Otsola in Pohjois-Karjala
Destination Guide Finland

Joensuu Church

Joensuu Church is made of bricks and located in the centre of Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland. The church was built in 1903 and designed by a Finnish church architect Josef Stenbäck. The church is in the Gothic Revival style, but it also has some features of Jugendstil. The high tower located in the southeast corner is the bell tower and in the lower southwest tower is the organ. It was built in 1969 by Organ Factory of Kangasala and has 36 stops. The church has 1000 seats.

Located at 62.5947, 29.7531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Finland, Joensuu, Josef Stenbäck buildings, Lutheran congregations established in the 20th century, Gothic Revival architecture in Finland, Buildings and structures in North Karelia, Visitor attractions in North Karelia, Religious buildings completed in 1903

Joensuu railway station

Joensuu railway station is located in Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland. The station was opened in 1894. The station is served by passenger trains to Helsinki, Nurmes and Pieksämäki. The line to Helsinki via Lappeenranta is electrified, all other routes are operated by diesel hauled trains. Passenger trains to Helsinki are mainly operated by InterCity or double-deck InterCity 2 carriages hauled by VR Class Sr1 locomotives or by Pendolino units.

Located at 62.6, 29.7764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Finland, Joensuu, Railway stations opened in 1894, Buildings and structures in North Karelia

Pielisjoki

Pielisjoki River is a 67 km long river in Eastern Finland. It is the sixth most fast-flowing river in Finland and the largest river draining into Lake Saimaa. The river connects the two largest lakes in North Karelia, Pielinen and Pyhäselkä (part of Greater Saimaa). The city of Joensuu is situated at the mouth of the river.

Located at 62.6, 29.7333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Finland, Neva basin

Ilosaarirock

The Ilosaarirock Festival is an annual rock festival held on the second weekend of July in Joensuu, Eastern Finland. Founded in 1971, Ilosaarirock is the second oldest rock festival in Finland still active, and one of the oldest in Europe. In 2007 the event had 21,000 daily visitors. The festival sold out in advance every year from 1998 to 2011. Ilosaarirock is an entity of events that in its entirety, with clubs and side-events, spans from Friday to Sunday.

Located at 62.5964, 29.7364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Recurring events established in 1971, Rock festivals in Finland, Joensuu, Visitor attractions in North Karelia

Mehtimäki Ice Hall

Mehtimäki Ice Stadium (Joensuun jäähalli) is an indoor arena located in Joensuu, Finland. It is the home arena for Jokipojat of the Mestis and Joensuun Kataja's synchronized skaters.

Located at 62.6, 29.7411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Finland, Indoor ice hockey venues in Finland, Joensuu, Buildings and structures in North Karelia

Pielisensuu Church

Pielisensuu Church is the main church for the Lutheran parish of the same name. The church stands 105 metres above sea level on a hill in the Niinivaara neighbourhood of Joensuu, Finland. Pielisenssu Parish forms a part of the parish union of Kuopio. It is one of six Joensuu-area parishes of the deanery supervised by Ilpo Kari Ranta; and is one of 60 parishes administered by the Bishop of Kuopio, currently Wille Riekkinen.

Located at 62.5933, 29.7817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Finland, Joensuu, Religious buildings completed in 1960, 20th-century Lutheran church buildings, Buildings and structures in North Karelia

Joensuu sub-region

Joensuu sub-region is a subdivision of North Karelia and one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009.

Located at 62.6023, 29.7632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sub-regions of Finland, Geography of North Karelia