Sortavala
Lakeside town on the northern shore of Lake Ladoga in Russia's Republic of Karelia, Sortavala sits close to the Finnish border and serves as a base for trips into the Karelian wilderness, including the nearby Ruskeala area. The town is listed among Russia's historic cities and has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants along the waterfront.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population20,760
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
Sortavala: quick answers
Where is Sortavala?
Sortavala is in Russia.
How do you get to Sortavala?
The nearest airport is St. Petersburg (LED), about 4 hr 30 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sortavala?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -6°C21°F. The wettest month is August, with about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sortavala?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 4 restaurants, 22 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.