CULTURAL HERITAGE AND FURRY FRIENDS

Vanttausjärvi, Rovaniemi

Morning coffee on the porch stairs. The sun is shining, green grass smells relaxing. You will let your mind calm down in the sparkle of Lake Vanttausjärvi, the brightness of the swallows and the beauty of the red-colored traditional buildings. Simplicity of life is undeniable.

WHAT & WHERE?

The culturally and historically significant Saariniemi farm, founded in 1862, is located at the tip of the peninsula in its own peace, surrounded by good fishing waters. Traditions are cherished and respected on the farm, and the animals there are Finnish indigenous breeds: Finnish sheep, barnacles and country chickens and cocks. The village of Vanttausjärvi is located about 60 km east of the center of Rovaniemi. By bus from Rovaniemi to Vanttauskoski, from where the rest is by car.

WHEN & TO WHOM?

Bookable from June 27 to August 7.

Minimum booking 3 days.

Holiday in Vanttausjärvi is suitable for all ages, and depending on the accommodation option, even for a larger group! The picturesque traditional setting of the Saariniemi farm is suitable for quieting down or experiencing community - exactly as you wish.

ACCOMMODATION

Small cottage Onnela, located on a private beach in the immediate vicinity of Saariniemi farm. Onnela's sauna has a kitchenette, small refrigerator, microwave, table, TV, beds, 1 children's travel cot and wi-fi. It can accommodate 2 adults + 1 child. There is also a sofa bed in the sauna cottage. Carrying water from a yard well. At your disposal is a wood-heated beach sauna, a boat and life jackets, fishing rods and a bicycle. 15 km to the village shop.

A larger group (6 people) will stay in a modern Ainola building south of the peninsula in the immediate vicinity of the Saariniemi farm.