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Karelia in early October. Rest in Karelia: prices, roads, accommodation

Karelia is beautiful at any time of the year.
But, undoubtedly, the peak of attendance in Karelia falls on the summer.
One of the reasons for the summer popularity of Karelia is that the main attractions (Kizhi, Valaam, Solovki) can only be reached by "water".
Navigation opens from mid-May and closes in mid-September.
That's why sightseeing vacation in Karelia it is better to plan for the summer (during the navigation period) so that you can visit most of the sightseeing sites.

Summer or still choose a winter vacation?

In winter, most likely you will not be able to visit the famous Solovki and the island of Valaam, as you could do it in the summer, when navigation is open.
But you will definitely see the real winter northern nature! Snow drifts, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding and other winter activities are available in Karelia in winter.
The most convenient time to visit Karelia in winter is new year holidays. For these dates, a large selection of tours, excursions and active programs is offered.

Spring and autumn

In spring and autumn, relaxing holidays are most popular in Karelia - renting cottages on the lake shore, sanatorium treatment or small excursion trips with a visit to the Kivach waterfall, Marcial water springs, museums in the city of Petrozavodsk, a zoo with Karelian animals, Karelian villages.

What summer month is better to choose for visiting Karelia?

Any summer month, be it June, July or August, is a time for have a great holiday in Karelia.
You should not rely on the weather when planning the dates of your trip to Karelia.
Our weather is very changeable and can change even within one day several times.
We recommend that you choose the travel dates that are convenient for you.

Karelia in June

clear water

Karelia in July

Karelia in August

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When is the best time to come for an active holiday?

The natural conditions of Karelia contribute to the development of the industry active rest on the water. There are more than 59 thousand lakes and 26 thousand rivers in Karelia.
In early May, rafting begins on the stormy Karelian rivers. Such a holiday is suitable for experienced "watermen", because for rafting in the spring it is necessary to have experience and special clothing (neoprene suit).
In June, July, August, water trips are held, both for beginners and experienced tourists.
In addition to alloys, jeep tours are in demand in Karelia. There are many in our region interesting roads, through which only a specially prepared off-road vehicle will pass. There are beautiful and hard-to-reach sights of Karelia, which, again, can only be visited by jeep (for example, Mount Vottovaara, churches and villages in Zaonezhie and others). Jeep tours are also organized from May to September.
In winter, active recreation in Karelia is represented by snowmobile tours and dog sledding tours.

But the main attraction of Karelia is still Karelian nature, with its endless forests, countless lakes and rivers, and, of course, clean air. It captivates with its unique beauty at any time of the year.
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Karelia is the land of endless lakes and primeval taiga. It's good here at any time of the year. Arriving here in the middle of autumn, a tourist may complain about bad weather: frequent cold rains and wind, with clearings - light frosts. However, the beauty of coniferous forests and expanses of water makes a holiday in Karelia in October unforgettable.

Tourism

There are many places rich in history in Karelia. In the depths of the taiga, small dilapidated wooden temples have been preserved. They rise on stone ridges, growing out of the dense greenery of age-old firs and pines. Villages are scattered along the shores of the lakes, in which the old way of life has been preserved.

In any house, hospitable hosts will treat a traveler chilled in the October bad weather with hot tea with lingonberries, freshly caught fish and fragrant pies. If you wish, on a clear day, you can go to the swamp, where there are still slightly frost-bitten and sweeter red cranberries.

Fishing

October is a particularly good time for northern fishing. Vendace comes in huge schools to spawn in the purest lakes. This fish appearance similar to capelin, they are caught in large numbers. It is very tasty and nutritious.

Following the vendace from White Sea there are predators: salmon, trout, char, zander, pike. Behind them are cod, whitefish, White Sea herring. Small fish are excellent food for them. And in the purest waters of the Karelian lakes, any marine individual feels great. Such an active holiday in October is not only fun, but also a profitable business.

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North Karelia.

Time.
Moscow time.
In summer, from June to mid-July, real white nights can be observed in North Karelia. Therefore, when it is light outside at night and the sun is shining, do not be surprised. These are white nights.

The longest day- 22nd of June. And in winter from December to mid-January - polar night. The shortest day- 22 December.

Weather in Karelia.

Remember that this is north. After 200 km the Arctic Circle. Despite the fact that over the past three years there has been a sharp warming of the climate (early spring; long summer until November; winter, in general, comes at the end of December), the north is characterized by its unpredictable weather changes. Take with you warm clothes, rain protection (umbrellas, p / et cape, windbreakers, etc.), waterproof shoes, warm socks, tracksuit, sun protection hat, long-sleeved shirt, sneakers.

We are going to Karelia in our car.

Road. On the way to Karelia, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with all types of departmental highways. The main route will pass along the federal highway - highway M 18 - St. Petersburg - Murmansk. Since the road is federal, the republic always has money to maintain it in a more or less decent condition. Having reached the turn to the village of Kalevala (20 km after the turn to Kem), you find yourself on a highway of republican significance. From the turn to Kalevala, it is separated by 160 km. First asphalt (score of three plus), then new asphalt, then 20 km of "primer". But worry "primer" is very well rolled. The problem is rubble, which flies out from under the wheels and hits the bottom. Therefore, hurry up a lot. And so that the dust does not cover the entire interior - hurry to close the windows. After the "primer" do not rejoice too much asphalt appeared. On the contrary, slow down. Next 10 km. prepare a "three-story curse." On the road, "Karelian hedgehogs" are waiting for you - these are protruding stumps, on which asphalt was once laid on top. Slow down and be patient. Otherwise, you risk breaking through the crankcase. Further quite a decent asphalt road. beware sharp turns and ascents and descents. Whatever the temptation, follow strictly in your lane. The movement is intense.
Throughout the road through the territory of Karelia, follow the signs.
1. The traffic police is constantly on duty: at the first fork on the turn; at the entrance for 3-5 km to Medvezhyegorsk; at the fork to Segezha; at Furry; at the turn to Kem (sometimes). Further clean. When entering the Kalevala, be sure to drop to 40 and fasten your seat belt. In Kalevala they are fined for this, but they draw up everything with the Protocol (the receipts were not delivered). Bribes are not taken.

2. Of course, the road in Karelia is like a washboard. Therefore, if you see the sign "Rough Road" - do not smile, no one is joking with you. It'll just be soon... a ditch, and that's dangerous!

fuel.
With gasoline, thank God, now there are no problems on the highway. Lots of TNK gas stations. Prices are reasonable, but higher than in Moscow. There are A-92, A-95. The last gas station of TNK, which opened in the summer of 2005, just before the turn to Kalevala (160 km to Kalevala). Further to Kalevala there is not a single gas station. Refuel under the eyeballs. There are two gas stations in Kalevala. One of them sometimes has an A-95 (only it looks like an A-92). Actually, gasoline is not of an important quality, so take additives, although they are sold at gas stations. You can buy any oil in Kalevala. Finnish oils are constantly on sale.

Car service.
There is a new service station right in the village of Kalevala in a complex with TNK gas stations. There are also enough experienced and knowledgeable craftsmen with experience in Finnish service stations. Tire fitting and balancing are automated.

Money.
You are going to the taiga. There are no ATMs here. There is nowhere to cash credit cards. You can change US dollars and euros from Europe, but at a lower rate. There is no currency exchange point in Kalevala (only by hand). Sberbank of the Russian Federation works.

Medical care.
Kalevala is a district center, so there is a district hospital and an ambulance too. A new children's clinic and maternity hospital were built. So you can give birth :). There are two pharmacies. Basic medicines are always on sale. The supply is stable. If you need to take any special and expensive drugs, take them from home. In view of the high cost and low solvency of the population (and in general, we rarely get sick), expensive medicines are brought only to order.

Photo accessories.
Of course, you will take your camera and camcorder with you. There is no problem with film. Basically 200 units. Great difficulties with cassettes for video cameras. Take from home. There is no photo studio like Kodak or Konika here. The nearest ones are in Kem and in Kostomuksha. But in connection with the use of digital photography, problems should not arise.

Connection.
Since July 01, 2005 MegaFon has been operating. In the village of Kalevala, the connection is stable. In some places in the forest and on the lakes, you can also "catch" the connection. Tip: MegaFon will not automatically appear on your phones. Set it up manually. Wired connection works without problems. Communication services can be used by telegraph or in a hotel. Radio on VHF is very different from other regions. A large number of radio stations broadcasts to Medvezhyegorsk. In Kalevala you can listen to the radio at long and medium frequencies. Finnish radio works well on VHF. Music station "Radio Mafia". And since the beginning of 2005, you can listen to "Dynamite FM" on wave 107.

TV.
Kalevala receives only two TV channels - ORT and RTR.

Products.
With the provision of food in Kalevala, everything is in order. Do not drag any food with you from Moscow. Well, unless olives with anchovies are hard to buy. If you can't live without them, take them with you. Take the specific foods you are used to. And don't even try to shove potatoes and sausage with butter on yourself. All this is also sold in assortment (of course, poorer than in cities). To be honest, in the summer it is problematic with fruits - everything is bought up at once. Although commercial network very well developed. Over 30 shops per village. But with manufactured goods it is much more difficult. Only one department store and several department stores. There are no problems with hygiene products. Alcohol is sold differently and of different quality: Karelian production - worse, Moscow, St. Petersburg, etc. the choice is very large (argue about the quality yourself). There is a lot of beer, wines are different, but they do not sell elite ones. Expensive alcoholic drinks (whiskey, rum, Hennessy cognac, etc.) are not sold in stores, only in cafes.

Insects.
Of course, Karelia is famous for its mosquitoes and midges. There's nothing to be done here - nature (on Sunny Beach in Bulgaria they also get it in July). Take mosquito and midge repellent. We can't recommend anything. Just do not take Belarusian and Polish production. If you are going fishing or to the forest, then take a mosquito net. Mosquitoes actively wait in late June - early July in the evenings. At the end of August, midges appear, which are much worse than mosquitoes.
There are no ticks and snakes in northern Karelia.

The article was prepared based on the materials http://kalevala.com.ru

The article talks about how to organize your independent travel in Karelia: when to go, what to see and how to get there.

Russia, next to Finland, is a wealthy natural beauties and cultural heritage Republic of Karelia. The region attracts travelers with its pristine cleanliness. It is ideal for both quiet, a relaxing holiday, and for active pastime with a continuous change of scenery. Hunting for birds and animals, along turbulent rivers, skiing and dog sledding, fishing, excursions - all this awaits inquisitive tourists in Karelia.

Note: 2 useful feedback about independent trip to Karelia

about Karelia
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About the main attractions, and most

How to get to Karelia?

In North-west
There are 4 options for how to get to the republic:

By train.
Direct routes are provided between Petrozavodsk and Moscow or St. Petersburg. If there are no direct flights from other Russian cities, you can always take a ticket with transfers.
By bus.
The most suitable option for residents of St. Petersburg. Flights to Petrozavodsk.
By plane.
Near the village of Besovets, 12 km from Petrozavodsk, there is the main airport of Karelia. Tickets are recommended to be bought in advance.
By car.
An excellent option for traveling around Karelia in terms of economy and freedom of movement. Suitable for large families and companies. It should be borne in mind that in the republic, many roads are unpaved.

Choose a tour to Karelia

When there is no time to plan a trip to Karelia on your own, you can contact the guys from Alem Tour. This is a verified tour operator. They have been working since 2002 and know all the most Beautiful places republics. All tours are turnkey: accommodation + transfer + excursions. In general, we recommend. See what tours to Karelia they offer now.

What to see in Karelia?

A huge number of cultural monuments are concentrated in the republic. The most interesting sights for tourists:

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Valaam, Solovki – popular islands, which have preserved ancient monasteries and churches, many of which are UNESCO heritage. The islands are also attractive for their natural beauties: dense forests with slender firs, stone, steep banks, clear river water. You can read more about it in a separate article.

Architectural Museum of Kizhi. On the island right below open sky collected samples of the life of the peoples who lived on these lands many centuries ago. During the tour, travelers will learn many legends and customs of the locals.

White Sea petroglyphs. On the islands of Karelia, archaeologists have discovered about three dozen ancient sites, as well as images and compositions carved on rocks dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. It is recommended to view the drawings accompanied by a guide.

Ruskeala marble canyon. It was here that marble was taken for St. Petersburg palaces. The canyon is surrounded by ancient trees, which makes it more beautiful and majestic.

Waterfalls Girvas and Kivach. The first is unique in its location on the volcano, and the second in size.

Body archipelago. At 16 uninhabited islands rare birds and animals huddle. Interesting place to visit naturalists.

How to get around Karelia?

Railway transport is the least popular in the republic. Since the main task of Karelia is to preserve the primeval beauty of nature, new rails are not being laid. October is relevant for travelers Railway. On it you can get to the Onega and Kandalaksha bays of the White Sea, Lake Onega. Also, branches were laid to Yushkozero, Belomorsk, Sortavala.

To get acquainted with all the beauties of Karelia, it is recommended to travel by car or rent transport on the spot. Moving on federal highway M-18 "Kola", you can turn onto any secondary road, which will certainly lead to one of the lakes of the region.

In Karelia there is a sea and river shipping company. The water communication system is well developed here, so travelers can easily move along the White Sea coast, along the Neva, Svir, lakes Ladoga, Onega, White Sea-Baltic Canal.

Karelia is the land of forests and lakes, world-famous sights and beautiful natural parks, ancient petroglyphs and mountain resorts, excellent fishing and mineral springs. Clean air and stunningly beautiful nature are the visiting card of the republic at any time of the year. And when to go to rest in, tourists decide on their own.

Types of tourist seasons in Karelia

High season

High season definitely summer. In Karelia, it can be called the season of excursions. The main attractions are located in such a way that they can only be reached by water. Navigation is open from May to September, it is at this time that the peak of attendance falls.

Tourists from all over the world tend to see the open-air museum - a monument of traditional wooden architecture. The heart of the reserve is high Church of the Transfiguration, cut down without a single nail, 37 meters high with 22 domes. It is surrounded by ancient houses and chapels, barns and mills, other temples that create fabulous beauty and harmony. architectural ensemble. The museum is located on Kizhi Island in Lake Onega. You can get there water transport. In summer, boat trips are organized with a visit to neighboring islands. They also preserved architectural and cultural monuments.

On the second lake of Karelia, Ladoga, there is another object of pilgrimage for tourists - an island. The island is a unique reserve, with coniferous forest and small inland lakes. Here you can see 300-year-old coniferous trees. Valaam is a nesting place for 200 species of birds, including many Red Book species. The pearl of Valaam is the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery, founded in the first millennium and for many centuries being the spiritual center of Russian Orthodoxy. You can also get there by boat.

In the White Sea, which washes north coast Karelia, the Solovetsky archipelago, the so-called Solovki, is located. This is the place with tragic history Today, just like Kizhi and Valaam, it is included in the list of cultural and natural heritage of UNESCO. Today they visit the operating Spaso-Preobrazhensky Solovetsky Monastery and beautiful Botanical Garden. The motor ship goes to Solovki during the entire navigation period, with the exception of stormy days.

The unique and famous Marble Canyon can also be seen only in summer. The abandoned stone quarry looks like a huge marble bowl filled with the purest, emerald-colored water. The canyon is surrounded by a mountain park with rare species of shrubs and mosses.

low season

The decline in tourist activity occurs in winter, the longest Karelian season is from mid-October to April. Rivers open only at the end of April, lakes - in May. Although it is in the low season that Karelia attracts outdoor enthusiasts. Winter temperatures are quite gentle - no higher than 13-15 degrees below zero. But, in conditions of constant high humidity, the cold is felt more strongly. Frosts begin suddenly, just as suddenly comes a thaw. In winter, winds are frequent, heavy snowfalls. Snow, sometimes, goes for several days. But its abundance becomes a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, as well as lugers, biathlon lovers.

In winter, a beautiful ski tour to Valaam is offered, designed for trained skiers. This kind of pilgrimage leaves an unforgettable impression and is considered the "highlight" of the low season.

sports season

Six ski resorts They offer trails of varying difficulty. Snowmobile and dog sled tours are organized. On the new year holidays in Karelia are offered active programs with skiing from the mountains, snowboarding, cross-country skiing. This is a chance to see the beauty of winter northern nature.

In May, numerous rivers of Karelia are especially full-flowing. This month is considered the best for rafting and kayaking. Water sports routes are laid along the Onda, Vodli, Okhta and many other Karelian rivers. In addition, in May there is still no annoying midge, and the spring sun gives a magnificent tan. The rafting season lasts until September, but it is in May that it is considered the most attractive and extreme.

Wellness season

In the low season, you can take advantage of the same low prices for treatment. The first resort appeared here under Peter I. He personally experienced the healing properties of the local sulfide-silt mud and Karelian mineral waters. The resort became the first in and received the name "Marcial Waters". It is still in effect. Now, along with this hospital, the sanatoriums "White Keys", "Kivach" and "Palaces" work. They successfully treat diseases of the bone and vascular systems, respiratory and digestive organs, endocrine diseases. Except mineral waters and mud, the famous shungite is used for medical purposes. And, of course, the purest forest air.

Shungite treatment is a local calling card. Its main reserves in the country are located in Zaonezhye. This Karelian healer is considered unique due to special molecules that act as an antioxidant.

In local sanatoriums, a variety of ailments are treated with a wide range of procedures from stones, stone chips and shungite water:

massage of the feet and other areas with shungite chips;
applications based on shungite;
various types of relaxing procedures with shungite;
inhalations and rinsing with shungite water;
shungite powder baths.

The treatment of Karelian mineral water. It is not stored. It can only be consumed fresh, and, therefore, only in local health resorts.

Climate of Karelia

The climate is typical for both the North and the Russian North - with relatively warm winters and cool summers. It can be called transitional from maritime to temperate continental. The North Atlantic and the Arctic have a decisive influence. A characteristic feature of Karelia is high humidity at any time of the year, due to the abundance of rivers and lakes.

Summers are short, and winters, although mild, are long and changeable, with transitions from snowfalls to thaws. by the most warm place considered the island of Valaam. A special mild lake microclimate is formed here. Lake Ladoga.

Winter in Karelia

December is quite warm, but dank due to high humidity. In January, during the day, sub-zero temperatures reach 12-15 degrees, but sometimes it can get colder. In some years, January frosts reach -25°С. February is considered the coldest month, it is snowy and windy.

Winter in the north of Karelia is Northern Lights and drifting ice floes of the White Sea. And, of course, polar nights in the northern territories of the republic. The downside is that in winter you can’t see the unique beauty of the numerous Karelian lakes - they are covered with ice. But winter fishing begins on the strengthened ice. Burbot is caught until February.

In winter, hunting enthusiasts come to Karelia. Here is one of the few places where there is rich hunting for elk, bear, hare and fox. And also for fur-bearing animals - muskrat, beaver, mink, marten and ermine. Boar hunting is still going on in December. As a rule, even experienced hunters book tours - local rangers know the territory and the habits of the local animal better.

Spring in Karelia

Spring comes late, in the south of the republic - in mid-April, and in the northern part of the cold returns almost until June. What is considered "early spring" in Karelia lasts until May. But the daylight hours are getting longer. In March, the sun is already bright, and the snow is strong. This is used by the organizers of ski trips and winter fishing. In April, the forests are in the snow, the ice on the reservoirs is just beginning to melt.

May is considered the beginning of true spring. The awakening time of nature allows you to appreciate the true beauty of lakes and forests. During the day the temperature rises to +15°C, in the south it is even warmer. The nights are still cold, the temperature just above zero. FROM May holidays the tourist season begins to rise. The kayakers arrive first.

At the end of May, active fishing in open water begins.

Summer in Karelia

The main highlight of the Karelian summer is the white nights. The calendar summer here is short. In June, the awakening of nature continues. The hottest month is July, when you can definitely swim. August is also hot, but the nights are already cool. But the mosquitoes disappear. In any case, you need to remember that summer in the north of the country is different from the middle zone. In addition to summer clothes, tourists should stock up on warm clothes and waterproof shoes.

Summer is the main sport fishing season. In Karelia, rich in water bodies, pike, salmon, roach, and ide are caught. On evening fishing, large bream bites perfectly. And, of course, summer is the period of catching the legendary steam perch, a classic for northern waters.

At the end of July it's cold for swimming Lake Onega gathers yachtsmen from all over the country for a sailing regatta of cruising yachts. Not only yacht owners aspire to visit the national sailing championship. Many specifically time their vacation to this spectacular holiday.

The only negative of summer is insects. In the Russian north, this is a real scourge: mosquitoes, midges and ticks. Before the trip, it is better to get vaccinated against ticks and arm yourself with insect repellents.

Autumn in Karelia

Autumn in the north of the republic begins by the end of August. But September is considered one of best months: it is still warm, there is no longer midges, but cranberries and lingonberries, mushrooms are ripening. Autumn in Karelia is famous as the season of mushrooms and berries. They even come from neighboring regions.

Fishing is successful, the hunting season is opening. Hunting tours for ducks, capercaillie, black grouse are very popular. The trophies of successful hunters can be woodcock, hazel grouse, goose and partridge.

In October, frosts begin, and the weather becomes unpredictable. Fish go deep, but pike and Onega perch are still caught. And in November, winter fishing already starts on some reservoirs.

Conclusion: you can go on vacation to Karelia in any season. You need to focus on weather forecasts and your own preferences.