Himos & Jämsä region 2014 eng

Himos & Jämsä Region

Himos – in the centre of snowy Finland A unique course for golfers The summer's best festivals Enjoy the culture!

Enticing restaurants and great gifts Go mad about felt

Skiing, golf, festivals and much more!

Himos and the Jämsä Region offer visitors a wide array of choices.

For skiers and snowboarders, there is the Himosvuori Ski Resort with its 21 slopes.

The winter programme also includes snowmobiling, husky safaris, cross-country skiing, various skiing events and popular party weekends at Himos Arena. The area's restaurant and conference services will be complemented by a new restaurant building, to be opened for the winter season at the bottom of the western slopes.

The full-length Himos Golf Course, undulating amidst the beautiful landscape, has been praised for its level of challenge and diversity. Come and test the course yourself!

In the summer, Himos Park will be filled with cheerful people weekend after weekend. The festival season will begin in midsummer with The Voice Juhannus Himosfestival, followed by Iskelmä Festival, Jysäri and hip hop festival Pipefest. The expansion of Himos Park will continue, and more than two million euros will be invested in this project over the next two years.

Summer in Jämsä features art and felt exhibitions, summer theatres, the Akuliina Summer Festival, rallies and a number of lovely markets and village events. In between events, you can admire the stunning summer scenery on board a Tuulikki

boat or along the Wanha Witonen canoeing route, for example.

Himos Holiday Centre has grown into a versatile, international resort that is open all year round and provides an excellent setting for events. Himos has its focus firmly on the future. There are plans for a spa hotel and Päijänranta harbour village, which will provide cosy holiday homes, boating services and restaurants. Read more on page 28.

Himos and the Jämsä Region offer all this and many other fun things to do and see – within easy reach, year round!

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Himos and the J채ms채 Region offer a range of options for enjoying a winter holiday, a weekend or a shorter visit.

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imos is one of the most popular holiday centres in Finland, packed with fun and action all year round. For skiers and snowboarders, the Himosvuori Ski Resort offers the biggest and most varied slopes in Southern and Central Finland. The winter pro-

gramme also includes husky safaris, ice karting, snowmobiling, wild simulators and many other activities.

Sh o r t d i s ta n c e s Himos is located right next to the centre of J채ms채, the services of which are just a five-minute drive away. An

Photo from the collection of the Himosvuori Ski Resort

indoor swimming pool and indoor ice rink, a cinema, art galleries and concerts add variety to your holiday.

Shops and local felt outlets invite you to buy great gifts to take home with you.

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Himos – in the centre of snowy Finland!

Services of Himosvuori Ski Resort Slopes • 21 slopes + connection routes • Mountain Dew Snow Park • Murri's Adventure Route and SnowRide • Greatest altitude difference 151 m • Longest slope 950 m, Western Route 1,200 m Lifts • 15 lifts, 2 of which are chairlifts • Lift capacity 18,920 people/hour • 4 free-of-charge lifts for beginners Kids under 7 wearing a helmet ride for free when accompanied by an adult!

Restaurants • 2 slope restaurants (fully licensed) • Ski Bar Putikko (fully licensed) • PizzaBuffet (fully licensed) • Slope café • Lean-tos and campfire sites Caravan spots • 180 spots (with electricity) • Cable TV and WLAN on the western slopes In addition • Equipment rental and service • Himos Ski Shop • A sledging hill and play area • Ski school

In the summer A 9-hole disc golf course, slope restaurant for golfers, caravan pitches, and mountain bikes, Nordic walking poles, indoor games and more available for rent.

Buy your tickets online!

Read more at www.himos.fi Himosvuori Ski Resort Länsikeskuksentie 11, 42100 Jämsä Tel. +358 20 711 9100 marketing@himos.fi

Enjoy your stay!

Himos is known for the Himosvuori Ski Resort and has been one of the most popular holiday centres in Finland for several years. The area also boasts a wide range of accommodation options, activities and food services. Himos has a unique offering!

The HimosHoliday booking centre offers active holidays and opportunities for relaxation for adventurers of all ages throughout the year. The total capacity amounts to almost 4,000 beds in highquality holiday accommodation at Himos, Himos Hotel, Patalahti Motel and Riihivuori holiday cabins.

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HimosHoliday also provides a variety of restaurant services. Tupa Restaurant at Himos is the favourite among food lovers, serving lavish buffet breakfasts and lunches as well as Ă la carte meals. At Mono Pub & Pizzeria, you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and large pizzas. Liiteri, a

private restaurant available for booking, is worth a visit just for its decor.

Himos Safaris takes you on excursions and adventures in all seasons, accompanied by wilderness guides. There are loads of options, from snowmobiling and ATV safaris to sumo wrestling and bathing in a smoke sauna. Activities extend into the evening at Himos Arena.

The weekly winter programme offers lots of fun things to do for tourists and locals alike, such as snowshoe walking, swimming in icy lake water and fishing trips.

Children can go on an adventure in the Troll Forest, do arts and crafts and attend the snowmobile school. For inquiries and bookings, please contact the HimosHoliday reception. Read more at www.himosholiday.com

Himos Arena is one of Finland's premier entertainment venues, and the summer festivals held there are among the largest in the country.

The Himos Arena party season lasts from November to the end of April. Party at the Arena with top Finnish performers every winter weekend! Check out this winter's performers at www.himosareena.fi

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HimosWorld is a one-stop shop for all services at Himos and the Jämsä Region throughout the year. Elegant facilities for meetings and parties, accommodation options from villas to hotels, and ample entertainment and catering services enable so many different combinations that your event or holiday will never be the same twice! Read more at www.himosmaailma.fi

Himos Accommodation offers more than 500 beds in high-quality cabins in the Himos area, as well as excellent restaurant services. A new restaurant, Rinne, has been completed at the bottom of the western slopes. It also houses the reception of Himos Accommodation.

Downstairs is a stylish bistro that is open all year round, and BurgeRinne, a buffet and hamburger restaurant, serves cus-

tomers on the middle floor during the skiing season. Meeting and sauna facilities, including an outdoor hot tub, can be found upstairs. Vuorikahvio café at the top of North Himos has the same opening hours as the northern slopes. Read more at www.himosmajoitus.fi

GREAT SERVICE AND THE BEST JAM DOUGHNUTS The restaurant services in the Himos area have been expanded with a new restaurant building constructed in West Himos.

“The restaurant is called Rinne. It comprises three floors, so there are various options for meals,” says Jukka Auterinen, Managing Director of Himos Accommodation. The first and middle floors house a bistro and a buffet and hamburger restaurant, and the third floor has meeting facilities, including a large sauna and an outdoor hot tub.

The downstairs bistro mainly serves food cooked on a charcoal grill. “The focus is on steaks, but a range of other options are also available from the á la carte menu.

The bistro is open all year round, and it is intended not only for skiers but also for other tourists and locals,” Auterinen says.

M o r e c a pac i t y During the high season, Himos is very crowded and its excellent slopes could draw even more visitors. The new restaurant makes rush hour easier and increases options. “The number of seats has doubled, so rush hour will not be as busy and customers can be served faster,” Auterinen notes.

Himos Accommodation is committed to high quality and cooking everything from scratch. “We serve great food that is worth travelling a bit for. We also bake our pastries on the spot,” Auterinen says and urges visitors to try the jam doughnuts, which may well be the best in Finland.

S e rv i c e i s t h e co r n e r s to n e Himos Accommodation has been serving customers for more than 18 years in various locations, such as at Vuorikahvio café on top of Himos. “We want to create a good, warm and comfortable atmosphere, and we have received a lot of positive feedback from people who enjoy eating with us.

Serving at tables makes the experience complete,” Auterinen explains.

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Winter activities in the Jämsä region Want ideas for winter activities or stimulation for cold days? Go to the theatre, an art gallery or a concert. Get some exercise at the indoor swimming pool or indoor ice rink, or try out ice karting.

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xperience wonderful winter scenery with a guide or drive the sledge yourself. On a husk y safari you will be treated to a hot drink and a small snack by a campfire and get to visit a Siberian Husky kennel and meet the dogs.

A sharp frost, the silence of nature and a sledge safari will create an unforgettable memory. Safaris are organised by McAhon Safarit in Arvaja (www.makiaho.com) and Kievari Rantapirtti Inn in Koskenpää (www.kp-rantapirtti.fi).

Rent a snowmobile at Himos (www. himoslomat.fi) and make your way across the ice to Morva Inn for a cup of coffee, or go a little further to Kievari Rantapirtti Inn in Koskenpää. You can also head to the 42 km-long snowmobile trail running from Jämsä to Kuhmoinen.

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Sk ating is possible on several natural ice tracks and at the indoor ice rink in Jämsä. Information on public skating sessions is available on the ice rink’s website (www.jamsanjaahalli.com). At Längelmäki Hall (www.langelmakihalli.

com) you can skate and try your hand at curling. There is also a tour skating track at Himos that is cleared of snow when ice conditions permit.

This winter's new attraction is Raceland Himos, an ice k arting track to be opened near Himos at Kukkaismäki Farm. Ice karting is fun and suitable for people of all ages. The vehicles’ power and studded tyres ensure that even the most daring drivers can test their limits and see how much the snowbanks can take. Read more at www.jklkarting.fi.

Koskik ar a Indoor Swimming Pool , with its relaxing whirlpools and steam sauna, will pamper you on a cold

winter's day. Kids can splash in their own pool and race down the slide, while older visitors can swim in the 25 metre pool and exercise in the downstairs gym. In the centre of Jämsä, you can find gyms, Karboni and Keskikeho, and Askel Wellness Centre , which also offer highquality fitness classes.

Koskikara Indoor Swimming Pool Koskikarantie 1, Jämsänkoski Tel. +358 40 712 2521 Open: Mon, Tue and Thu 1.30 pm–9 pm, Wed and Fri 6.30 am–9 pm, Sat and Sun 12 noon–6 pm.

Simul ator World's wild rally simulators and the Himoswing golf simulator hall bring variety to winter days.

Equipped with two sports coach simulators, the 200-square-metre golf hall gives you an opportunity to enjoy golf whatever the season. At Simulator World, you can race through city streets or on dusty gravel roads. Read more at www.himoswing.fi and www.simulaattorimaailma.fi

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For lovers of cross - country skiing, the Jämsä Region offers a couple of hundred kilometres of varied trails that traverse beautiful landscapes. The illuminated trails are lit when dark between 8 am and 10 pm. Maintenance of the trails begins when enough snow has fallen.

Ski Tr ail Service offers up-to-date information on the city's network of trails (in Finnish). Information is provided on the condition and maintenance of trails along with their length, lighting and the style of skiing they are suited for.

Jämsä Ski Trail Service: www.mski.fi/jamsa Trails in Länkipohja: www.ladulle.blogspot.com The Himosvuori ski co-operative is responsible for the trails in the Himos area.

The maintenance of other trails included in the mski trail service is the responsibility of municipal groundsman, Jani Virtanen, tel. +358 400 607 842 (daytime).

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VERSATILE TERRAIN FOR TRAINING Jämsä-born crosscountry skier Anssi Pentsinen reveals the best places for jogging and skiing.

Jämsä offers excellent training opportunities for both professional athletes and amateurs. “There are hills and other topographical features, and the scenery is great as well. Nature is diverse here: we have forest, spruce mire, bog and lakes,” Anssi says.

G o o d t r a i l s fo r a ll levels of joggers Anssi would take his guests to the top of Himos or to Pitkävuori tower, which are the best places for taking in the magnificent views. “I mostly exercise in the Himos area, which has very demanding terrain but also easier, more enjoyable trails,” Anssi says. Another favourite place of his is the grounds near the Pitkävuori ski jumping tower and Kaipola jogging trail. “On a Finnish scale, this is excellent terrain for training. The only thing that is missing is the high mountains of Europe,” Anssi says, laughing.

“In wintertime, I mainly use the Särkijärvi–Pykälä cabin–Himos route. There are plenty of ski trails in midwinter, so you don't have to go back the way you came. It's a pleasure to see that there's no need to go all the way to Lapland in search of good

skiing conditions and trails. Jämsä and Himos should be more proud of their excellent trail network,” Anssi says.

H e a d i n g to t h e Oly m p i c s Anssi represents Jämsänkosken Ilves, and he is one of the seven members of Petoteam. “I was born in Jämsä, and this is where I started my skiing career. Petoteam is a great gang, our team spirit is high and everyone works hard to achieve our common goal,” Anssi explains.

The Sochi Winter Olympics will be held in the coming winter. Anssi's main goal is to compete in the Winter Games with the world's best skiers. “The stakes are high this year. I have come a long way to be able to participate and succeed in the Olympics, and this will be the measure of all exercises performed during my career,” Anssi remarks, describing the long journey of a top athlete.

Facts: Name: Anssi Pentsinen Age: 27 Occupation: cross-country skier Education: Bachelor of Engineering Place of domicile: Jämsä Club: Jämsänkosken Ilves Team: Petoteam

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The clear waters of Lake Päijänne invite you to take a cruise, go canoeing and fishing, and simply enjoy yourself. Himos and the Jämsä Region offer varying terrain for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, and many places of interest 10

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await you along Jämsänjoki River.

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ummer at Himos is full of activity!

Climb to the top of Himosvuori to admire beautiful summer scenery or enjoy the diverse terrain of the full-length golf course of Himos. The Himosvuori Ski Resort offers a 9-hole disc golf course, and via HimosHoliday you can book an ATV safari or go on an adventure trail.

Spend a summer’s day sipping coffee on the Market Square or exploring the interesting sights along Jämsänjoki. In the summer, the region also treats culture vultures of various ages to an extensive selection of events, ranging from art exhibitions to Himos festivals.

Pick your favourite and join the fun!

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explore the great outdoors

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ake Päijänne, numerous smaller lakes and the glorious sandy beaches and rapids of Lake Kankarisvesi provide many opportunities for water adventures. You can make a day trip to Isojärvi National Park or spend the night in the bosom of nature. The Tuulikki boats will take you to the gorgeous lake scenery of Päijänne directly from the port in the centre of Jämsä.

Fishing enthusiasts can choose from several excellent sites. Survosenkos­ ki and Virtalankoski in Koskenpää are popular spots for white-water fishing.

Jämsänjoki River in the vicinity of the centre of Jämsä is ideal for trolling. Patalahti Bay is easily accessible from Himos Holiday Centre.

A cruise on L ake Päijänne is an excellent way to spend a summer’s day

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or a sweet summer evening. On the Tuulikki boats of Päijännematkat Koskinen Oy, you can see and experience Lake Päijänne almost every day during the summer season. Cruises start conveniently from the riverbanks of Jämsänjoki, in the centre of Jämsä, taking you to the middle of beautiful Lake Päijänne and all the way to Pihlajakoski and Luhanka. On a chartered cruise, you can reserve the entire ship for your own group and spend a memorable day on Lake Päijänne. Read more at www.paijannematkat.com Wanha Witonen canoeing route is named after the five-markka banknote issued in 1909 depicting the lake scenery of Rasuanniemi in Jämsänkoski, drawn by Eliel Saarinen. The route begins at Petäjävesi, passes the village of Koskenpää, Jämsänkoski and the City of Jämsä, and ends in Lake Päijänne. The to-

tal length of the route is 75 km, but there are also lovely shorter stretches to choose from. Wilderness and man-made cultural landscapes alternate along the route.

Rapids and narrow sections of lakes and rivers give canoeists a good impression of Central Finland's beautiful nature. Most of the rapids along the route are easy and manageable, but inexperienced canoeists can also pass them on land.

For more detailed instructions and a route description, pick up a waterproof Wanha Witonen route map!

Isojärvi National Park is a perfect destination for those looking for peaceful forest and lake scenery. Long, narrow lakes and fissure valleys called ‘hoilos’ make the region a wilderness-like and memorable place to visit. The national park has around 30 km of marked trails.

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• Check out weather and wat er conditions .

• When canoeing, wear a life jacket at all times and a helm et in rapids!

• Check the condition of you r equipment and know your skills in different situations.

• Passing rapids on land is the safest option.

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There are many spots along the trails for resting, as well as lean-tos, which make it possible to spend the night in the area.

Most of the park is located on the southern shore of Lake Isojärvi and it includes more than 20 islands, so the area can also be explored by canoe or boat. Further information and a map are available at www.outdoors.fi

Other excellent options for hiking are the Pukinvuori fitness trail, the Palvia duckboards and the more demanding hiking route over the three peaks of Himos.

A new 75 km-long cycling route runs from Himos via Juokslahti and Vekkula to Jämsä. Jämsänniemi is also an excellent destination for cyclists. Visit our website to print out maps!

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• When you want to play on the 18-hole course, make sure you have a club membership and a handicap card.

• Book a tee time online via the NexGolf system or call the booking service.

• Purchase your ticket from the caddiemaster's office at the slope restaurant of Himos or from HimosCenter.

• You can also purchase a season ticket, in which case you only need to book a tee time.

For more information and bookings, go to ww w.himosresort.fi or call the caddiemaster on +35 8 20 7119216 .

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The first season of Himos-Patalahti Golf was played in summer 2013. The fulllength 18-hole course attracted players from all over Finland. “We received a lot of positive feedback, particularly on the varying and challenging course,”says Hannu Mäntyharju, Executive Director of Himos Resort.

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GA Golf Pro Jussi Räihä, the instructor at Himos, says that praise was also given for the scenery. “On a Finnish scale, the differences in altitude are rather large, and the slopes of Himos are right next to the course. In the construction phase, the aim was to preserve as much of the natural environment as possible.”

The course will be developed on the basis of feedback provided by players. “We have taken measures intended to facilitate playing and make it smoother, such as shortened fairways and modified teeing grounds,” Mäntyharju explains. Areas surrounding the course have been cleared and will be cleared more to make it easier to find balls that have been hit into the rough.

Va ry i n g s h a p e s Himos Golf Course (18-hole) is targeted at players of all skill levels. “At first, it is advisable to try playing using the driving range with red markers. Players have also had the option of playing on the 9-hole practice

course (par 3), where they have been able to take the time they need and practise approach shots and putting. Time spent on the practice course makes it much easier to move on to the bigger course,” Räihä says.

The new course also features an interesting water driving range, i.e. a practice area where floating balls are hit out into a pond.

There are also a few floating greens in the pond. “The range is a good example of how nature has been taken into consideration at Himos. It is built on a boggy site, and peat from the bottom of the water area has been used in the construction of the golf course,” Mäntyharju says.

Himos is a pay-and-play golf course. This means that anyone who has a valid golf club membership card and a handicap card is allowed to play on the large course. Himos also offers golf lessons where players can hone their swinging techniques and playing. Räihä encourages people to give golf a try. “Golf is what you make of it.

You don't have to be so serious about it!”

G o l f V i ll ag e u n d e r co n s t ru c t i o n A Golf Village open throughout the year is being constructed next to the course and on the edges of the fairways. The resort will be a part of the services of Himos. Plots and finished holiday homes are on sale in the area. “Holiday homes are being built and purchased for own use, but renting has also increased. This makes Himos an interesting place to invest in. By renting out their property, owners can also enjoy their investment themselves,” Mäntyharju says. Currently, the area has municipal infrastructure, paved roads and street lighting for 70 plots.

The area will be expanded according to demand. The construction of the entire resort is estimated to take 5–10 years, after which there will be about 300 holiday homes.

Culture th roughout the year!

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Culture lovers can choose from events, exhibitions, theatre performances, films and museums. Exhibitions give you an opportunity to explore paintings, the works of doll artists and the creative use of felt.

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allery Kivipankki, which is open all year round, displays the art of Kaj Stenvall, for example. In June, art enthusiasts are treated to the International Felt Exhibition and Ars Jok´vars National Art Exhibition.

In the summer, HimosTheatre with its 1,000 seats in a covered auditorium will offer the Doris and Laulumies play featuring music by popular Finnish artist J. Karjalainen.

The performance will include a live orchestra. A versatile programme and Finnish premieres invite you to enjoy yourself at the Kinotar cinema.

Our guides can also arrange guided tours for groups in local museums and other attractions on request. Pick your favourite and let culture whisk you away!

GA L L E R Y KIVI PANKKI

AR T EXH I B ITIONS G a ll e ry K i v i pa n k k i 18 Dec 2013– “Independence Day Celebration”, 29 Jan 2014 exhibition of the Doll Artists of Finland.

Closed 23–31 Dec 2013 9 Feb–23 Mar Exhibition of Kaj Stenvall 26 Mar–13 Apr Spring exhibition of Värinä, an art

association of north-eastern Häme 15 Apr–18 May Spring exhibition series of the Adult

Education Centre 25 May–22 Jun Photographs from the collection of

Anna Salonen 30 Jun–3 Aug “Creative Felt”, exhibition of the Finnish Felt Association Filtti 14 Sep–12 Oct Helena Karhumäki 15–29 Oct Katariina Suvanto, 2nd floor of Kivipankki 18–27 Oct Paula Oksman (reservation) downstairs hall

at Kivipankki Kivipankki is open Tue–Sun 12 noon–5 pm, from 30 June to 3 August Sun–Fri 12 noon–6 pm, Sat 12 noon–5 pm. Entrance fee to exhibitions.

Seppolantie 7, Jämsä. Tel. +358 40 712 2495

the summer offerings online!

Mottilantie 2 (port), 42100 Jämsä Tel. +358 40 704 7576 Open: from midsummer to August Free entrance. www.piippamutikainen.com

Wanha Mak asiini A distinctive museum café in Jämsänkoski furnished with old objects from the Jämsänkoski Paper Mill and the works of artist Päivi Riihinen. In summer 2014, this red-brick warehouse will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The warehouse has seen good times and bad, even a war, but today it serves lovers of culture.

Music, art and the history of sports in Jämsänkoski will be presented at Wanha Makasiini in summer 2014. Small yet great stories!

Isännöitsijänsilta 1, 42300 Jämsänkoski For inquiries, please contact Päivi Riihinen on +358 40 577 3926 www.wanhamakasiini.net

Other summer exhibitions:

Atelier Veli Ähtävä

Pikku Galleria Pikku Galleria is an idyllic summer gallery in the centre of Jämsä, near the river. Interesting summer exhibitions by Finnish and international artists have enriched Jämsä's culture since 2004. The gallery opens around midsummer and closes in August. Check out

7 Jun– 31 Aug

Between the Bridges 2014 environmental art exhibition In the centre, by Jämsänjoki River.

Opening at Pikku Galleria on Sat 7 June at 2 pm. www.joki-ry.org/ 28 Jun– Erkki Hirvelä – Watercolours 6 Jul Open daily 12 noon–6 pm.

Free entrance.

Niskalantie 41, Jämsä Tel. +358 40 719 2478, +358 400 576 409 30 Jun– Ars Jok’vars and International Felt Exhibitions, 27 Jul felt workshops (felt exhibitions from 13 July), Joki varsi School. Opening on Sun 29 June. Exhibition

open Sun–Fri 12 noon–6 pm, Sat 12 noon–5 pm.

Entrance fee to exhibitions.

We reserve the right to make changes

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You are welcome to visit this magnificent studio and gallery just two kilometres from Himos in the direction of Jämsä. The route is signposted. On display are unique and sculptural pastel works on birch wood. You can also meet the artist and hear about his work. The gallery is open almost daily 12 noon–6 pm throughout the year. A great guided destination for small groups, companies and associations.

Come and experience this great art house! Free entrance.

Säyryläntie 210, 42100 Jämsä. Tel. +358 40 585 9103 atelje@veliahtava.net The works of art on display can also be viewed at www.veliahtava.net

Artwork: Piippa Mutikainen

M U SE U MS The museums in the Jämsä Region show you a glimpse of what life was like in the old days. They are mainly open in summer, but on request, you can also visit them at other times. Guided museum tours are also available through our tourist guides.

The local history museums in Pälämäki (Jämsä), Aarresaari (Jämsänkoski), Kuorevesi and Längelmäki introduce you to the history of the life of peasants.

The Farmer's Museum has an extensive collection of farming-related artefacts and machines from the 19th century to the present day.

The Sleigh and Wagon Museum displays wagons, sleighs and tools made by craftsmen from Valkjärvi.

The Toy Museum in Alhojärvi provides an overview of the history of play. A collection of old Arabia tableware is also on display.

Jämsä Church Museum presents unique valuable religious artefacts.

Hallinportti Aviation Museum has a large collection of aeroplanes and material related to aviation, such as pilots' uniforms from various eras, flight equipment and aviation technology. In Halli, you can also visit the exhibition of historical aviation photographs of Veljekset Karhumäki Oy, showcasing photographs from all over Finland, from Hanko to Petsamo, since the 1930s.

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TH EATR ES J+J THEATRE Jämsä's J+J Theatre is an amateur group with a professional director operating in Jämsänjokilaakso. The group produces 3–5 plays each year. Winter performances are held at Jämsänkoski Theatre and summer performances at the covered HimosTheatre. In January, the young people's group will perform The Wizard of Oz and in the spring, the theatre will present a fulllength comedy Kiviä taskussa. For more information, please visit www.jjteatteri.fi At HimosTheatre in June–August Doris and Laulumies In summer 2014, Jämsä's HimosTheatre will present the musical play Doris and Laulumies. It is a story featuring songs by popular Finnish artist J. Karjalainen, such as Doris, Laulumies, Avaruuden ikkuna, Telepatiaa, Hän and Mennyt mies, performed by a live orchestra.

What happens when Doris, who runs a small holiday village with her father, and singer John, who leads the life of a vagabond, meet by accident 20 years after their last encounter?

Tickets: €22/20/14, groups (min. 20 people) €17. For inquiries and bookings, call +358 50 546 9740 or +358 40 143 0044.

Read more at www.himosteatteri.fi or www.facebook.com/HimosTeatteri.

The musical stars Joni Leponiemi, and other parts are played by Marjut Manninen, Jouni Leppikorpi and Kaisa Mäkinen. Script by Risto Hakola.

HimosTheatre has a covered auditorium.

Performances: Sun 6 Jul 4 pm, Tue 8 Jul 7 pm, Wed 9 Jul 7 pm, Sun 13 Jul 4 pm, Tue 15 Jul 7 pm, Wed 16 Jul 7 pm, Fri 18 Jul 7 pm, Sat 19 Jul 4 pm, Sun 20 Jul 4 pm, Tue 22 Jul 7 pm, Wed 23 Jul 7 pm, Sun 27 Jul 4 pm, Tue 29 Jul 7 pm, Wed 30 Jul 7 pm, Sun 3 Aug 4 pm, Tue 5 Aug 7 pm, Wed 6 Aug 7 pm, Thu 7 Aug 7 pm, Fri 8 Aug 7 pm, Sat 9 Aug 4 pm. (We reserve the right to make changes.)

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J. Karjalainen Finnish artist

FI LMS Cinema Kinotar in Jämsä offers Finnish premieres, films for the whole family, action and comedy.

Pääskyläntie 25, Jämsä Tel. +358 40 136 4040 info@jamsankinotar.fi www.jamsankinotar.fi J ONI L E P ONIEMI

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! s t n e v e Lots of The Jämsä Region is bustling with activity! Come and experience concerts, skiing events, festivals, sporting events and more.

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In the winter, Himos hosts skiing events, activities for the whole family and parties at Himos Arena with top Finnish performers.

Jämsä offers high-standard concerts, art exhibitions and much more.

EVENTS IN 2014 WINTE R

For more skiing events at Himos, go to www.himos.fi

Carnival, Paunu Sports Park, Jämsä.

Organised by Kaipolan Vire ry

1 Jan and 5 Jan Joulumaa Christmas event, Patapirtti 3–6 pm

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30 Jan Valkama Art Week 2014: Concert by Jyväskylä Sinfonia, Church of Jämsä

31 May–30 Aug Länkipohja Summer Market on Saturdays and Midsummer Eve 9 am–12 noon, Länkipohja

4–5 Jul Jysäri Festival. Jysäri is now bigger than ever, hear the best of eurodance music at Himos! Over-18s only. www.jysäri.fi

31 Jan–2 Feb Finnish Alpine Masters Cup, Finnish Championships in Slalom and Giant Slalom, Himos

13–15 Jun V8 Summer Meet Himos 2014 19–21 Jun The Voice Juhannus HimosFestival, the 16th legendary Himos Midsummer festival. Over-18s only. www.himosfestival.com

Weeks 8 and 9 Kids' winter break weeks at Himos. A fun-packed programme for children almost every day.

Organised by tourism students from Jämsä Vocational Institute.

27 Jun Market of the Old Chap of Jämsä, Jämsä city centre

4–6 Apr Regional Alpine Skiing Championships, Himos

4 Jul Jämsänkoski Summer Market, Jämsänkoski

18 Apr Easter skiing event. Competitions for the whole family and a fancy dress party, Himos

26–28 Jun Iskelmä Festival, three-day celebration of popular music on three stages at Himos. Over-18s only. www.iskelmafestivaali.fi

26–27 Apr Himos-Leitner 30th Anniversary Junior Slalom Event, northern slopes, Himos 1 May Ski your way to the summer season. Closing ceremonies of the season at Himos, northern slopes

26–29 Jun Hurdles and Sprint Carnival, Oinaala, Jämsänkoski. Organised by Jämsänkosken Ilves ry 26–29 Jun Jämsä Long-distance Running, Long Jump and Triple Jump

9–13 Jul New Wine summer event, Himos, www.newwine.fi/kesatapahtuma 11–12 Jul Akuliina Summer Festival www.akuliina.fi 24–26 Jul Pipefest, Himos. There’s no fest like Pipefest! Since 2001. Over-18s only. www.pipefest.fi 30 Jul–2 Aug Neste Oil Rally Finland www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi 9 Aug JämSession, Rhythm & Blues event 6 pm–1 am Nikkarinaukio, Jämsänkoski. Organised by Jelmu 28–30 Aug FinnMetko2014, Finland's largest trade fair for heavy equipment, Jämsä www.finnmetko.fi Up-to-date information on events is available at www.jamsek.fi/matkailu/ tapahtumat

We are not responsible for cancellations of events or any changes to dates.

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n the summer, four large festivals draw crowds to Himos. In addition, the Jämsä Region offers a wide spectrum of summer events, such as markets, theatre performances and carnivals.

Himos festivals have become a phenomenon

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estivals and other summer events draw as many as 115,000 visitors to Himos every year. The revamped Himos Park serves as a venue for four great music festivals and several other large and smaller events. Thanks to its festivals, Himos has become a holiday centre that is truly open all year round.

“We enjoyed many moments of success when the expanded Himos Park was filled with cheerful people weekend after weekend. Events are an important busi-

ness area, and we are planning to invest more in them in the coming years,” says Tiina Mäntyharju, Managing Director of HimosHoliday.

The Voice Juhannus Himosfestival and Iskelmä Festival set new visitor records in 2013. The 15-year-old Midsummer Festival attracted 46,000 visitors, and the atmosphere of Iskelmä was enjoyed by 32,000 visitors. A newcomer, Jysäri, charmed a total of 8,000 people in its first year, taking its place among the range of

festivals. The 13th Pipefest hip hop festival was celebrated at Himos for the third time.

The growing popularity of the festivals has enabled the development of Himos Park into a versatile event park. Expansion will continue, so in the summer, visitors will see an area that has been further improved. Himos Park provides a superb setting for the summer events of companies and organisations as well as other group events.

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The Jämsä Region is known as a unique felt manufacturing centre, and Jämsänjokilaakso River Valley can be referred to as a felt valley.

This concentration of felt-related companies, actors and events is rare in Finland and the Nordic Countries.

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ämsä is home to several felt factories and outlets. In addition, the region is rich in artisans, sheep farms, artists, various associations and exhibitions related to the traditional felt industry. The Jämsä Felt Summer will be held for the 16th time.

The best-known felt factory in the region is Lahtiset, in the village of Partala, which manufactures knee-high felt boots that are famous all over the country. Besides the boots, the factory outlet of Lahtiset sells felt socks, slippers, hats, rugs and table-setting items. The selection also in-

cludes designer felt boots by Aki Choklat that boldly blend modernity with tradition, and a collection of bags and backpacks designed by Jonas Hakaniemi. Read more at www.lahtiset.fi

The Jämsä Felt Factory outlet in Pääskyläntie is open in winter. In summertime, it is open upon request. You can buy handicraft yarns, felting wool, felt boots, woollen jumpers, shawls and many other things from the outlet.

At the Alho Felt Factory outlet, also in Partala, you can find bargains and enjoy a cup of coffee. The products are felted from 100% sheep wool with sturdy craftsmanship and years of experience.

The selection includes felt boots, hats, interior decoration products and raw material for crafts. Read more at www.alhonhuopatehdas.fi

The felt exhibition of the Finnish Felt association Filtti is part of Jämsä summer activities for the 16th time The felt exhibition ”Creative Felt” is at gallery Kivipankki during July 2014. The colorful felt works come from Filtti members. The theme/the name of the exhibition is abstractly free allowing feltmakers the possibility to treat the theme without prejudice, with good aesthetics and imagination using their own creativity for the felt work.

Traditional wall hangings are inherent knowhow to Finnish felt makers, but nowadays we can also see 3D felt.

The international part of the exhibition comes from Italy. The felt artists of the Italian felt association have adopted the same theme. Their felt works will be presented in the stone building at the Jokivarsi school center.

Felt graffiti will be built again to the garden of gallery Kivipankki. Last summer the felt pieces tolerated the winds, sun shine and rain extremely well and they were a joy to watch.

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The exhibition will be open at the Jokivarsi school center from 13 to 27 July 2014 and at Gallery Kivipankki from 30 June to 3 August 2014, both Sun–Fri 12 noon– 6 pm, Sat 12 noon–5 pm.

Further information from the Finnish Felt association Filtti, exhibition coordinator Sirpa Mäntylä, tel. + 358 (0)45 130 4777, sirpa.mantyla@filtti.fi, www.filtti.fi

Photographer: Olli Levaniemi

MAD ABOUT FELT! Jämsä is home to many professional artisans specialising in felt.

One of them is Tiina Mäki.

“Many people think that felting requires special tools or large premises, but you can easily get started with just the material to be felted, hot water and soap, and some space on a table,” says Tiina Mäki, owner of craft shop Mäen Huopaa ja Lankaa.

In her shop, Mäki sells a range of craft supplies, and organises felting courses upon request. Mäki, who has a further vocational qualification in felting, has been felting for more than ten years. She expresses her creative side by making felt products for exhibitions. “At this very moment, one of my works is travelling around the world,” Mäki says.

Gr e at m at e r i a l Mäki is interested in felting because of its diversity, in terms of techniques and end

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products. “By felting, you can make eve- “ E x plo r e t h e Jä m s ä f e lt ryday textiles, art textiles and accessories. h e av e n ” You can use various techniques and com- Jämsä offers felt in many forms to suit difbine wool with different materials, such as ferent tastes, and you can also learn more silk fabric or thin linen. Wool can be made about felt both as a material and as an end into anything: jewellery, boots, tapestries, product. “Finland's only felt factories are hats, bags and whatnot,” Mäki says excit- found in Jämsä, and there are as many as edly. four of them. We also have a concentration of felt-related culture, such as exhibitions,” As a material, felted wool is warm and Mäki says. fireproof when used in everyday textiles, for example. “Felt is soft, but it's also hard Felt is a distinctive local product that fasand durable”, Mäki describes. Felt is also cinates tourists and locals alike. “Foreign suitable for charity purposes. “We have tourists are interested in felt particularmade felt hearts for retirement homes ly when it is used in Finnish handicrafts,” with the felt association. They are also Mäki notes. Mäki encourages anyone ingood for the skin of the elderly. Clean, un- terested in felting to give it a try, seek intreated wool helps to keep the skin in good formation and ask for tips. “I recommend condition,” Mäki says. felting, it's wonderfully relaxing!”

Gifts to take .. .. home from Jamsa

• Yijän Ylpeys (farm wine, Uusi-Yijälä Farm) s This medium-dry wine made from blackcurrant with well goes farm the on grown s and aronia berrie pork, chicken, liver, venison and reindeer meat.

Try also as an aperitif.

• Hirvelä's talkkuna Hirvelä's talkkuna (finely milled flour) has been made from the farm's own oats since 1966.

• Knee- high felt boots (Original by Lahtiset) d These timeless, classic felt boots have warme es. decad Finnish toes for • Caramel cake (Elonen) y Finland's most popular fresh cake sold in the baker sections of supermarkets .

• Old Chap of Jämsä key ring or statue Take with you this happy chap from Jämsä .

The stories written about this rascal date back to 150 years.

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Services as e b d l u they sho Holidays are all about having fun, and the Jämsä Region has what it takes. Shop in boutiques, buy great presents for your loved ones and indulge in the treats of restaurants and cafés. Accommodation options are endless, from luxurious cabins to individual rooms.

D o s o m e s h o pp i n g Jämsä's shops and services offer diverse shopping options for tourists. The atmospheric 19th century Witikkala Manor has a wide range of interior decoration products, clothes and luscious pastries. Pop into Marisetti to purchase high-quality Marimekko products, or into Nelly-nalle, a boutique selling children's clothes. The shops in the centre provide everything from jeans to clothes for going out. Artisan's workshops offer unique gift ideas and products to take home. The Jämsä Region is also renowned for its felt shops, where you can buy ready-made felt products or material for your own handicrafts.

Come and browse, whether you are looking for crafts, interior decoration items, sports equipment, shoes, beautiful clothing, hunting and fishing equipment or old treasures from second-hand shops.

T R EAT YO U R SE L F IN CAF É S AND R ESTAU R ANTS In Jämsä and Himos, you can dine in distinctive environments. You can taste authentic, traditional Finnish food, sample a glass of local wine, admire foaming rapids or even marvel at live elk in the region's rustic restaurants.

Cosy cafés serve local delicacies for your enjoyment. In Café Elonen, you taste masterpieces by bakers who have won national awards. You should also visit the Elonen shop and buy bread and buns fresh from the oven. In Suklaapilvi chocolate café, you can savour a hot chocolate drink and purchase handmade chocolates. Café Akuliina, near Jämsä Market Square, is a popular meeting place and the stage for the Akuliina Summer Festival.

Jämsä boasts a number of excellent lunch and à la carte restaurants, distinctive private restaurants available for group booking, pizzerias, kebab and hamburger joints as well as a Chinese and a Thai restaurant for those who like oriental flavours.

S L EE P TIG H T Beautiful nature and peaceful surroundings will tempt you to stay all year round at idyllic countryside destinations. Even

from the furthest cabins, it only takes a little over half an hour to reach Himos and the centre of Jämsä.

Himos Holiday Centre offers lovers of entertainment plenty of high-quality cabin accommodation right next door to the ski resort, the summer's top events and the new golf course. Rooms are also available in comfortable rustic hotels and inns.

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rant • Uusi-Yijälä Farm, Restau ra Patapirtti – Named afte Yijä , Finnish thunder god 's son dishes ing etis app es this farm serv nts edie ingr ish Finn from e mad farm's and accompanied by the own wines. ww w.patapirtti.fi ly – • Jämsänkosken Vanha Myl an in hed blis A restaurant esta ki kos sän Jäm the old mill by been rapids, whose menu has brity cele transformed by Finnish

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HIMOS ARENA

COME AND ENJOY GREAT SERVICE There are numerous options, whether you are looking for a cup of coffee, accommodation, activities or presents. Be ready to be charmed by unique boutiques, cultural destinations and shops with great service.

Acco m m o dati o n , c a f é s , r e s taur a n t s HimosHoliday, Himos Central Booking Centre Länsi-Himoksentie 4, Jämsä Tel. +358 20 711 9230 himosholiday@himosholiday.com www.himosholiday.com

Morva Inn Morvantie 189, Juokslahti Tel. +358 14 764 142 majatalo@morva.fi www.morva.fi

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Hotel Jämsä Kauhkialantie 111, Jämsä Tel. +358 14 717 91 hotel@hotellijamsa.fi www.hotellijamsa.fi Jämsän Gasthaus Asemakatu 2, Jämsä Tel. +358 14 718 177 info@jamsangasthaus.fi www.jamsangasthaus.fi Ruotsulan Hovi Turkinkyläntie 74, Jämsä Tel. +358 45 844 0279 jaana.lyyra@eeposgroup.fi www.eeposgroup.fi Moose Manor Restaurant Heinäseläntie 381, Jämsä Tel. +358 400 488 779 info@hirvikartano.fi www.hirvikartano.fi

Himosvuori Ski Resort Länsikeskuksentie 11, Jämsä Tel. +358 20 711 9100 marketing@himos.fi www.himos.fi HimosHoliday, Himos Safaris Länsi-Himoksentie 4, Jämsä Tel. +358 20 711 9230 himosholiday@himosholiday.com www.himosholiday.com

HimosAccommodation, Rinne Restaurant Länsikeskuksentie 6, Jämsä Tel. +358 20 787 1170 info@himosmajoitus.fi www.himosmajoitus.fi Himos Villa Nummenranta Joutsenentie 5 F and G, Jämsä Tel. +358 400 178 811 m.nummenranta@pp.inet.fi www.himosvillanummenranta.fi

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Uusi-Yijälä Farm, Restaurant Patapirtti Jyväskyläntie 848, Jämsä Tel. +358 45 6511 405 tarja.uusipaasto@pp.inet.fi www.patapirtti.fi Villa Hiidenmäki Hiidentie 8, Jämsä Tel. +358 41 454 3249 info@villahiidenmaki.fi www.villahiidenmaki.fi Café Elonen Talvialantie 1, Jämsä Tel. +358 20 7070 260 www.elonen.fi Restaurant Rosso Keskuskatu 2, Jämsä Tel. +358 10 767 5470 www.rosso.fi Neste Jämsänkoski Rolls, Kotipizza Koskenväylä 2, Jämsänkoski Tel. +358 14 744 266 www.koskenautoliike.fi Neste Oil Jämsän Portti Hesburger, Kotipizza Kauhkialantie 108, Jämsä Tel. +358 14 717 0500 info@jamsanportti.fi www.jamsanportti.fi

Salinmäki – Private restaurant, meeting and party facilities Salinmäentie 85, Jämsä Tel. +358 44 285 6066, +358 40 961 3662 info@salinmaki.fi www.salinmaki.fi

HimosResort, Himos Golf Tel. +358 400 666 902 hannu.mantyharju@himosresort.fi www.himosresort.fi Päijännematkat Koskinen Leilahdenkatu 4, Jämsä Tel. +358 400 544 773, +358 40 728 4170 juho.koskinen@paijannematkat.com www.paijannematkat.com Rainbow Tours Edesniemi 37, Jämsä Tel. +358 40 356 0822 info@rainbowtours.fi www.rainbowtours.fi

Sh o pp i n g AV-ase ja erä Oy (Hunting and fishing shop) Lukkoilantie 39, Jämsä Tel. +358 14 768 803 info@av-ase.fi www.av-ase.fi

Elonen bakery Patalahdenkatu 1, Jämsä Tel. +358 20 707 0220 Open: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–1 pm www.elonen.fi Mäen Huopaa ja Lankaa (felt and yarns) Koskentie 1, Jämsä Open: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–2 pm tiina@huopaajalankaa.net www.huopaajalankaa.net Lahtiset (felt outlet) Partalantie 267, Jämsä Tel. +358 14 768 017 Open: Mon–Fri 9 am–4 pm asiakaspalvelu@lahtiset.fi www.lahtiset.fi

S-Market Jämsä Siltakatu 10, Jämsä Tel. +358 10 76 74300 Open: Mon–Fri 7 am–9 pm, Sat 7 am–6 pm, Sun 12 noon–6 pm Valokuvausliike Nevalainen (Photography shop) Keskuskatu 12, Jämsä Tel. +358 14 718 875 Open: Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm, Sat 9 am–2 pm nevalainen@fotoring.inet.fi www.valokuvausliikenevalainen.fi

Ot h e r s e rv i c e s Jämsä College Well-being services Tel. +358 40 341 4320 www.jao.fi/palvelut Jämsän Lääkärikeskus (private clinic) Välikatu 1, Jämsä Tel. +358 14 717 7400 info@jamsanlaakarikeskus.fi www.jamsanlaakarikeskus.fi

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U s e f ul ph o n e n u m b e r s : First aid: +358 20 638 3333 Pharmacy: +358 10 470 8866 Jämsä's taxis: +358 200 90 909 Bus station, Jämsä: +358 207 343434 (Matkahuolto, national bus timetables +358 200 4000) VR train timetables: +358 600 41 900 Alko store (alcoholic beverages): +358 20 711 2496

The service directory lists only a part of the region's offering.

The full, extensive offering is available at www.matkailu.jamsek.fi/en

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Build your life in Jämsä Jämsä is a lively and forward-looking city in the middle of Finland, caressed by waters.

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ämsä has it all: living close to nature, a wide selection of leisure activities and great opportunities for working and studying. Inhabited by 22,000 people, Jämsä is just the right size – not too big, not too small. The city covers an area of 1,824 km2. In the Helsinki metropolitan area, a million people are packed in an area of just 765 km2.

City of Jämsä, Himos-Päijänranta, illustrative draft

Location is Jämsä's greatest asset. The central location in Southern Finland and excellent transport connections create a firm foundation for tourism in Himos. The ski resort's popularity and the festivals that draw large crowds go to show that Jämsä is easy to reach.

Himoslehtelä The City of Jämsä offers holiday home plots for sale in Himoslehtelä, an area covered by a local detailed plan. Himoslehtelä is located in a peaceful area on the shore opposite the slopes of North Himos, yet close to the bustling holiday centre.

Himoslehtelä in numbers: • Total area 16 ha • 33 plots • Plot sizes 847 m2 – 1,484 m2 • Permitted building volume 125 – 247 km2 • Price €350/km2

Himos – the future success story of Jämsä Topical projects important for the strong development of Himos are the spa hotel and apartment hotel project and the Päijänranta project. A local detailed plan confirmed for West Himos and its surroundings will give a boost to this development. Summer activities, in particular, will be enhanced by the full-length golf course completed in June 2013, with its holiday home area.

If the letter of intent for the spa hotel is approved, the hotel may be finished in late 2015. Päijänranta will be constructed in the eastern part of the Himos Holiday Centre, on the shore of Lake Päijänne. The planned harbour village will be the heart of this densely populated area, providing services for boaters, including jetties, and a restaurant, for example. The area will also offer a beach, golf course and various trails.

A dense, village-like area of terraced houses and residential buildings with their own stretches of shore will be built right next to the harbour. Päijänranta will be habitable all year round.

Contact us City of Jämsä Plot Engineer Harri Järvenpää Tel. +358 40 752 1901 Jämsek Oy Managing Director Ulla Haggrén Tel. +358 40 526 1393

Go, Himos, go!

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Rinne Restaurant At the heart of Himos!

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Jämsän Gasthaus Jämsän Gasthaus offers affordable and cosy accommodation near the city centre of Jämsä, 8 km from Himos, and cabin accommodation by the lakeside. Internet café. Gift kiosk.

We provide service in Finnish and Russian.

Asemakatu 2,42100 Jämsä Tel. +358 14 718177 info@jamsangasthaus.fi, www.jamsangasthaus.fi

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S-Group services in Jämsä S-market Jämsä – Large grocery store, wide selection • Meat, fish and ready-to-eat food from service counters • Fresh bread baked on the spot • Entertainment for all: a large range of magazines, paperbacks, games, toys, music • Veikkaus (betting agency)

Rosso Jämsä – Tasty Italian food with delicious Finnish overtones - A popular restaurant for the whole family - Kids’ menu - Lunch Mon–Fri 11am–2pm - Takeaway food - Opening hours and prices: www.rosso.fi

Get 15% off all à la carte meals with this coupon

Valid at Rosso Jämsä Siltakatu 10 Mon–Fri 7 am–9 pm, Sat 7 am–6 pm, Sun 12 noon–6 pm

Keskuskatu 2 Mon–Thu 11 am–10 pm, Fri–Sat 11 am–11 pm, Sun 12 noon–9 pm (mid-week holidays 12 noon–)

until 31 May 2014.

Lunch: Mon–Fri 11 am–2 pm from 9 Oct Fast lane’ for lunch customers.

Read more at www.rosso.fi.

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CAFÈ ELONEN JÄMSÄ Talvialantie 1, 42100 Jämsä Tel. +358 20 7070 260 OPEN MON-FRI 8-19, SAT 9-16

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Services that make you want to stop!

I’m having a burger!

I want pizza!

Look at the weather!

Want to take a break and fill up?

“Where roads 24 and 9 meet” Jämsä

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Let’s buy some food as well!

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Neste Oil Jämsän Portti open Mon–Sat 6.30am–10pm, Sun 7am–10pm Kauhkialantie 108, Jämsä, tel. +358 14 7170 500, www.jamsanportti.fi Hesburger and Kotipizza open daily 10am–9.30pm

• Service station shop • Grocery • Café-restaurant • Buffet • Sonera service point • Car wash • A1 Car Rental • Himos gas

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Charter Cruises with M/S Rainbow on Lake Päijänne

Family Celebrations Company Activities Recreational Cruises Call the ship’s skipper at +358 40 356 0822 (in Finnish) In English +358 40 728 4254 In Russian +358 40 721 3837

Accomodation, sauna, fishing Shipping Line Rainbow Oy Edesniemi 37, 42100 Jämsä info@rainbowtours.fi

www.rainbowtours.fi

A comfortable and versatile service station!

Stop by at Neste Jämsänkoski!

We offer delicious food and versatile services!

Car Wash • Café & Restaurant • Shop

Neste Jämsänkoski Koskenväylä 2, 42300 Jämsänkoski, Tel. +358 14 744 266, www.koskenautoliike.fi Open Mon.–Fri. 6:30am–9pm, Sat. 8am–8pm, Sun. 9am–8pm Kotipizza and Rolls open Mon.–Fri. 10am–8:45pm, Sat. 11am–7:45pm, Sun. 12am–8pm

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Jämsek Oy Seppolantie 5, 2nd floor, Jämsä, Tel. +358 40 712 2645, info@jamsek.fi

www.jamsek.fi

www.jamsaan.fi

www.jamsek.fi/matkailu

LOADS TO SEE AND EXPLORE

at Art Town

NOT FAR TO TRAVEL TO SEE ART TREASURES AND GAIN NEW EXPERIENCES. AT ART TOWN MÄNTTÄ-VILPPULA, ALL ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS ARE WITHIN EASY REACH AND CLOSE TO EACH OTHER.

Serlachius-museums

Honkahovi Art Centre

XIX Mänttä Art Festival

Accommodation

Plunge into stories and drama at the Gustaf Museum at the former head office of a forest giant. The permanent exhibition, Paper Devil, tells the story of G. A. Serlachius, a pioneering figure in the Finnish forest industry.

The impressive functionalist building houses art exhibitions and concerts.

15 Jun–31 Aug 2014. Every year, Mänttä Art Festival offers a new and fresh perspective on Finnish contemporary art. This festival is a must!

Various options from cabins and caravan pitches to a royal hotel room.

Art Museum Gösta is expanding. A magnificent extension will open on 14 June 2014 beside the historic manor, as a result of Finland’s largest ever architectural competition. Future exhibitions will display masterpieces of the Golden Age of Finnish Art and an extensive collection of contemporary art.

www.serlachius.fi

www.klubin.fi

XVI Mänttä Music Festival A festival known for world-class piano music and talented young pianists, 6–10 Aug 2014.

www.mantankuvataideviikot.fi

Mäntän Klubi

The glorious French Romantic church organ will be making itself heard in this August event.

Hotel Restaurant Mäntän Klubi provides a range of activities and cultural services.

Ready-made packages include fishing trips and New Year’s programmes.

www.mantta-vilppulansrk.fi

www.klubin.fi

www.mantanmusiikkijuhlat.fi

Mänttä Organ Week

Shopping The Art Town’s shops and boutiques make shopping a pleasure.

Contact us to hear more!

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AHOLIDAY NEARBY –cometoKeuruu!

Enjoy an active holiday in Keuruu with an indoor swimming pool, bowling alley, indoor ice rink, three sports parks and marked jogging trails – attractions and events for the whole family in all seasons!

Keuruu Summer Theatre

Votkaturistit

A musical comedy at the covered UkkoPekka Arena 30 Jun–6 Aug 2014. Starring Pertti Koivula and Mira Kivilä. www.keuruunkesateatteri.fi

Keurusselkä Summer Theatre

Me tulemme taas!

A musical comedy by Reino Helismaa on the beach of Hotel Keurusselkä.

Performances 24 Jun–25 Jul 2014. www.keurusselankesateatteri.com

Events throughout the year

www.keuruu.fi 17.6.-12.8. Old Keuruu Evening Market on Tuesdays 28.6.

Ukko-Pekka Market 19.–20.7. Keuruu Market 20.9.

Old Keuruu Autumn Market Market day on Thursdays all year round and 1 May–30 Sep on Mondays too 8 am–1 pm.

The Cheerful Spirit of Steam

Haapamäki Steam Locomotive Park

In the children’s activity area: a large bouncy pillow, motor skills track, animals, ball pond, fairy tale houses, park train and more. The park has 14 types of steam locomotives and other railway rolling stock, plus exhibitions. There is also a restaurant, a liquorice shop, an area for caravans, dances and events! +358 14 733 111 • www.veturipuisto.fi

KEURUU Keuruu Tourist Office Information 60 km Point approx.

Kangasmannilantie 4 50 min 42700 Keuruu +358 40 572 5640 Mänttä-Vilppula info@keuruu.fi

keurusselanseutu.fi keurusselanseutu

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JÄMSÄNJOKILAAKSON LADUT SKIING ROUTES, LOIPENKARTE

Kerpola 1,7 km

WC

Haavisto 5 3,

WC 2,0 km

WC

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Morva

3, 3

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1,9

1, 1

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1,6

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WC 0,8 km

1,4 km

1,1 5,0

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km 1,9

Paljakka

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Pykälä

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Orivuori

9 1,

Tuuralammi

1,3

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Uusi-Yijälä

1,7

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Patalahti

2, 8

km 1, 3

HimosCenter

Särkijärvi

4,3 km

6 0,

km

4 0,

Särkijärvi 5,4

km

9 1, 1, 8

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km

PohjoisHimos

km

1, 5

Jaatilanjärvi

Paunu

E63

0,6 km

1,5 km

km

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Asemamäki

km

WC

1,4 km

4,0 km

Kastjärven 0,7 km kota Kastjärvi

4, 0

1,9 km

2,5 km

Laukkalammi

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km

1,7 km

5,0 km

1,0 km

JÄMSÄNKOSKI KoskiKeskinen

3,3 km

WC

1,0

1,7

Myllymäki

km 1,9

Syväjärvi

km

Heinäjärvi

km

2,9 km

Hiihtokeskus WC

Juokslahti

km

Oinaslammi

Juoksjärvi

3,0

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km 2,7

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Kankarisvesi

4,0

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LänsiHimos

JÄMSÄ 2,7 Jäm km sän joki

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LATUKARTAN MERKINNÄT

Kansanopisto

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Valaistu latu (-22.00) Lighted track (-22.00), beleuchtete Loipe (-22.00) Kapea tai harvemmin hoidettu latu Narrow or less frequently maintained track, schmale, nicht regelmäßig gespurte Loipe Latuosuuksien välimatka Distance between points, Entfernung in Kilometern Suositeltava hiihtosuunta Recommended direction, empfohlene Laufrichtung

4000 Metriä

© Jämsän kaupunki, Tonttituotanto ja Maanmittauslaitos.

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SYMBOLS OF MAP, SYMBOLE DER LOIPENKARTE

Helppo Skiing track: Easy, leicht Keskivaikea Skiing track: Moderately difficult, mittelschwer Vaikea Difficult, schwer

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Ensiapu First Aid Matkailuneuvonta Tourist information, Touristeninformation Kota Covered fireplace, überdachte Feuerstelle Laavu Lean-to shelter, fireplace, Unterstand Maja Hut, Hütte Paikoitusalue Parking wc Kahvila Cafeteria, Café

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D i s ta n c e s to Jä m sä : • Helsinki 220 km • Ta m p e r e 9 0 k m • Tu r k u 2 5 0 k m • Jyväsk ylä 55 km • Oulu 395 km • Va a s a 2 70 k m • Lahti 115 km • Ku o p i o 2 0 0 k m • Pietari 450 km

HIMOS

JÄMsä

Oulu

Vaasa

Kuopio Jyväskylä JÄMSÄ/HIMOS Tampere Lahti

Turku Helsinki

Jämsek oy Seppolantie 5 (2nd floor) FI-42100 Jämsä, Finland Tel. +358 40 712 2644 info@jamsek.fi www.jamsek.fi www.jamsa.fi