A guided tour in the poetry village includes an introduction to the Karelian way of life and building culture, enchanting kantele melodies and stories from Ilomantsi's rune singers. War history is an essential part of Ilomantsi's recent history and in Luontopirtti Mesikkä, one dives into the relationship between humans and nature.
Summer season
Price: 8 € / adult, 6 € / pensioner, student, child aged 7-15. Guided tour 90 € / 110 € (incl. kantele music) during opening hours, out-of-hours opening fee 50 €. VAT 0%
Validity period: 1.5.-30.9.
Group size: Minimum 10 persons
Duration: Tour without kantele music 1 h 15 min, with kantele music 1 h 30 min
Winter season
Price: 6 € / adult, 5 € / pensioner, student, child aged 7-15. Guided tour 110 € / 130 € (incl. kantele music) VAT 0%
Validity period: 1.10.-30.4. (museum granaries, Border General's Cabin and the Chapel of All Saints are not included in the guided tour from 1.10.-30.4.)
Group size: Minimum 10 persons.
Duration: Tour without kantele music 1 h, with kantele music 1 h 15 min
The group arrives at Parppeinvaara, where a guide leads the group to the Rune Singer's Cabin. The tour begins with an introduction to Karelian culture and kantele music. From the Rune Singer's Cabin, the tour proceeds through Mateli Kuivalatar's granaries to the Border General's Cabin, which is authentic war history from the Rukajärvi front. The guided tour also includes the Chapel of All Saints and Luontopirtti Mesikkä.
Opportunity to buy souvenirs from the museum shop Parppeinpuoti.
Coffee or lunch is available for an additional fee at Parppeinpirtti Restaurant.
Further information and contact details:
Parppeinvaara Poetry Village
www.parppeinvaara.fi
