Finland

Regional sacred-site guide

Sacred sites in North Karelia

Explore 1 sacred place in North Karelia, Finland, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.

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Pirunpöytä
Baltic-Finnic Folk Religion

Pirunpöytä

Kitee, North Karelia, Finland

In a stand of North Karelian forest near Kesälahti, a flat granite stone bears some eighty shallow cups that folklore blames on a midnight-dancing devil....

Key questions

North Karelia sacred-site questions

How many sacred sites are listed in North Karelia?

This regional guide currently includes 1 sacred site in North Karelia, Finland.

Which traditions are represented in North Karelia?

The most represented traditions in the current guide include Baltic-Finnic Folk Religion.

Can I view North Karelia sacred sites on a map?

Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.