Finland - "Karelia" (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
The forests in Karelia are…deeper somehow. Visit Karelia and you’ll experience the truth of this wistful statement. If you’re looking for wilderness, powerful history and perhaps even the Finnish soul, your search starts here.
Coverage includes: Lappeenranta, Imatra, Joensuu, Ilomantsi, Lieksa, Patvinsuo National Park, Ruunaa Recreation Area, Nurmijärvi District, Vuonislahti, Koli National Park, Paalasmaa Island, Nurmes.