Discover Lakhkolampi

• The Hill of Glory in Lakhkolampi commemorates the liberation of Karelia with the names of heroes of the Great Patriotic War.
• In the Republic of Karelia, a general tour of the Kivach Nature Reserve includes a walk to the waterfall, as well as a visit to the dendrological collection and the natural history museum; it lasts 1 to 1.5 hours.
• The Kizhi Museum Reserve displays 89 monuments of traditional wooden architecture in the open air.

The Hill of Glory, also known as Kurhan slavy, commemorates the liberation of Karelia. It bears the names of heroes of the Great Patriotic War. This gives Lakhkolampi a clear local cultural connection to consider when assessing the destination.

In the Republic of Karelia, a general tour of the Kivach Nature Reserve combines an outdoor walk to Kivach Waterfall with a visit to the dendrological collection and the natural history museum. The tour lasts 1 to 1.5 hours. There is also a 1,000 m circular trail through a forest area on the banks of the Suna, near the excursion zone.

Kivach Waterfall is located on the Suna River in the central part of Karelia and has a drop of 10.7 m. After the Rhine Falls, it is considered Europe's second-largest lowland waterfall. For information about the tour conditions and booking, check with the nature reserve operator.

The Kizhi Museum Reserve displays 89 monuments of traditional wooden architecture in the open air, including old chapels and houses, mills, granaries, threshing barns and drying racks. Visitors can see inside the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God and the peasant houses; traditional peasant crafts are demonstrated in the houses. The Kizhi Pogost ensemble also includes the world's only multi-domed wooden Church of the Transfiguration.

Another cultural highlight of the Republic of Karelia is the Onega and White Sea petroglyphs. This World Heritage Site comprises 4,500 Neolithic rock carvings. The Onega petroglyphs comprise more than 1,200 figures in Pudozhsky District; most are located on the three central capes of Pery Nos, Besov Nos and Kladovets. The White Sea petroglyphs mainly depict hunting and sailing scenes, along with associated equipment, as well as animal and human footprints. The Belomorsk petroglyphs include more than 2,000 different carvings in the lower reaches of the Vyg, near its mouth at the White Sea and 6–8 km from Belomorsk.

The protected areas of the Republic of Karelia offer a variety of experiences. Kalevalsky National Park was created to protect a large area of natural forest. Vodlozersky National Park extends across the Republic of Karelia and Arkhangelsk Oblast and is one of the world's largest wilderness reserves. Paanajärvi National Park lies in Louhi District in northwestern Karelia. Its landscapes, rich variety of plant and animal life, unspoiled tranquillity and excellent fishing attract visitors. The Marble Canyon is another regional landscape attraction and forms the basis of Ruskeala Mountain Park.

For comparison when planning your trip, you can also discover other destinations: Kindasovo, Mikli, Suojarvi, Pudozh, Kalevala, Salmi, Medvezhyegorsk and Shuyskaya Chupa.

What does the Hill of Glory in Lakhkolampi commemorate?

The Hill of Glory commemorates the liberation of Karelia with the names of heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

What does the tour of Kivach Nature Reserve include?

It includes an outdoor walk to Kivach Waterfall, as well as a visit to the dendrological collection and the natural history museum. The tour lasts 1 to 1.5 hours.

What do the White Sea petroglyphs depict?

They mainly depict hunting and sailing scenes, along with associated equipment, as well as animal and human footprints.

For the broader travel overview: Republic of Karelia.