In summer, Karelia beckons with mushrooms, berries, fishing and water routes, and in winter - with snow-covered forests and excellent ski tracks. We are sharing the 10 best bases for family vacations in Karelia in 2020.
Travel tips for families with children
Rich nature and secluded places are a great alternative to expensive resorts near the warm sea. Holidays with children in Karelia are popular with lovers of quiet rest near beautiful rivers or lakes. Such a journey is very beneficial for the child. He will learn a lot about plants and animals, learn to pick mushrooms and berries, fish, use a kayak and ski.
Karelia is good for families with children at any time of the year. In summer, it is better to come from July to early September, when it is warm. The forests are full of mosquitoes, so be sure to get repellents, antihistamines, and ask your landlord if there are mosquito nets on your windows. Learn about the summer vacation in Karelia.
For a sumptuous snowy winter, plan your vacation from December to March. During the colder months, most of the republic becomes impassable for conventional transport. When choosing a recreation center, ask what is the road to it, if there is heating and a warm bathroom, also order a transfer to the place. Learn about rest in Karelia in winter.
Oksana: "Children here, of course, have complete expanse. The lakes, as a rule, are shallow, entry into the water is often gradual, and the water warms up quickly. Swimming is a pleasure! The main thing is that the weather allows."
snake_bitch: "Be sure to visit Ruskeala National Park. The park itself is small, but there is a lot of entertainment for both adults and children."
Toivo Holiday Home
To have a good rest in Karelia with children, it is not necessary to go to remote places. A stylish holiday home welcomes tourists right in the capital of the republic - the city of Petrozavodsk. There is a garden, free parking and a barbecue area on site. In a cozy accommodation for 4-6 people, everything is arranged for a comfortable stay of tourists - a washing machine, a kitchen with a stove, a microwave oven and a dishwasher. The beautiful Onega embankment is easily accessible on foot.
Inn Lempy
Another family holiday home is located in the south of Petrozavodsk. The territory is closed from outsiders and is decorated with beautiful flower beds and plantings. There is heating and air conditioning, so you can come to the recreation center at any time of the year. Tourists noted the perfect cleanliness, multi-colored stained-glass windows in the living room, an elegant fireplace, a sauna and comfortable upholstered furniture.
Holiday home "Los"
This recreation center in Karelia overlooking the lake is located in the city of Kostomuksha. The solid log house has three bedrooms that can accommodate up to 6 people and a fully equipped kitchen. There is an excellent Russian bath nearby. ATV trips are offered in summer and snowmobiles in winter. A magical place for fishing, quiet evenings by the fire and walks in the pine forest!
Salmon
This homely cozy base for recreation with children in Karelia is located in the village of Lososinnoye, 20 km from Petrozavodsk. It offers four large bedrooms, two living rooms, a kitchen, a steam room and a hot tub, a terrace and a balcony overlooking the lake. The house is heated with a Russian stove. Nearby there are great fishing spots and excellent ski trails. In summer, bicycles, motor boats and rowing boats are available for rent. It is convenient to come to the recreation center with two or three families.
VIRTA
There is a stylish modern home for families with children in the village of Pryazha in Karelia. Beautiful interiors, spacious rooms, urban level of comfort and a funny little brownie at the entrance - you will feel like you are in a real fairy tale! In the summer, relax on the private beach and walk in the surrounding area, and in the winter, spend time with your family by the burning fireplace.
House on the mountain
A small recreation center on the outskirts of the Karelian village of Kurkiyoki is made of wood and decorated with animal horns. In front of the house there is a campfire site and a barbecue. Adults are happy to pick mushrooms and cook barbecue, and little fishermen catch carp in the local pond.
A wonderful vacation with children in Karelia - at a tourist center in the village of Lumivaara. Neat wooden houses stand right on the shore of the lake. Inside there is a bedroom, a living room with a full kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. Everything is covered with wood, so it is dry and warm at the recreation center. Next to the houses, the child can play on the playground and frolic on the trampoline.
