12 best recreation centers in Karelia

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Rest at the bases of Karelia is quite popular among the inhabitants of Russia. Snowmobiling in winter and fishing or jet skiing in summer. Tourists admire the picturesque lakes and forests and enjoy spending time away from the bustling city. We have carefully studied the reviews of Karelian tourist centers and selected 12 best holiday complexes.

Rating of the best recreation centers in Karelia

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price per day
Rating of the best recreation centers in Karelia	1	Denisov Cape	RUB 3,000
	2	Oo	RUB 2,000
	3	Karjala park	RUB 2,400
	4	Kalevala	RUB 2,100
	5	Lumivaara	2 160 rubles.
	6	Silver of Onega	RUB 6,200
	7	Engozero	RUB 5,000
	8	Black stones	RUB 4,000
	9	Umostu	RUB 4,900
	10	Inzhunavolok	RUB 2,500
	11	Niska	RUB 6,500
	12	Pulonga	RUB 2,000

Denisov Cape

Recreation center rating (Karelia): 4.9

The first place in the rating belongs to the Cape Denisov base, which is located on the shore of a beautiful lake among birches. People come here to fish, pick berries and mushrooms, enjoy the clean air and birdsong. The complex offers tennis, billiards and board games. In winter, ice hockey competitions are held on the lake, they go skiing and snowmobiling. Children ride cheesecakes down the slides.

We have found a huge number of approving reviews of tourists who praise the availability of many entertainments, reasonable prices, delicious Karelian cuisine. Tourists like a clean beach with a pier, a rope town and paintball games. Among the disadvantages are the lack of air conditioning and a refrigerator in some rooms. Denisov Cape is located in the Pryazhinsky District, the village of Alekka. You can reserve seats on the website of the base.

Advantages

• a wide range of additional services (sauna, paintball, laser tag, fishing);
• the best fishing place in Karelia;
• free internet access;
• a restaurant with three rooms;
• delicious dishes.

disadvantages

• some rooms are very stuffy and no fridge.

Oo

Recreation center rating (Karelia): 4.8

One of the first in Karelia there was a country recreation center Uya. This is the best place for a quiet pastime, which is located in the forest area near the lake. There are bream and pike perch in the water. All houses are made of high quality pine. Inside they provide amenities for vacationers. The protected area includes a football field, a bathhouse, a cafe, a sandy beach, a playground and a barbecue house. Optionally, you can order an excursion to the island of Kizhi.

Tourists rent snowmobiles, go fishing, play laser tag. Delightful restaurant food and helpful staff of the complex. It is worth considering that in winter, children at the base can be bored because of the lack of any entertainment. You must order food in the restaurant in advance. Address: UYa village, Lake Onega.

Advantages

• the presence of a private pool;
• eco-friendly material of houses;
• conducting excursions;
• polite staff;
• Beautiful places.

disadvantages

• little fun in winter.

Karjala park

Resort rating (Karelia): 4.7

Fans of active recreation will definitely like the tourist complex Karjala Park. Many excursions are organized here. Tourists can ride dog sleds, quad bikes, boats. In the large nursery, guests meet reindeer, ride snowmobiles and learn winter fishing. The recreation at the base is very well organized. In restaurants, guests can have free breakfast, for a fee, try dishes of European and Karelian cuisine.

Here the Internet works without problems, and it catches the connection. They praise the friendly staff, beautiful nature and comfortable rooms. It is not the lowest prices for entertainment that upset us. Locations: Pryazhinsky district, Matrosy village, Soyvazhporog, 3.

Advantages

• thoughtful organization of rest;
• free breakfasts;
• Wi-Fi works throughout the territory;
• comfortable rooms;

disadvantages

• high prices for entertainment.

Kalevala

Resort rating (Karelia): 4.6

The main advantages of the base are Russian baths, a karaoke room, an indoor pool on site. The hotel accepts guests at any time of the year. There are saunas, a heated gazebo with a barbecue, delicious lunches and breakfasts. Guests can try national drinks, go to concerts and performances, go on a tour of the sights of Karelia.

The hotel offers to visit the Kivach waterfall, Marcial waters, old wooden churches. Wi-fi works poorly here. The advantages include a private beach, a large selection of rooms at various prices. The cost for a house starts from 2000 rubles. Address: Prionezhsky district, village Kosalma.

Advantages

• a large selection of rooms;
• interesting excursions;
• adequate cost of rooms;
• hall with karaoke;
• the beach is 300 meters away.

disadvantages

• does not catch the Internet well.

Lumivaara

Recreation center rating (Karelia): 4.5

The recreation center includes 4 cottages and 5 cozy houses located among the forest and mountains. The rooms have everything you need to stay. Dishes, barbecue facilities, slippers, sports equipment are provided. In winter, skis and snowmobiles are rented here, and boats in summer. They praise the cozy atmosphere, fresh air and beautiful views.

The nearest shop is quite far away. You can get to the base by bus and then by taxi. It is located in the Lakhdenpohskiy region of the Republic of Karelia. The base is in great demand, so it is worth booking houses in advance on the company's website.

Advantages

• cozy houses;
• all the necessary supplies for living;
• wonderful nature;
• calm atmosphere.

disadvantages

• no connection and wi-fi;
• difficult to reach without a car.

Silver of Onega

Recreation center rating (Karelia): 4.4

The honorable fourth place in the rating is occupied by the country complex 'Silver of Onega'. In the heart of the forest, there are cozy wooden houses where small groups come. This is a great option for families with children. Inside the rooms there is a fireplace, TV, WI-FI. Vacationers can rent a boat, catamaran, sledges and skis. There is a Russian bath on the territory. A stable is open nearby.

Catamaran fishing is especially popular. The attitude of the employees of the base raises no objections. The disadvantages include a small amount of entertainment in the winter, especially for children. Address: Prionezhsky district, village Uya, Recheynaya, 2. Double apartments will cost about 4500 rubles.

Advantages

• boat and ski rental;
• a lot of entertainment in the summer;
• free game inventory;
• boating and catamarans.

disadvantages

• steep stairs to the 2nd floor of the room;
• little fun during the winter months.

Engozero

Resort rating (Karelia): 4.3

In the very north of Karelia there is a base on the banks of the Engozero. A comfortable cottage, organization of hunting and fishing, untouched nature awaits guests. Wolves, bears and moose can be found in the local forests. Pike, perch, burbot and ide are swimming in the lake. There is a bathhouse on the territory.

Tourists note the hospitable attitude of the owners and the competent organization of leisure. The base is located in the village of Engozero. For a cottage for 6 people with all the amenities, you need to pay 7,000 rubles. For residents there is a free parking lot. This is the best option for those who prefer active rest, want to fish and hunt with all their hearts.

Advantages

• ecologically clean place;
• help from instructors;
• clean comfortable rooms;
• there is a bath.

disadvantages

• a little expensive;
• not the best food.

Black stones

Recreation center rating (Karelia): 4.2

A distinctive feature of the camp site is the opportunity to fish with an experienced fisherman and go hunting with a local huntsman. From late spring to early autumn, water transport is rented here and cut through the water, getting to local attractions. The territory has a private swimming pool, a large sports center. Many entertainments are open around the clock.

Vacationers celebrate the well-groomed territory of the complex, polite staff and delicious restaurant dishes, good repair in the rooms. Frustrated by a dirt road when approaching a place, a weak pressure of water in the shower. To get to the bathhouse, you have to sign up in advance, there are very long queues. The base is located in the village of Kirkkolahti, Sorvatala.

Advantages

• indoor pool;
• large beautiful territory;
• good repair in the rooms;
• friendly service;
• sports center for children and adults;
• hunting and fishing with experienced gamekeepers.

disadvantages

• queues to the bath;
• inconvenient approach to the base.

Umostu

Resort rating (Karelia): 4.1

The next participant in the rating is a base on the Karelian peninsula, inviting tourists to spend an entertaining and relaxing vacation in the forest zone. The staff of the cottage complex organizes exciting excursions for tourists. It is possible to rent a boat. A large company goes to take a steam bath. It offers tours by jeep, ATV and snowmobile.

Vacationers especially like the 'Week of Adventures', where guests will find many Karelian entertainments. Judging by the reviews, the base is very clean, a lot of greenery grows on its territory. They warn that the Internet in Umostu is not working. Address: Olonetsky district, village Kukshegory.

Advantages

• large Russian bath;
• good room equipment;
• many excursions and entertainment;
• a week of adventures for children and adults.

disadvantages

• no Internet;
• there is no playground;
• the dirt road is not in the best condition.

Inzhunavolok

Recreation center rating (Karelia): 4.0

The main advantages of the base are high level of service, modern houses on the shore of the lake, clean territory, amazing air. This place is designed for winter and summer holidays near the water. From May to September you can go fishing and boating. The local huntsman organizes hunting for ducks, bears and elk. Pleases a large sandy beach and the presence of a Russian bath. Periodically, master classes are held here, local groups are invited to concerts and are taught the craft.

Judging by the reviews, there is little entertainment here in winter. The rest is designed for a quiet pastime. Sports lovers may not like it here. Upset by a problematic arrival at the base. It's pretty boring here in rainy times. Inzhunavolok is located in the Suoyarvi region.

Advantages

• modern landscaped area;
• the cleanest air;
• conducting master classes and concerts;
• hunting for bears and elk.

disadvantages

• little entertainment in rainy and cold seasons;
• not for outdoor activities;
• bad road to base.

Niska

Recreation center rating (Karelia): 4.0

You can enjoy the beauty of Karelian nature at the Niska tourist center. Vacationers in prison from spacious rooms, where there is an entrance hall with a dressing room, a panoramic window overlooking the lake, a real fireplace with a crackling of logs. They praise the chic dishes of the restaurants. They advise to try the local fish and meat, pickles, fruit drinks and preserves.

For a large company there is a house with a sauna and a swimming pool. Tourists enjoy fishing, quad biking. The pluses include clean rooms and a beautiful view of the lake. The main disadvantages of the base are a vigorous price tag and lack of cellular communication. Address: st. Green, 2A.

Advantages

• delicious healthy meat and poultry dishes;
• spacious rooms;
• sauna and pool;
• beautiful views.

disadvantages

• rest is not affordable for everyone;
• bad connection;
• no dairy products on the menu.

Pulonga

Recreation center rating (Karelia): 4.0

Like other participants in the rating, Pulong base delights vacationers with the amazing beauty of northern nature. Snowmobiles are the main entertainment of the complex in winter. Tours are not well organized. The food is scarce here. One yoghurt can be served for breakfast. Therefore, you have to buy products yourself.

Tourists are happy to pick mushrooms, go fishing, walk by the White Sea. It is advised to go to the Polar Dive Center to get acquainted with white whales and belugas. The base is located in the village of Lower Pulonga.

Advantages

• beautiful views;
• the cleanest sea;
• clean comfortable rooms;
• conducting excursions and master classes.

disadvantages

• neglect of the quality and quantity of food;
• poor organization of leisure.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.