Ilomäki farm

Authentic rural tourism

At Ilomäki farm, we offer our guests cosy and comfortable cottage accommodation, beautiful nature, Finnish traditions and plenty of peace and seclusion all year round, near the city of Seinäjoki in Western Finland.

Just the experience of staying on a real, working farm is enough to make the visit truly special for our guests. If you’re looking for more to do, however, many local attractions are within easy reach of the farm – including amusement parks like Powerpark and the Dudesons Activity Park. Ähtäri Zoo also offers the chance for you to get face-to-face with a wide range of Finnish animals. Thanks to our central location, the farm is ideally placed for exploring the wider region, and you can always count on a warm welcome when you return to the farm after a busy day of sightseeing and adventure.

Activities and animals

There are plenty of opportunities for laid-back fun for both families and small groups, from nature walks and outdoor games to enjoying an authentic Finnish löyly in the sauna.

Activities at the farm

There are two forest trails on the farm’s grounds, measuring 1 km and 3 km in length. Along the forest trail, you’ll find an 8-hole disc golf course and a barbecue shelter, both of which guests are welcome to use. You can also forage for berries and mushrooms during the right season. The floodlit Koukkari running and ski trail is located 4 km away, offering routes ranging from 1 to 5 km. A 1,500-metre long-distance ice skating track is also available 6 km away. You can watch a video of the skating track here.

We have a choice of bikes and snowshoes available for your use on the farm, as well as a range of games. In the winter we have “vipukelkka” a kind of a sleigh version of a merry go round which is a firm favourite with the children. There is also a range of toys and games available for children, including buckets and spades, swings, ride-on toy tractors, hobby horses and a toy cow, which is perfect for practising your milking technique!

The hosts can give you a ride on the tractor or the buggy, or teach you the art of axe throwing. You won’t get bored as there’s always something to do, no matter the weather. Just as most Finnish homes, most of the cottages have their own saunas, plus with all the cottages you can rent hot tubs for your use.

THE FOUR SEASONS IN FINLAND ALL OFFER DIFFERENT THINGS TO EXPERIENCE

• In winter you can go skiing, take a hike in snowshoes, or defy the freezing temperatures and enjoy a bath in the hot tub under the stars and moonlight.
• In spring you can discover how nature wakes up after the long cold winter.
• On sunny and warm summer days, enjoy bicycle rides or try disc golf on the farm’s eight-basket disc golf course, and don’t forget the possibilities of our magic light summer nights.
• In the autumn you can delight in the nature’s gifts by picking mushroom and wild berries in the forests.

Farm animals

We have learned from our experience how important spending time with our animals is to some of our visitors. We try our best to make this a memorable experience, especially for the children visiting us. In addition to our family and guests, Ilomäki farm is home to horses, sheep, rabbits, cats and a dog.

Check here for more information and names of our animals!

Peräseinäjoki and local area

The centre of Peräseinäjoki is 4 km (shops, pharmacy, restaurants, service station, church), and the city centre of Seinäjoki 30 km from the farm. There are many places of interest to visit in the area.

The holiday centre of lake Kalajärvi, 6 km (restaurant, beach, miniature golf, tour skating trail in winter, rowing boats).

• Kalajärvi geological nature trail and discovery forest
• The Finnish emigrant museum
• Peräseinäjoen Pennihäät ry (summer theatre performances)
• The long-distance ice skating trail (1,500 m) is 6 km away. View video of the long-distance ice skating track

Shops (grocery store)

• K-Market Viljami
• S-Market Peräseinäjoki

Restaurants, service station, shops, pharmacy

• Kuu Kebab (pizzeria)
• Neste Peräseinäjoki (service station, restaurant)
• Koivukaaren Lounasravintola (restaurant)
• Grillari (restaurant)
• Ravintola Kalajärvi (restaurant)
• Bar & Cafe Perätupa
• Tarjan ompelukauppa (shop)
• Farkkutuote (shop)
• Peräseinäjoki´s pharmacy

More attractions

Accommodation and cottages

At Ilomäki farm, we offer our visitors cosy and comfortable cottage accommodation, beautiful nature, Finnish traditions and plenty of peace and seclusion all year round in the small village of Peräseinäjoki, close to the city of Seinäjoki, in western Finland. A visit to Ilomäki is a chance for you to immerse yourself in authentic rural life: enjoying the scent of fresh hay, meeting the many animals living on our farm and making the most of the unhurried pace.

There are now seven unique cottages dotted around our farm, suitable for 2–7 guests. A couple of holiday apartments are available in the Kalajärvi holiday park, about 6 km from the farm. Contact us and make a reservation or book online!

Accommodation at the farm

Kalajärvi cottages