Parppeinvaara

At Parppeinvaara visitor will find Runonlaulajan Pirtti, with handicrafts, traditional kantele music, and season exhibitions; Rajakenraalin maja, a war-time operational headquarters; Parppeinpirtti Restaurant, with a Karelian menu; and the Tsasouna, a small Orthodox chapel. (www.parppeinvaara.fi)

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Möhkö

The village Möhkö is located close to the border of Russia. Möhkö offers its local strengths: history, clean nature and the regional culture.  (www.mohko.net)

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Hattuvaara

The most eastern point of Finland and of the continental part of the European Union is located in the village of Hattuvaara in Ilomantsi. Settlement in the village has existed since 17th century. In the village visitor will find the oldest orthodox church, tsasouna, in West Europe. (Hattuvaara)

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Please, find more information about the attractions in Ilomantsi area from the tourist guidebook or contact us by phone (+358 400 240 072) or via e-mail (ilomantsi@visitkarelia.fi).

You are most welcome to Ilomantsi!

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POGOSTA

The central village of the municipality is not called "kirkonkylä" as is usual in Finland, but pogosta (a Russian loan-word, originally pogost). Also the local newspaper is called Pogostan Sanomat "The Pogosta News".

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Orthodox minority

In Ilomantsi approximately 17 % of the population belongs to the Orthodox Church of Finland. That is the largest percentage among Finnish municipalities. The church of prophet Elijah is the largest wooden orthodox church in Finland.

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Nature

Ilomatsi is characterized by with forests and boglands and there are two national parks (Petkeljärvi and Patvinsuo). You can find more about the nature and nature activities here.

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