Hygge holidays in Russia: the best points of gastronomy, leisure and activities in Karelia and the Leningrad region

“When you stand in the forest and look at the trees, your own problems seem small.”* If you are looking for a convenient route and comfortable service in Karelia and the Leningrad region, you should definitely pay attention to the chain hotel “A Dot on the Map”. It is the very chic hotel infrastructure that combines design, organization of comfort and leisure, as well as local gastronomy.

It is worth noting that the architecture of each hotel blends harmoniously into the natural landscape: all buildings are constructed using environmentally friendly technology, which combines the aesthetics of modern wooden construction, care and attention to each customer, as well as a well-thought-out gastronomic narrative. At each Tochka you can taste local dishes according to the traditional and author recipes of the chain’s brand chef. Bonus for followers of healthy habits: all products come from local farms.

In addition, all the “Points on the map” literally save time: each hotel is located near the main attractions of the region and major highways. This is the main advantage for those who have planned a big trip around Priladozhye – your hotel stops will not interfere with the route. An obvious advantage is that each hotel has active recreation center “Terra Nordica”from where you can go on an adventure through the forests by mountain bike or snowmobile, and in summer you can walk through the forest expanses in search of many crystalline lakes (the equipment and routes of the center will tell you) .

Gastronomy connoisseurs will appreciate the special northern cuisine, which combines both Russian traditions and local Karelian accents. If you want to “taste” the region, then pay attention to the hotel “Point on the map”. Priozersk. On its territory there is a cafe with Karelian dishes and a stylish wine salon, where, among other things, a collection of the best Russian wines is collected. For those who want to be surprised and discover new flavors, we recommend it. Dinners with a panoramic view of Ladoga and tastings will make your vacation a real hedonistic journey. It’s good that the chef uses only local products in the kitchen, which gives an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Here you can try national Karelian pastries (skantsy and kalitki), pike-perch Ladoga with ptitim, game cabbage rolls with roasted pepper sauce and, for dessert, warm blueberry pie with cream ice cream House.

Everyone who travels to Karelia must visit the natural park “Ruskeala” – the main pride of the region. The haunting beauty of the marble quarry with the groundwater of Finland’s Tohmajoki River is a must-see point for exploring Nordic nature. For convenience, it is better to stay 2-3 days in the hotel “Point on the map. Sortavala, 15 km from Ruskeala, and combine a visit to the park with outdoor activities. In the recreation center active “Terra Nordica”, you can rent quads, snowmobiles and everything you need for hiking.

We can safely say that “Point on the map. Sortavala is the lake of serenity in Karelia: two-storey complexes are located on the shores of Lake Puyaralampi, surrounded by coniferous forests. The air around the hotel is literally saturated with useful trace elements, which allows you to enjoy not only pleasant walks, but also quality sleep.A pleasant walk is at the eponymous cafe-bistro with a terrace, where you can taste familiar and understandable home cooking with a Karelian accent.

You will remember such a vacation forever, because there is nothing more picturesque than walking along the lake with its calm and soothing course. The Nordic relaxation format on the coast increases immunity, hardens the body and refreshes the mind. Hotel “Point on the map. Vidlitsa is considered a place of real restart – there is both a walking and barbecue area and saunas in every room. By the way, each room is a full-fledged house on the banks of Ladoga. No city noise – just untouched pristine nature and comfortable service.

All travelers in love with the northern Ladoga region tend to go on excursion routes and enjoy nature. After a trip to Ruskeala, as well as the town of Sortavala, it is worth slowing down and stopping for a few days to contemplate the world around it. Scientists have proven that a calm and peaceful range of shades from green to dark brown soothes the psyche and gives a feeling of grounding.

If you want to hike in the local wild forests, play board games, try local cuisine – pay attention to the hotel “Point on the map. Pole Lodeynoye. The project can be safely considered the Gastronomic mecca of Karelia, in addition, it has absorbed all the best solutions implemented in other hotels of the chain: the same laconic design, high comfort and impeccable service.The panoramic windows of the rooms overlook the Svir River Around – a coniferous forest, the chirping of birds and the murmur of the waves.

The hotel has a cozy restaurant and a fireplace corner, as well as an interior with Nordic motifs.

Many travelers to Karelia note that something mysterious is felt in the air of the region: it is not for nothing that in the legends of the local population, each plant or tree has its own spirits – dryads. Such a trip can become a real escape or retreat, which in the end will bring you back to yourself.

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*Quote from Katya Pantzar’s book “Sisu: Finding the Source of Courage, Strength and Happiness in Finnish”.