Lieksa



Lieksa is a town in North Karelia, at the eastern shore of Lake Pielinen. The municipality reaches from the lake to the Russian border.

Understand
One of the main draws of Lieksa is its proximity to the vast Wild Taiga region, which stretches along the Russian border and is home to some of Europe's last remaining primeval forests. This unspoiled landscape provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, berry picking, mushroom hunting, and wildlife watching.

By car
Lieksa is 90 km from the nearest major city Joensuu, and you can drive from there in a little over an hour.

By public transit
Lieksa is connected to Joensuu and Nurmes by local train and bus.

By ferry
The ferry across Pielinen was suspended in 2020.

Get around
The centre of Lieksa is compact, but many of the attractions listed here are off the beaten track and only accessible by car. The coaches are usable for some sights.

By dial-a-ride
Kimppakyyti service is a demand-responsive, accessible, door-to-door service open to all. You can order a ride directly from the driver, whose contact details can be found in each area. The order is made in the day before the service, between 16:00 and 18:00. The driver will provide you with the exact time of departure.

By taxi

 * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi
 * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi

See




Go next

 * Koli National Park — see Lake Pielinen from the top of Ukko-Koli
 * Nurmes — the next town to the north