Rest in Karelia varies depending on the time of year. If summer tours in Karelia are connected for the most part With active recreation and permanent moves, they are distinguished by their dimension and tranquility. During the winter tours to Karelia, the guests of the republic are invited to inspected the sights of Petrozavodsk and its environs, sledding and skiing, winter fishing. Summer tours in Karelia are rafting, alloy on kayaks, summer fishing, trips to boats, as well as riding on quad bikes and other technique.

Minus winter travel Karelia is a low temperature and almost complete absence of a light day (in the north in winter it is darker very early). Summer is a time for white nights, however, a large number of mosquitoes are accompanied by a warmth time, which will not leave tourists without supervision for a minute. To this you have to be ready.

The main advantage of winter and summer tours to Karelia is their price - it is low. Therefore, each tourist can visit Karelia twice without serious costs for the family budget. Depending on the selected programs, hotels and excursions, the cost of tours ranges from 7 to 20 thousand rubles. There are cheaper options. This article indicates the average price of the tour to Karelia.

In winter, the most interesting programs are held before the new year and after it. In the summer we recommend going to the tour to Karelia in July or early August, since at this time of year it becomes quite warm.

During tours to Karelia and tours to Karelia 2018 most popular mats To visit (depending on the season) are: Petrozavodsk and its surroundings, Kiwach waterfall, sanatorium. Martens, Kizhi Island, Petroglyphs in Belomorsk, Kennel dogs of the breed of Husky, Ruskeala Park, Valaam.

If you did not find a suitable tour to Karelia on our website, call us or write! Perhaps he is simply not laid out on the site. Also, our employees are developing individual tours to Karelia for organized groups. We are waiting for your applications! And good journey!

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Karelia - edge of forests and lakes, attractions with world fame and beautiful natural parks, ancient petroglyphs and mountain resorts, magnificent fishing and mineral sources. Clean air and stunning beauty nature - business card republic at any time of the year. And when to go to rest in, tourists solve themselves.

Types of tourist seasons in Karelia

High season

High season, undoubtedly, summer. In Karelia, it can be called the season of excursions. The main attractions are located so that you can only get to them by water. Navigation is open from May to September, it is at the time of this time there is a peak attendance.

Tourists from all over the world seek to see the museum under open sky - Monument of traditional wooden architecture. Heart of the Reserve - High Transfiguration ChurchShed without a single nail height of 37 meters with 22 domes. It is surrounded by ancient houses and chapels, barns and mills, other temples creating fabulous beauty and harmony architectural ensemble. The museum is located on the island of Kizhi in Lake Onega. You can get there water transport. In the summer, ship excursions are organized with visits and neighboring Islands. They also preserved architectural and cultural monuments.

On the second lake Karelia, Ladoga, there is another object of the pilgrimage of tourists - the island. The island is a unique reserve, with a coniferous forest and small inner lakes. Here you can see coniferous trees of 300 years of age. Valaam is a nesting position of 200 species of birds, including many red-born. The Pearl of Valaama is the Savior Transfiguration Monastery, founded in the first millennium and many centuries, which was the spiritual center of Russian Orthodoxy. There can also be reached by the ship.

In the White Sea that is washes north coast Karelia, located Solovetsky archipelago, so-called Solovki. This place is C. tragic history Today, just like Kizhi and Valaam, included in the list of cultural and natural Heritage UNESCO. Today, the acting Spaso-Preobrazhensky Solovetsky Monastery and Beautiful botanical Garden. Solovki walks the ship all the navigation period, with the exception of storm days.

Unique and famous Marble canyon You can also see only in the summer. Abandoned stone quarry looks like a huge marble bowl, filled with a purest, emerald shade with water. Canyon is surrounded by a mountain park with rare species of shrubs and mosses.

Low season

The decline in the activity of tourists falls for the winter, the longest Karelian season - from mid-October to April. Rivers are opened only at the end of April, the lakes - in May. Although it is in the low season of Karelia attracts lovers active rest. Winter temperatures are quite gentle - no higher than 13-15 degrees of frost. But, in conditions of constant high humidity, the cold is felt stronger. Frosts begin suddenly, the thaw suddenly comes. In winter, winds are frequent, heavy snowfall. Snow, sometimes, goes for a few days. But his abundance becomes paradise for skiers and snowboarders, as well as Sanokhnikov, biathlon lovers.

In winter, a beautiful ski tour on Valaam, designed for prepared skiers. This peculiar pilgrimage leaves unforgettable impressions And it is considered a "highlight" of the low season.

Sport season

Six ski resorts Offer highlighted degree highways. Organize tours on snowmobiles and dog sledding. On the new Year's vacation In Karelia, active programs are offered with mountain skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing. It is a chance to see the beauty of winter northern nature.

In May, numerous rivers of Karelia are particularly full. This month is considered the best for rafting and alloys on kayaks. Water-sports routes are laid by, one, water, Ohta and many other Karelian rivers. In addition, there is still no annoying gnus in May, and the spring sun gives a magnificent tan. The alloy season lasts until September, but it is in May that he is considered the most attractive and extreme.

Health season

In the low season you can take advantage of the same low treatment prices. The first resort appeared here in Peter I. He personally tried to himself the healing properties of the local sulphide-baby mud and Karelian mineral waters. The resort was the first in and called the name "maritarian waters." It is still valid. Now on a par with this hospital, the Sanatoriums "White Keys", Kivach and Palaces work. Successfully treated diseases of bone and vascular systems, respiratory and digestion organs, endocrine diseases. Besides mineral Water And dirt, for medical purposes, the famous shungite is used. And, of course, the purest forest air.

Schungite treatment is a local business card. In Zanezhye, its main stocks in the country are located. This Karelian healer is considered unique due to special molecules acting as an antioxidant.

In local sanatoriums, a variety of defaults are treated with a wide range of procedures from stones, stone crumbs and shungite water:

• massage of stop and other zones of shungite crumbs;
• shungitis based appliques;
• different kinds relaxing procedures with shungitis;
• inhalation and rinsing with shungite water;
• shungite powder baths.

A unique treatment of Karelian mineral water. It is not stored. It can only be consumed fresh, and, it means only in local health resorts.

Climate Karelia

The climate is typical of both northern and Russian north - with relatively warm winter and cool summer. It can be called transition from marine to moderately continental. The crucial influence is the North Atlantic and the Arctic. The characteristic feature of Karelia is high humidity at any time of the year, due to the abundance of rivers and lakes.

Summer is short, and winter, though soft, but continuous and non-permanent - with transitions from snowfall to thaws. The warmest is the island of Valaam. Here formed a special soft lake microclimate Ladoga Lake.

Winter in Karelia

December is pretty warm, but drooping due to high humidity. In January, the day minus temperatures reach 12-15 degrees, but sometimes it is possible to cool. In some years, January frosts reach -25 ° C. The coldest month is considered February, it is snowy and windy.

Winter in the north of Karelia is northern Lights and drifting floors White Sea. And, of course, polar nights in the northern territories of the republic. Minus in the winter not to see unique beauty Numerous Karelian lakes - they are covered with ice. But on the ice fastener begins winter fishing. Nalim is caught before February.

In winter, hunting lovers arrive in Karelia. Here is one of the few places where the rich moose hunting, a bear, hare and a fox. And also on fur animals - ondatru, beaver, mink, cunits and ermine. In December, the hunt for boar still continues. As a rule, even experienced hunters order tours - the local merger knows better than the territory and features of the court of local beast.

Spring in Karelia

Spring is late, in the south of the republic - in mid-April, and in the northern part of the cold, they are returned almost until June. What is considered "early spring", in Karelia continues until May. But the light day begins to add. In March, the sun is already bright, and the snow is strong. This is used by the organizers of skiing and winter fishing. In April, the forest is in the snow, the ice on the reservoirs is just beginning to melt.

May is considered the beginning of real spring. The time of awakening nature makes it possible to estimate the true beauty of lakes and forests. The temperature in the afternoon rises to + 15 ° C, in the south there is still warmer. Nights are still cold, the temperature is slightly above the zero. FROM may holidays Begins the rise of the tourist season. The first to arrive by the kayakers.

At the end of May, active fishing on open water begins.

Summer in Karelia

Home Raisin Karelian summer - White nights. Calendar summer here is short. In June, the awakening of nature continues. The hottest month is July, when it is already possible to swim. August is also hot, but the night are already cool. But disappear mosquitoes. In any case, it must be remembered that the summer in the north of the country differs from the middle strip. In addition to summer clothes, tourists are worthwhile to be warm clothing and waterproof shoes.

Summer is the main season of sports fishing. In the rich water bodies, Karelia are caught pike, salmon, roach, om. On evening fishing perfectly pecks a large bream. And, of course, summer is a period of catching the legendary steam perch, classical for the northern reservoirs.

At the end of July, a cold lake for swimming gathers yachtsmen from all over the country - on sailing regatta Cruising yachts. To visit the National Sailing Championships, not only the owners of yachts seek. Many are specifically timed to vacation to this spectacular holiday.

The only minus of summer is insects. In Russian North, this is a real beach: mosquitoes, midges and ticks. Before the trip, it is better to make vaccinations from ticks and armed with repellents from the gnus.

Autumn in Karelia

Autumn in the north of the republic begins by the end of August. But September is considered one of the best months: it is still warm, no longer a gnus, but the cranberry and lingonberry, mushrooms, are pretended. Autumn in Karelia is famous as a season of mushrooms and berries. They are coming even from neighboring areas.

Fishing is successful, the hunting season opens. Hunting tours for ducks, plehahar, tetherov are very popular. The trophies of lucky hunters can become Valdshnepe, Ryabchik, Case and Partridge.

In October, frost begins, and the weather becomes unpredictable. The fish goes to the depth, but Pike and Onega Okun are still catching. And in November, winter fishing starts on some reservoirs.

Conclusion: You can go on vacation in Karelia in any season. It is necessary to navigate on forecasts of weather forecasters and your own preferences.

The article talks about how to organize its independent trip In Karelia: When to go, what to see and how to get there.

Russia next to Finland is located rich in natural beauty and cultural Heritage Republic of Karelia. The edge attracts travelers with pristine purity. It is ideal for a quiet, relaxing holiday and for active pastime With a continuous change of decor. Hunting for birds and animals, on stormy rivers, skiing and dog sledding, fishing, excursions - all this is waiting for inquisitive tourists in Karelia.

Note: 2 useful revocation about independent trip in Karelia

• About Karelia
• : pros and cons
• About the main attractions and the most

How to get to Karelia?

In North-west
There are 4 options, how to get to the republic:

• By train.
  Direct routes are provided between Petrozavodsky and Moscow or St. Petersburg. If there are no direct flights from other cities of Russia, you can always take a ticket with transfers.
• Bus.
  The option is the most suitable for residents of St. Petersburg. Flights to Petrozavodsk.
• Aircraft.
  Near the village of Besovets, 12 km from Petrozavodsk is located main Airport Karelia. Tickets are recommended to buy in advance.
• Car.
  Excellent in terms of savings and freedom movement Travel option in Karelia. Suitable for large families and companies. It should be borne in mind that in the republic many roads are soil.

Pick a tour to Karelia

When there is no time to plan a trip to Karelia independently, you can contact the guys from Alem-tour. This is the tour operator. They work since 2002 and know all the most beautiful places republic. All tours are turnkey: accommodation + transfer + excursions. In general, we recommend. Look, what tours in Karelia they offer now.

What to see in Karelia?

In the republic focused a huge amount cultural monuments. The most interesting sights for tourists:

Planning a trip? That way!

We gave up a few useful gifts for you. They will help save money at the journey preparation stage.

• Valaam, Solovki - Popular islands that preserved ancient monasteries and churches, many of whom are the Heritage of UNESCO. Islands are also attractive by natural beauty: dense forests with slender fir trees, stone, ripple shores, clean river water. Read more about You can read in a separate article.
• Architectural Museum of Kizhi. On the island right in the open sky, samples of the life of peoples who lived on these lands many centuries ago. During the excursion, travelers learn a lot of legends, customs of local residents.

• White Sea Petroglyphs. About three dozen ancient standings, as well as images carved on the rocks and compositions dated III millennium BC, were found on the islands of Karelia Archaloga. Consider drawings is recommended accompanied by a guide.
• Ruiskal marble canyon. It was here that marbled for St. Petersburg palaces took. Canyon is surrounded by ancient trees, which makes it more beautiful and majestic.

• Waterfalls Girvas and Kivach. The first unique location on the volcano, and the second value.
• Body archipelago. At 16. uninhabited islands Rare feathered feathers and animals. Interesting place To visit naturalists.

How to move around Karelia?

Least popular in the republic railway transport. Since the main task of Karelia - to save the pristine beauty of nature, the new rails are not packed. For travelers Actual October railway. It can be reached on it to Onega and Kandalaksha White Sea's lips, Onega Lake. Also the branches are laid to Sushkozer, Belomorsk, sorted.

To familiarize yourself with all the beauties of Karelia, it is recommended to travel in your car or rental transport in place. Moving to federal highway M-18 "Cola" can be collapsed on any minor road, which will certainly lead to one of the lands of the region.

Karelia has marine and river shipping company. The water communication system is well developed here, so travelers can smoothly move along the White Sea coast, on the rivers of the Neva, Svir, Ladoga Lake, Onega, the Belomorsk-Baltic Channel.

North Karelia.

Time.
Moscow time.
In the summer of June to mid-July, real white nights can be observed in North Karelia. Therefore, when the sun is light on the street and shines the sun, do not be surprised. This is white nights.

The longest day - 22nd of June. And in the winter from December to mid-January - the polar night. The shortest day - December 22.

Weather in Karelia.

Do not forget that this is North. After 200 km, the polar circle. Despite the fact that over the past three years there is a sharp warming of climate (early spring; long summer until November; winter, in general, in late December comes) North is characterized by its unpredictable weather change. Take with you warm things, protection against rain (umbrellas, p / fl cape, windbreakers, etc.), waterproof shoes, warm socks, sports suit, headdress for sun protection, long sleeve shirt, sneakers.

We are going to Karelia on her car.

Road. On the way to Karelia, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with all kinds of departmental vehicles. The main path will pass on the road of the federal significance - route M 18 - St. Petersburg - Murmansk. Since the federal road, then the republic always has money to maintain it in a more or less decent state. After reaching the turn on the village of Kalevala (20 km after turning to Kem), you get on the auto industry of republican significance. From turn to Kalevaly divides 160 km. At first, the asphalt (estimate for three with a plus), then a new asphalt, then 20 km of "primer". But worry "primer" is very well dictated. The problem is in crushed, which crashes from under the wheels and beats through the bottom. Therefore, strongly in a hurry. And so that the dust does not cover the entire interior - hurry to close the windows. After the "primer" strongly do not rejoice at the asphalt appearing. On the contrary - slow down. The following 10 km. Prepare "Three-storey Rugan". On the road you will be waiting for "Karelian hedgehogs" - these are sticking hemps, on which the asphalt once laid on top. Dilt the speed and take patience. Otherwise risks to break through the crankcase. Then quite a decent asphalt road. Be satisfied cool turns and lifting descents. Whatever the temptation, follow strictly by my strip. Movement is intense.
Throughout the road on the territory of Karelia, watch out signs.
1. The traffic police is constantly on duty: on the first fork on turn; At the entrance for 3-5 km to Medvezhiegorsk; on the market for seven; at the fur; On turn to Kem (sometimes). Next purely. At the entrance to Kaleal, be sure to reset to 40 and fasten the belt. In Kalela, it is fined for it, but draw up all the protocol (the receipts did not pass). Bribes do not take.

2. Of course, the road to Karelia is similar to the washing board. Therefore, if you see the "uneven road" sign - do not smile, no one is joking on you. Just will soon ... ditch, and it's dangerous!

Fuel.
With gasoline, thank God, now there are no problems on the track. Many tnk fetters. Prices are acceptable, but higher than in Moscow. There are A-92, A-95. The last refueling of the TNC, which opened in the summer of 2005, just before turning to Kaleal (160 km to Kalevaly). Next to Kalevaly there is not a single refueling. Place under the urban. There are two refills in Kaleal. On one of them sometimes happens A-95 (only it looks like A-92). Actually, gasoline is not important, so take the additive, although they are sold at the gas station. Butter in Kaleal can buy any. Constantly on sale Finnish oils.

Car service.
The new one hundred is right in the village of Kalevala in the complex with gas station TNK. Also enough experienced and knowledgeable craftsmen with experience in Finnish hundred. Tire mounting and balancing are automated.

Money.
You are traveling in Taiga. There are no ATMs here. Cash credit cards nowhere. Dollars from the USA and the euro from Europe can be changed, but at the affected course. Currency exchange point in Kaleal is not (only with hands). Works Sberbank of the Russian Federation.

Medical service.
Kalevala - District Center, so the district hospital has and ambulance also. Built new children's advice and maternity hospital. So you can give birth :). There are two pharmacies. Basic medicines are always available. Stable supply. If you need to take any special and expensive drugs - take them from home. In view of the high cost and low solvency of the population (and in general, they are very ill with us), expensive medicines are brought only to order.

Photoperity.
In vain you take a camera and a video camera with you. There are no problems with the film. Mostly for 200 units. Big difficulties with cassettes for video cameras. Take from home. There is no photo maternity type "Kodak" or "Conifer" here. The most closest in Kemi and in Kostomuksha. But due to the use of digital photo problems should not occur.

Communication.
Since July 1, 2005, MegaFon works. In the village of Kalevala, the connection is stable. In some places in the forest and on the lakes, you can also "catch" the connection. Tip: Automatically MegaFon on your phones will not be built. Adjust it manually. Wired communication works without problems. Communication services can be used on telegraph or hotel. Radio to VHF is very different from other regions. A large number of radio stations broadcasts to Medvezhegorsk. In Kalelav, you can listen to the radio on long and middle frequencies. Finnish radio works well. Music Station "Radio Mafia". And from the beginning of 2005, you can listen to the "Dynamite FM" on the wave 107.

A television.
In Kalelav, only two channels are accepted - ORT and RTR.

Products.
With the provision of products in Kaleal, everything is in order. Do not drag with you from Moscow any food. Well, only olives with anchovies are difficult to buy. If you can't live with them without them. Take the specific products to which you are accustomed. And do not think about the potatoes and sausage with oil. All this is sold in the assortment (of course, fourth than in cities). To be honest, then in the summer problematic with fruit - everyone is bought out immediately. Although the trading network is developed very well. More than 30 stores on the village. But with industrialists much more difficult. Just one department store and in several stores departments. There are no problems with hygiene. Alcohol sold different and different quality: Karelian production - worse, Moscow, St. Petersburg, etc. The choice is very big (about the quality arise themselves). Beer a lot, wine is different, but elite do not sell. Dear alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, cognac "Hennessy" and PR) are not sold in stores, only in a cafe.

Insects.
Of course, Karelia is famous for its mosquitoes and midges. Here nothing can be done - Nature (on Sunny Beach In Bulgaria, they also get in July). Take funds from mosquitoes and midges. We can not advise anything. Only Belorussky and Polish production do not take. If you are going fishing or in the forest, then take the anti-moskit grid. Actively mosquitoes adapt at the end of June - early July in the evenings. At the end of August, midge appears, which is much worse than mosquitoes.
There are no ticks and snakes in North Karelia.

The article is prepared by materials http://kalevala.com.ru

When is it better to go to Karelia?

Karelia - the edge of the magic, enchanted, reserved. For all days, it is possible to study its corners and find all new and new locations, discover the charming beauty of the place. But when is it better to go to Karelia? Still, this is not the south of the country: the weather in Karelia can be wayward and capricious. And I don't want to spoil myself all the impression of the trip due to the abundant rain or the harsh wind at all. That is why we have prepared a small libez by the one when it is better to go, what to dress and what to take.

Karelia at different times of the year

Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn - Each of these seasons is beautiful in its own way. Karelia changes its outfits all year and each time appears before the enchanted wanderers of the new, mysterious and beautiful.

Favorite among tourists, of course, is considered summer. This is due not only to the comfort and joy of the affectionate sun, but also so that the Karelia can only be reached by water. Among such places Kizhi, Valaam, Solovki - Agree, not the last points in the list for visits! The navigation season opens in mid-May, and closes in mid-September. Therefore, if you want to order an excursion, go to the tour of the main attractions, then it is better to schedule a trip for the summer.

In winter, in the spring and autumn in Karelia, it is best to go for a relaxing holiday: to be in a sanatorium or remove the cottage on the lake shore. You can also go to look at the power of the Kivach waterfall, to visit the maritarian waters famous from the Petrovsky times, take a walk in the expositions of Petrozavodsk museums, admire animals in Karelian zoocomplexes.

Especially magically in Karelia under New Year And in January holidays. You can choose one of the many excursion programs and visit the Assumption Church, Zoocomplex, Petrozavodsk, Kivach Waterfall, go to the Karelian Santa Claus. This is no longer speaking of traditional winter fun: skiing from a slide on the cheese, walks on skis, snowmobile trips and many others.

When is it better to go fishing in Karelia?

May

You can go, a little bit without waiting for the summer: then you will not bother annoying mosquitoes. At the same time, the sun will already harbor and give a nice natural tan. At the beginning of the month, you can catch the last ice and to go fishing, but it is necessary to do it very carefully. And it is better not to risk and pursuing the roach and the pitch from the shore to the float fishing rod.

Recall that at the beginning of May, pike and perch are on spawning. After him, they are especially active, so fishermen should be ready. And the pike, besides, comes Zhor, catch it becomes easier. At about the same time, in the bay, the bream comes directly to the houses, from the shore it is often possible to pull the healthy under 2 kilograms!

After the ice comes down, the time comes for active salmon trolling (catching track). This is an old way fishingwhich still remains very popular and efficient. Do not forget that fishing in early May can be combined with a hunt for a migratory bird. It is then that the season opens.

Summer months

In the summer in Karelia, beautiful weather for fishing. In addition, it will be nice to combine visiting various attractions.

In late June, the famous white nights occur when nature is especially beautiful and open to travelers. At such days it seems that the Sun does not want to go beyond the horizon, and it constantly looks at the beauty of the reserved edge. This is a wonderful time for evening fishing. It is in the evenings a large bream swims closer to the shore to feed. In addition to him, pike, roach, is, perch and salmon are becoming fisheries.

When July comes, the Karelia River becomes warm so much that you can not get out of all day. You can swim by day. But we know that the fishermen do not seduce this: after all, it was in July that the steam perch in Ludah is good. Steam perch is the classic of northern reservoirs. It was in the summer when it becomes hot, the perch is becoming especially a lot. At the same time, they peck eagerly on any stuffing: from the worm to brilliance.

The heat can hold out until August, after which it becomes slightly cooler. Nights become longer, the annoying mosquitoes disappear. Usually, the mushrooms and hunters are activated during this season, for them it begins the real expathere. Fish is also enough, which is worth at least pike, in the evening swimming completely close to the shore.

Beginning of autumn

In September, it is already cool for swimming, but for fishing time is excellent. It is still good, while no midges, and the air is warm enough. In October, it becomes noticeably colder, late autumn comes into its rights. At this time, fishing is unstable, you can try to lie to perch, but it will be much more pleasant to sit by the fireplace, read good book Or admire the views of the window.

When it is better to rely on Karelia

For those who do not like to sit with a fishing rod for hours, and who is more actively actively playing, we recommend visiting Karelia in warm months (from May to September) or in the winter holidays.

Alloys

In Karelia, many lakes and rivers (more than 59,000 and 26,000 respectively). Therefore, water routes, excursions, tourist activity are developed in these parts. For those who want to tie leisure with rivers and lakes, the lack of ice on the water will serve as an important factor. As we have already mentioned above, you can boil the aquatic glaolds of Karelia from May to September.

In the spring begins the alloys season. Newcomers at this time are better not to go into the water, the rivers are still too stormy. But experienced "vodnikov" such tests will fall to taste. For alloys on spring water, a special costume is needed from neoprene - porous rubber. He will not give a tourist to freeze, skipping some water and allowing her to warm up from the heat of the body.

But in the summer you can go on the alloy, even if you have no experience at all. There is from what to choose: routes on catamarans, kayaks, rafting. Pick the duration (from 1 day to 2 weeks) and the complexity of the route and give yourself a wonderful adventure that will be remembered for a long time.

Jeep tours

Not only water can move an adventure crawler. When he arrives in Karelia, endless road ribbons are cast in front of him: inaccessible and mysterious. But they can be curled, if there is a prepared SUV at the disposal.

It is worth noting that some of the sights without a jeep will not see at all: some waterfalls forbid and the villages of frozen. You can travel by car from May to September.

What to take with you?

The temperature in Karelia is always unpredictable, no matter when you decide to visit it: in winter, in spring, summer or autumn. Today you can smile a warm sun, and tomorrow it will come to his place a bunning rain - it is necessary to be ready for this.

So, what is important to take with you?

clothing

Windbreaker to protect against cloudy days, warm sweater, sports pants, lightweight clothing for warm weather (shorts, t-shirts), swimsuits. If you come to the cold months, think about the jacket, thick socks and thermal underwear.

Footwear

Sport shoes (for everyday socks), sandals (for hot weather), rubber boots (for fishing).

Headdress

What it will be - not so important. The main thing is that you do not get a sunnd.

Backpack

It is just to wear everything you need. For example, a sweater is for sudden cooling.

Means from midges

If you go to Karelia on hot days (the end of June is the beginning of July), you should take with you repellents from mosquitoes. Also, do not forget about the ticks.