The Pearl of the Eastern Border
Welcome to the Pearl of the Eastern Border – an unforgettable travel destination in North Karelia
In Tohmajärvi, the simple life offered by Itärajan Helmi in a traditional Finnish landscape is available to you from the end of May 20.5.2025 to the end of August. Up to 30 people can be accommodated at a time.
At Itärajan Helme you will stay in a traditional Finnish barn without electricity , overlooking the beautiful Tohmajärvi Lake. If you are looking for something a little more exotic, you can also stay in a Tentsile wooden cabin or a glamping tent . Glamping has become increasingly popular among tourists, and it is no wonder, because it has a unique atmosphere.
Finnish Finlayson bed linen and towels are always included in the price of accommodation. There is a biological outdoor shed near the barns and there is also an indoor toilet in connection with the main building.
In the mornings and evenings, an authentic Finnish wood-fired sauna warms you up. There are two saunas, one in the immediate vicinity of the main building and barns and the other on the lake shore, about 600 meters away. There is a hot tub in connection with the sauna on the hill, and on the shore you can take a dip in the refreshing water of Lake Tohmajärvi if you wish. Also ask about the possibility of a sauna raft cruise!
Breakfast and other meals are served in the well-equipped summer kitchen located near the main building and barns, which also serves as a place to hang out and a cozy living room. We can pack lunches for cyclists if needed! And hey, we are part of the Welcome Cyclist network!
As a guest, you can participate in the preparation of dinner if you wish, as it is mainly prepared over an open fire on the lakeshore in the barbecue hut or in the summer kitchen. At meals, you will enjoy fresh rolls and pastries, as well as local and nearby delicacies. The food is always fresh and prepared with love.
