Savo-Karjala Excursion 2026 Joensuu

29.04.2026 - 29.04.2026 |Joensuu

Savo-Karjala Excursion is one of the most famous and popular May Day celebration traditions of the Student Union (ISYY). The first Savo-Karjala Excursion was organized in 1990. During the Savo-Karjala Excursion, students circle around Eastern Finland (North Savo and North Karelia regions) on buses on a predetermined route, which will remain a secret until the buses start their journey, and enjoy refreshments in different bars and restaurants along the way (please note that the event is intended for adults only). The buses will stop at different locations giving students a chance to enjoy some refreshments and at one location food (the refreshments/food are not included in the price of the tour).

The stops during the Excursion last around 30 minutes each and there is one longer stop in the middle of the trip so that participants can eat. The whole event lasts for approximately nine (9) hours after which there is an official afterparty at BePop. 

Further information:

Eveliina Scharin, Community Coordinator, The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland, tel. +358 44 576 8408, yk(at)isyy.fi