Things to do
Things to do in Joensuu
Joensuu is the regional center of North Karelia, offering plenty to experience and see both in the vicinity of the downtown area and outside the city.
The old yellow wooden house located in the city center is a block dedicated to tourism, handicrafts, and culture. You'll find a cozy café, small shops, and the skilled services of the Craft Center.
When you feel like quickly warming up, stop by the Joensuu Botanical Garden to refresh among tropical plants and colorful butterflies. In the winter, a fabulous winter garden is also built in Botania's backyard.
The art center located right in the center of Joensuu hosts diverse exhibition activities throughout the year, presenting both national and international art.
Eliel Museum:
Museum Eliel offers experiences of and insights into the history and present day of North Karelia. The exhibitions at Eliel showcase the region's diverse voices, breathtakingly beautiful nature and life through the ages. The brand new Eliel Museum opens October 11th 2025.
Joensuu Art Museum:
Permanent exhibitions include Finnish art from 1850s to modern days, Eastern Orthodox icons, Chinese art, Greek and Roman antiquities and European church art. Temporary exhibitions focus on topical themes of Finnish and international art.
Joensuu Art Museum Onni is closed for renovations until 2026.
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