Kosola House

The history of Kosolan House since the 18th century is exceptional. It encapsulates the story and history of South Ostrobothnia, recounting tales of outlaws and landowners, strong entrepreneurship, education, robust agriculture, and popular movements such as the youth association movement, American immigration, and the Körtti religious movement. All of these have left their mark on …

Hiekkaranta Bed & Breakfast

Charming and cosy accommodation on the shore of Kuortaneenjärvi. The main building houses 9 rooms for 2 to 4 people and accommodation for travellers with dogs is available in other buildings in the yard area. Guests also have access to two lakeshore saunas, a barbecue shelter, a trampoline and bicycles.

Simpsiö Ski Centre

Located amid the Ostrobothnian pains, Simpsiö Ski Centre is the largest multi-slope ski centre in western Finland. This versatile centre in Lapua offers winter sports activities to suit all tastes. Simpsiö offers ski lifts and six slopes that range from a larger, more challenging slope to an easier one that suits children. Accomplished skiers will …

Vineyard Punaisen Tuvan Viinitila / Restaurant Viinitupa

At our Restaurant Viinitupa, which is open on request, you can enjoy delicious home cooking, accompanied by our high-quality wines. With seating for 180 people, Viinitupa lends itself to a wide range of occasions, and bus tours regularly stop there for a meal, coffee or wine shopping. It also serves as a venue for birthdays, …

Vineyard Punaisen Tuvan Viinitila/Wine Shop

Our shop sells our red, white, rose and sparkling wines made from Finnish berries.  We are the first Finnish alcohol producer to be granted the right to use the Produced in Finland label. In two of our special wines, we use birch sap instead of water. As the only additives we use are sulphites to …

Pirula

Pirula makes wines, ciders, beers and distilled non-alcoholic beverages. We arrange tasting events and tours on request. Located amid traditional countryside in Pelmaa in Yllistaro on the banks of the Kyrönjoki, Pirula is easy to reach from the Senäjoki-Vaasa road. The area consists of several historical buildings that house production facilities, a shop, a bar …

Lappajärvi Museum

Lappajärvi Museum is housed in Lappajärvi’s former courthouse, which was originally built as a farmhouse in Soini in 1790–1800. The building was transferred to its current location in 1840 for the landowners’ associations of Evijärvi, Kortesjärvi, Lappajärvi and Vimpeli. It served as a courthouse from 1840s until the 1970s. The museum’s exhibitions offer an introduction …

Lappajärvi Church

Built in 1765, Lappajärvi Church is located in Kirkkoniemi, in Lappajärvi. The church is in the shape of a cross with slanting exterior corners, and it and the bell tower were built by Matti Honka. The rooftop is adorned by an octagonal ‘lantern’ structure, topped by a spike. The church seats about 500 people. Repairs …

Cultural Centre Vanha Paukku

Located in Lapua, Cultural Centre Vanha Paukku is an art and cultural centre packed with character. The former cartridge factory was given a new lease of life as a home to the town library, museums, restaurants, boutiques and shops, including the Lapuan Kankurit factory outlet. Rich culture and history Standing proud on the banks of …