Some excerpts from the website of Himmerki Camping that might be useful
There are plenty of opportunities for exciting activities for everybody in Posio. At HolidayVillage Himmerki you might even catch a glimpseof a witch! In winter there are many
ski slopes available in the area. There are also plenty of cross-country
skiing tracks and snowmobile routes.
Ski tracks start off from the Himmerki yard,
ski centre Kirintovaara is only 4 km away, and there is only a 40 minutes drive to the larger
ski resort Ruka. Tourist Attractions in Posio The canyon of Korouoma and its frozen waterfalls are unique in Finland. The long beaches of Lakes Livojarvi and Hietajarvi could be calledthe Riviera of Finland. Pentikmaki with its silver pine log buildings, Pentik
shop, Country Style Museum and International
Coffee Cup Museum is certainly worth a visit. The Riisitunturi national park gives you a good example of the purity and diversity of Nature in Posio. Activities Our partner Stella Polaris Lapland organizes many local events and activities in the area. You can enjoy activities such as guided hiking
tours in the Posio wilderness and mountain areas, canoeing, snow mobiling, husky and reideer safaris, adventures and paintball. Please contact. Stella Polaris Lapland for further information! Hiking Hiking trails start off from the Himmerki yard. Two National parks are located nearby, and the many lakes, ponds and rivers of the area offer lots of excitement for anglers. Fishing In Posio there are 3000 forest ponds and lakes, rivers and streams. Therefore Posio is an ideal place for all kinds of fishing. You can start from our own shore at Lake Kitka. Use your own equipment or ask us to provide you with everything you need. We will arrange the necessary licenses, too. Hunting The extensive forests of the area are ideal for hunting wildfowl, hares, and moose or even bear. Please, contact us for more information. Wild Berries and Mushrooms Autumn is a great time for excursions. Everymans right grants you the permission to pick wild mushrooms or berries in the forest while enjoying the exploding autumn colours.
Contact information and location. Lomakeskus Himmerki Himmerki 8 FI-97900 Posio
Tel. +358 (0) 16 352 602 GSM +358 (0) 400 225 937
Fax +358 (0) 16 352 600. Email: info(at)himmerki.com. Distances from Himmerki. Posio town
centre 6 km. Kirintovaara
Ski Resort 4 km. Riisitunturi National Park 25 km. Kuusamo
airport 55 km/1 h. Rovaniemi
airport and railway station 140 km/2 h. Kemijarvi railway station 120 km. Ruka
Ski Resort 60 km/1 h. Suomu
Ski Resort 75 km. Iso-Syote
Ski Resort 85 km. Ranuan Zoo 97 km/1 h
Holiday Village Himmerki in Finnish Lapland. What an heavenly place, cried a travelling vicar in the olden times as he climbed up to a sandy ridge for a rest. This is the origin of the name of Himmerki, a heavenly place. And that it really is like, a heavenly beautiful place, all year round! Holiday Village Himmerki is located on the shores of Lake Kitkajarvi in Posio, Finnish Lapland. This lake is famous for its abundant fish and unbelievably clear water. Its velvety beaches invite you to spend the day sunbathing, and to take a swim in the refreshing water after the dense heat of the
sauna. Our rustic yet modern holiday village is an ideal place for a rest in the midst of the busy urban life of today. Take a moment to come here and feel the freshness of Nature on your skin! Comfort is guaranteed at Himmerki There are plenty of choice for accommodation, from cottage
suites to Lappish hut-shaped cabins, with 130 beds altogether. Our newest cottages offer you all the amenities of modern life. Holiday Village Himmerki also offers you a venue for
meetings and events. Our
conference room contains all the equipment required for a successful
meeting. You are welcome to have all your meals in our
restaurant. The menu ranges from
breakfast to delicious
dinners. Our
restaurant is also used for family gatherings and company events. Welcome to the heavenly Himmerki, to relax and enjoy life!
The Hotel Kirikeskus is located at Kirintovaara by Lake Kirintojarvi 4 kilometers from Himmerki. There are
22 rooms and 58 beds available for you. Our
restaurant offers tasty meals and Lapland delicacies made of local materials with wines. We have excellent facilities for
meetings: you can use a 90 seat auditorium and a 40 seat learning
studio. We can offer you an up-to-date infrastructure for
meeting, as agreed. Our lakeside
sauna by Lake Kirintojarvi offers agreeable experiences amidst nature. After the gentle heat in
sauna, you can have a swim in a clear, clear-water lake. 15 to 20 persons can enjoy evening snacks by the big indoor fireplace made of natural stone. The
room is also an excellent
meeting room.
Our modern
conference and events facilities fit comfortably some 70 people. fully equipped for
conferences:
computer, projection panel,
Internet connection, flap board meals and refeshments
Our five Lakeshore Villas are situated right by the lakeshore. A magnificient lakeside scenery can be enjoyed in the
living room as well as in the
terrace. upstairs
living room big
terrace and
balcony
Our cosy
Sauna Lodge with its extra cots is suitable for six people. The cabin contains a separate
bedroom, a well-equipped
kitchen, a
sauna and a fireplace.
We also provide idyllic summer cabins for 2-4 people cooking facilities and
kitchen service
toilets and
showers are located in our new service building
The hotel Kirikeskus has a great view of the Kiri slope 200 meters away that has tree 900 meter
skiing slopes. Two of slopes are illuminated and have a height of 110 meters. Slope profiles are suitable for families and there are also challenges for experienced skiers. The spacious slope service
centre building and the outdoor campfire site add to your comfort.
Himmerki
Suite is located in the same building with the
conference facilities. Himmerki
Suite accommodates six (+ two) people in luxurious comfort, there are stately beds and spacious lounges where you can spend time with your family and friends. well-equipped
kitchen outdoor electric socket for warming up the car
In our fully licenced
restaurant you can enjoy the taste of local dishes. It is a pleasant place to arrange
meetings or just sit down and relax. Please, book your meals beforehand
Our four traditionalstyle Greylog Cottages offer comfortable accommodation for two to five people.
kitchenette with a complete
kitchen service
Conferences and Events. Contacts and location. Lomakeskus Himmerki | Himmerki 8 | FI-97900 Posio |
tel. +358 (0) 16 352 602 | info(at)himmerki.com
Price per day, please check the camping -fee 75 /week 270 /month 320 /season (1.10.- 14.5.) Prices per week or season include electricity and the use of service facilities. Camping fee 10 /day (caravan, camper or tent) + 2 EUR/adult and 1 EUR/child Electricity 3 EUR/day 2 discount from camping -fee for members of SML or SF-Caravan and for members of other national camping or caravan associations Every fourth day without charge (excluding electricity). 2 /person, minimum charge 10 EUR/50 min., the following hours 8 EUR/hour. Towel 1 EUR. Morning
sauna 9.00 - 11.00 between 23. Jun and 10. Aug is included in camping- and cottage -fees. Linen 5 /set Boat 5 /hour, 10 /day. Please note: Unfortunately we do not accept any credit cards. We reserve the right for price changes.
We provide 28 caravan sites with electricity. They are situated in beautiful moorland, near the service facilities and
barbeque sites.