IPA Section Finland
IPA (International Police Association) Section Finland is a registered non-profit organization founded in 1959. The membership of IPA is upon a work in any police agency in Finland or retirement from a police duty. Section Finland is an independent national section belonging to an internationl friendship organization, the International Police Association (IPA), which is the largest and oldest police association.
The core idea of IPA is to enhance and cherish the relations of police officers in different countries. Through IPA membership a world-wide network in unfolded to the members. IPA gives you access to various seminars, friendship events, professional courses and educations as well as inexpensive accomodations around the globe.
IPA Section Finland organises events and trips to its members and offers accommodation in two different locations, Himos in Central Finland and Ylläs in Lapland. Section Finland is divided into 13 subsections, which are responsible for organizing local activities.
IPA HOUSES
IPA House Ylläs
The IPA-House is in Äkäslompolo village, near the biggest ski-resort of Finland “YLLÄS”. You can go by train to Kolari or fly to Kittilä. From there coaches take you to Äkäslompolo.
The ski lifts of Ylläs are about 1,5 km from the house. In the surroundings you have about 280 km cross-country skiing trails - in the summer and autumn perfect for hiking and mountain biking.
In the house there are 10 mini-apartments – each with beds for max. 4 persons (2 adults and 2 children), a mini-kitchen with 2 hotplates, refrigerator, microwave oven, toilet and shower, radio and TV. You need to bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels as well as other consumables (coffee filters, toilet paper and kitchen towels).
In the house there are two saunas, as well as a drying room with washing machine and tumble dryers. In an exterior shed skis can be kept and serviced. Skis must not be taken into the house.
Smoking is prohibited everywhere inside or close to the house because of air-condition.
Pets are allowed in specific rooms.
Welcome to Lapland and IPA-house!
IPA House Himos
The IPA House in Himos is a modern semi-detached house built in 2018. It is located in Central Finland near the town of Jämsä, right next to Himos Golf Resort (18 hole golf course) and Alpine ski slopes. The well-equipped 65 square meter house has 3 bedrooms and 6 beds. One bedroom, living room / kitchen, toilet and shower room + sauna are located downstairs. Two bedrooms, lobby, another toilet and balcony are upstairs. There is a spacious, entire apartment-wide terrace in the backyard side of the house where you have direct view to the golf course. As an additional service there is also a nice warm jacuzzi where you can have relaxing bath during your visit.
Kitchen: Fridge with a freezer, induction cooker, oven, dish-washer, coffee maker, toaster, microvawe oven, a set of dishes and cooking utensils.
Shower room: washing machine, drying cabinet
The house is at your disposal starting from 4pm on the arrival day and until 12 on the departure day.
Please be noted that some high season weeks in the winter can only be reserved by contacting the houselord Eija Aspholm, either by emailing aspheija.ipa@gmail.com or by calling +358 50 555 2614 (every business day between 4pm - 9pm (Finnish time).
Additional services (please remember to mention these separately when booking):
- linen (including small and large towel), 15 euros / person
- linen made ready on the beds, 20 euros / person
- Jacuzzi for the entire rental period, 160,00 euros / one time payment
Himos is a year round holiday resort that offers various activites for every taste, such as:
- Ski resort Himos with 26 slopes for every taste
- Himos-Pajalahti Golf Resort, a full-length golf course for beginners and advanced players
- Vivid activity center Himos Arena with concerts, events and festivals, especially during summer