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Car
Museum Wanhat Wehkeet
The museum is full of memories from the good old times and offers
all ages a lot of exciting things to see. More than 100 old vehicles,
an old time classroom, old cameras and radios among other things will
help you to take a time trip into the past. The spacious conference
and banquet facilities are available for meetings and private events.
The new sauna and bathing facilities offer groups of all sizes enjoyment
and stress relief. Old style coffee house. Full alcohol licence. A´la
carte and buffet meals on request. Open air theatre at WW-arena in
July. Open daily during the summer months, at other times as separately
agreed.
• Contact information:
Jari Lasonen, Pajalantie 4, mobile +358–(0)400–542029
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Domestic
Animal Farm Villikili
What
is countryside without animals – nothing!
In Villikili you can get to know farmhouse animals. You can give a
scratch to Kasperi-goat, the farmhouse mascot, take riding lessons
or participate in camps where you learn to tend animals. Opening
hours: Tu-Su 11.00 – 18.00, Mo closed. Entrance
fee: 5 €. Childrens’ one-day camp:
30 € including a warm meal, a snack and all day outdoor activities
with adult instruction. Riding for children and adults:
Nice, little and a little bit bigger ponies are available for riding.
Lessons on request 10/15 €. Riding on a lead rope 2 € (16.00
– 18.00 daily). Pony carriage driving 10 €. Camps and hiking
trips. Spend a summer night in a barn or in a cottage.
• Contact information:
Tuula Kivistö, Soinintie 1644, mobile +358–(0)40-564 2002
www.villikili.fi
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Ahosen
Taimisto
The plant shop and nursery Ahosen Taimisto (founded in 1951) is
growing perennial decorative and useful plants which are suitable
for Central Finland and even for Lappland. Their sortiment includes
shrubs, trees, climbing plants, perennials and useful plants. 36
hectares of cultivated land. Bus tours for groups possible if agreed
in advance.
Opening hours: Spring season until midsummer Mo-Fri
7.30 – 19.00, Sa-Su 10.00 – 15.00, summer season until
9.8. Mo-Fri 7.30 – 16.00, Sa 10.00 – 15.00, autumn season
from 10.8. Mo-Fri 7.30 – 16.00, Sa-Su 10.00 – 15.00.
You can buy plants from the shop or through internet. Please ask
for a quotation for bigger quantities. Welcome to visit us!
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Further information: www.ahosentaimisto.fi
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Karstula
Museum of Local History and Culture
Karstula
Museum is one of the best in Finland among museums of local history
and culture. A collection of appr. 2000 items illustrates the life
in Karstula region in the 19th century during and after the Finnish
War. The museum is an interesting place to visit for the whole family.
Open in July, other times as separately agreed. Entrance fee.
• Inquiries: Karstula-Seura
ry, Seppo Rautiainen, tel. +358 (0)14 461 060 |
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Karstula
Orthodox Chapel
The orthodox chapel was completed in 1985. This work of art was built
by the local log house manufacturer Honkarakenne and its design is
a variation of Seppo Latvala’s chapel model. The chapel was
consecrated on 25.8.1985 by Bishop Tiihon of Joensuu. Karstula orthodox
chapel is dedicated to the memory of Virgin Mary. The icons of the
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Karstula
church
The empire style church from the 19th century was designed by architect
A.F. Granstedt and built by building master Jaakko Kuorikoski. The
work was completed in 1853 and the church was consecrated in 1861.
The bell tower close to the church is from year 1815 and was built
by Simo Juvelin. The altarpiece of the church illustrates Jesus Christ
teaching the multitudes from the boat by the lake Gennesaret. It has
been painted by Pekka Halonen in early 1900’s.
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The
Stones of Otto von Fieandt
The Stones of Otto von Fieandt are a monument to the battle between
the Swedish and the Russians. In spite of the loss suffered by the
Swedish troops this battle was one of the crucial moments of the Finnish
War, and it was fought on 21.8.1808 at Enonjoki. The Swedish troops
were led by Otto von Fieandt and the monument has been named after
him. Another memorial of the battle is Fieandt’s stable which
is located in the courtyard of the Evangelical Folk High School. In
the municipality house Himmeli there is a 2,2 times enlarged replica
of Fiendt’s pipe, which according to stories was almost more
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Karstulan
Suoja, the House of the National Guard
The
House of the National Guard, Karstulan Suoja, is an important place
for many of the local residents. It has been a centre for the national
defence and various sport activities not to mention the old days’
traditional weddings. Outside the house there is a monument, a 105
mm Howitzer, in honour of the war veterans. The unveiling ceremony
of the monument took place on 18.6.2001, exactly 60 years after the
day when the men from Karstula gathered at Suoja for leaving to the
front. Today the house is owned by the local sports association Karstulan
Kiva. It serves the residents of Karstula as a cinema and a bingo
hall as well as a location for family occasions and events.
• Further information:
www.karstulankiva.fi |
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Kruukkila
Kruukkila house from the middle of the 19th century is a uniform,
regionally valuable farmhouse complex. The so called Karstula house
has a significant role in the history of Karstula parish. Over the
years the house has witnessed the life of the village and it has been
used for various purposes. Today the buildings and the courtyard of
Kruukkila are locations for parties and events. Kruukkila is an interesting
place to visit, as upstairs in the main building there is a Lotta-collection
(Lotta = member of the women’s auxiliary services) which illustrates
the life of women during the war time.
• Further information:
www.karstula.fi/kulttuuri |
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Lotta
and National Guard Collections
One of the best Finnish Lotta-collections is shown in Kruukkila house.
Among the specialities is an almost perfect collection of tableware
with Lotta Svärd emblem and the name Karstula. Another rarity
is the Book of America, which is a collection of Finnish and English
newspaper clippings from the war time. Visits by appointment. Entrance
fee.
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Inquiries: Karstula-Seura ry, Seppo Rautiainen, tel. +358
(0)14 461 060 |
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Gallery
Himmeli
Gallery Himmeli exhibiting local art is located in the entrance floor
of the municipality house. The monthly changing exhibitions offer
the local artists (photographers, artisans, painters) as well as groups
of students and school children a possibility to show their work.
The opening hours are the same as those of the municipality house,
Mon-Fri from 8.00 to 15.00. In July the gallery is closed.
• Further information:
www.karstula.fi/kulttuuri |
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Karstula
Handicraft House
In the shop of the handicraft house there is a large collection of
handmade gifts, e.g. rugs, carpets, shawls, poppana and wooden products
as well as souvenirs of Karstula. There are also many types of materials
available in the shop for those who are interested in making handicrafts
themselves. If you want to try weaving, there are looms at your disposal
in the handicraft house. During the summer months (June-August) the
tourist information office of Karstula is in the handicraft house..
• Further information:
www.karstula.fi/kasityotalo
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Riuttasalmi
bridge
The best know land mark of Karstula is the bridge of Riuttasalmi,
which was built in 1968. The Langer Girder type bridge is made of
steel and in Central Finland similar bridges can be found in Äänekoski,
Suolahti and Konnevesi. The length of the arch at the road level is
80 metres and height 12 metres. The bridge is located appr. 2 km from
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Old
Village Shop
The atmosphere of a genuine old times’ shop can be found at
the Old Village Shop of O.E. Kantanen, which is located at the road
towards Kokkola. This shop is the only one of its kind in Karstula
region. They are selling foodstuffs as well as supplies for hiking,
fishing and hunting.
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Kirkkovuoren
Observation Tower
The observation tower built in honour of the 50th anniversary of LC
Karstula is located on top of the Pääjärvenmäki
hill. You can enjoy a breathtaking view over Pääjärvi
lake towards the village centre from he tower which is more than 20
metres high. The tower will be opened for tourists after an official
inauguration ceremony on 28.6.2008.
• Further information:
www.lions.fi/district107-G/Karstula/
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