Going deep into the Karelian forests

Threshold "Big Tolli" is located on the legendary river Shuya, which flows into Lake Onega. This is a favorite place for extreme athletes, who like to meet the force of nature and overcome the streams of raging rivers.

Buy all the food you need for the picnic, which will be on the lakeshore during lunch.

Make a quick stop at the famous Kroschnozer Lake and catch this moment.
The climate in the lake area is mild, moderately continental. Summers are short and cool, with temperatures of 14-17 degrees Celsius. Winter on the lake is long, moderately mild with average temperatures of minus 4-10 degrees.

This is a memorial to the victims of the Soviet-Finnish War of 1939-1940. It was here on November 30, 1939, that large motorized formations of the Soviet 8th Army invaded Finland, advancing along the shores of Lake Ladoga towards the town of Sortavala, which was to be captured by the end of the first week of the offensive.

You will spend this picnic lunch on the picturesque bank of the small Uksun-Yoki River. What could be better than solitude in such a beautiful place.

The unique collection of Kronid Gogolev, the founder of the exhibition center, is stored here. The artist creates works in a unique manner - sculptural relief in wood. There are works of woodcarving, painting, graphics. Daily excursions, lectures and master classes are held. The exhibition is open every day from 10 to 20 hours.

A wonderful and spacious park, ideal for walks at any time of the year. It is a small stone hill, which can be climbed by steps. At the very top there is an overview of the surrounding area. From the hill you can see the ruins of the Finnish hospital. The famous local surgeon Dr. Winter operated there in the early 1900s.

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff, you will be gladly welcomed and fed here. It serves Georgian and European cuisine.

The day was full of nature. Take a little stroll around the city at night or go straight to the hotel to rest and relax. You have a lot to do the next day!