 child.) separate fee for guide Free entry Free entry Free entry 2 2 (min 15) 3 4 (min 10) Carelicum is situated in the centre of, beside the Market Square. On the street level, you ll find the tourist information office as well as a ticket reservation and sales service which provides tickets for various events, concerts and theatre performances. The spacious café in the lobby can also accommodate large groups and the gift shop sells works by local artisans. Exhibitions in Carelicum are arranged by the North Karelian Museum. North Karelian Museum The permanent exhibitions of the Museum allow the visitor a look into the region s past, from the Ice Age to the last wars. There are three temporary exhibitions in 2009: The Faces of Väinämöinen The year opens with an exhibition of photographs, The Faces of Väinämöinen, by Timo Väänänen, one of Finland s best-known kantele-players, celebrating the 160th anniversary of The Kalevala. The exhibition shows the many faces of Kantele-players: famous, old, young, new, familiar. Numerous kanteles from the 18 th century onwards in museum collections are also on display. The Rya Rug Lives The Museum s summer exhibition introduces Tuo- Bunker Museum mas Sopanen s extensive collection of rya rugs from the 18 th century to the present day. It describes the rya as a useful textile, object of decoration and work of art. The autumn theme is Space and the cosmos. The exhibition examines the creation of the world from the perspective of different religious myths and Western science. The items in the exhibition include pictures, instruments used in space investigations, astronomical pursuits and scale models. It opens on The Museum is also home to Mukulakatu, Kids' Street, a fantasy town for children. Picture: Jorma Turtiainen's studio home The Bunker Museum is part of the largest construction project in Finnish history a fortification called the Salpalinja. The Bunker Museum is situated in Marjala, 8 km from the city centre towards Kuopio. The Museum area includes two lighted and heated steel-reinforced concrete dugouts, weapons and artefacts, trenches, machine gun nests and tank obstacle stones. The canteen and campfire services are provided by Sotilaspojat. The Bunker museum can be reached by local buses. Photo: Ilari Ikävalko

4 6 Art Museum Taitokortteli The Artisan's Quarter 7 Art Museum is like a treasure chest that constantly amazes visitors with its multi-faceted and stunning collections. Gaze upon Classical and Chinese art, Renaissance madonnas, masters of 19 th century Finnish art or pause before religious ikons. The summer exhibition BROKEN HEART presents a selection from the Lars Swanljung collection at the Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art. Works by a younger generation of artists, Hanna Vahvaselkä and Anssi Jääskeläinen, will be on display in early spring. Late spring will be ushered in by a selection of prints by Tapani Mikkonen and Pieces of Heaven, vibrant photographs by Johanna Turunen. In autumn artists Teppo Laurinolli, Jyrki Puhakka, Harri Turunen, Reijo Turunen and Seppo Väänänen ponder the lives of men. The year concludes with an exhibition drawn from the Hallonblad collection of the Ateneum Art Museum, which will include treasures of Finnish art. Ahjo Art Centre Ahjo Art Centre was founded in 1997 as a multimedia facility, where dance, theatre and literary events alternate with art shows. Gallery Harha Kauppakatu 44. A new gallery founded by the Harha Art Association. Open Tue Fri 3 pm 7 pm, Sat, Sun 12 pm 4 pm. Further information: taideyhdistys.harha@gmail.com. Gallery Kohina and the Artoteque Koskikatu 1 (Taitokortteli, Artisan's Quarter). For more information: Artists' Association, tel Gallery-Restaurant Kumu Temporary exhibitions of art and design by students. Free admission. Open and (closed weeks 10 and 42). Sirkkalantie 12 A, further information; tel. (013) / kumu@pkamk.fi, kumu.pkamk.fi. Magnus Enckell, Bacchant, 1897 Art Museum, Olavi Turtianen's collection Art House Permanent exhibition and sale of Finnish art. Oil and watercolour paintings, prints and framing services. Eeva Saurio's art Permanent exhibition of the appliqué art of Eeva Saurio at Kuntohovi, Nepenmäenkatu 2, tel Jorma Turtiainen's studio Jorma Turtiainen s original painting style touches people across national borders. Turtinainen's works can be seen in collections in over 20 countries, and he has staged international one-man shows in Bonn and Düsseldorf, and participated in group exhibitions in several German cities, Paris, Stockholm and Vilnius. Visitors to Turtiainen s studio in the artist s home in Mutala can view paintings and sculptures from different periods and acquaint themselves with the artist himself and his milieu. Large groups are welcome. A visit to an artist's home is always an adventure. Welcome! The Artisan s Quarter is a lively, year-round cultural area. It includes the Käytävägalleria Gallery, Art Smithy Tulikiila, small giftshops and the Artists Association Galleria Kohina. In summer there are also exhibitions in the outbuildings in the yard. Cafe Kauppaneuvos offers a leisurely taste sensation on a daily basis. At the Artisan s Quarter you can create decorative textiles and elements, even make your own souvenirs. Taito Shop is a sales gallery promoting high-quality Finnish and North Karelian handicrafts and design. At Taito Shop you ll find delightful, perceptive and trendy practical items for the home. For children Botania Botania the University Botanical Gardens offers plenty to see, hear and experience. In the Botania greenhouses nearly 700 exotic species of plants can be seen year-round. The colour and flurry brought to the garden in spring, when the tropical butterflies arrive, lasts long into the fall. In summer, beside the ornamental plants and trees and bushes in the outdoor garden, there are special sections for poisonous and medicinal plants as well as spices. Visit the butterfly and insect collections, changing theme exhibitions and, of course, Juuso the talking parrot. For opening hours and admission fees, see page 4. Domestic animals at the Sinkkola traditional farmyard Pesolantie 2, Noljakka. Open from May to end of August. During summer theatre performances entry is only by theatre ticket. Further information, tel , joensuun4h@kase.fi The Sinkkola traditional farmyard has a horse, donkey, cow, sheep, goats, pigs, ducks, chickens and a rooster. The Summer Café Kyyttö is open during farmyard hours until mid-august. Koskikatu 1, tel. (013) Taitokortteli is open Mon Fri 10 am 5 pm Sat 10 am 2 pm Mon Fri 10 am 5 pm Sat 10 am 3 pm Sun 12 pm 4 pm Café Kauppaneuvos is open Mon Fri 9 am 5 pm Sat 10 am 3 pm and Sun 12 pm 4 pm Mon Fri 9 am 5 pm Sat 9 am 3 pm Sun 12 pm 4 pm Hoplop Voimatie 10, Further information tel , Hoplop is an indoor playground open daily Separate areas for big and small adventurers where they can safely play alone or with their parents. Café. Remember that at Hoplop children always play under parent/guard supervision and with their shoes off. Prices: under 1 year of age 3, under 3 6, over 3 9. Karelian pasties school for children The Martta Café at the Market Square teaches children the knack of baking June July (fee charged). On Wednesdays and Fridays 1 pm 2 pm they can learn to make Karelian pasties and on Mondays bake sweet buns 1 pm 2 pm. Phone to enrol, tel

5 8 Churches Music and theatre 9 Evangelical Lutheran Church Kirkkokatu, southern end. The restoration of the Evangelical Lutheran church (2002) gave the church a greater sense of light than before. On the outside, the biggest change entails the terrace-like square built in front of the main entrance. The neo-gothic church was designed by architect Josef Stenbäck, and is open daily between 5 June 30 August 11 am 7 pm. At other times the church is open for meditation Mon Thu 4 pm 6 pm and on Sundays after services until 1 pm. Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas Kirkkokatu, northern end. The wooden church of St. Nicholas was built in The most cherished part of the church is the iconostasis or the altar screen painted at the monastery of St. Alexander Nevski in St. Petersburg. Regular services are held on Saturdays at 6 pm and Sundays at 10 am. Visitors are welcome. The church is open 15 June 14 August Mon Fri 10 am 4 pm, other times by agreement. The church registry office houses a small icon shop (open weekdays 8 am 12 pm, 1 pm 3 pm). Orthodox Cemetery Prayer Hut Consecrated to the memory of the discovery of the Holy Cross. The City Orchestra offers high-quality symphonic, chamber and light music concerts for all music lovers. Comprised of 35 musicians, the orchestra chiefly performs symphonic music but also caters to children and young people through light music and crossover concerts. The artistic director is its conductor, Esa Heikkilä. Among this year s visiting artists are Iiro Rantala, Jaakko Kuusisto, Sara and Dilbèr. Venue: Carelia Hall, Yliopistonkatu 4. The City Theatre has always been an important part of the cityscape of, both intellectually and physically. The theatre is located in the very centre of town in Rantakatu, in the nearly 100-year-old Art Deco City Hall designed by Eliel Saarinen. There are two stages, all performances are in Finnish. Mon Fri 9 am 5 pm, Sat 10 am 3 pm and through Lippupalvelu throughout the country. - Tickets at the theatre box office one hour before performances. tel kaupunginteatteri.jns.fi Pakkahuone Performing arts center. Rantakatu 2 B, tel , Local Handicraft shops Carelicum Shop Koskikatu 5, tel Artisan's Quarter Koskikatu 1, tel several small shops: Matelin Lahja-aitta (clothing and gift shop), Art Smithy Tulikiila, Taito Shop etc. Church of St. John Chrysostom Torikatu 41 The Orthodox seminary in also has a church, which is built in the Byzantine style. Services during the academic year Mon Fri 7.20 am 8.20 am and 5 pm 5.30 pm. The services are open to all. Other Lutheran Churches Pielisensuu Church in Niinivaara (built in 1960), Rantakylä Church (1981), Noljakka Church (1998) and the Utra Church Väisälänkatu 2, constructed of vertically positioned logs (1895). Utra Church is open 5 June 9 August Mon Sat 12 pm 5 pm, Sun 12 pm 6 pm. Evening music/prayers on summer Sundays 6.00 p.m. Karjalaiset Taitajat Indoor Market, tel , Ihvan puoti Tiaisenkatu 41, tel open Tue 10 am 6 pm, other times by agreement T:mi Kauppiska / Leena Kauppinen Länsikatu 47, tel City Orchestra Ticket bookings at Carelicum Koskikatu 5, tel carelicum.lipunmyynti@jns.fi City Theatre City Hall, Rantakatu 20 - Tickets at Carelicum, Koskikatu 5, tel Events in central Finnish Cross-country skiing championships at Kontiolahti Biathlon Stadium RALVIS 2009 building fair at Areena, SciFest science at Areena, Fair at Market Square Fish Market Summer comes to Tuupovaara Market Square Event Silva Forest Exhibition Major Forestry Exhibition Ilosaarirock info@ilosaarirock.fi, Games (Athletics competition) International Weaving Symposium Karelia-soutu Rowing Tour in n Gospel Festival Dog show at the Trotting Track Old Town Day Fair at Market Square Fish Market Taikasormet Handicrafts Exhibition, Areena, November Fair at Market Square Christmas Market at Areena December Christmas Village at the Artisan s Quarter, three consecutive weekends before Christmas, The Events Calendar is correct as of September 2008.

6 10 Karelia Expert Tourist Service Ltd Cruises 11 Package tours from 2 day bus tour from to Valamo Monastery in Heinävesi. Prices start at 175/person (hotel), or 116/person (guest house), double room including half board and bus transportation to Valamo. Available May October. Day trips to old Valamo Monastery on Lake Ladoga Summer 2009 Saturdays 27.6., 4.7., 11.7., 18.7., and 8.8. price 120/person Non-Finnish citizens must apply for visas in their home country; required documents (trip confirmation and voucher) can be obtained through our agent. Reservations tel Other packages Bear Path Hike, Lieksa. Available , , Price 965 / person, minimum 2 persons. Summer week in Karelia. Available 1 June 31 August, minimum 2 persons.) Price 1155 / person. Biking, canoeing etc. Bear Path ski tour, Lieksa. Available , and Price 965 / person, minimum 2 persons. Information and reservations: tel , tarja.harinen@kareliaexpert.fi Your expert in north karelia Karelia Expert Tourist Service Ltd. Tourist information for, Kontiolahti and other parts of North Karelia - Tourist information tel Information on holiday cabins, tel , Information on guides in, tel , joensuu@kareliaexpert.fi (guide fee for languages other than Finnish 78 / hour, 117 / 2 hours) On sale at tourist information point - Maps of the Karelian Circuit and other camping destinations - Guide to North Karelian hiking routes - Tickets for local cruises M/S Vinkeri - Local cruises from Mon Fri 12 pm and 6 pm - Cruises from to Koli June August Sat Koli, Sun Koli Check cruise departure times and possible boat-bus trips. M/S Satumaa - children s adventure cruise Mon Fri 3 pm - Local cruises Sat and Sun Check cruise departure times! Enquiries and bookings: Juha Mustonen, tel , juha.mustonen@satumaaristeilyt.fi, M/S Pyhäselkä 120-person restaurant, sauna and sauna bar cabins (50 beds) h cruises from on Lake Pyhäselkä and the Pielisjoki River - 2 day cruise Pielisjoki Koli - 2 day cruise Savonlinna - charter cruises Enquiries and bookings: tel PM-varustamo Oy, posti@pmvarustamo.fi Charter cruises for smaller groups: M/S Wilma for 1 12 persons M/S Wiuhahdus, a sightseeing sauna boat (max 12 persons) Further information and reservations: tel , hasukka@saunalahti.fi also with programs Destination: Restaurant Rouhi, Buster Magnum-boat for 2 7 persons departure from. Further information and reservations: Eräskin Oy, Kimmo Kinnari, tel , kimmo.kinnari@eraskin.fi, Reservations also through Karelia Expert Tourist Service Ltd Future club: 4 church boats ( places) can be rented at Hasanniemi information: Karelia Expert Tourist Service Enquiries and bookings: Koskikatu 5, Tel , fax (013) joensuu@kareliaexpert.fi We also sell maps and guides by mail. A service charge of 6 is added to the price Koskikatu 5, fax joensuu@kareliaexpert.fi

7 12 Services and activities By water to 13 Service provider Karelian Adventures Kaski Karelian Seikkailu ja Kiipeily Palloilukeidas Linnunlahdentie Karting Center Jukolankatu 18, Inter Sport liikuntakeskus Raatekankaantie 12, Areena Mehtimäenaukio 2 Luonnonkaipuu Muikuntie 1 boat house address: Länsiviitta, Hasanniemi Jorma Kettunen jorma@luonnonkaipuu.com Taitokeskus Handicrafts centre Koskikatu 1, joensuu@taitopohjoiskarjala.fi Telephone/fax Trunk code 013 Services Other information tours: Quadbike and snowmobile safaris, canoeing trips and mountain bike rental, paintball games, smoke sauna for approx. 15 persons courses: Bowling, tennis, squash, billiars, wall-climbing, badminton, table tennis Indoor karting racing, paintball games and equipment for paintball games for hire floorball, badminton, skateboarding park Futsal (indoor football), floor curling Please check the opening hours tel. (013) Descents from the Firehouse tower, climbing instruction at Palloilukeidas and at Areena. High Ropes. In summer mini-golf. New sauna facilities. Meals by arrangement. Karting track in summer. Sport events, concerts etc Canoeing gift certificates, wilderness guide services available. canoe, kajak and rowboat rental, canoeing courses Individual instruction in fabric weaving and other handicrafts, various short courses (3h). Make your own decorative textiles and elements, even your own souvenirs in a few hours. Canal Together with the Kuurna and Kaltimo Canals it connects Lakes Pielinen and Pyhäselkä. The drawbridge over the canal has a clearance of 2.5 m. The maximum dimensions for vessels using the canal are 160 m (length) 11.8 m (width) 2.4 m (depth) 12 m (height). Canal opening hours: further information, tel Jetties for visiting boats City of /Port, tel , fax Quay for passenger boats - all the services of central at hand - buoys, piles, and side-on mooring, c. 50 moorings - drinking water, power point, waste disposal - disposal of toilet tank waste - toilets and showers - licensed restaurant on the schooner Elina - licensed café Tuulaaki Since its restoration the shore and park area between the City Hall and the harbour is pleasant and unbroken. Visitors can use the jetties while visiting the market place. The passenger quay and the new Artisan's Quarter next to it make an excellent location for different sales and culture happenings. Sokos Hotel Kimmel also has a jetty for visiting boats. The ABC Siihtala dock is located on the bank of the Pielisjoki River, just before the railway bridge. Food and other necessities are easily available for boats. Hasanniemi, Jokiasema Hasanniementie 3, tel , , fax hasukka@saunalahti.fi, - jetty for visiting boats - summer café: food and drinks, also take-away - disposal of toilet tank waste - sauna and meeting rooms - sale of fuel and gas - water available, laundry (washing machine) service - summer animal and play park: ducks, chickens, goats Deep-water port The deep-water port is situated in Ukonniemi and is linked via the Volga to the Caspian and Black Seas. - moorings for 5 vessels - rail access to all moorings (same track gauge as in Russia) - free storage at the port Maximum dimensions for arriving vessels - length 82.5 m, width 12.8 m, depth 4.35 m Other activities in by agreement: Pampering and wellness center Kauneutta Sinulle ja Lupa Rentoutua Oy Suvantokatu 2, tel Beauty treatments Satulantalli Kiviniementie 7, Utra, tel Horseback riding and day-camp activities Nuorisoseura Motora ry Tel , Folk dancing and musical performances for events folk dance instruction, audience participation Rally sport in Ylämylly T-Unit -autopalvelu, tel Street train The football club Jippo s popular street train Jippo Express provides regular service in in summer. The routes are planned with visitors in mind so that they offer the best sights. At other times the Jippo Express can be chartered for firms and groups, e.g. for weddings, birthday or bachelor parties. Timetables will be announced later in local newspapers and on the internet:

8 14 Good for the soul and taste Restaurants in central joensuu 15 Nature Hiking The area has many jogging tracks and illuminated ski trails, e.g. the 2 km long Kuhasalo nature trail, which starts at the end of Kukkosensaarentie. The Jaama Circuit (marked by orange dots) is a 47 km trail around the watercourse between Lake Pyhäselkä and Lake Höytiäinen, and it is suitable for both mountain biking and hiking ( hiking trails are not maintained in winter). Ski trail maps of and other Karelian Circuit recreation trail maps are available at the Karelia Expert Tourist Service Ltd. office, Koskikatu 5. Cafés in central joensuu Carelicum Café Koskikatu 5, tel Wireless internet for customers Café Kauppaneuvos Taitokortteli, Koskikatu 1 tel Café Houkutus Torikatu 24, tel Café Hyve & Pahe Kauppakatu 27, tel Coffee House Torikatu 24, tel Café Mokkamaa Kirkkokatu 27 tel Bakery Pullapuoti Merimiehenkatu 26 tel Café Pilkku Public Library Koskikatu 25, tel Summer cafés at the Market Square - Martta Café - Café Päivänurmi Summer restaurant Tuulaaki Passenger quay, tel Photo: Sami Tirkkonen/Studio Alias Fishing Licences (for fishing with lures) are available at Sokos Hotel Kimmel, Itäranta 1 and Carelicum, Koskikatu 5 as well as at the North Karelian Fishing Centre, Rekkatie 11 A 1. The Outdoor Karelia Guide is available at the Karelia Expert Tourist Service Ltd. office. See also: Iso Myy Mall Cafés: Kauppakatu/Torikatu/ Siltakatu/Niskakatu Café BobCorn Tel Café restaurant SiIlansuu Tel Spice Ice/Robert s Coffee Wayne s Coffee tel Arnolds tel Restaurant Aada Kauppakatu 32, tel Astoria (International and Hungarian cuisine), Rantakatu 32 tel , Restaurant Karjalantalo Siltakatu 1, tel Restaurant Kellari A live music restaurant opened in 2008 at Ilosaari. Entry at Karjalan Talo by Itäsilta. Siltakatu 1, Restaurant Teatteriravintola (Theatre restaurant) Rantakatu 20, tel multi-use high-level lunch and à la carte restaurant Sokos Hotel Kimmel Itäranta 1, tel Fransmanni Riverside (dance restaurant) and Night open Fri and Sat, special nights. Pub Virta open Mon Sat. Palaveri pub & restaurant Siltakatu 4, tel Karelia Kauppakatu 25, tel Dance Nights: Tue, Fri and Sat Restaurant Kielo Suvantokatu 12, tel Amarillo (Tex-Mex style) Siltakatu 8, tel Restaurant Jecika Kirkkokatu 25, tel (Indian cuisine in the evening) Wanha Jokela Torikatu 26, tel. (013) Deli China Oy (Chinese) Koskikatu 7, tel Rosso Siltakatu 8, tel Martina Renewed restaurant opens in March Kirkkokatu 20, tel Pizzeria Verona Kauppakatu 23, tel Giggling Marlin (Night Club) Koskikatu Gaude (pub, pizzeria) Länsikatu 18, tel Restaurant Schooner Elina (in summer) Elielinkuja by the shore tel. (013) Iso Myy Shopping Mall fast food plus the following restaurants: Restaurant Coikkis Bistro, Winebar, Avec, Deli cafe and club, tel Restaurant Golden China Tel Restaurant Sinet Tel Pizzeria Rax, Tel MENU is available at the following restaurants: Teatteriravintola/ Theatre restaurant Restaurant Kielo Restaurant Karjalantalo

9 16 Accommodation 17 Accommodation Tel/fax Trunk code 013 Rooms Price/room/night Facilities in room/cottage Other information number page 20 on map 38 Hotel Aada Kauppakatu Hotel Atrium Siltakatu myyntipalvelu@hotelliatrium.fi fax fax room for family 88/ / / 87 small single 81 / 70 large single 97 / / (including extra beds) wlan 8 Some with bath tub and balcony. Pay Summer price identical to weekend prices. Price includes evening sauna. Restaurant. Extra beds available. Summer price identical to weekend prices. Non-smoking rooms. Extra beds available. Broadband internet connection. 45 Cumulus Kirkkokatu 20, my.reservation@restel.fi Restel Hotels Sales Center from convertible armchair bed 4 combi-rooms with connecting door 4 4 Current prices and offers at Pay safe deposit box, air conditioning in rooms Opens 1.7. Lobby bar, business center, Sauna for hotel guests, 2 rooms suitable for physically challenged persons. Restaurant Martina Hotel GreenStar Torikatu 16, info@greenstar.fi rooms beds 55 / room for 1 3 persons (special events excluded). Price doesn`t include breakfast. 2 wlan Parking place for 38 cars, breakfast café, automated 24-h check-in. Reception open Mon Sat 9 am 12 pm, 3 pm 7 pm, Sun 9 am 12 pm 41 Hotel Karelia Kauppakatu info@hotellikarelia.fi fax suite with steam cabinet / / 85 suite + 12 Morning/evening sauna included wlan adsl 30 Renovated in Price includes admission to restaurant, parking and breakfast. Restaurant. Extra beds available. Dance evenings. 42 Sokos Hotel Kimmel Itäranta sales.kimmel@sok.fi fax suite with sauna 2 juniorsuite with jacuzzi from 91 / from 81 from 111 / from 101 from 124,50/ from 114,50 prices for standard rooms Pay x 35 adsl 130 Air conditioning in renovated rooms Ask about prices for specific days. Price includes sauna and swimming for hotel guests, parking, admission to restaurants (special events excluded). Substantial breakfast included. 43 Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Torikatu vaakuna.joensuu@ sokoshotels.fi fax from 87 / from 77 from 107 / from 97 from 120,50/ from 110,50 Pay Air conditioning in rooms. x 4 adsl 63 Ask about prices for specific days. Price includes substantial breakfast, parking, sauna, steam sauna, and jacuzzi for hotel guests and admission to restaurants (special events excluded). 29 n Kuntohovi Nepenmäenkatu myyntipalvelu@kuntohovi.fi 44 Hotel Wanha Jokela Torikatu fax fax suite prices from 85 / room No breakfast Prices are per day per room and the hotel prices include breakfast unless otherwise noted. Trouser press. Suitable for disabled. Use of swimming pool (limited) and fitness room included in price. Restaurant (open only until 6 pm). Extra beds available. Non-smoking rooms, internet access for hotel guests. Rooms do not have a private shower and toilet. À la carte restaurant, pub.

10 18 19 Accommodation Tel/fax Trunk code 013 Rooms Price/room/night Facilities in room/cottage Other information number page 20 on map 46 Finnhostel Itä-Suomen Liikuntaopisto Kalevankatu finnhostel@islo.fi 48 Apartamentos Torikatu fax fax / single room 46 / a room in a two-room apartment 70 extra bed 28 / night Special prices for families Some rooms with balconies. wlan Prices include breakfast, bed linen and bath towel. Meals at Restaurant Sportti at the Institute main building. Sauna, washing machine, conference facilities. Sauna and parking place. Weekly offers. Reception open only for checking-in guests. Furnished apatments for 1 6, size m² 47 Summerhotel n Elli Länsikatu info@summerhotelelli.fi fax x apartment (4 beds) / price for families / price for families (max 3 children under 15 yrs.) x 40 Some family rooms include pots, pans and microwave oven. Prices include substantial breakfast and bed linen. Self-service laundry free for guests. Sauna available Mon Sat 5 pm 9 pm. 49 Linnunlahti Camping Linnunlahdentie info@linnunlahticamping.fi fax / cottage 42 / cottage 12 / night 12 / night Open Morning sauna for camping guests. 23 Caravan Hasanniementie hasukka@saunalahti.fi fax Use of power point 1.70 Open Price includes use of sauna. 50 Partiotalon retkeilymaja Vanamokatu partiotalo@youthhosteljoensuu.net one-room apartm. (3 ) 25 / room for one person 40 / room for 2 persons 45 / room for 3 persons 50 / room 12 /person 35 / 1 50 / 3 extra bed 10 Rooms do not have a private shower and toilet. In one room aparment: Open ,other times by reservation. Free wireless Internet and Internet terminal for guests. Outdoor stone grill. Ample parking. Special offers by the week, month and for groups. Equipped with common kitchen and meeting room Prices are per day per room and the hotel prices include breakfast unless otherwise noted.

11 Carelicum, information on culture and tourism, North Karelian Museum 7 2. City Hall, Theatre 3. Artisan's Quarter 4. Market Square and Indoor Market 5. Art Museum and Art Centre Ahjo 6. Bunker Museum (8 km) Jorma Turtiainen s studio 8. Botania Festival Stage 10. Areena 11. University and Carelia Hall Carelian Science Park Ltd. 13. Lutheran Church 14. Orthodox Church 15. Pielisensuu Church 16. Rantakylä Church 17. Noljakka Church 18. Utra Church (7 km) Railway Station 20. Bus Station 21. Airport bus departure point, Koskikatu 22. Quay for passenger boats, jetty for visiting boats 23. Jokiasema 24. Deepwater Harbour 25. Main Post Offi ce 26. Library 27. Indoor swimming pool Vesikko 28. Indoor swimming pool Rantaklyä 29. Indoor swimming pool Kuntohovi Ice Stadium 31. Bowling, tennis and squash Trotting Course 33. Central sports ground Police Station and Court Building Central Hospital Ilosaari 37. Kukkola Farm (6 km) Numbers as well as 29 and 23 are accommodation services, information can be found on pages

12 22 Useful information Trunk code (013) 23 General Emergency services 112 (24 Hours) Police - Police station Tel (Switchboard) Mon Fri 8 am 4.15 pm. palaute@joensuu.poliisi.fi - Police officer on call 8 am 5 pm tel , fax Lost property tel Licenses; customer service 10 am 4.15 pm (Sept May Thu 10 am 5 pm) tel fax Emergency number 112 (24 h). First aid North Karelia Central Hospital, Tikkamäentie 16, tel Alko shops (sale of alcoholic beverages) - Torikatu 31 - Voimatie 2, Prisma - Linjatie 2, Pilkko Bookings for cottages - Karelia Expert Tourist Service Ltd. tel , Buses - Matkahuolto Itäranta 6 - Nation-wide timetable service tel ( 1.50 / min call + local charge). Timetables on the internet: - Ticket Office open Mon-Fri 7.30 am 5 pm. - Coach services stop in Koskikatu (outside the Market Hall). - Local bus services terminate in Siltakatu, Koskikatu and Kirkkokatu. Car rentals - Autovuokraamo Aaltonen Oy Avis, Kauppakatu 33, tel Budget, Kauppakatu 27 tel Autovuokraamo Europcar Merimiehenkatu 37, tel Autovuokraamo Hertz, Auto Rent Oy, Kauppakatu 21, tel Scandia Rent, Ukkolantie 3 tel Carelicum Koskikatu 5 - Tickets and reservations tel Tourist Information tel n palvelut (City Council office providing a variety of services) tel Cinemas - Multiplex Tapio Kauppakatu 27, tel Equipment rental - Luonnon Kaipuu tel Canoe, kayak and rowing boat rental - Soroppi ry, Torikatu 30 bicycle hire Flights - Finnair: prices, reservations and timetables, tel ( 3,04 / answered call + local charge). - Airport Bus departs from Koskikatu (nr 21 on the map at page 20) approx. 50 min before departure Ice Stadium Ice Stadia, tel Mehtimäki Ice Stadium reservations, Sports Office, tel. (013) Indoor parking lots - Anttila parking lot Torikatu 29 b - Kauppakatu parking lot Kauppakatu 21, entry from Kirkkokatu - Hallitie 2 parking lot - Central Hospital parking lot Tikkamäentie 16 There are indoor lots connected to the following stores: - Iso Myy, entry at Torikatu 25 - Carlson, entry from Torikatu - Citymarket, Kauppakatu 16 - Sokos, entry from Torikatu - Centrum parking lot entry from Kirkkokatu Library Main Library, Koskikatu 25 tel Market Square The Market Square is open Mon Fri 7 am 5 pm and Sat 7 am 3 pm Mon Sat 7 am 3 pm. Flea markets in summer. Old-Time Horse and Carriage Rides Ride in a 19th century Victorian carriage to events, experiences, also around the province. From the beginning of June to mid- August the carriage is available at the stand at Vapaudenpuisto Park. Other times by agreement. Horse and carriage stable at Kukkola Farm. Further information and reservations through Karelia Expert Tourist Service, tel Post Office Main Post Office, Rantakatu 26 Telephone service line for customers Saunas In addition to the saunas at hotels and swimming pools: - Jokiasema, Hasanniemi, tel and Villa Vainoniemi, Linnunlahti, reservations tel and Aittarannan sauna- ja kokouspalvelut tel Self service laudrette - Laatupyykkärit ky Junnunkuja 1, tel Swimming - Vesikko Swimming Pool Uimarintie 1, tel / opening hours, / tickets Vesikko is a top-quality swimming pool, a perfect recreation oasis and an arena for competitions. It is well-lit and spacious, and is ideal for a family outing any time of the year. It also has a children s pool, wave pool, diving pool, work-out pool, water slide, water massage jets, 4 saunas, fitness and aerobic gyms and a café. - Rantakylä Swimming Pool Pataluodonkatu 2, tel Kuntohovi Swimming Pool Nepenmäenkatu 2, tel (Limited opening hours for the public) Taxi - Taxi Centre, Airport Taxi tel (surcharge) - Market Square Taxi tel Trains, Railway Station Itäranta 12 Tickets and timetable information, tel ( 1 / call + local charge). Trotting Course n Ravirata Oy, Linnunlahti, tel University of P.O. Box 111,

13 24 25 Koskikatu 5, Tel , fax (013) eno Eno Service Point, tel. (013) Eno Places to see ENO Salpalinja The most visible part of this former defense installation, which has been left in its natural state, is a series of stone obstacles to tanks. Driving instructions: From Eno along Ilomantsintie (route 514) about 3 km; on the right side of the road are stone obstacles in the water in Harpatinlahti Bay. The series of fortifications visible on both sides of the road when driving about 4 km from Eno along Sarvingintie (route 512) are part of the same series. Eno local museum Alapappilantie 3, Eno. Tel Open by agreement. Eno Evangelical Lutheran Church Enontie 28. open Mon Sun 10 am 4 pm. The Eno wooden church was erected in 1818 and designed by Anton Wilhelm Arppe. It is representative of the churches built at that time in eastern Finland. It is reminiscent of a dual-cross church influenced by neo-classism. The oldest part of the church is the pulpit from the old church in Kuopio. The altarpiece, from 1930, was painted by Eino J. Härkönen. The church textiles were designed by textile artist Kaisa Mäkelä. Uimaharju Church Keskustie 5, Uimaharju Located about 17 km from Eno in Uimaharju, an industrial district. Further information, tel /church registry office. Transfiguration of Christ prayer hut Tornitie 8, Eno. Open by agreement. Tel Library Alapappilantie 6 Designed by the architect Antero Turkki in 2000, the Eno library is a part of the school complex. The construction of the modern wooden library was a special project. Eno art route Eno artists galleries: An annual series of summer art events: Gallery Pohjapiste Helena Vartiainen: casein tempera and stained glass Merja-Leena Määttälä: photographs Anneli Kärnä: art textiles Open in July Sun Wed 1 pm 7 pm Pohjantie 111, Eno. Tel /Helena, /Merja-Leena, /Anneli Louhitalo Tuija Hirvonen-Puhakka s visual art at Louhitalo and in the yard Open in July Mon Fri 12 pm 6 pm, Sat Sun 12 pm 4 pm. Heintie 16, Louhioja, tel /Tuija Piilopirtti Petra Sotikov, textiles and photographs Open in July Sun Wed 1 pm 7 pm Pirttivaarantie 471, Sarvinki, tel Stable gallery, Atelier and Residence Merja Malkki Revonkyläntie 1221b, Revonkylä Performances, Buto painting and Buto dance performances and courses. The first weekends in March, July and August, Sat and Sun beginning at Exhibition open May November by agreement. Information about events and courses: Merja Malkki tel Gallery Ulalla Marja Hassinen s paintings and Valde Hassinen s sculptures. Open in July Sun Wed 1 pm 7 pm Konttorinmäentie 3, Ukkola tel /Marja and /Valde. Sculptor s workshop Valde Hassinen Uimaharjuntie 130, Karhunsalo Open by agreement, tel Services and activities Sillanpään ratsastustalli Pohjantie 462, Eno, tel pasita@jippii.fi, Horseback riding. Ask for activities by following companies: Jokipirtin majatalo Kokkolan Erä- ja matkailu Kontiokievari Maatilamatkailu Laukkalansaaren Loma Villa Koivuranta Local handicraft shops Punainen talo in Ahveninen Ahvenisentie Sales exhibition of Eno handicrafts. Open , 11 am 5 pm. Enon TeeKoo-tuote handicrafts shop (closed in July) Oksatie 1, Uimaharju, tel Work, activity and camp center for the mentally challenged Murikantie 91, Ahveninen (closed in July), tel ENO

14 26 Accommodation Restaurants and cafés 27 number page on map Accommodation 17 Alavan rantatuvat Vanhankaltimontie Eno 19 Haapalahden Lomakoti Pielniementie Haapalahti 16 Jokipirtin majatalo Uimaharjuntie Paukkaja Joukiisenranta Luhtapohjantie 390, Eno Hotelli Kaltimonkoski Kauppatie Eno Tel. / Fax Trunk code fax Rooms Price / room / cottage / night loft room max. 30 beds (winter) max. 36 beds (summer) /night week /room /room /room 27 35/person/night 27 35/person/night 20/single room/night 16 /double room/night 14 /pesron/night in a room for 3 4 persons 50/night 10/person/night Facilities room / cottage Other information Wood for sauna and fireplace, boat. 4 cottages with gazebo, nearby lean-to. Fishing, snowshoe hiking, skiing. Rooms in two so-called row houses. WC and shower for outbuildings in sauna building. Prices include bed linen, sauna and breakfast (cottages and outbuildings: lodging only 25 55/ day, no breakfast). 3 saunas, room with fireplace. Sauna area and dock with wheel-chair access. 100-person restaurant for hire. Breakfast 6, sauna 6/person, bed linen 6/person max 16 beds High-level two-storey log cottage, also suitable for meetings. No pets fax / night 2 apartments 6 rooms with an own kitchen In rooms: in cottage In cottages: 4 4 in rooms for 2 3 persons 3 ( loft rooms excluded) Common facilities: 2 in cottages: In outbuildings: 1 Free sauna for customers, prices in rooms include breakfast. The price of the cottage includes bed linen for 4 persons, but no breakfast. Haapalahden Lomakoti Pielniementie Haapalahti Tel , Wanha Wallesmanni Lossitie 7, Eno Tel Parties, meals on order. Enon ateriapalvelu Lounaskulma Niskantie 46, Eno Tel , Lounaskahvio Saana Honkajoentie Uimaharju Tel Café Sanna-Riina Honkajoentie Uimaharju Tel Seo Kaltimontupa Oy ntie 50, Eno Tel , Neste, Enon Bensiini Oy Kauppatie 6, Eno Tel JPM-myynti Autoasemankaari Uimaharju Tel Dona Kebab pizzeria Liikekeskus, Eno Tel Lounatar-Restaurant Hyvinvointikeskus Tuuletar Tuuliharjuntie 4 6 Uimaharju, tel Teboil, Uimaharjun Autohuolto Oy Autoasemankaari Uimaharju Tel Kokkolan Erä ja Matkailu Koivulahdentie 280, Eno urpo.korhonen@nettilinja.fi 18 Kontiokievari Hiiskoski, Uimaharju matti.saastamoinen@kontiokievari.fi fax fax beds from 75/night from 560/week Prices don t include bed linen or final cleaning. Renovated barn upper level suitable for 100-person summer parties. In the yard smoke sauna and Lappish hut. Farm has dogs, chickens and a horse. - Rooms in main building with WC and shower in corridor. Outbuildings suitable Outbuildings have a common for winter lodging. Enterprise also has 5 sauna and room with fireplace double rooms, indoor and outdoor saunas in Uimaharju. Palvelutalo Kotiranta Välskärintie 9, Eno Tel , PT-Grilli Autoasemankaari Uimaharju Tel Ahveninen summer café at Ahveninen Sillankorva Summer cafés at the Market Square in Eno and Uimaharju Tel Laukkalansaaren Loma Ahvenisentie, Eno Varaukset myös Karelia Expert Matkailupalvelu Oy (CJOE 011) (CJOE 12, on an island) (CJOE 013, CJOE 014) No pets. Harjukeskus Toivola Ky Harjunraitti 31, Uimaharju harjukeskustoivola@elisanet.fi In corridor: wlan Places for caravans. Prices include breakfast, bed linen and sauna. Closed Sat and Sun. ENO Villa Koivuranta Siimestie 16, Uimaharju pirjo@villakoivuranta.fi Sillanpään ratsastustalli Pohjantie 462, Eno pasita@jippii.fi /night 630/week /night 280/week Gazebo for 4 persons, covered grill area. Prices include bed linen. ENO See the explanations of the symbols at page 3.

15 28 Nature Useful information 29 ENO Hiking Ala-Koitajoki hiking trail The Ala-Koitajoki hiking trails are marked in blue. On the Eno side they begin at Pamilonkoski Bridge, which is also the start of the Pamilonkoski nature trail. The hiking trails follow the old bed of the Koitajoki River. Harpatti skiing and hiking trail A series of paths, 2 10 km long, have been marked in the Harpatti area. Hikes start at either the Sports Center in Eno, Purolyläntie 7, or by the Heposärkkä Cemetery parking lot, Kirkkotie 10. Kaltimo loop The Kaltimo Loop is a 25-km long path around Lake Kaltimojärvi near the village of Eno. Marked in blue, the trail links up with the Patvinpolku, marked in red and black, at the northeastern stretches of the lake. Going west from that point is the trail to Kolvananuuro and the Koli Trail. Kolvananuuro nature trail From the perspective of conservation, Kolvananuuro is the most significant natural sight in Eno. It is comprised of two parts, the southern section is about 4 km long and 0.4 km wide; the northern section is slightly narrower and about 2.8 km long. The gorge is flanked by steep, in places vertical, walls. The nature trail is 5 km long and skirts the gorge, at points moving along its bottom. Kalliolampi (koverojärvi lake) virgin forest trail The Kalliolampi forest is a conservation area containing hiking routes through one of the province s rare virgin forests. The (one-way) length is 2.5 km and there are parking areas at both ends of the trail. Patvin trail Part of the Karelia Route, the total length of the Patvin trail is 80 km. It runs through Eno in the following way: Kaltimon Pirtti Suppuralampi Venäjänjärvi Uimaharju Lohivaara Kivilahti Tuomilampi Patvinsuo. Approximately 43 km of the route goes through Eno. More information about nature trails is available at the Eno service point (eno.palvelut@jns.fi) as well as at Snowmobile routes Marked snowmobile tracks through the North Karelian landscape run from the border with Kontiolahti to Uimaharju and then on to Koli, Lieksa and Ilomantsi. A fee must be paid to use the tracks. Permits are available in Eno at Kesport Kaukonen Ky, Uimaharju, tel Canoing JÄNISJOKI CANOEING ROUTE The point of departure in Eno is the rest area at the beach at Aittojärvi along the Eno Kovero road. Fishing/Recreational fishing spots Valkealampi at Ahveninen Keski-Koreikkolampi: near the village of Eno Kotilampi: a fishing spot in Revonkylä Kuusoja: The river empties into the Pielisjoki River in the Kontiolahti and Eno borderland Valkealampi at Sikri Rapids and river fishing Ala-Koitajoki (license required): the Ala-Koitajoki area from the dam at Hiiskoski to the powerlines below Siikakoski. The area has three lean-tos: at Kuusamonkoski, Kallionkoski ja Tiaisenkoski. There is a campfire site at Pamilonkoski. Bridges at Mäntykoski ja Kalliokoski cross the Koitajoki River. Fishing with lures on the Pielisjoki River (license required) More information about fishing licenses at the Eno service point, tel , eno.palvelut@jns.fi Events in Eno Ahveninen jog Eno art route, see page Kuhauistelu, Pielisjoki Fishing competition at Jokipirtti beach, Paukkaja 1.8. Pielisjokiuistelu, fi shing competition Syysuistelu, fi shing competition The Events Calendar is correct as of September Eno Service Point Tel , eno.palvelut@jns.fi First Aid Emergency services Health Centre Eno health centre, Enontie 52, tel Uimaharju health centre, Pamilontie 45, tel Evenings and weekends medical services at Central Hospital in, Tikkamäentie 16, tel Alko shop Kauppatie 11, Eno Banks - Enon Osuuspankki Main office, Niskantie 19 - Enon Osuuspankki, Uimaharju branch, Harjuraitti 23 Beaches (public) - Louhioja beach, ntie - Honkalahti beach Honkavaarantie, Uimaharju Boat harbors - Eno, Niska, Lossitie 12 - Uimaharju dock - Ahveninen, Saunalahti - Further information on boat launches: Eno Service Point Buses - Uimaharju, Cafe Sanna-Riina, Honkajoentie 2 Dance halls - Haapalahti dancing during the summer Enon Ekokeskus Liikekeskus, Eno Recycled materials shop maintained by the Eno 4H Club. Internet access. Food stores - K-Market Eno, Niskantie 21 - S-Market Eno, Kauppatie 1 - K-Market Kotiharju Harjunraitti 23, Uimaharju - S-Market Uimaharju Honkajoentie 2 - Valintatalo Eno, Liikekeskus - Siwa, Harjunraitti 33, Uimaharju Village shops - Kyläkauppa Anneli, Louhioja Internet access - Enon Ekokeskus, Liikekeskus - Eno Service Point Kunnantie 2, tel Eno library, Alapappilantie 6 - Uimaharju library, Jussintie 1 Library - Eno library, Alapappilantie 6 - Uimaharju library, Jussintie 1 Market Square - Eno Market Square Niskantie 19, Eno - Uimaharju Market Square Harjunraitti 21 Pharmacy - Eno pharmacy Kauppatie 3 - Uimaharju pharmacy Pamilontie 45 Post Office - Postal services in Eno: Niskantie 46 - Postal services in Uimaharju: R-kioski, Harjunraitti 23 Service stations - Neste/Enon Bensiini Oy Kauppatie 6 - SEO Kaltimontupa Oy ntie 50, Eno - Teboil/Uimaharju Autohuolto Oy Autoasemankaari Uimaharju Sports facilities - Eno gymnasium and fitness room Purokyläntie 9 - Eno ice rink, Purokyläntie 9 - Uimaharju sports center Jaakonkankaantie Taxi - Taxi Centre Eno Kauppatie 8, Eno tel Taxi Uimaharju tel Trains, Railway Station - Eno Railway Station Pahvitehtaantie 4 tel Uimaharju Railway Station tel No ticket sales at railway stations ENO

16 6 Pielinen 73 Tourist attractions in the rural areas of Liperi Liperi Ylämylly Kontiolahti Uimaharju Ilomantsi Eno Kontiolahti Lehmo 512 Pyhäselkä 8 / kantakaupunki Kovero Reijola Heinävaara Kiihtelysvaara Tuupovaara Hammaslahti 11 Rääkkylä Tohmajärvi Ilomantsi RUSSIA 1. Hevos- ja matkailutila Chippewa Range 2. Ahvelanvaaran Maatilamatkailu 3. Rautiaisen lomamökit 4. BlueWhite Resorts Korpiselkä 5. Hotelli-ravintola Wirsuvaara 6. Kaksi Kalaa 7. Loma-Kitsa 8. Sonkajanrannan kirkkotupa 9. Suojapirtti 10. Alavin kylätalo 11. Raatevaaran kylätalo 12. Rutnikka 13. Heinävaaran Seurojentalo 14. Särkivaaran kylätalo 15. Kokkolan Erä ja Matkailu 16. Jokipirtin Majatalo, Paukkaja 17. Alavan Rantatuvat 18. Kontiokievari 19. Haapalahden lomakoti 20. Matkamaja 21. Suhmuran Kievari 21. Maatilamatkailu Hirvonen 22. Honkavaaran perinnepiha 23. Harjulanpiha Numbers 8 14 are places/facilities for meetings and parties. For further information: contact local service points. Distances from the city center to other locations in - Hammaslahti 24 km - Eno 35 km - Kiihtelysvaara 39 km - Uimaharju 48 km - Tuupovaara 54 km - Blue White Resorts Korpiselkä (number 4 in the map) 77,5 km 0 20 km n Kaupunki 2008, tekninen virasto

17 32 Accommodation Trunk code number page on map Accommodation Tel/fax Cottages Price Facilities in room/cottage 1 Chippewa Range Hammaslahdentie Kiihtelysvaara 2 Ahvelanvaaran Maatilamatkailu Ahvenvaarantie Kiihtelysvaara marko.jalkanen@ gmail.com ahvelanvaara@ kyyhkynetti.fi beds in new building / week 130 / weekend 70 / night / Fri Sun 450 / week Other information Meal services, beach, bikes for hire, fishing, horseback riding, Western-style activities. New meeting room and sauna. Child - friendly beach, boat. Open km from. 3 Rautiaisen lomamökit Huhtilammintie Kovero / night 50 / night Covered grill, boat, canoe rental. Cottages are located along the Jänisjoki watercourse. Kiihtelysvaara Places to see and services Local museum in Kiihtelysvaara Located in the centre of the former church village of Kiihtelysvaara, this granary constructed in 1861 has been the site of the museum since The museum houses approx catalogued and Kiihtelysvaara Evangelical Lutheran Church The shingle-roofed church was designed by Henrik Häger and built in Also called the Eye of God Church. It is open 7 June 9 August daily 12 pm 3 pm. Piipposen mökit Bookings: Karelia Expert Tourist Service Ltd CJOE121 CJOE120 CJOE Only for summer use. Also suitable for winter use. photographed objects. Open in July Wed Sat 10 am 5 pm, Sun 11 am 4 pm (Mon Tue closed). Orthodox Tsasounas (prayer huts) a top Valkeavaara and Heinävaara. Handicraft shop and café in Suojapirtti Tulrompsuntie 2, tel (Oras ry) Seo-huoltamo Ilomantsintie 2117, Heinävaara, tel Activities KIIHTELYSVAARA Service provider Chippewa Range Hammaslahdentie Kiihtelysvaara Pihlava stables Hyypiäntie Kiihtelysvaara Telephone/fax Trunk code 013 Services Other information Western-style riding on and off marked trail. Western competitions, archery and shooting. Saloon. New meeting room and sauna facilities for 20 and 15 persons riding lessons and camps throughout the year KIIHTELYSVAARA

18 34 Nature Useful information 35 Hiking The most demanding of the hiking trails in Kiihtelysvaara is the approx. 40 km long ribbon-like Oravantaival trail running from Riuttavaara to Valkeavaara. The area also has shorter trails, e.g. the Kiihtelysvaara-Hyypiänvaara trail (12.5 km), the Kiihtelysvaara culture trail (8 km) and the Hietajärvi loop (9 km). These routes with their campfires and leantos are marked on the Kiihtelysvaara trail map, which is available at the Kiihtelysvaara service point. Canoeing Jänisjoki Canoeing Route This canoeing route is situated in North Karelia in the Tuupovaara, Kiihtelysvaara, Tohmajärvi and Värtsilä areas. The beginning of the route has three parts, Events in Kiihtelysvaara 2009 and is formed by the Jänisjoki, Kuuttijoki and Kotajoki rivers. These three forks of the Jänisjoki empty into Lake Loitimo. From Loitimo the route continues as the Jänisjoki to the Russo Finnish border in Värtsilä. In Russia the river flows into Lake Jänisjärvi. The length of the route from each of the starting points to the end in Värtsilä is about 85 km. There are several points to start or to end your trip, and you can choose the length of the route to suit yourself. Fishing Hietajärvi and Peltokoski on Huhtilampi kiihtelysvaara First Aid Emergency services Health Centre Aprakkatie 2, tel Evenings and weekends medical services at Central Hospital in, tel Veterinarian Aprakkatie 2 (Wed 8 am 9am) Banks - Kiihtelysvaaran Osuuspankki Mäkräntie 8 - Heinävaara branch Heinävaarantie 7 Buses - S-Market, ntie 11 A, tel Food stores - S-Market Kiihtelysvaara ntie 11 A - K-Market Marjuska ntie 939 Library - Kiihtelysvaara, Aprakkatie 2 - Heinävaara, Isäntäläntie 1 Pharmacy - Vaara-Karjalan apteekki Kiihtelysvaara, Mäkräntie 8 Post office - Postal services, ntie 11 A (S-Market) Service stations - Seo Heinävaara Ilomantsintie Teboil Kiihtelysvaara 24 h automat (cold station) ntie 12 Sports services - Sports Hall Liikuntatie 1 - Sports ground Liikuntatie - Illuminated fitness/ski trails: Kiihtelysvaara school 2.5 km, Heinävaara school 2 km, Alavi 1.5 km. - Ski trails: sports hall 4.5 km, Kiihtelysvaara school 1.3 km and 5 km, Alavi 8 km. Taxi tel Traditional midsummer celebration in Oskolankoski in July Local festival in Kiihtelysvaara 1.8. Country & Western Show, Chippewa Range Boletus Festival and Boletus World Cup Boletus picking competition at Raatevaara Village Hall We are not responsible for possible changes. Koskikatu 5, Tel , fax (013) joensuu@kareliaexpert.fi Kiihtelysvaara Service Point, tel. (013) Photo: Sami Tirkkonen/Studio Alias KIIHTELYSVAARA Photo: Sami Tirkkonen/Studio Alias KIIHTELYSVAARA

19 36 37 Pyhäselkä Places to see Pyhäselkä Museum, and Karelia railway line exhibition The history of the municipality from stone age settlement and materials and objects related to events on the Viipuri- railway line completed in 1894 at the Hammaslahti station. Museum open by agreement, tel , Jukka-Pekka Mattila. Pyhäselkä Evangelical Lutheran Church The beautiful small Pyhäselkä Church was erected in The altarpiece is a stained-glass work, Christ, Prince of Peace. The church can hold 450 people. Hammaslahdentie 76. The congregation center at Reijola has also been consecrated as a church. Its wooden altar is by the sculptor Eeva Ryynänen. The altarpiece and baptismal font are by the enamel artist Aino Stranden-Sorvisto. Santerintie 11, Reijola Honkavaara prayer-hut Consecrated to the memory of John the Baptist Kuutostie 583, Hammaslahti PYHÄSELKÄ PYHÄSELKÄ Photo: Matti Eskelinen

20 38 Accommodation Restaurants 39 Accommodation Tel./Fax Trunk code (013) Rooms/ Cottages Prices/Room/ Night Facilities in room/in cottages Other information (Open mostly by agreement) number page on map 23 Harjulanpiha Satulantie Hammaslahti 21 Maatilamatkailu Juhlapalvelu Hirvonen Iltarauhantie Suhmura 20 Matkamaja Vehkapurontie Suhmuran Kievari Iltarauhantie Suhmura Summerhotel Niittylahti Pohjois-Karjalan Opisto North Karelia Institute See key to symbols on page fax (Russian) in summer: x beds x beds apartment max 10 beds from 30/ person from 55/night 350/week from 10/ person 15 x beds 35/person inkl. breakfast Open only by agreement In cottages wlan In corridor: Sauna, jacuzzi, massage and other treatments available at an additional charge In corridor: x 1 x 2 Parties, meetings, meals on order. Accommodation includes linens and breakfast. Fishing, snowshoeing, skiing, nature trail 2 km. Prices include breakfast. Meetings, meals and parties on order. North Karelia Institute serves as a hotel for groups; reservations in advance. Honkavaaran Perinnepiha Tarja Lehikoinen 22 Kuutostie 583, Hammaslahti Tel , info@honkavaaranperinnepiha.fi Summer café open am 5 pm. At other times restaurant can be hired for parties (space for 100 guests) 19th century milieu Maatilamatkailu/farm Paula Hirvonen 21 Iltarauhantie 177, Suhmura Tel , , fax maatilamatkailu.hirvonen@kolumbus.fi Meal and cafe service can be ordered for 150 guests Family celebrations, meetings, etc. Suhmuran Kievari/Maaseutumatkailu/farm Toivanen 21 Iltarauhantie 56, Suhmura Tel , kievari@suhmurankievari.fi Meals, parties on order Harjulanpiha 23 Satulatie 87, Hammaslahti Tel , harjulanpiha@luukku.com Celebrations and accommodation. Fully-licensed, space for 100, facilities for barn dancing and sauna. Lodging for 20 guests PYHÄSELKÄ Matkamaja 20 Vehkapurontie 240, Niittylahti Tel , (Russian) matkamaja@suomi24.fi Meetings, parties on order. Jakeluasema/service station Törmälä Vanha Valtatie 6/ST1 Reijola, tel PYHÄSELKÄ