Joensuu

Discover Joensuu

Joensuu, the second largest city in Eastern Finland and the capital of North Karelia, is at the outfall of the river Pielisjoki in the Saimaa lake system. The city centre is on the right bank of the river around the main square, and this is the place to find sights, restaurants, hotels and shops. Joensuu has square town plan. From the main square a bridge leads across the island Ilosaari to the train station.