Sortavala
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Town in the Republic of Karelia, Russia
Sortavala, in Russian sometimes known as Serdobol (Сердоболь), is a town in the Republic of Karelia, Russia, located at the northern tip of Lake Ladoga near the Finnish border, 246 kilometres (153 mi) west of Petrozavodsk, the capital city of the Republic of Karelia. The closest city on the Finnish side of the border is Joensuu, which is located 136 kilometres (85 mi) from Sortavala. In 2021, the population of Sortavala was 19,215.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 14,787
- Coordinates
- 61.712, 30.710
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Sortavala
Sortavala — a small town in Russia — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 14,787. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Sortavala is strongest on nature, water sports and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Sortavala
Nature in Sortavala
(8)On the nature side, Sortavala offers Countryside, Forest, Geological Formations, Lakes and Natural Places. All of it is drawn from Sortavala's recorded activities. That is 8 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Sortavala
(2)Under water sports, Sortavala is tagged with Swimming and Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sortavala.
Adventure in Sortavala
(1)For adventure, expect Adventure. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Sortavala.
Sports in Sortavala
(1)Sortavala's sports entries include Tennis. All of it is drawn from Sortavala's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Sortavala
(1)Sortavala's wellness entries include Ranches. Everything listed here comes from what Sortavala is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Sortavala
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.
Getting there & around
Sortavala is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Russia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Moscow.
Similar destinations
Places near Sortavala that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sortavala known for?
- Sortavala, in Russia, is best known for nature, water sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 14,787 residents.
- What can you do in Sortavala?
- Recorded activities in Sortavala include Countryside, Forest, Geological Formations, Lakes and Natural Places. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Sortavala?
- 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.
- Where is Sortavala located?
- Sortavala is located in Russia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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