South Karelia, Administrative region in southeastern Finland
South Karelia extends across forests and lakes, with Lake Saimaa forming natural boundaries and providing recreational spaces throughout the territory.
The region underwent territorial changes during conflicts between Finland and Russia, leading to modifications in its eastern borders after World War II.
Local festivals in South Karelia feature traditional Finnish music performances, Karelian food preparation demonstrations, and handicraft exhibitions throughout the year.
Visitors reach South Karelia through Lappeenranta Airport, while a network of buses and trains connects the main cities and natural areas.
The Saimaa lake system in South Karelia contains a population of ringed seals, which adapted to freshwater after the last ice age.
Location: Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency
Inception: January 1, 1994
Capital city: Lappeenranta
Shares border with: Leningrad Oblast, Kymenlaakso, South Savo, North Karelia, Karelia
Website: https://ekarjala.fi/en
GPS coordinates: 61.00000,28.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
Mon Repos
49.5 km
Vyborg Castle
50.6 km
Olavinlinna Castle
107.5 km
Korela Fortress
114.5 km
Saimaa Canal
26.5 km
Medieval House on Krepostnaya Street, 13a, in Vyborg
51.1 km
Vyborg Library
51.9 km
Kummakivi
59.6 km
Imatrankoski
45.5 km
Dom-utyug, Viborg
50.9 km
Tower of St. Olav
50.5 km
5 bayonets Memorial
90.6 km
Astuvansalmi rock paintings
55.2 km
Losevo
114 km
Round Tower
51.1 km
Ludwigstein
49.1 km
Old Estate on Progonnaya Street in Vyborg
50.9 km
Rautjärvi church
69.3 km
Konnunsuo Prison
30 km
Yastrebinoye Lake
93.4 km
Kojonsaari
117.8 km
Clock Tower in Vyborg
50.9 km
Vyborg main water tower
52.8 km
Hotel Punkaharju
113.2 km
Vekaransalmi bridge
86.5 km
Monument to Torgils Knutsson
50.8 km
Братская могила советских воинов, павших в боях на Карельском перешейке (с бронзовой фигурой советского воина на гранитном постаменте) (Выборг)
56.3 km
Vyborg town wall
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