Alkkianneva was a large and barren bog transformed with prison labour into hundreds of hectares of farmland, now home to test woods planted by forest researchers. Simultaneously, the nearly-abandoned village of Alkkia became a community of hundreds in wartime and then reverted into a backwater after the prisoners had left. Visiting the remaining buildings and ruins, we will trace the footsteps of convicts and prisoners of war over the decades to imagine what life was like during the war in a prisoner community with hundreds of inhabitants. The picture at the top is of the “Summa shop”, a reminder of Karelian evacuees. The prisoner-of-war camp is evidenced by the forest cemetery of Soviet prisoners of war, which is the final stop of the tour. The tour will showcase the dramatic transformation of the Alkkia village in both inhabitants and milieu over the past hundred years.
General
Location
Karvia, Alkkia
Further information
The tour takes about 3 hours.
The recommended group size is 5 to 15 people.
Languages
Suomi
Difficulty
Easy terrain
Suitable for
Recommended for people interested in nature, personal well-being, and local history.
Insurance plans
The guide has third-party insurance to cover any damage or injuries caused by their actions. Tour guests are responsible for any personal accidents suffered during the tour.
Qualifications
The tour guide is a biologist (PhD) and a retired forest researcher. They have also advanced research into correlations between forests and human health and welfare in Finland and abroad. PhD Raitio has been an active member of the local history society since 1977, also acting as the member of Parkano’s travel association and a regional guide. Since retiring he has actively worked to promote the establishment and operations of the Lauhanvuori - Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark.
Enquiries
Kintukka Nature and recreation services
hannu.raitio@me.com
+358503912010
Company id: 2801366-3
hannu.raitio@me.com
+358503912010
Company id: 2801366-3
Alkkia auxillary prison and prisoner-of-war camp
125,00 € / 2 h