Taitokortteli
A craft district enclosed by 19th-century wooden houses, with workshops, design boutiques and courtyard cafés.
Taitokortteli lies beside the river in central Joensuu. It is a group of preserved old wooden houses and courtyards. Today it is home to workshops for textiles, pottery and woodworking, along with small design shops selling handmade Karelian-style souvenirs. In summer, the courtyard café sets out outdoor seating, and during the Christmas season there are often holiday markets. The district is small and can be explored in 30–60 minutes. It can be combined with Carelicum and the Market Square into a city-centre walking route. Most shops open on weekdays and Saturdays, and some close on Sundays.
Opening hours
Shops usually open Monday to Saturday; hours vary by shop
Nearby sights
- Carelicum
- Joensuu Market Square
- Joensuu Town Hall
- Joensuu Art Museum Onni
- St Nicholas Orthodox Church, Joensuu
- Ilosaari & Ilosaarirock
- Joensuu Church
- Paha-Koli & Akka-Koli trails