Petkeljärventie 61, 82900 Ilomantsi

+358 41 436 1790

info@petkeljarvi.fi

Experience the magic of eastern nature

Comfortable accommodation

Beautiful landscapes

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Hiking center in Petkeljärvi National Park

A warm welcome to our guests in Finland's easternmost and smallest national park

PETKELJÄRVI NATIONAL PARK 70 YEARS PROMOTION FRI-SUN 28.-30.8.26 ALL OUR ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS -25% !!!!
Valid only for a two-night stay at the time and booked in advance. Free cancellation until 28.07.2026.

Petkeljärvi National Park's hiking center, Petkeljärvi Center, is located in Petraniemi, in the easternmost municipality of Finland, Ilomantsi, in the middle of Petkeljärvi National Park. Our service offering offers options, whether you come to visit us for a longer period of time, or just enjoy the nature of the national park and the services of the café for the day. You can find the opening hours of the café and nature lodge on our services page.

Our homepage has been given a fresh new look in honor of the national park's anniversary. Petkeljärvi National Park turns 70 this year, and our website has also added new functions, such as online booking calendars for products that can be booked by the hour. In the News section, we have collected information about summer events.

Campsites, hiking center accommodation rooms and the Park Ranger's Lodge can be booked in the online booking calendar for the time 08.05. - 25.10.2026, if you are coming earlier, please inquire about the situation and availability by phone +358 41 436 1790. All our accommodation services will open on 08.05.2026

We serve groups, camp schools, family parties all year round. Ask for more information or request a quote info@petkeljarvi.fi

Current events

Spacious Family Room, pets allowed

1 day 100 - 150€ without sheets, 1-8 persons

Park ranger's hut

From 180€ / 2 days, 1 - 6 persons

Accommodation room, no pets

40 - 80€ without sheets, 1-4 persons

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01.07.2026

Karelia Rowing on Petkeljärvi 27.07.2026

The 40th Karelia-Soutu will be rowed between 27.7.-31.7.2026. Rowing arrangements will be concentrated on the small...

29.03.2026

BIRTHDAY HULINA

Super weekend 28-30.8.2026 GREAT offers on accommodation and campsites and festive events
Be quick and book your...

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In the wonderland of Ilomantsi - with the ears of spring

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Our customers' experiences

A campsite in a great location. We were travelling in a camper van, so we have no information about the level of accommodation. There are wonderful hiking trails nearby for both short and long hikes.

Jarmo

28.09.2025

A great place to relax in nature. Great jogging trails to choose from and a wonderful beach sauna. The service is also excellent! The staff is very happy and friendly. You feel welcome immediately. The food is the best. I recommend it!

Ali

08.09.2025

Just the right amount of everything in a great location. The rental beach sauna is incredibly good! It's big enough to spread the steam evenly. Note. Cell phone connections can be intermittent here, but I think that's a good thing.
Yes, I'd rather be here than, for example, Tenerife.

Loomis

04.08.2025

An unparalleled camp school destination. Memorable memories, diverse activities, a great setting and stunning national park scenery.

Unna

Petkeljärvi National Park and hiking trails

Are you a peace-seeking hiker who comes to nature to find balance with the rest of life? Do you come to hike for the freedom that comes with every step of the journey? Or are you a long-distance hiker with your stages ready from lean-to to lean-to and want to challenge yourself?

Maybe you are the one who brings your children to explore the secrets of the forest and you want to stay a safe distance away so that if necessary, it would be easy to return for a snack and perhaps a nap with the youngest hikers.

What kind of hiker are you?

Freely be yourself, find your inner hiker, wilderness survivor, or be exactly who you already know you are.

However, remember to respect nature and other hikers. This is how we preserve what we have now, also in the future.

Petkeljärvi National Park's own website