municipality in the region of North Karelia in Finland
Kontiolahti is a municipality in the heart of North Karelia in Eastern Finland.
The municipality was founded in 1873. Today it has some 14,600 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.
Domestic flights from Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport to nearest City Joensuu. From there you have to travel by taxi or bus.
The nearest train station is in Joensuu. Long-distance trains from Helsinki and Pieksämäki terminate in the heart of the city at the Joensuu Railway Station.
Joensuu local transport Jojo has services from Joensuu to Kontiolahti. Long-distance bus from Oulu and Kajaani to Joensuu stops at Kontiolahti, more information from Matkahuolto.
See Joensuu#By bus
Joensuu local transport Jojo has services in Kontiolahti.
The 🌍 Koli National Park lies in the municipalities of Eno, Lieksa and Kontiolahti, on the western shore of Lake Pielinen and covers 3000 hectares.
In general, Finland is a fairly safe country, and Kontiolahti is no exception. There are no exceptional crime problems or health hazards.