Cirkus Hostel Holken offers unique accommodation in the courtyard of the old village schools in Ingarskila, Tähtelä (Inkoo). Nestled within the surroundings of an old village school, you can sleep in a distinctive environment, dine in a manor-like interior, and relax in the traditional sauna and hot tub.
At Cirkus Hostel Holken, you have the opportunity to sleep in an authentic circus wagon that was previously used as a kiosk wagon for Circus Finlandia. The creatively decorated circus wagon provides space for four lodgers, but you can also stay in the cabin or log house. This hostel offers accommodation during the summer months. The circus wagon and log house can be rented entirely for your family or group of friends, while individual beds in the unisex dormitory are available.
Outdoor toilets and washing facilities are located in the sauna building, and indoor toilets are in the main building. Additionally, free WiFi is available for customers. Breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner, as well as sauna and hot tub, are arranged by appointment. The main building features shared spaces where you can play the piano, read newspapers, and borrow books.
Cirkus Hostel Holken is not just a hostel, but also a cultural center. The charming hosts of Cirkus Hostel Holken also rent out the cultural center for parties and events. The hostess of Holken, Maria von Cräutlein, holds a doctoral degree in plant biology, is a nature educator, herbalist, mushroom guide, and artisan. The host of Holken, Pekka von Cräutlein, also known as the artist Prof. Bluffo, is a versatile stage performer: a musician, singer, comedic magician, and circus clown.