Sights and Services in the Hattuvaara area

The cottages are only a few kilometres away from the small village (population a little under 300) of Hattuvaara.

[Services]

The village shop is open on weekdays from 9 in the morning until
5 in the evening and on saturdays from 9 until one in the afternoon. The shop is also open on sundays in the summer. It also functions as the local post office and pharmacy.

The local restaurant is in Taistelijan Talo, from where also the fishing licences are obtainable.

Local Taxi:
Veli Hoskonen, P 049-277725 / 013-830130
Leo Puruskainen, P 0500-176439 / 013-830110

[Sights]

The orthodox tsasouna or the prayer chapel is situated almost in the middle of the village near the intersection of the road to Lake Hattujärvi. Especially during the Petru praasniekka in June and on Easter time are services held regularly in the tsasouna. The services are more irregular during the rest of the year. Guided tours of the tsasouna are available for all interested in the summer.

The easternmost point of the European union is located about fifteen kilometres away from the cottages in Virmajärvi. Because the location is in the border zone admission is possible only with a valid permission. During office hours the permission is obtained from the Hattuvaara border guard service, at other times from the Taistelijan Talo.

Taistelijan Talo houses the local restaurant and has exhibitions on the local wartime history.

Further information on activities and places of interest in the region is available through the Ilomantsi Tourist Service Ltd. Get in touch!