Kontiolahti

Kontiolahti is a municipality that was founded in 1873 and is situated in the heart of North Karelia in Eastern Finland. In addition to its great location, Kontiolahti offers a secure environment for young families with children. Today North Karelia has some 11,900 happy inhabitants. The population growth has continued at the same rate since 1978 and is estimated to continue at about 100 people per year. The population breakdown by age shows an unusually high percentage of youth and children. This is indicative of a vibrant, continuously developing and growing community. Understand Get in By plane Domestic flights from Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport to nearest City Joensuu. From there you have to travel by taxi or bus. By train Long-distance trains from Helsinki or Turku and northern Finland terminate in the heart of the city at the Joensuu Railway Station. By car By bus Long-distance buses terminate at the central bus station in Joensuu, adjacent to Mannerheimintie and within easy walking distance of the Central Railway Station. By boat Get around See The Koli National Park lies in the municipalities of Eno, Lieksa and Kontiolahti, on the western shore of Lake Pielinen and covers 3000 hectares. Do Buy Eat Sleep Stay safe In general, Finland is a fairly safe country, and Kontiolahti is no exception. There are no exceptional crime problems or health hazards. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!