Nature
nature
As the lakeside area and one of the most rural areas in Finland after Lapland, Eastern Finland has a lot to explore. There are five National Parks in the region, of which scenery of Koli National Park is one of Finland's National Landscapes.
nature
Hike
From national parks and other hiking areas you can find several shorter and longer hiking trails with clearly marked paths, from easy to demanding. hiking is also allowed anywhere thanks to everyman's right.
There are nice spa hotels in Imatra, Kuopio and Savonlinna. They offer large swimming pool departments with jacuzzis, children's pools, saunas, steam rooms and spa treatments also for day visitors. Spa hotels also organize many activities.