Rautjärvi

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Rautjärvi is in South Karelia, in Southern Finland.

Understand

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Rautjärvi is a municipality located in southeastern Finland, close to the Russian border. It is situated in the South Karelia region and has a population of around 3,400 (as of 2023). The name "Rautjärvi" translates to "Iron Lake," referring to the large lake that dominates the landscape and gives the municipality its character.

Agriculture and forestry are the two primary economic drivers of Rautjärvi. Farmlands cover much of the fertile soil around the lake, while the surrounding woods provide abundant resources for timber harvesting and processing. Tourism is another growing sector, thanks to the municipality's pristine natural environment and plentiful recreational opportunities.

The rural municipality consists of several villages, of which the largest village, Simpele, serves as the administrative centre of the municipality.

Get in

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Trains between Helsinki and Joensuu stop at Simpele railway station. There are buses between Imatra and Simpele on weekdays. For coach timetables, see Matkahuolto.

  • 61.42529.371941 Simpele railway station (Simpeleen rautatieasema), Karjalantie 3170. Simpele railway station on Wikipedia Simpele railway station (Q18682635) on Wikidata OSM directions (updated Nov 2026)

Get around

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Map
61°21′18″N 29°12′21″E
Map of Rautjärvi

By taxi

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See

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The Kollaa and Simo Häyhä Museum in Miettilä, Rautjärvi
  • 61.42105929.3584391 Hiitolanjoki Scenic Trail (Hiitolanjoen maisemapolku), Ritakoskentie 19. The old power plants with rapids (Ritakoski, Lahnanen and Kangaskoski) and the scenic path along the river (approx. 2 km) are worth seeing and experiencing. OSM directions (updated Jun 2021)
  • 61.29677329.2025142 Kollaa and Simo Häyhä Museum (Kollaa ja Simo Häyhä -museo), Kuntalanraitti 32 (in Miettilä), ☏ +358 45-208-5845, . The museum’s focus is on the battles of the Kollaa front during the Winter War and on the men of Rautjärvi in those battles. The permanent special exhibition is dedicated to the deadliest sniper in history, Simo Häyhä (1905–2002), who was also known as the "White Death". OSM directions (updated Dec 2022)
  • 61.44459729.2264973 Devil's Church (Pirunkirkko) (in Torsansalo, about 10 km from Simpele). The castle mountain, known as a historical landmark, where a large cave called the "devil's church" is located. According to history, the cave was used as a shelter during the Great Wrath (1714–1721). OSM directions (updated Dec 2022)

Do

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  • 61.43966729.3285031 KonkaSki, Konkalammentie 50. Konka Ski is a small ski resort in Simpele. The ski resort has three slopes and two pole lifts as well as a half pipe. OSM directions (updated Jun 2021)

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Eat and drink

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  • 61.432429.3531 Kahvila Lounaskulma, Roihankatu 12-14, ☏ +358 50 505 1224, . Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00, Sa 09:00-14:00. Café and lunch restaurant serving home-style meals, pastries, pizzas and burgers. Lunch buffet on weekdays 10:30-15:00. OSM directions 
  • 61.432429.3532 Ravintola Simpele, Roihankatu 12-14. Pizzeria and kebab restaurant. OSM directions 
  • 61.432829.35253 Ravintola Sirpakka, Roihankatu 10. Pub and restaurant. OSM directions 
  • Neste Simpele, Asemakatu 30. Fuel station with café and restaurant services. 
  • Hiitolanjoen Koskikahvila, Ritakoskentie 19, ☏ +358 50-505-1224. Seasonal. Seasonal café by the Hiitolanjoki river and rapids. 
  • 61.29910829.0842594 Pub Kahvila Aseman Kello, Rautjärventie 100. Pub and café. OSM directions (updated Nov 2026)

Sleep

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Connect

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Go next

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Routes through Rautjärvi
Kouvola ← Imatra ←  S  N  → Parikkala → Kajaani



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