Mallaskosken Panimo, which belongs to one of the oldest craft breweries in Finland, draws inspiration for brewing its beers from the somber essence of the Ostrobothnian landscape. In Mallaskoski, the sun doesn’t shine, life doesn’t smile, and idle chatter doesn’t interest. In 2021, it marked 100 years since Johan Wallenius, the founder of Mallaskosken Panimo, …
Kuortane Open Air Museum was established in 1958 in the centre of Kuortane. The museum consists of local buildings dating primarily from the 1870s to the 20th century, but its oldest building is a smoke hut built in the 16th century. The museum comprises 14 buildings and 2,800 objects. The museum’s yard hosts various events, including …
In addition to a great round of golf, you can enjoy delicious food at Kuortane Golf & Kuharanta and make use of its high-quality accommodation, sauna and meeting facilities. Situated amid stunning Ostrobothnian countryside on the shores of the beautiful Kuhajärvi, Kuharanta is located between Seinäjoentie and Kantatie 66, less than 30 minutes from Seinäjoki. …
Klemetti Museum was established in 1957. Located on the lakeshore next to Kuortane’s open air museum, the museum is housed in Armi and Heikki Klemetti’s former summer house. The museum consists of the main building, Heliä, built in 1903 and designed by Heikki Klemetti himself, a small villa, Armila, designed by architect Oiva Kallio in …
Known locally as the South Ostrobothnian Riviera, Kirkkoranta, which is located on the shore of Lake Kuortane, is one of the most popular beaches in the region. This long, beautiful sandy beach offers plenty of space for sunbathers and swimmers. The shallow Lake Kuortane is one of the most child-friendly places to swim in South …
Stop for a breather and watch the world go by while savouring baked goods and hot and cold drinks at Café and Bakery Hanna and Kerttu in Seinäjoki city center. In addition to a wide range of freshly baked sweet and savoury delicacies, the café serves salads and soups for lunch on weekdays. The lunch …
Kaatiala quarry is now disused but between 1942 and 1968, feldspar and quartz were mined in the area. For collectors of jewels and other stones, Kaatiala makes an interesting place to visit, thanks to its leftover stone piles. While the quarry was in active use between 1942 and 1968, pegmatite was mined in Kaatiala and …
Situated at the heart of Ähtäri, Hyvölä House offers high-quality accommodation, a wide range of activities and friendly service in an excellent location, only six minutes’ drive from the centre of Ähtäri. At Hyvölä House, you can stay in pleasant rooms, apartments and cottages that come with free Wi-Fi and the use of a rowing …
Contemporary folk artist Tapio Autio’s unique studio is located in Lappajärvi. Covering hundreds of square metres, the complex contains concrete statues, rock paintings and stone buildings. As his material, Autio uses various rock types, such as slate from Pihtipudas and stone from Viranperä in Alajärvi. The buildings’ walls also contain some rare rock types. Since …
Located in Peräseinäjoki, SF-Caravan-Kalajärvi is a Top Caravan Huiput site, which has been selected as Finland’s best SF Caravan association campsite several years running. It boasts an excellent location on a lakeshore, within cycling distance of the centre of Peräsainäjoki, and half an hour’s drive from the centre of Seinäjoki and Tuuri Department Store. It …