Best Sonkajarvi Hotels

24 km north-east of Iisalmi, River Matkusjoki 30 m, hard, rather deep, rock-bottomed shore, own boat. Laminated log chalet 2009, living room/kitchen convertible sofa, bedroom 1 bed (width 120 cm), washroom, sauna (electric stove), terrace. Upstairs: bedroom double bed (width 160 cm) + 2 mattresses, lounge and balcony. Downstairs: underfloor heating. River bank sauna. Chalet located on a slope on eastern bank of River Matkusjoki. Separate lakeshore sauna, woodshed, outside toilet. A campfire site and grill shelter in the yard, a gas grill on the terrace. Price includes 2 bicycles and one open-style canoe. Remember to mention when you reserve. Iisalmi 24 km, Sonkajärvi 6 km, Tahko ski resort 70 km, Runni Spa 37 km, Tiilikkajärvi national park 40 km, Vuokatti 90 km. Fishing and canoeing opportunities on River Matkusjoki. On Lake Sonkajärvi annual world championship Wife Carrying Competition.

45 km to the northeast from Iisalmi, lake Haapajärvi 50 m (length 4,5 km, width 1,5 km) shallow gravel bottom, rowing boat, no pier. Wooden cabin 1947, kitchen, living room with 2 x sofa bed (size 140 x 190 cm), bedroom double bed (160 x 200 cm), baking oven, two fireplaces, air source heat pump, sauna (electric sauna stove), washroom with WC. There is a sheltered area in the yard; suitable, for example, for barbecuing. Campfire site on the beach. Separate lakeside sauna (wood-burning sauna stove, water must be brought by using a bucket) Large flat lawn yard area on the sunny plot. The yard is ideal for playing yard games. There are two disc golf baskets (bring your own discs) in the yard. The picturesque Jyrkänkoski ironworks area is within 4 km distance. There is summer restaurant / summer café (both open from 1st of May till end of September), museum and summer theatre. The owner organizes some additional services like guided hunting, fishing and trekking. The owner also rents equipment for those activities. In addition, a mobile hot tub trailer available for rent (from first of May till end of October, water from lake.

22 km to the northeast from Iisalmi, river Matkusjoki 40 m, shallow, rocky grassy beach, no pier. Public sandy beach nearby with good possibility to swim. Log panel faced cabin 2012, living room/kitchen, a living room with heat reserving fireplace, bedroom 1 double bed, bedroom 2 two beds, WC with shower. Sauna, washroom and a separate dressing room with own entrance. On the large terrace, there is a wood heated hot tub included in the price in case when customer carries out heating by itself (heating of hot tub takes three hours). Heating of hot tub and sauna can be ordered from the owner for extra fee / pre-order before arrival in the cabin. Payment of heating should be paid in cash straight to the owner. The cabin is located on Matkusjoki shore near bridge of Aittokoski. The cabin is located near camping and training center Hombu. The plot is a gently sloping and the yard is gravel-coated, from the terrace there is grassy slope to the shore. Campfire next to the cabin. Interior decor of cabin is modern. There is a video projector in the cabin. The spacious sauna has been built with the idea of traditional sauna. Access to the sauna from terrace. There is no own pier in cabin. Public, municipality owned beach next to the plot. On the public beach, there are good swimming beach and pier. There are three canoes available. Different sizes of life jackets available. There are good kayaking routes and fishing opportunities with a state fishing license on the area. Distances: Iisalmi 25 km, Kajaani 75 km, Kuopio 105 km, Tahko 71 km. Places to visit: Ironworks of Jyrkkä 32 km Hiking trail, Volokinpolku

36 km East of Iisalmi - city, Oinasjärvi -lake 25 m (length 0.7 km, width 1.5 km). Hard, sandy bottom. Own boat. Log cottage, built 2011, combined kitchen/ living room, bedroom: double bed, bedroom2: 2 beds, loft: double bed + 2 beds, washroom, sauna, terrace. Cottage on the rocky yard with pines and birch trees. Mechanical ventilation, the heat recovery and underfloor heating. Catering service available. Lot of fish in clear water lake (for example pike perch). In winter time ski trails near the cottage. Lighted ski trail 16 km. National park Tiilikka 10 km, Tahko ski center services 60 km, golf course Ylä-Savon golf 38 km, Iisalmi -city 36 km, Kuopio -city 90 km, airport Kuopio 83 km.