Hidden Gems Places To Visit in South Karelia, Finland

1. 4.5 Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God (48 reviews)
   - Oldest ortodox curch in Finland
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Maria curch is old and beatiful, Thee is some equipments and icons from " old Valmo " monestry. It is beatiful and peacefull. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Imatra Veteran’s Home Museum (32 reviews)
   - A home war museum
   Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
   
   
   Very interesting home museum with tons of Finnish historyband war memorabilia. The owner gave us a tour and told about the house’s history (the house once has been his home). Lots of interesting details and facts. Highly recommended! See more..
   
3. 4.5 Atreenalin Seikkailupuistot (28 reviews)
   - Great adventure
   Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
   
   
   There are three different routes here - discovery (for beginners), 2 x family, adventure and sport. I did the two family routes - they were really good and already quite high. Next time I have to try the adventure route. Recommended! See more..
   
4. 4.5 Prisma (24 reviews)
   - Shopping
   Spent 1-2 hours Department Stores • Shopping Malls
   
   
   It is a wonderful place for shopping with almost everything available. Really enjoyed the shopping here. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Lappeen Marian kirkko (24 reviews)
   - Beautiful wooden church
   Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   St. Mary's Church of Lappee is an Evangelical church that dates back to 1794. The neo-gothic belfry was completed in 1856. It is located in a park quite far from the church. The church was closed during our visit. So we couldn't see the interior. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Wolkoff House Museum (22 reviews)
   - History comes to life in this museum
   Speciality Museums • History Museums
   
   
   The house museum can only be visited on a guided tour, but it is worth the effort. An excellent presentation shed light on the history of Ivan W, who came to Finland as a serf in the 1840s, became a Finnish citizen, and his rise to one of the wealthiest men in Lappeenranta. He was a true serial entrepreneur. The house and Wolkoff's story tell how a free society feeds creativity by giving everyone the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their origin. At the same time, the history of the house tells about the connections between Finland and Russia, which Russia's aggressive attack on Ukraine has now destroyed for years. But the perspective of the house's history is in decades or even longer. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Lauritsala Church (22 reviews)
   - Interesting architecture
   Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   At first sight you are amazed. When you look at the church outside, you might think it is a runway to heaven. Someone would say it is not beautiful becaus it is made of concrete. We thought it is beautiful in it's own way. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Lammassaari Island (21 reviews)
   - Lovely small walk
   Spent 1-2 hours Islands
   
   
   Went on a walk with a friend to lammassaari. It was a lovely place to make a small walk, on a sunny day, if you want to stay close to the center and if you don't want to go on a big hike that takes the whole day. There where a few birdwatching towers that where nice to go sit a little and enjoy the view. We picnicked there next to the water and because it was a warm day it was lovely to cool down, after the picknick, with our feet in the (little bit cold) water. See more..
   

What's a Hidden gem?

We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.