{"id":8922,"date":"2023-10-05T13:26:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T10:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/?page_id=8922"},"modified":"2025-02-27T11:46:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T09:46:23","slug":"lieksa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/en\/lieksa\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourist attractions in Lieksa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lieksa-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lieksa-logo.png 800w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lieksa-logo-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lieksa-logo-768x312.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Lieksa is known for its stunning nature \u2013 the roaring rapids of Ruunaa near the eastern border and the magnificent national landscapes of Koli on the western shore of Lake Pielinen. Diverse events add color to the city, and especially Brass Week attracts music lovers back to Lieksa year after year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:2px\">DISCOVER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The highlights of Lieksa<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pagelinks-block_410870337267aa410c673278a1a72a54\" class=\"pagelinks-block\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pagelinks-block__pagelinks carousel\" data-size=\"big\" data-links=\"[8690,4069,4088]\">\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .pagelinks-block__pagelinks -->\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pagelinks-block__arrows\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"current\">1<\/span> \/ <span class=\"total\">3<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .pagelinks-block__arrows -->\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:2px\">LIEKSA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Lieksa is known for its nature, which enchants with its diversity. Koli National Park, Ruunaa Hiking Area, and Patvinsuo National Park are among the most famous natural attractions in Lieksa, visited year after year. In Koli, you can enjoy the national landscape; in Ruunaa, you can challenge your sense of adventure in the roaring rapids; and in Patvinsuo, you can savor the silence of the wilderness while following in the footsteps of the king of the forest, the bear. In addition to these, there are several nature reserves and culturally and historically significant natural sites. Lake Pielinen, the fourth largest lake in Finland, which spans between the city of Lieksa and Koli, captivates with its beauty and diverse activity opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pagelinks-block_d7bda019958d23168576f4a782059d53\" class=\"pagelinks-block\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pagelinks-block__pagelinks carousel\" data-size=\"small\" data-links=\"[4069,8690,4088,4072,4075,4089,4086,4092]\">\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .pagelinks-block__pagelinks -->\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pagelinks-block__arrows\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"current\">1<\/span> \/ <span class=\"total\">8<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .pagelinks-block__arrows -->\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:2px\">LIEKSA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Culture<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For culture enthusiasts, Lieksa offers high-quality experiences. Paateri, the artist home of Eva Ryyn\u00e4nen located in the village of Vuonisj\u00e4rvi, showcases the sculptor\u2019s work. The museums, cultural center, and Monola\u2019s granary in Lieksa satisfy the culturally hungry traveler with their diverse offerings. Visitors arriving in Lieksa by public transport can stop by the Rukaj\u00e4rvi Center, located at the railway station, which showcases war history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pagelinks-block_4a54268208bb2867eda8173c0526762b\" class=\"pagelinks-block\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pagelinks-block__pagelinks carousel\" data-size=\"small\" data-links=\"[4071,4099,4073,4095,4226,4084]\">\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .pagelinks-block__pagelinks -->\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pagelinks-block__arrows\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"current\">1<\/span> \/ <span class=\"total\">6<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .pagelinks-block__arrows -->\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:2px\">LIEKSA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The accommodation services in Lieksa are diverse. 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