Ilomantsi

Window to the East
Ilomantsi is a convenient travel destination, offering spectacular natural scenery for those who enjoy outdoor recreation, numerous sights and events for those interested in culture, and great traditional cuisine for food lovers. One of the most famous foods from local cuisine is Karelian pie - Karjalanpiirakka - oval shaped open pastry fil

Listen to the enchanting sounds of kantele at the Parppeinvaara Bardic Village or let the silence surround you in our beautiful churches. Travel back through our nation's war history at the Taistelijan Talo, "Fighter's House" or discover the historic art of iron making at the Möhkö Ironworks.

Visit the Easternmost point of the continental European Union on Lake Virmajärvi and experience the proximity of the Russian border. Explore the magnificent Karelian nature in the Petkeljärvi National Park and along the hiking paths of the Karelian Circuit, or canoe along the twisting river Koitajoki through ancient forests. Taste our local specialities: Karelian vatruska and sultsina pasties, berry wines and liquors from the Hermanni Winery. Taste them all during your visit or bring some home with you in order to remember your wonderful visit to Karelia!

Älä myöskään unohda maistaa paikallisia perinneherkkuja: Karjalan vatruskaa sekä sultsiinoita. Ilomantsissa sijaitsee yksi Suomen harvinaisuuksista, Hermannin viinitila, jossa voit maistella marjaviinejä sekä liköörejä. Tila on perustettu 1989 ja se onkin Suomen vanhin.

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Kohokohtia

Petkeljärvi National Park

Wildlife & Nature

Pine-clad esker ridges formed during the Ice Age rise over pristine blue lakes in this beautiful part of Finland's eastern borderlands, well worth a day trip or a longer stay. Don't miss the lively and picturesque old Karelian village of Möhkö near the park. The colourful history of the area during World War Two is also of interest.

Parppeinvaara Bardic Village

History & Architecture

At Parppeinvaara you'll find a collection of historic buildings based on the theme of local tradition. These include the Bard´s House with traditional music and exhibitions, the Border General´s Cabin which use to be a war-time operational headquarters and a small Orthodox chapel. In the Mesikkä Animal Museum you can explore the relationship between people and nature.

Restaurant Parppeinpirtti

Cuisine

The specialty of Restaurant Parppeinpirtti is their pie-corner or ‘piirakkatsuppu’ in which lies their own pie-bakery. There all pies are made by hand and with guaranteed freshness. The starters, such as mushroom-salad, smoked salmon and vinegar-vegetables are all made from fresh natural ingredients. The traditional Karelian cuisine includes a main course cooked in an oven.

Möhkö ironworks

Arts & Culture

Möhkö Ironworks is a place for the whole family. Time goes by unnoticed as one gets to know the history of ironworks, war events and the time when Möhkö was dependent on forest. The exhibitions are located in ironworks mansion Pytinki and in shop building Ambari. Pytinki Museum Shop serves customers.

The Winetower

Landscapes & Sceneries

You can enjoy breathtaking views from the panoramic balcony at the height of 33 metres while tasting Hermanni Winery products, cocktails and drinks. A selection of hot and cold beverages, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and sweet and savoury pastries made in-house are available.

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Reitin varrella

Experience the Finnish National landscape in the heart of Koli National park, capital of North Karelia, Joensuu and nature of Nurmes and Karelian Holiday Resort Bomba. Driving in Finland is easy and stress-free, there are no traffic jams and very little traffic in rural areas. Stop by little villages, find a public beach on a lake and go for a swim. The national parks are easiest to reach with your own car.

5 - 10 days

Via Karelia