Museum of Northern Ladoga Region
Музей Северного Приладожья
A local museum introducing the alternating Finnish and Russian history, folk culture and nature of the Sortavala area.
The Museum of the Northern Ladoga Region is housed in a historic building in the old town. Its displays cover the geology, archaeological finds, Karelian folk culture, town life in the Finnish period and World War II, as well as an exhibit on marble quarrying at Ruskeala, which helps in understanding local heritage. It is not large and can be seen in about an hour. It is usually closed on Mondays. Admission is inexpensive, and it is a good choice for a rainy day or while waiting for a boat.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Ruskeala Express
- Vakkosalmi Park
- Sortavala Old Town
- Mount Paaso Viewpoint
- Ladoga Skerries National Park
- Ahvenkoski Waterfalls
- Ruskeala Mountain Park
- Resurrection & Gethsemane Sketes, Valaam