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Raate’s old watchtower and Home Front Exhibition

The Old Watchtower
Raate’s old watchtower locates in the eastern part of the Raate road. In the tower you can see the landscaping from above.
The watchtower is open from May 23, 2026, until October every day from 10.00 to 18.00. Entrance fee: 10 €/person.

The Home Front Exhibition
The Home Front Exhibition locates in the same yard as the Old Watchtower. Artifacts from the past are on display at the Home Front Exhibition. In the exhibition, you can see what life was like on the home front during the war.
Open from May 23, 2026, until October every day from 10.00 to 18.00.
Entrance fee: 5 €/person.

Rukajärvi Photo Exhibition
Open from May 23, 2026, until October every day from 10.00 to 18.00.
Entrance fee: 5 €/person.

Cafe Ukraine/Raate Guest House serves at the entrance of the watchtower, the Home Front Exhibition and Rukajärvi Photo Exhibition.

Contact details

Cafe Ukraina/Raate Guest House Raatteentie 185, 89800 Suomussalmi minna.k.jarvinen70@gmail.com +358 400 719 536 See exceptional opening hours