Impilahti Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Pitkyarantsky District, Republic of Karelia, Russia
About Impilahti
In 1812, "Old Finland", the area Russia had taken from Sweden by the wars of 1700–1721 and 1741–1743, was united with the Grand Duchy of Finland. These areas, including Impilahti, became part of independentFinlandin 1917. Impilahti was part of what was evacuated and ceded to theSoviet Unionafter the Winter War 1940 and again after the Continuation War 1944. In the Finnish days Impilahti was centre of a municipality that included the industrial Pitkäranta (now Pitkyaranta), which already then was the biggest population centre. The population of the town and its surroundings has been in a decline and they have some 600 inhabitants as of 2023.
Where to Stay in Impilahti
- 🏨Bashni Andra
- 🏨Karelia Love Glamping
Impilahti Travel Guide Sections
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