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Things to see in Joensuu (Finland): 19 places and when to go
Joensuu is a town in Finland with around 53,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Temples (8), Hiking (4), With kids (2). The best known are Joensuu Church, Pielisensuu Church and Joensuu Art Museum Onni. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 62.6, 29.7666
- Population
- About 53,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (8) · Hiking (4) · With kids (2) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 338 km as the crow flies
What to see in Joensuu
The places in and around Joensuu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Joensuu ChurchChurch building in Joensuu, Finland906 m
- Pielisensuu ChurchChurch building in Joensuu, Finland1.1 km
- Joensuu Art Museum OnniMuseum444 m
- Kontiolahti ChurchChurch building in Kontiolahti, Finland19 km
- Utra ChurchChurch building in Joensuu, Finland5.9 km
- Noljakka ChurchChurch building in Joensuu, Finland4.6 km
- Pyhäselkä ChurchChurch building in Joensuu, Finland19 km
- Rantakylä ChurchChurch building in Joensuu, Finland3.0 km
- Joensuun helluntaiseurakuntaTemples1.2 km
- Connection trail to the KolinpolkuHiking12 km
- Joenbruu Beer CompanyBrewery3.6 km
- Kalmonkatiska varauskotaHiking2.7 km
- Koivuniemen uimarantaBeach3.0 km
- KuhamajaHiking2.8 km
- Laskettelukeskus MustavaaraSki resort19 km
- Leo's LeikkimaaWith kids3.4 km
- Noljakan luontopolkuProtected area4.5 km
- OravantaivalHiking25 km
- Sinkkolan kotieläin- ja perinnepihaWith kids · Wildlife4.7 km
When to go to Joensuu
The best time to visit Joensuu is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:31
- FebBest time8:23
- MarBest time11:16
- AprPossible14:29
- MayPossible17:28
- JunBest time19:30
- JulBest time18:36
- AugBest time15:46
- SepBest time12:34
- OctPossible9:28
- NovBetter not6:24
- DecBest time4:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 30. In June, 18 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Joensuu
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 338 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hoilola5 places62 km
- Lieksa13 places63 km
- Kerimäki5 places80 km
- Ilomantsi5 places82 km
- Juankoski6 places90 km
- Rantasalmi5 places94 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Joensuu?
The best known: Joensuu Church, Pielisensuu Church, Joensuu Art Museum Onni, Kontiolahti Church, Utra Church. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Joensuu?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 30.
How do you get to Joensuu?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 338 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Joensuu as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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