Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Niinikummun uimaranta during your trip to Kitee?
You can learn about the history of Kesaelahti with a stop at Kesalahti Church.
Whether you're headed off on a weekend break or a lengthy getaway, it's good to know a bit about Kitee before setting off.
Kitee lies 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the east of Kerimaki, and 210 miles (338 kilometers) northeast of Helsinki, the nation's lively capital.
Ready to meet the locals? 10,000 people call this part of Karelia home.