Lieksa
Finland · Pohjois-KarjalaFI
Town in North Karelia, Finland
Lieksa is a town and municipality of Finland. It is located in the North Karelia region. The municipality has a population of 9,846 and covers an area of 4,067.60 square kilometres (1,570.51 sq mi) of which 649.14 km2 (250.63 sq mi) is water. The population density is 2.88 inhabitants per square kilometre (7.5/sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,228
- Coordinates
- 63.317, 30.017
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Lieksa
Lieksa belongs to Pohjois-Karjala, Finland and has the feel of a small town. Records put its population near 10,228. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: adventure, nature and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Lieksa
Adventure in Lieksa
(3)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure and Boat Rides as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Lieksa.
Nature in Lieksa
(3)Nature lovers get Rivers, Volcanoes and Walkways. All of it is drawn from Lieksa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Lieksa
(3)Water Sports in Lieksa covers Rafting, Water Skiing and Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Lieksa.
Sports in Lieksa
(1)On the sports side, Lieksa offers Biking. All of it is drawn from Lieksa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Lieksa
(1)The other activities shortlist for Lieksa: Fishing. All of it is drawn from Lieksa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Lieksa
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Lieksa is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Pohjois-Karjala and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki.
Similar destinations
Places near Lieksa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lieksa known for?
- Lieksa, in Pohjois-Karjala, Finland, is best known for adventure, nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 10,228 residents.
- What can you do in Lieksa?
- Recorded activities in Lieksa include Abseiling, Adventure, Boat Rides, Rivers and Volcanoes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Lieksa?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Lieksa located?
- Lieksa is located in Pohjois-Karjala, Finland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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