Rest in a remote village near Moscow. Huts on the shore of a lake in Karelia in winter. Hut on the shore of a lake in North Karelia
In Russia, a completely impossible and ugly situation has developed with resorts. Beautiful places, especially in the Urals and Siberia, more than enough.
But for people living near picturesque hills, beautiful valleys, turquoise rivers and salty lakes, this makes it neither hot nor cold. Charters are filled with people who want to take a walk through the Vienna Woods, relax in a house overlooking the Alps, or wander along mountain paths somewhere in the Pyrenees or at the foot of Tibet. The authorities of our oil country simply did not care about one of the most profitable and environmentally friendly activities. What can we talk about, if even on the Black Sea there are exactly one and a half decent resorts: Sochi and, at a stretch, Krasnaya Polyana.
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And in other regions, as a rule, the horse was not lying around. The only people we hear about are Baikal and Altai. When I found out that Altai region, where I went for the "Blossom of the Maralberry" holiday, has nothing to do with the Altai Republic, and all the main mountain beauties will remain outside short trip, then my enthusiasm waned sharply. Again a destroyed collective farm, where a bunch of mummers will pretend to be provincial tourism?
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And I was very pleasantly surprised by the availability of very good places that fully satisfy the needs of the majority of vacationers. First of all, we are talking about Belokurikha and Biryuzovaya Katun.
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In fact, inaccessible mountain beauties, protected lakes and snow-capped peaks are of interest only to the most experienced, who are not afraid to walk for several days along the passes, with a tent in their backpack. Everyone else needs good housing, clean air, pleasant walks in the lap of nature, delicious food and memorable photographs of relaxing holiday.
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I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw a completely alpine village in the Altai wilderness.
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The maralberry blooms just in time holiday season, a riotous purple, and colors the hills the color of an inopportune sunset.
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It’s still low season, but there’s no crowd of tourists anymore - almost all the hotels are filled with residents of Barnaul, Novosibirsk and other cities. They celebrate here on a grand scale))
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But I am primarily interested in the resorts themselves. While the guests were eating pancakes and watching performances, I took a walk around the village. Here is a domestic example where you can make candy out of nothing and then make money for a very long time in the noble field of tourism.
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The locals are entirely occupied with serving guests; there is no time to drink bitters and complain about the difficult life in the Altai wilderness. I have never seen such a variety of all kinds of entertainment anywhere, even in Anapa and Gelendzhik. From photos with a raccoon or a golden eagle to God knows what games and fun, like “sleeping on live bees.”
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They even built a small water park on the lake. It appears to be artificial. Well, or so they ennobled it.
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In general, it’s a very simple matter, all you need is desire and suitable places. We have plenty of places, and there is practically no desire from the republican and city authorities. But in the Altai Territory, thank God, they realized what benefits can be derived from banal resort enclaves, and are in full swing rebuilding their business card called Belokurikha.
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This town would have been another depressed area with a population leaving, if not for the governor’s will to triumph tourism business. Sometimes it seems that you have passed through the prism of space and found yourself somewhere in the Czech Republic.
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But then you make a detour into residential areas and you are convinced that this is Siberia, albeit somewhat gentrified.
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However, near the houses there are almost only foreign cars. Belokurikha lives on tourists and feels very good. Prices there for almost everything are Moscow prices. But there are still a lot of people willing - there are practically no alternatives in the whole region the size of Europe. Stunning Tuva and Khakassia lie nearby, but the management there generally doesn’t care.
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I walked around Belokurikha and couldn’t believe my eyes. This is just like mainland Sochi, only without the sea and the Olympics.
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I would definitely return here in the summer, when the ticks calm down and the Katun sheds its meltwater, again turning into an amazing turquoise ribbon in the jewelry of local girls.
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But will Siberians want such a demanding grump? I don't have a clear answer to this question. Let everyone be at their own resorts, and where - decide for yourself. My job is only to bring cartridges.
Everyone dreams of taking a break from everything and everyone in a hut on the shore of a lake in Karelia, from physicists and lyricists to billionaires! North Karelia is just created for this secluded relaxation in the arms of virgin Karelian nature.
Rest in forest huts on the shores of lakes in Karelia, last years especially in demand. Thousands, tired of noisy megacities, news and gadgets, dream of renting a house by the lake, and our forest huts in the vicinity of Kalevala are just that case and a wonderful opportunity to relax, not to be distracted for a moment, but to relax. Breathe in the cleanest air and dream under the canopy of the Karelian white night, set off on a boat early in the morning and fish to your heart's content, smoke fish, pick berries and mushrooms for pleasure. What about the bathhouse? Each of our huts must have a bathhouse!
Hut on the shore of a lake in North Karelia
We offer our guests more than a dozen forest houses and huts to choose from, which are located 30 and up to 150 kilometers from Kalevala. All of them are located on the shores of picturesque Karelian lakes. A holiday in a hut on the shore of a lake in Karelia will be remembered for a long time, for many forever, and these people come back here again and again!
Please note that the huts for rent are located in the forest and are not tourist complexes with all the benefits of civilization. No. This is where people escape from civilization. Usually huts are used as a temporary stop for Karelians, hunters and fishermen. The level of comfort in such huts is somewhat lower than in the usual ones residential buildings. However, it is precisely this level of accommodation and recreation that gives our places a unique flavor of originality and privacy, making your impressions truly exotic, which is the determining factor when conducting this kind of vacation.
Holidays in Karelia
When going to the Republic of Karelia, it is important to take care of a place that is comfortable and suitable for your usual way of life for overnight stay and rest. When organizing long-term tours, we select suitable accommodation locations for our clients. However, you can do this yourself, or book a room through us.
All that remains is to make the right choice.
Since our region is a real Mecca for tourists from Russia and other countries, there are many offers for every taste and budget. Hotels in Karelia are not only traditional multi-storey buildings with an abundance of rooms, they are also guest houses, cottages. And they are located throughout the Republic, and even on the shores of small lakes you can live, enjoying the usual benefits of civilization.
Therefore, before exploring hotels in Karelia, decide where exactly you plan to live and where it is more convenient for you to travel.
Where to stay in Petrozavodsk?
Many are located in the capital of the region, since it is most convenient from here to make small and short excursions to different parts of our beautiful land. And also - this the best option for a business trip.
Most often, experienced tourists choose from two main places:
· PeterInn4*. One of the hotels is large international network, which opened in 2013. Here you will find daily room service, Buffet, beautiful view of the city. There are several rooms for people with disabilities, as well as, in addition to standard and superior rooms, several junior suites and suites. Modern bright interior and acceptable prices– from 3800 rubles per night – liked by most tourists;
· Affordable hotel in Karelia it is “Petrozavodsk”. Bright, cozy, clean rooms will appeal to those who are looking for an opportunity to stay inexpensively in the capital. Traditional single rooms will cost approximately 2000 per night, and for those whose budget is extremely limited, we recommend paying attention to hostel-type rooms with 6 beds. 1 bed – 390 rubles/day.
Not far from Petrozavodsk you can find cozy places to relax in nature:
· A 20-minute drive from the Khvoyny guest house. It has several rooms decorated in wood, with both single and double beds. The most expensive accommodation is 3400 rubles/day. The house has a kitchen and laundry room.
· “Kalevala” is a country hotel 35 km from the city. It is decorated in a “chalet” style, and you can relax here in a small one- or double rooms, and in suites. This hotel in Karelia is in demand due to its proximity to the city and very comfortable conditions.
Hotel in Karelia on the lakes
Ladoga and Lake Onega- places where you can come for a long time for fishing, boat trips and exploring the surrounding area, and, of course, such attractions as Kizhi and Valaam and many others.
That is why quite a lot have been built on the banks of these reservoirs. country hotels:
· “Ladoga Estate” is European-style housing, consisting of many cottages. You can rent one room or the entire house, designed for an average of 6 people.
· The tourist complex on Ladoga “Piypun Pikha” is more like ordinary hotel, as we are used to seeing him. Comfortable and affordable rooms will be appreciated thrifty tourists. The price for single occupancy is 2600 rubles.
· On Onega, pay attention to the Big Bear tourist center, where you can also rent a room decorated in the Country style. You will enjoy the pleasant setting of this cottage complex, surrounded by forest.
As you can see, the choice of accommodation options is quite large. Contact us for advice and selection of a suitable hotel option in Karelia.