Guided Tour in the Rune Singer's Village

Guided tour in the Rune Singer's Village include an introduction to the Karelian way of life and construction culture, mesmerising kantele compositions and tales of the rune singers of Ilomantsi. War history is an intrinsic part of Ilomantsi’s history and at the Mesikkä Animal Museum one can immerse themselves in the relationship between human and nature.

Programme Description:

The guided tour begins at the Rune Singer's House with an introduction to Karelian culture and a session of kantele music. From the Rune Singer's House the guided tour proceeds via museum buildings of Mateli Kuivalatar to the Border General’s Cabin which is a real part of Rukajärvi’s battlefront war history. The guided tour also includes the All Saints Chapel and the Mesikkä Animal Museum.