The Saarijärvi Region - Tourist guide (printed 2014) by Matka maalle - Country holiday in Central Finland

The Saarijärvi Region

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Veijari Amusement Park

The Fishing Village

Fun for both the kids and kids at heart

This is a spot for catching rainbow trout, right next to the Veijari amusement park. The fish can be filleted, salted and smoked to order. You can also bring your own fishing equipment if you prefer, and pay only for what you catch. Opening times: daily between 11am and 6pm (June 4 – August 7). Free admission, via separate entrance.

Stone Age Village

At a genuine excavation site, this is an introduction to how people hunted, gathered, and lived in the Stone Age. The discovery path through the site contains numerous restored Stone Age artefacts and dwelling types from various parts of the world that have been discovered over the years. The most recent addition is the Rusavierto log building, found locally and dating from about 4200 years ago, that corresponds to a fully restored counterpart from the same era in Sweden.

Located in an attractive area of parkland running through a verdant stream-fed gorge, Veijari also has water features and buildings that house an aquarium, farm animals and other small animals. There are plenty of things to enjoy – such as horse riding, pirate rafts, boats, canoes, pedaloes, a rope slide, minigolf, swings, trampolines, mountain bikes, a circuit for all-terrain vehicles (ATV), and a number of bouncy castles. Additionally there’s a grill restaurant and a souvenir shop.

Enquiries: tel. +358 400 472 395

Opening times: daily between 11am and 6pm (31 May – 10 August). Prior bookings for groups (19 – 25 May).

Ahvenlampi Camp Site ★ ★ ★ ★

Admission: adults 7€ / senior citizens & children (aged 4-12) 5€ / family ticket (max. 5 people) 30 €.

Admission: adults 14€ / children (aged 3–14) 12€. Ticket is valid for two consecutive days, and covers the cost of all activities, except horse riding and ATVs (which cost extra).

Roughly 1 km from Veijari Amusement Park and the Fishing village (see p.8).

Kivikirveentie 10, FI-43100 Saarijärvi. tel. +358 40 187 9500/Stone Age Village.

Puistotie 1, Kolkanlahti, FI-43100 Saarijärvi Tel. +358 400 621 663 www.veijari.net

Prehistoric trail: In addition, there is a separate discovery path which explores the system behind the 60 hunting pits that are also local to the area. Along this path are also the foundations of a Stone Age dwelling and Iron Age settlement. Opening times: Opening times: Tue-Sun (daily in July) between 11am and 6 pm (3 June – 17 August).

Paavonrinteet Alpine Ski Centre

Kusiaismäki Nordic Ski Centre

The centre has five illuminated slopes with a max. length of 700m, one 75 m vertical drop, two ski lifts (children’s one is free), rails, a sledging slope, and the Ski Bistro for refreshments. It also provides ski rental, service, and lessons (with advance booking).

Located next door, this centre has ski trails of 1km, 2km, 3km, 5km and 8km. The 1km, 3km and 5km trails are illuminated. It also has two Lapp huts, a shelter for waxing skis, a slope for testing glide characteristics, and 15 km of fitness ski trails with access to the Central Finland Network. The trails also serve as hiking routes in the summer.

Opening times during ski season: Tue-Fri between 4pm and 8pm, Sat between 11am and 4pm, Sun between 11am and 7pm, Mon closed. Groups by prior arrangement.

By the summer of 2014, the first stage of a high-quality frisbee golf course will be open (with 9 target baskets).

Hyppyrimäentie 1-2, FI-43100 Saarijärvi. www.saarijarvi.fi Tel. +358 44 4598 298/ municipal office for sport and leisure, or +358 44 4598 982/ ski rental shop.

Alpine and Nordic Skiing

Aarresaari Swimming Hall & Fitness Centre 14

Besides the swimming pool, there are water massage and bubble jets, a jacuzzi, a therapy pool, a water slide, a steam sauna, ordinary saunas, a cold pool, a quality gym, and a café. Opening times: primarily in the winter season, closed over the midsummer period. Sivulantie 6, FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 14 459 8278, +358 14 4598 298. www.saarijarvi.fi 3

Activities and adventure in the great outdoors The ever whispering pines of 3 Pyhä-Häkki Saarijärvi’s Pyhä-Häkki National Park is one of the smallest in Finland (12 km²), yet in terms of visitor numbers, it is one of the most popular. In this 50 year-old national park, visitors can admire some of the country’s finest old-growth forests and peatland outside Lapland. Traces of a forest fire dating from the beginning of the last century can still be seen among the ancient pines and spruces. There are two hiking trails of different lengths (3km and 6km), one of which leads to a jetty and sheltered area with an open fireplace beside a lake where food can be cooked. During the summer season a guide from Metsähallitus (the Finnish Forest and Park Service) is at hand to answer queries. The regional hiking route of Central Finland also passes through the park, with accommodation available for hikers in the Poika-Aho croft. Viitasaarentie 2119, FI-43100 Saarijärvi

38 Kirkkovuori Observation Tower At over 20m, Kirkkovuori offers stunning views over Lake Pääjärvi towards Karstula. There’s a 350m nature trail leading to the tower, and at its foot there is a lean-to, with an open-air chapel nearby. Pääjärvenmäentie 20, FI-43500 Karstula.

A touch of Lapland in 41 Salamajärvi National Park By contrast, the Salamajärvi National Park in Kivijärvi is at 60 km² one of Finland’s largest outside Lapland. The scenery is reminiscent of the Lapp wilderness in miniature, and the Salamaperä Nature Park is right next to it. Some of the park’s unique features include string bogs, untouched forest lakes, stone deposits from an ancient shoreline, old-growth forest, abundant birdlife, and Finnish forest reindeer. For guide services, see the Sirkka Experience on page 5. Koirasalmentie 1220, FI-43800 Kivijärvi

Kulhanvuori – one of Central 2 Finland’s highest points At its highest, Kulhanvuori is 260 m above sea level, and 60 m above the surrounding terrain. There is also the kilometre long Syväoja gorge nearby, which often contains ice formations as late as July. The fell, gorge, ridges, and other water features surrounding them, form a unique natural landscape which can be explored via a 3.5 km hiking trail. Konttimäentie 1100, FI- 43220 Mahlu (Saarijärvi)

Julmat Lammit 1 – ‘The Cruel Ponds’ These features are remnants from the Ice Age and were an inspiration for Finland’s national poet, Runeberg. Located in a popular nature reserve close to highway 13, these rugged, impressive kettle ponds are just one example of the kind of glacial features that have sculpted Finland’s landscape. There is a 3 km hiking trail that goes around the first three ponds in the chain which is rocky in some places, so best explored in summer. On the bank of the third lake there is a sheltered area with an open fireplace, an observation deck and a beach for swimming. The route forms part of the 12 km long Runeberg Nature Trail, which loops its way through the area of Kolkanlahti in Saarijärvi and also passes close to the Ahvenlampi camping site. Kokkolantie 886, FI-43100 Saarijärvi

The Saarijärvi whitewater route is an 82 km chain of lakes and rivers that runs from Kyyjärvi via Karstula and Pylkönmäki to Saarijärvi. The route is rich in natural diversity and consists of 22 sets of rapids that are relatively easy to follow, with the calmest parts downriver and the most challenging nearest the source. Whitewater safaris can be booked locally.

The Seven Lakes Paddling Route This route connects the lake of Saarijärvi with a series of others nearby. There are places to fish on both the rapids and lakes along the way, and many beautiful landing spots to stop where campfires are permitted.

Further information about fishing can be obtained from the region’s tourist information offices as well as directly from the accommodation providing it. For more information go to www.fishing.fi

Easy fishing for the whole family! Rainbow trout from the Fishing Village! This is a spot for catching rainbow trout, right next to the Veijari amusement park. The fish can be filleted, salted and smoked to order. You can also bring your own fishing equipment if you prefer, and pay only for what you catch (see page 2).

The Joys of Nature

Shoot the Saarijärvi Rapids!

The favourite spots for fly fishing enthusiasts are the rapids at Heijostenkoski, Riekonkoski and Hilmonkoski. Meanwhile, joint permits can be issued for fishing on the bigger lakes. Fishing services are provided by Jakola farm, from their Rentola cottage close to the Heijostenkoski rapids (see page 8). Other accommodation options may also offer fishing lessons, arrange permits, and hire out boats and equipment if needed.

Purola Farm: Cross-country trekking on Icelandic horses 23

Situated by a lake in beautiful countryside, Purola is a farm that offers not only bed and breakfast, but also outdoor holidays for the whole family throughout the year. The accommodation is on both floors of the farm’s main building, and in summer there is also a barn and lakeside sauna that can be used.

Rental and transportation of boating/canoeing equipment. 22 Saarijärven Eräpalvelut Guide Services

There are treks ranging from half an hour to two days available on Icelandic horses (also one Shetland to use) and a range of care treatments to choose from - including peat sauna.

A number of services are available for hire: there is the Kotakylä venue (for evening events); hiking equipment; boating and canoeing equipment; two high quality tepees by the lake at Summasjärvi, (sleep a max. of 50 people); a tepee sauna; a smoke sauna; a hot tub; overnight accommodation in cabins; and an ice sauna (in winter only).

Pipsa ja Fränz Wagner, Kekkosentie 491, FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 40 5121 432. pipsa@ purolafarm.fi, www.purolafarm.fi

Arto Ahonen, tel. +358 400 646 151 Kivikirveentie 10, FI-43100 Saarijärvi. arto.ahonen@erapalvelut.com www.erapalvelut.com

31 Sirkka Experience Guided Tours of Salamajärvi & Pyhä-Häkki National Parks Sirkka offer their own ‘honey bee safaris’, as well as equipment rental for hiking, skiing, paddling, snowshoeing, rowing, berry-picking and mushroom hunting. Nature photography courses and excursions are available, as are guided fishing trips, which may also include rental of the fishing equipment. Meals can also be arranged in the great outdoors, as can bird and mammal watching. You can also get maps, general information and any up-to-date tips we might have about the area from us before you set off. Sirkka Experience Tel. +358 40 5455 012 Kirkkotie 1, FI-43300 Kannonkoski. experience@sirkka.fi www.sirkka.fi

Places to visit Events in Saarijärvi THROUGHOUT THE YEAR • Art exhibitions at the Saarijärvi museum, Herajärventie 2. • Art exhibitions in the Saarijärvi town hall foyer (closed in July), Sivulantie 11. • Arts and crafts exhibitions at the Vinttigalleria of Saarijärvi Crafts Centre, Paavontie 4. • Dancing (to the tunes of popular artists) at the Kukonhiekka dance pavillion and leisure centre (30.4.-31.10).

MARCH • The ‘Yhdessä enemmän’ (‘Together is More’) exhibition, Monitoimihalli (multifuctional hall), Saarijärvi.

Wanhat Wehkeet

APRIL • Summer season opens at the Kukonhiekka dance pavillion.

Saarijärvi Museum - culture for all

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With cultural and art exhibitions throughout the year, this prestigious museum also sports a café, a sculpture park (with works by Kain Tapper and Arvo Siikamäki), a herb garden laid out by Saarijärvi’s ‘Friends of Nature’, and Toivi Järvinen’s studio home.

• Saarijärvi Fair. • Saarijärvi Midsummer games (athletics). • Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer’s Day dances at Kukonhiekka. • Kiimasen Savu Midsummer’s Night bonfire celebration at Hernesalmi Mill. • Nomination of Saarijärvi’s ‘Paavo’ (honorary title) 9.30 at Saarijärvi church. • Pekan Pyrähdys running event at Kannonkoski. • Saarijärvi’s Gentry Home Museum (including Runeberg exhibition) opens for the summer season.

Jakola Car Museum

Jakola Car Museum 7

This collection of vintage cars assembled by Raimo Oikari is one of Finland’s biggest private collections. There are some 70 vehicles on display, with the majority from Eastern Europe, and some interesting examples from elsewhere, including some models and motorbikes which have been pimped up. The car museum is in Jakola Farm itself (see p. 8), and is open all year round for visits by prior arrangement. Karajoentie 294 A, FI-43480 Pääjärvi (Saarijärvi), tel. +358 40 565 3716 or +358 400 242 150 mirja.oikari@jakola.fi, www.jakola.fi

Wanhat Wehkeet

A different kind of family museum This fascinating attraction, created in and around an old potato flour factory, provides a wealth of interesting items for people of all ages. There are over 100 vehicles, a dentist’s surgery, a school classroom, and a collection of radios to investigate. There is also a cafe, a 6-lane bowling alley, a pizzeria, the Hotel Wanha Kammari (15 beds); and from mid-2014, new holiday cabins, a dug-out sauna and a venue for meetings – all by the river. Erämäentie 368, FI-43500 Karstula, tel. +358 400 542 029 / Jari Lasonen www.wanhatwehkeet.fi 6

The museum also covers other locations in Saarijärvi: 6 Herala - another studio home (groups by prior arrangement)

Juhola - the childhood home of the artist brothers Tapper (usually only open throughout July at weekends).

Gentry Home Museum - shows how the gentry lived in the early 19th century, and recounts the life of poet J.L. Runeberg, who lived in Saarijärvi for a while and composed the words to Finland’s national anthem (open only in the summer, but for groups in the winter by prior arrangement). Check websites for opening times. Kolkanrinteentie 39, FI-43100 Saarijärvi.

Saarijärvi Museum, Herajärventie 2, FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 44 45 98411 or +368 14 459 8411 museo@saarijarvi.fi, www.saarijarvi.fi/museo

Saarijärvi Church

This is a fine example of an Engel cruciform church, and a masterpiece of structural design for its time, when it was finished in 1849 as the parish’s third church. The nave is dominated by a wooden cupola which, at 18m in diameter, is one of the largest in Finland. In the summer season the church is open every day.

Paavontie 6, FI-43100 Saarijärvi

• Summer season opens at the Stone Age Village and Veijari Amusement Park.

JUNE

J U LY • Summer dances at Kukonhiekka (free entry). • ‘Kirmot’ - the yearly music festival week (in 2014, from July 14-20). • Junk Fair at Ahvenlampi Camp Site (last weekend of July, Fri-Sun). • Art exhibition at Gallery Jarska in Juhola, the childhood home of the artist brothers Tapper (see page 5).

SEPTEMBER • Saarijärvi’s Autumn Fair

NOVEMBER • The 30th Saarijärvi Film Week, showing at Saarijärvi Town Hall. • Opening of ‘Christmas Street’ in Saarijärvi town centre.

DECEMBER • Celebrating Christmas Eve: elf games, Christmas carols, Christmas dinner, and Santa visiting the Spa Hotel at Summassaari. • New Year’s Eve dinner, plus dancing and fireworks at the Spa Hotel Summassaari.

For further details, ask directly from your Saarijärvi accommodation or go to www.saarijarviregion.fi

Events in Saarijärvi Wanha Pappila

Eating out in Saarijärvi Cafe Picasso A cosy art cafe at Paavonaukio in the centre of Saarijärvi, offering a sweet and savoury selection of home-baked goods. Open: Mon-Fri (9am-5pm), Sat (9am-2pm). Kauppakatu 3 A 5, tel. + 358 40 849 3622.

Evästupa Three-in-one services at the Pylkönmäki Centre. Lunch restaurant, grill and cafe (max. 40 people). Open: Tue-Thu (11am-6pm), Fri (10am-9pm), Sat (11.30am-6pm), Sun (1pm-7pm). Keskustie 28, tel. +358 40 1840 227

GT Ranta-Kivi Service station offering fuel, car wash and car care supplies, plus lunch restaurant and cafe (max. 45 people) with burgers, à la carte menu, & a summer terrace (max. 42 people). Open daily throughout the year, in summer (1 May31 August): Mon-Thu 6.30am-9pm, Fri 6.30am-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm. Jyväskyläntie 34, tel. +358 14 3333 777

Halpa-Halli & HH Cafe A department store with a diverse range of highquality products, food and sundries. HH Cafe offers both a buffet lunch and à la carte menu. Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun closed Jyväskyläntie 33, tel. +358 20 718 3880.

Isabella Pizzeria & Kebab Restaurant, Saarijärvi Buffet lunch Mon-Fri. Pizzas and kebabs also for take away. Summer terrace. Open 10.30am-9pm (Mon- Sat), 12pm-9pm (Sun) Paavontie 15, tel. +358 40 756 6343.

Linnan Liisa Cafe and Restaurant Cafe with lunch specials daily, à la carte menu, shop, and a summer terrace. Lunch Mon-Fri 10am-2pm. Open Mon-Fri (6.30am-9pm), Sat-Sun (9am-9pm) Jyväskyläntie 705, tel. 040 521 0978.

Pikku Emäntä Lunches and Catering Cafe open 8am-3pm, home cooked lunches from 10.30am -1pm (Mon-Fri). Closed in July. Sivulantie 11, tel. +358 50 506 7807.

Prarichat Thai Restaurant

Kenkä-Puu Ltd.

Tasty buffet lunch served from 10.30am-2pm (TueFri): includes 4 main dishes, salad, sushi, water, coffee, tea. Otherwise open Tue-Fri (10.30am-8pm), Sat-Sun (12pm-8pm). Group bookings by prior arrangement. Kauppakatu 6, tel. +358 46 885 9181.

Shoes and bags for all occasions. Jyväskyläntie 36, Tel.: +358 14 471 434

Ravintola Rosepippuri Restaurant Home cooked buffet lunch served from 10.30am-2pm (Mon-Fri). Outside lunch hours pizzas, kebabs and à la carte menu are available. Open: Mon-Sat 10.30-20.00, Sun 12-20 Kauppakatu 5, tel. +358 40 172 7130.

KIPA - Saarijärvi’s bookshop and health food store Also sells office supplies, calculators, painting equipment, maps and posters. Ilolantie 15, tel. +358 14 423 365.

Maricco Marimekko, Iittala and Aarikka products, LauRie trousers, Pagunette curtains and interior design fabrics. Open Mon-Fri (10am-5.30pm), Sat (10am-3pm). Nahkurintie 1, tel. +358 44 250 9204.

Spa hotel Summassaari

Moda Järvinen

The fully licensed restaurant with a view serves up delicious á la Carte dishes ranging from fresh fish and crisp vegetables to divine desserts. Plentiful buffets are available at lunch and dinner times. See page 8.

A wide range of indoor and outdoor wear for both women and men. Kauppakatu 6, tel. +358 14 429 0421.

Wanha Pappila (‘The Old Vicarage’) Cafe and lunch restaurant. Buffet lunch on weekdays from 10.30am-2pm. Gift boutique. A place of cultural heritage in the centre of Saarijärvi. Lakeside sauna to rent. Paavontie 1, tel. +358 44 7532 558

Shops & Services in Saarijärvi Centre Iitan Lähipuoti A wide range of local farm produce, home baked goods and specialities, such as ‘muikkukukko’ and other traditional fish pies, rye bread, different kinds of flour, ice-creams, sweets, honey, beef, lamb, fish, crafts, jewellery, clothing, and sheepskins. The café seats 16, and the summer terrace 14. Open Mon-Fri (10am-5pm), Sat (10am-2pm). Kauppakatu 1, FI-43100 Saarijärvi tel. +358 50 545 1113

Saarijärvi Handicrafts Centre & Art Shop Gifts and craft materials, plus quality craft and design products from Saarijärvi and elsewhere in Finland, that vary according to the season. Attic gallery, with craft artists’ work on display in the summer season. Opening times: In December, and from June to August: Mon-Fri (10am-5pm), Sat (10am-2pm). All other times of the year: Mon-Thu (10am-5pm), Fri (10am-3pm). Paavontie 4, tel. +358 10 387 1060.

Äijänen Bakery & Café Äijäsen Kotileipomo. Freshly home-baked goods from the café’s own bakery. Open Mon-Fri (7am-3pm). Ruusutie 2, tel. +358 40 154 9999

Secondhand shops Red Cross Charity Shop (SPR Kirppis)

Aesa Bra Pet Supplies

Open Mon-Fri (9am-5pm), Sat (9am-2pm). Kauppakatu 7, tel. +358 40 6537 838.

A speciality store for pet supplies and riding equipment. Open Mon-Fri (10am-5pm), Sat (11am-2pm). Paavontie 22, tel. +358 40 743 8784.

Secondhand Centre (Kierrätyskeskus)

Herkkumestarit Café Patisserie Freshly baked goods from the local bakery. Open Mon-Fri (8am-5pm), Sat (9am-3pm) Jyväskyläntie 35, tel. +358 20 766 9981.

Includes a separate room with a large vitrine display of a forest habitat set up by Saarijärvi council’s environmental department. Animals are shown with photos of their natural surroundings as a backdrop. Open Mon-Fri (9am-4pm), Sat (9am-2pm) Oppitie 2, tel. +358 14 421 923

Summassaari Spa Hotel & Cottages 21

Summassaari Spa Hotel & Cottages are on an island in Lake Summasjärvi. This cosy and peaceful holiday centre also has a restaurant, spa and leisure facilities that are open all year round. Summassaari can accommodate up to 220 people in 59 hotel rooms and 23 cottages. Bookings can also be made online (see below). Summassaarentie 180, FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 30 608 50 myynti@summassaari.fi, www.summassaari.fi

Sleep in comfort

with the great outdoors at your doorstep Piispala Youth Centre 34

Piispala Youth Centre is the perfect place for hosting children’s events, youth camps, and sports camps, not to mention families on holiday. There are also conference facilities for hire and well-being services on offer. Accommodation is available for up to 350 people in apartments or cottages. Catering is organised on a buffet basis at the canteen or in elsewhere by prior arrangement. Leisure facilities include a sports hall, football hall, ice rink, bowling alleys, a swimming pool, gyms, tennis courts, ski tracks, a half-pipe, and several sauna complexes.

Purola Farm

Situated in beautiful countryside 18 beside the lake, Purola is a tourist destination offering the possibility of bed and breakfast accommodation and farm holidays for the whole family all through the year. Track riding on Icelandic horses or Shetland ponies. Peat sauna and other care and massage treatments on offer according to choice. The accommodation is on both floors of the main building of the farm. In summer also a barn and waterside sauna. Pipsa ja Fränz Wagner Kekkosentie 491, FI-43100 Saarijärvi Tel. +358 40 5121 432 pipsa@ purolafarm.fi, www.purolafarm.fi 8

Kurssitie 40, FI-43300 Kannonkoski, tel. +358 207 694 300 www.piispala.fi/in_english/

Jakola Farm

Quality holidays for families and small groups in an area with good fishing. Great terrain also for hunting, berry picking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiles. And there is a tennis court and even a car museum (see page 5). Conferences and catering can be arranged by prior agreement. Karajoentie 294 A.

27 Villa Mertala Cabin 6-8

Karstulantie 1157.

26 Rentola Cabin 10-16

Rentolantie 160.

25 Mulikan HillTon Guesthouse Bed and breakfast are provided on request. Situated in the former village school, Mulikan HillTon is also available to hire for events (for up to 100 people). There is a sauna area in the basement and a barbecue hut in the garden. Mulikantie 25. 20

Jakola Farm, Karajoentie 294 A FI-43100 Saarijärvi Tel. +358 40 565 3716, +358 400 242 150 mirja.oikari@jakola.fi , www.jakola.fi

16 Ahvenlampi Camp Site 43 cabins. 2014 season: 30.5-17.8. 170 Ahvenlammentie 62, FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 400 505 768, ahvenlampi@luukku.com www.ahvenlampicamping.net

17 B&B Onkikallio Auli Rutanen, Veikontie 4 C, FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 50 570 9262. auli.rutanen@onkikallio.fi, www.onkikallio.fi 10

19 Karhunvatukka

18 Hepoharju Farm House 7-14 Liisa and Erkki Lindeman, Harjutie 44, Saarijärvi Tel. +358 50 361 9349, www.hepoharju.fi, maatilamatkailu@hepoharju.fi

24 Mesimarja Cabin

22 Saarijärven Eräpalvelut 4 Villa Kotala Rantamökki See page 5. Kivikirveentie 10, FI-43100 Saarijärvi

http://www.luonnonvoimaa.net/galleria/marjala

Sammallahti Löytänänrannantie 231 Sammallehto 6-8 29 Löytänänrannantie 231. Mäntymäki 6-8 28 Mäntyniemi Jukka Iso-Ahola, Löytänänrannantie 231, FI-43270 Kalmari (Saarijärvi), tel. +358 400 967 731, +358 14 438 612. sammallahdenmokit@kotinet.com www.sammallahdenmokit.fi

20 Kuneliuksen loma-asunnot Kunelius Holiday Cabins

6+1 Kultaranta, 6+1 Helmiranta These are used in the summer: 6 4 Luoto Haapa. Hietaniementie 79, FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 40 518 9768. info@kuneliuksenloma-asunnot.net www.kuneliuksenloma-asunnot.net

30 Lamminkangas Cabins

Sammallahti Cabins

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32 Hiekkarannan Lomat Holiday Cabins

2-4 Valonranta 2-3 Tähdikki 2-6 Liinaranta 6-10 Piennarpää 6-12 Lamminkangas. Kirsti Hetemäki-Günsberg Lamminkankaantie 193, FI-43270 Kalmari (Saarijärvi), tel. +358 40 703 0519. kirsti.hetemaki@gmail.com www.lamminkangas.fi

Mikkilä Sini Kulmala Kari Liimatainen Hiekkarannantie 110 A, FI-43300 Kannonkoski, tel. +358 400 640 675, fax +358 14 454 190 info@hiekkarannanlomat.fi www.hiekkarannanlomat.fi

5 Lauttamäki heritage farm

36 Kallioniemi Farmhouse B&B

Lauttamäen perinnetila. Bed and breakfast accommodation is organised mainly between June and September at this old family farm, which has 20 buildings and a 700-object farm museum. Kuoppalantie 1161, FI-43100 Saarijärvi tel. +358 400 202 610 mirva.lauttamaki@dlc.fi www.lauttamaki.com 45

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Leena Sillanpää-Kauppinen, Kallioniementie 110, FI-43390 Lokakylä (Kannonkoski), tel. +358 50 461 9390 www.luonnonvoimaa.net 8

33 Oinonen Holiday Cabins 2x7

Mäntyranta I and II,

Janne Hämäläinen, Vivuntie 10, FI-43300 Kannonkoski, tel. +358 40 095 4378 vipuselka@vipuselka.fi 6

37 Tuliniemi Holiday Cabins

Marjala Farm, Kolsantie, 4 FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 44 284 3628, marjalantila@hotmail.com www.luonnonvoimaa.net/galleria/marjala

Summer house 3-4 Hietarinne 7, FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 40 961 8267

rauni.lankinen@kotinet.com

35 Purola Cabin

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Mirja ja Jarmo Kotilainen, Yläpääntie 95 B, FI-43300 Kannonkoski, tel. +358 50 592 0726. 4 info@tuliniemi.com www.tuliniemi.com 4x6

39 Karstula Evangelical Institute Quality accommodation in 1-2 person rooms, some of which have facilities for the disabled. Offers a lakeside sauna, swimming beach, boating, sports hall, gym, a nature trail featuring different species of trees, and catering. Karstulan Evankelinen Opisto Opistotie 12, FI-43500 Karstula, tel.+358 14 5252 200 or +358 44 325 2213, fax +358 14 5252 210, www.keokarstula.fi kansanopisto@keokarstula.fi 100

40 Wanha Kammari Hotel 15

Wanhat Wehkeet (see page 6). tel. +358 400542029.

Come and enjoy Finnbeing experiences in Saarijärvi! Finnbeing represents tourism and culture for the Saarijärvi area, promoting the natural qualities of its countrysice products and services. This means relaxing and enjoying yourself, whether that be through adventurous hiking, cultural experiences or treating yourself to some of the tasty local food. These are the elementws that make up Finnbeing ®. www.saarijärviregion.fi/finnbeing

Loimutupa

Kurssitie 42 A, FI-43300 Kannonkoski, tel. +358 400 262 559, varaus@oinostenloma.net, www.oinostenloma.net

Services marked on the map The number on the left side of each entry indicates its position on the map. The number after each entry refers to the page where it’s described. Each Saarijärvi location described has a number on an orange tag, which can also be found on the page 11 map. Meanwhile locations in Kannonkoski, Karstula and Kivijärvi have green tags, and these can be found on the map overleaf.

Saarijärvi Region Tourist Information: SSYP Kehitys Oy Sivulantie 11, FI-43100 Saarijärvi, tel. +358 44 459 8300. travel@saarijarvi.fi Open Mon-Fri during office hours. For more up-to-date holiday tips, offers and services, visit:

www.saarijarviregion.fi

Brochure service at Public Library. Sivulantie 12, FI-43100 Saarijärvi. Open Mon-Fri throughout the year. Brochures also available at: • GT Ranta-Kivi, Jyväskyläntie, 34. Open daily Jan-Dec. • Linnan Liisa Café Restaurant, Jyväskyläntie, 705. • Iitan lähipuoti, Kauppakatu 1

Tourist information in other languages on website: www.saarijarviregion.fi Информация на русском языке: www.saarijarvi.ru

SAARIJÄRVI

KARSTULA

Nature, fishing, and physical recreation

1 Julmat Lammit Nature Reserve & Runeberg Nature Trail, p. 4 2 Kulhanvuori & the Syväoja Gorge, p. 4 3 Pyhä-Häkki National Park, p. 4 4 Paavonrinteet & Kusiaismäki Ski Centres / Hiking Routes (in summer), p. 3 and Frisbee Golf Course, p. 3 9 Prehistoric Trail, p. 2 10 Fishing Village (& Veijari Amusement Park), p. 2 23 Purola Farm (Icelandic Horse Trekking) p. 5, 8 22 Saarijärven Eräpalvelut – Guide Services, p. 5

38 Kirkkovuori Observation Tower, p. 4

The Saarijärvi Rapids, p. 5 The Seven Lakes Paddling Route, p. 5

Places to visit 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15

Herala Studio Home, p. 6 Jakola Car Museum (Jakola Farm), p. 6 Juhola, the childhood home of the artist brothers Tapper, p. 6 Stone Age Village, p. 2 Veijari Amusement Park (& Fishing Village), p. 2 Gentry Home Museum, p. 6 Saarijärvi Museum - Main Building, Sculpture Park, Herb Garden, Toivi Järvinen’s Studio Home, p. 6 Swimming Hall - Aarresaari Fitness Centre, p. 3 Saarijärvi Church, p. 6

Accommodation 5 Lauttamäki Heritage Farm, p. 9 16 Ahvenlampi Camping****, p. 9 17 Onkikallio B&B, p. 9 18 Hepoharju Farm, p. 9 19 Karhunvatukka (Marjala Farm), p. 9 20 Kunelius Holiday Homes, p. 9 21 Summassaari Spa Hotel, p. 8 22 Villa Kotala and Rantamökki (Saarijärven Eräpalvelut Guide Services), p. 9 23 Purola Farm, p. 8 24 Mesimarja (Marjala Farm), p. 9 25 Mulikan HillTon (Jakola farm), p. 8 26 Rentola (Jakola Farm), p. 8 27 Villa Mertala (Jakola Farm), p. 8 28 Mäntymäki (Sammallahti Cabins), p. 9 29 Sammallahti and Sammallehto (Sammallahti Cabins), p. 9 30 Lamminkangas, p. 9

Shopping venues and restaurants 12 See page 7

Places to visit 40 Wanhat Wehkeet, Vintage Car Museum, Bowling Hall, p. 6

Accommodation 40 Hotel Wanha Kammari (Wanhat Wehkeet), p. 6 39 Karstula Evangelical Institute, p. 9

KIVIJÄRVI Nature, fishing, and physical recreation 41 Salamajärvi National Park, p. 4

Important information Taxi Services Saarijärvi: tel. +358 200 50 700 Kannonkoski: tel. +358 44 0451 211 Karstula: +358 40 9616360

Post Offices Saarijärvi: in Siwa supermarket, Kauppakatu 7. Kannonkoski: K-Extra Kannontori. Karstula: in Siwa supermarket. Kivijärvi: K-Extra Hannonsalmi.

Health Centres/ Emergencies

Saarijärvi: Sairaalantie 2, tel. +358 14 459 8500. Daytime emergencies Mon-Fri (8am-8pm). For other times: weekends, bank holidays and days before bank holidays (8am-5pm). Karstula: Hämeenpurontie 9, tel. +358 40 157 8919. Daytime emergencies Mon-Fri (8am-4pm). For other times: The joint emergency polyclinic at Central Hospital in Jyväskylä, tel. +358 100 84884.

In case of emergency, always call 112. Pharmacy in Saarijärvi:

KANNONKOSKI Nature, fishing, and physical recreation

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Kauppakatu 5, tel. +358 14 525 2700. Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-2pm, Sun 12am-2pm.

Off Licence (alcohol)

31 Sirkka Experience, p. 5

Alko, in the same building as K Super Market Minttu, Torikatu, Saarijärvi.

Accommodation

Free Internet Access in Saarijärvi:

32 Hiekkaranta Holidays, p. 9 33 Oinonen Holiday Cabins, p. 9 34 Piispala, p. 8 35 Purola, p. 9 36 Kallioniemi Farmhouse B&B, p. 9

Town Hall: Entrance hall, Sivulantie 11. Open Mon-Fri, closed in July. Public Library: Sivulantie 12. Open Mon-Fri.

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Kokkola 41

Viitasaari Vaasa 37

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Ähtäri Rovaniemi

Oulu

Tampere Sininen tie Vaasa Tampere

E75

Kuopio Joensuu Jyväskylä

Tikkakoski Jyväskylä

Distances from Saarijärvi

Distances

Helsinki 335 km / 4 h 11 min Turku Helsinki elsinki 335 km / 4 h 11 min Tampere 200 km / 2 h 30 min Jyväskylä 65 km / 48 min rom Saarijärvi yväskylä 65 km / 48 min Turku 356 km / 4 h 27 min Kokkola 177 km / 2 h 12 min okkola 177 km / 2 h 12 min Vaasa 2h 43 min Kuopio 175218 km /km 2 h/ 11 min

uopio 175 km / 2 h 11 min Lahti

Töysä/Tuuri 92h km / 1 h 9 min 233 km / 2 54 min

ahti 233 km / 2 h 54 minLappeenranta Ähtäri 29272 kmkm / 3/h54 39min min

Source:292 www.tiehallinto.fi, välimatkalaskuri appeenranta km / 3 h 39 min Kannonkoski 34 km / 25 min Source: www.tiehallinto.fi, välimatkalaskuri

ulu12311 km / 3 h 53 min

Karstula 34 km / 25 min

Oulu

311 km / 3 h 53 min Kivijärvi 56 km / 42 min Tampere 200 km / 2 h 30 min Kyyjärvi 54 km / 40 min Turku 356 km / 4 h 27 min

Kannonkoski 34 km / 25 min

Vaasa 218 km / 2 h 43 min Tikkakoski, Töysä/Tuuri 92 km / 1 h 9 min airport 51 km / 38 min Ähtäri 72 km / 54 min

Kyyjärvi

Uurainen Karstula 34 km / 25 min Tikkakoski Tikkakoski

Jyväskylä

Kivijärvi 56 km / 42 min Jyväskylä

54 km / 40 min

Tikkakoski, ~10 km airport

51 km / 38 min