For groups

Ready-made program packages for cultural and military destinations

Taistelijan Talo's program packages, tailored for group tours, shed light on the culture and military history of the Hattuvaara area.

 

Military history of North Karelia – From battlefields to stories

Price: from €650/person

FOR GROUPS. Duration 3 nights, 4 days.

Welcome to the military history tour, a journey to the heart of Finnish defense and independent Finland. Embark on a journey to the historical sites of Eastern Finland, where the events of the Winter and Continuation War come alive in your memories. This expertly guided tour takes you to authentic battle sites, monuments and the everyday lives of ordinary people. The guided tours and stories tell of the courage, perseverance and fighting spirit of the Finns, bringing history closer and revealing both the everyday lives of soldiers and the strategic phases of the war.

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Culture and military history in Ilomantsi

Price: From 200 €/person

FOR GROUPS. Duration 1 night, 2 days.

Set off on an unforgettable journey to Ilomantsi – a unique gem of the eastern border, where military history, Karelian culture and stunning landscapes meet. Ilomantsi offers the opportunity to experience something authentic, profound and unforgettable. Stop for this moment and feel the strong spirit of the border region – warm, hospitable and joie de vivre.

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Come on a trip to the easternmost village in Finland and the continental EU, Hatuvaara in Ilomantsi

Group tour package

Arhipanpirtti Jouni Puruskainen offers many stories. A program package tailored for group tours sheds light on culture and military history.
Memories Journey to Hattuvaara 68€ / person

Arrival at the Fighter's House according to the group's schedule, followed by accommodation in Arhipanpirtti in a holiday apartment or in Sergeintuva. Departure for a guided tour to the eastern point of the EU (distance 19km). The guide will tell you about the history of the village and the border region during war and peace on the way. Getting to know the eastern point of the Continental European Union. We enjoy soot-pan coffee with side dishes at Karhukämmen's Luppotupa. 

We return to magical Hattuvaara. On the way back, we will explore the village's old Orthodox Tsasouna. Transfer to the Fighter's House, where you can explore the indoor and outdoor exhibition with a guide. 

A modern Karelian dinner at the Fighter's House. Possibility of sauna bathing at the accommodation. After breakfast, the opportunity to explore the Makkola Museum for an additional fee.

Minimum group size 10 people. Transportation by the group's own car.
 

Cultural trip to Ilomantsi in the aftermath of the war

A journey into nature and culture that combines many elements and levels of experience in a genuine and authentic environment. Here you will experience multi-sensory and believable stories from our recent history to the present day.
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