Höytiäisen Helmi (Pearl of Höytiäinen), a popular venue for wedding parties, also offers accom­mo­da­tion. You can stay in a cosy hut or in the main building, which can also accom­mo­date large groups.As a hotel guest, you can use our saunas on the shores of the beautiful Lake Höytiäinen. After sauna, you can take a plunge in the fresh waters of the lake, spend time in the gentle warmth of a barrel bath, rent a sup-board or try a water trampoline.Our banquet facili­ties are well-suited for large and small events and gathe­rings. Riilah­dentie 7 | tel. +358 45 163 9911 hoytiaisenhelmi.com (in Finnish)

SAMPO’S HOLIDAY CABINS

Eight cabins and an organic berry farm by a waterway and close to services (additional services are available in Lehmo) eight kilometres from the centre of Joensuu. A hut, lean-to shelter, a disc golf course and a rowing boat are some of the services available to our guests. Other additional services: smoke sauna, barrel bath, motor boat, church boat, multi-purpose hall, fat bike and city bike. Free trans­port service for our custo­mers from the Joensuu railway station and the airport. Pelto­lantie 14 | tel. +358 44 500 5673 samponmokit.com

LOG HUTS AT POHJA FARM 

We provide accom­mo­da­tion in log huts of 80 m² and 100 m² for 2–8 persons. The two lakes­hore huts are located close to Koli. During the summer, both huts have their own saunas on the shores of Lake Höytiäinen, which is known for its clear waters and good pike-perch catches. The huts are located in peaceful count­ry­side and nature trails also run nearby. In summer and during peak periods, you should make the booking at least one week in advance, in other times, two days is the minimum. You can call us every day at 8–21. Pohjantie 15 | tel. +358 50 562 5147 lomakontio.fi (in Finnish)

VENEJOEN PIILO HIDEAWAY

Unfor­get­table accom­mo­da­tion experience in the middle of North Karelian wilder­ness. Unique huts and tents are located on the shores of River Venejoki in the middle of ancient forests. Venejoen Piilo hideaway gives you an oppor­tu­nity to enjoy the still­ness of nature in your own peace. The Koli National Park and the nearby hiking trails offer a wide range of activi­ties for hikers and other holiday­ma­kers. Romppa­lantie 4 | tel. +358 41 318 1845 venejoenpiilo.com

SIRNIHTA LOG VILLAS

Sirnihta has six well-equipped log villas of diffe­rent sizes (45–160 m²) with barns and rowing boats. In summer and during peak periods, we give priority to full-week stays but in other times, you can also make bookings for shorter stays, such as weekends (minimum 2 days). Sirnih­tantie 7 | tel. +358 400 572 310 sirnihta.fi