EXPERIENCES AT POHJOLA
Welcome to Pohjolan
Pirtti & Kievari
"We have sauna, nature and peace,
Finnish traditions and countryside.
Come enjoy and feel at ease,
It’s the place to put all worries aside"
Wishing you welcome
the family Pohjola
Located in the village of Vuotunki, half an hour away from Ruka and Kuusamo, you can find the historic country estate of Pohjola. The first stories from Pohjola date back to 1686 when our ancestors settled in Vuotunki amongst the first pilgrims who arrived to the village.
Nowadays owned by the 11th generation of the family, Pohjola is offering unforgettable and authentic Finnish experiences for its visitors. We are proud of our historical buildings, cultural heritage and the pure nature surrounding us and are committed to preserving them so that our guests can enjoy them as well. We welcome you to experience the traditions of Finnish sauna, visit Santa Claus at his cottage or perhaps spend a day as a Finn.
ABOUT US
ENVIRONMENT
We at Pohjolan Pirtti & Kievari are committed to take care of our surrounding nature and have built our actions and services to support this. We prefer local produce, avoid using disposable items and try our best to use the resources we already have rather than using new ones.
Pohjolan Pirtti & Kievari has been acknowledged with the Green Key and Sustainable Travel Finland -certificates.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Preserving our cultural heritage, the unique buildings and the environment of Pohjola is one of our core values.
We cherish our historically remarkable buildings and heritage and want to make sure they are actively and responsibly used in our services. It’s important to us being able to share authentic stories and experiences with our visitors
FAVORING LOCAL
In our services we wish to use the local produce and the expertise of our local people as much as possible.
This is to actively fulfill our promise of being environmentally friendly as well as to support the local businesses and help preserve the area. By doing this we also ensure that we can always offer our customers the pure and high quality food and services we believe they deserve.
FUTURE
Nordic Holiday Services Oy / Pohjolan Pirtti & Kievari carried out a development project from April 16, 2024, to February 27, 2025, in collaboration with FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy to create a business plan for the next ten years. The primary goal of the plan is to develop the business into a year-round operation and extend customer stays by diversifying accommodation options and service offerings.
As part of the project, a comprehensive development plan, or master plan, was created, covering accommodation and other construction, land use needs, service content, access routes, lighting, and the placement of various functions. The plan also strongly incorporates a service design perspective.
The project was implemented with development funding granted by the North Ostrobothnia ELY Centre and co-financed by the European Union.