Karelia, Russia · Europe
Sortavala sits on the route: 20 minutes from Kharlu.
Sortavala is a town located in Karelia, Russia. With a population of 20,760, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sortavala sits in Russia. It's in the Europe/Moscow time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sortavala to your route.
Sortavala (Russian: Сортавала; Finnish and Karelian: Sortavala; Swedish: Sordavala), in Russian sometimes known as Serdobol (Сердоболь), is a town in the Republic of Karelia, Russia, located at the northern tip of Lake Ladoga near the Finnish border, 246 kilometres (153 mi) west of Petrozavodsk, the capital city ofRead more
the Republic of Karelia. The closest city on the Finnish side of the border is Joensuu, which is located 136 kilometres (85 mi) from Sortavala. In 2021, the population of Sortavala was 19,215.
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Sortavala is located in Karelia, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 61.7123 latitude, 30.7095 longitude.
Sortavala has a population of approximately 20,760 people, making it a town in Russia.
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