Lieksa

Lieksa is a town in North Karelia surrounded by extensive forests and numerous lakes that define its landscape. The waters and woodlands create a natural setting where settlement and wilderness coexist throughout the region.

The town took its current form in 1973 when a market town merged with a neighboring municipality to create a unified administrative area. This combination shaped the region as it exists today.

Finnish traditions shape the rhythm of daily life here, where residents speak their native language and maintain local customs that connect them to the region's heritage.

Activities on the water and in the forest are available year-round, though each season offers different experiences. Summer through early autumn provides the best conditions for exploring and getting around the region.

In winter months, the largest lake freezes solid enough to become a natural passageway connecting two distant districts across its ice. This rare occurrence allows people to drive directly across the frozen surface from one area to another.

Location: North Karelia

Reference: 422

Shares border with: Joensuu, Ilomantsi, Juuka, Kontiolahti, Kuhmo, Nurmes

Website: https://lieksa.fi/en/web/en

GPS coordinates: 63.31806,30.02500

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:29