'''Kontiolahti''' is a municipality that was founded in 1873 and is situated in the heart of North Karelia in Eastern Finland. In addition to its great location, Kontiolahti offers a secure environment for young families with children. Today North Karelia has some 11,900 happy 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.

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By plane

Domestic flights from Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport to nearest City Joensuu. From there you have to travel by taxi or bus.

By train

Long-distance trains from Helsinki or Turku and northern Finland terminate in the heart of the city at the Joensuu Railway Station.

By car

By bus

Long-distance buses terminate at the central bus station in Joensuu, adjacent to Mannerheimintie and within easy walking distance of the Central Railway Station.

By boat

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See

The '''Koli National Park''' lies in the municipalities of Eno, Lieksa and Kontiolahti, on the western shore of Lake Pielinen and covers 3000 hectares.

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at Hoytiaisentupa managed by Antti "mutantti" Mutanen. theres a nice cottagefire every friday and saturday from june to august. also karaoke with dj Jukka. a.k.a Mr.Bean. friendly people will show you the way of being a Kontiolander.

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Stay safe

In general, Finland is a fairly safe country, and Kontiolahti is no exception. There are no exceptional crime problems or health hazards.

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