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Region · North Karelia · 4 towns with a page of their own

Public toilets and facilities in North Karelia

Public facilities in North Karelia: 410 benches and picnic tables, 21 water fountains and refill points, 213 public toilets and 2 bike pumps.

The Monastery of New Valamo
The Monastery of New Valamo
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Top 20 pitstops in North Karelia

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    Public toilet · Seated toilet

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    Public toilet · Free · Gender-neutral

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    Public toilet

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    Public toilet

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    Public toilet

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    Public toilet

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    Water point

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    Public toilet · Seated toilet

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    Public toilet

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    Public toilet · Seated toilet

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    Public toilet

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    Public toilet

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    Bench · With backrest · Wooden

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    Public toilet · Seated toilet · Gender-neutral

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    Public toilet · Free · Gender-neutral

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    Public toilet · Gender-neutral

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    Public toilet · Free · Gender-neutral

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    Public toilet · Free · Gender-neutral

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    Public toilet · Free · Gender-neutral

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    Public toilet · Free · Gender-neutral

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Towns in North Karelia

4 towns have a page of their own. Most facilities are in Joensuu, Lieksa and Nurmes.

Points of interest in North Karelia

Discover 48 points of interest in North Karelia; at many of them the app plays an audio story of about two minutes.

The Monastery of New Valamo
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

The Monastery of New Valamo

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Public toilets in North Karelia

213 public toilets in North Karelia. Most are in Lieksa (65), Nurmes (23) and Ilomantsi (23).

  • 79gender-neutral
  • 74free
  • 9wheelchair accessible
  • 7seated toilet
  • Lieksa65
  • Nurmes23
  • Ilomantsi23
  • Joensuu22
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Water fountains and refill points in North Karelia

21 water fountains and refill points in North Karelia. Most are in Lieksa (6), Ilomantsi (6) and Joensuu (4).

  • Lieksa6 water fountains and refill points
  • Ilomantsi6 water fountains and refill points
  • Joensuu4 water fountains and refill points
  • 11tap (hand-operated)
  • 3fits a bottle
  • 1drinking fountain
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Benches and picnic tables in North Karelia

410 benches and picnic tables in North Karelia. Most are in Joensuu (255), Nurmes (60) and Lieksa (30).

  • 255in Joensuu
  • 60in Nurmes
  • 30in Lieksa
  • 25in Ilomantsi
  • 344with backrest
  • 134nature / park
  • 109wooden
  • 33without backrest
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Bike pumps in North Karelia

2 bike pumps in North Karelia. Most are in Joensuu (2).

  • 2full repair stand
  • 2tools available
  • 1free
  • Joensuu2
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More about North Karelia

In North Karelia you will find 410 benches and picnic tables, 21 water fountains and refill points, 213 public toilets and 2 bike pumps.

4 towns have their own page; most spots are in Joensuu, Lieksa and Nurmes.

The spots come from OpenStreetMap and are added to by users of the Outdoor Pitstop app, with new spots, photos and reviews. Updated on 5 November 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How many facilities are there in North Karelia?

In North Karelia, the Outdoor Pitstop map has 410 benches and picnic tables, 21 water fountains and refill points, 213 public toilets and 2 bike pumps.

Are there public toilets in North Karelia?

Yes, the map has 213 public toilets in North Karelia.

Are there water fountains and refill points in North Karelia?

Yes, the map has 21 water fountains and refill points in North Karelia.

Where in North Karelia are the most facilities?

In Joensuu (283), Lieksa (101) and Nurmes (83).

What is there to see in North Karelia?

Points of interest in North Karelia include The Monastery of New Valamo, Bomba House and Hoilolan kirkko.

How do I find facilities nearby while I am out?

The Outdoor Pitstop app for iPhone and Android shows all facilities around you on the map and takes you there.

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