Tourist complex "Karjala Park" in Karelia: reviews

Karelia is a very beautiful corner of our planet. It is famous for its fascinating places and natural beauty. Here aspire to get as seasoned tourists, and many novice travelers.

What does "karyala" mean?

This word comes from the name "Karelia", pronounced in the local dialect. At present, the historical territory of the Finno-Ugric ethnos of Karelians is divided between Russia and Finland. Russia has more of this land in the north-east of the country, in the Republic of Karelia, Murmansk and Leningrad regions. It is believed that Karelians - this is the so-called autochthonous ethnos, that is, one of the few that has formed and throughout history lived in the same territory.

Favorite place in Karelia

Stunning beauty of its territory is in Russia. It's easy for the inhabitants of our country to get here. Tours to Karelia are very popular in the sphere of world tourism. Foreign citizens here also have something to admire.

One of the most popular places is the Karjala-Park complex. Visitors' opinions tell us that once you have visited here, you want to return again. In particular, the natural beauty does not leave the clients of the tourist complex indifferent. Memories of rest in the park, according to tourists, for a long time fall into the soul.

A short historical digression

People in this territory first appeared in 7-6 thousand BC. E. Their main occupations, according to the researches of archaeologists, were hunting and fishing. Only from the end of the 10th century AD. E. The ethnic composition of the indigenous population becomes known. These are the Finno-Ugric tribes: Karelians, Veps, Lop, Sum (hence the official name of Finland is Suomi).

In the times of the single Old Russian state, this territory was part of the sphere of influence of the Slavs. After the collapse - went to the Novgorod Republic. In terms of cultural and technological development, the indigenous population was inferior to the more developed Slavs. As a rule, it did not enter into interethnic and political confrontations, but lived apart in its quiet and peaceful world.

Despite this, from the 12th to the 17th century the local population was drawn into feudal relations. Formed a local elite, which gravitated toward Novgorod as a developed trade center.

During the Russo-Swedish confrontations of the XV-XVII centuries, the Karelians actively supported the Russians. During the intervention period, the territory withdrew from Moscow. Karelians migrated massively to the Russian lands. They were associated with centuries-old cultural and commercial ties, despite the fact that they were ethnically closer to the Finns under Swedish rule.

Since 1992, the Republic of Karelia has signed the Federal Treaty and has become a full-fledged subject of Russia.

Karjala-Park: entertainment and recreation

This hotel is located among the age-old pine trees. At 406 km of the Kola track in the majestic forest between Murmansk and St. Petersburg. Nearby is the village of Matrosy. In addition to the surrounding beauty complex offers tourists a variety of services for every taste.

Excursions to the magnificent places of Karelia, photo shoots on the territory of "Karjala Park", a field tour of various directions. Expeditions for beagle dogs, for fans of iron horses - quad bikes, rafts, bicycles. There is good equipment for catering. There is also a hall for holidays and business meetings, corporate parties, weddings and other important festive events.

The organizers of the complex help in carrying out any solemn events. For lovers of outdoor activities there are a variety of sports grounds, rope track. There are handicrafts for creativity.

Summer in Karjala Park

In summer the nature of Karelia allows you to enjoy inviting night walks under a clear starry sky, feeling a warm breeze on your skin.

Hiking tours also leave no one indifferent. The rafting on the Shuya River captures the spirit , near which the tourist complex "Karjala-Park" is located. Everyone chooses the alloy means individually among the catamarans, canoes and canoes.

Historical value of Karelia

When visiting the Sami plague, people enjoy the burning of an open fire, sitting on benches with deer skins. The historical coloring is blowing in the village of Kinerma. If you want, you can visit and try yourself in the production of wickets - open pies with porridge.

Whose soul is drawn to art, tries itself in playing on local ethnic musical instruments. If you wish, everyone can feel like a master of pottery, learn the basics of this craft and take with them a souvenir with his own hand. For those who seek solitude, there is an opportunity to sit on the river bank, enjoy singing birds, picking mushrooms, which grow right on the territory of the recreation center "Karjala Park".

Winter holidays

"Karjala Park" in Karelia provides rest and entertainment in the winter not less saturated than in the summer. Fishing on the river, ski trips, which are divided according to age groups and training of guests.

Unforgettable trips on snowmobiles from several hours to several days. All equipment and transport are absolutely new, constantly changing so that rest and entertainment for the guests have the greatest comfort. Bold tourists will be able to spend the night in a portable plague with a stove and warm rugs directly in the open field. This will make you feel the life of real nomads.

To protect brave souls will be the Siberian husky, which is the symbol of Karelia. "Karjala-Park" contains a whole nursery, after which they carefully take care of. This is real pride of Karelia. Employees of the park allow you to walk with dogs and arrange a photo session with them. For many, these amazing and lovely animals become true friends.

Living conditions

On the territory of Karjala-park there are 2 excellent wooden cottages of different price category. They are equipped with everything that is needed for a good rest. Cottages are light, decorated in a rustic style. Each house has its own sauna-sauna, completely ready to use the kitchen and bathroom.

In the rooms it is forbidden to smoke, which helps to make the rest of non-smoking visitors more comfortable. It is also forbidden to settle in rooms with any pets. There is a laundry, and there are gazebos, specially reserved for smoking. The pride of the hotel is a terrace decorated with magnificent floral compositions. The gardener takes care of her every day. Water throughout the territory is crystal clear. The spring is near the park.

Features of houses

On the territory of the complex there are two houses for living - yellow and green. Each of them has 6 full seats and 4 additional places. Inside the kitchen with a refrigerator, coffee maker, stove, kettle and dishes, which is made using handmade ceramics in Scandinavian style. Large dining table in the living room. Also there is a plasma TV, a comfortable double sofa, bedrooms, which have two beds, washing machine, sauna. The houses are bright and cozy with huge windows. There is Wi-Fi.

Hotel details

Each house has a place for storing shoes and inventory. There is parking. In winter there is an entrance for skiers. Every house in the cold seasons is well heated. When leaving and before visiting the guests, the staff carries out all the preparatory work. In addition, anyone can order cleaning in the room if necessary for a fee. Laundry provides ironing and cleaning services, besides the usual washing. Have your own taxi at a very democratic price.

Kitchen

On the territory of the complex there is a cafe, two cuisines: Russian and European with a children's menu. For those who want to have a picnic, there are packed lunches. On an individual order, visitors are prepared diet meals. The hotel cooks are real wizards. Food is purchased from local farmers and fishermen. The quality and freshness of the cooked food is guaranteed by the organizers. Kitchen workers themselves cook marinades, fruit drinks from hand-picked berries. Even the tea they prepare themselves. If desired, you can eat yourself. For your convenience, our own delivery service is organized.

The recreation center "Karjala-Park" provides an opportunity to learn how to prepare delicious national dishes of Karelia. In the evening, visitors can grill barbecue, barbecue. The complex provides all the necessary equipment for this.

A place for the soul

Employees of the park-hotel, judging by the reviews of tourists, become a real family for visitors. Here there is peace and tranquility. Coming here, you can count on a warm welcome and friendly communication with staff and organizers.

Tours in Karelia in the price ratio start from 7,000 rubles. The complex takes visitors round the clock and year-round. There are two houses for accommodation. Check in time: 14.00, check out time - 12.00. Address: 185031, Russia, the Republic of Karelia, Sailors, 406th km of the route "Kola" on the route St. Petersburg-Murmansk, "Karjala Park". Petrozavodsk can become a landmark, as it is very close.

Reviews

Many say that the tourist complex is suitable for rest to all age categories at any time of the year. Vacationers really like the nature of Karelia. Unusually beautiful rocks and slopes, mountain rivers, coniferous and mixed forests. Many people like to spend an active holiday here: skiing, snowmobiling. For fans of the "northern breed" of dogs here is just paradise. It's about nice, loyal and hardy husky. Karelia with its climate is most suitable for keeping these cold-resistant animals.