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Hiking Center in Petkeljärvi National Park

Warmly welcome to visit Finland's easternmost and smallest National Park

Petkeljärvi National Park hiking center, Petkeljärvi Center, is located in Petraniemi, in Finland's easternmost municipality Ilomantsi, in the middle of Petkeljärvi National Park. Our service offerings include options, whether you come as our guest for a longer stay, or just for a day to enjoy the nature of the National Park and the café's services. You can find the opening hours of the café and nature hut on our services page. 

Our website has received a fresh new look in honor of the National Park's anniversary year. Petkeljärvi National Park turns 70 this year, and our website has also gained new functions, such as online booking calendars for hourly bookable products. In the News section, we have gathered information about summer events.

  • Campsite pitches, hiking center accommodation rooms, and the Park Ranger's Cabin are available for booking in the online booking calendar for the period 08.05. - 25.10.2026. If you are arriving earlier, please inquire about the situation and availability by phone +358 41 436 1790. All our accommodation services open on 08.05.2026

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

For the whole family

Spacious Family Room, Pets allowed.

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

Park Ranger's Cabin

Starting from 180€ / 2 nights, 1 - 6 persons

Accommodation room, no pets

40 - 80€ without bed linen, 1-4 persons

Articles

28.04.2026

Möhkö Theatre presents

Memory of the Bog - A fictional short film is a glimpse into a teacher's daily life and the significance of the bog
18.04.2026

Ilomantsin Sääkset / Ospreys of Ilomantsi

The first osprey visited the Ilomantsi camera nest on Thursday, April 16. But whether it's Manu, the long-term...
08.04.2026

Hiking Center Opens May 8, 2026

Petkeljärvi National Park's Hiking Center Opens for the New Summer Season
29.03.2026

Petkeljärvi National Park 70 Years

National Parks from the Second Wave of Establishment Celebrate Their 70th Anniversary in 2026
29.03.2026

In the Wonderland of Ilomantsi - On the Cusp of Spring

Spring has arrived in Ilomantsi and nature is awakening! Come and see how the Koitajoki river winds and the...

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Customer Experiences

The room was exactly as we had read. The surroundings were relaxing, and to our surprise, the water at the end of the boat dock was very shallow. It was easy to be and move around with a child.

Vera
14.06.2026

The accommodation met expectations. Well-thought-out systems, for example, there was a shoe tray outside the room for dirty hiking boots, and waste sorting was well-organized. Friendly staff!

Stina
05.06.2026

Friendly service. A nice small caravan area and a clean and functional service building. The lakeside sauna is absolutely excellent and reasonably priced for guests.

Hannu P.
02.06.2026

The accommodation was exactly as described and we had a great time. We were almost the only guests, so the common areas were not crowded.
The reception and service were very friendly and knowledgeable.
The local trails were beautiful and easy to walk.
We left feeling good and would definitely recommend it.
Daughter 30 years old and mother 67 years old.

Tytär 30 v. ja äiti 67 v.
29.05.2026

No complaints. Everything went well, the room and common areas were clean. Looking ahead to next summer, it would be worthwhile to check the mosquito nets in the rooms; ours had a few holes through which the nasty buzzers could get in.

Sini
20.05.2026

Friendly and flexible service.
Thank you!

Juhani
19.05.2026

A Campsite in a wonderful location. We were traveling by motorhome, so we don't have information on the quality of the accommodation. Great hiking trails for both short and long hikes can be found nearby.

Jarmo
28.09.2025

An excellent place to relax in nature. Great running trails from which you can choose a suitable one, and an absolutely wonderful lakeside sauna. The service, on the other hand, is top-notch! The staff are very cheerful 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 place. The rental lakeside sauna is incredibly good! It's large enough that the steam spreads evenly. Note: Cell phone connections may be spotty here, but I consider that a good thing too.
I'd rather come here than to, for example, Tenerife.

Loomis
04.08.2025

An unparalleled camp school destination. Memorable experiences, versatile activities, excellent facilities, and stunning national park landscapes.

Unna

Petkeljärvi National Park and hiking routes

Are you a peace-seeking hiker who comes to nature to find balance in your life? Do you hike the trails for the freedom each step of the journey brings? Or are you a long-distance trekker with pre-planned stages from lean-to to lean-to, wanting to test yourself?

Perhaps you are the one who brings your children to explore the secrets of the forest and wants to stay within a safe distance, so it would be easy to return for a snack and perhaps a nap with the youngest adventurers if needed.

What kind of adventurer are you?

Be freely yourself, Discover your inner adventurer, your wilderness survivor, or simply be who you already know you are.

Remember, however, to respect nature and other hikers. This way we preserve what we have now, also for the future.

Petkeljärvi National Park, signposts

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