Kontiolahti

Few municipalities in North Karelia have a history as closely tied to the lowering of Lake Höytiäinen as Kontiolahti. In 1859, an attempt to drain the lake through a new channel led to a breach that rapidly lowered its water level, reshaping the shoreline and creating new farmland. The municipality remains on Höytiäinen’s eastern shore, in the lake-and-forest country east of Joensuu. Kontiolahti is known internationally for biathlon: its venue has hosted the Biathlon World Championships four times, most recently in 2025, and regularly stages IBU Biathlon World Cup races. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Kontiolahti relates to the lakes and forests of North Karelia.

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