The main part of Töysä Church was built in 1800, but its tower was not completed until 1824. The church was commissioned by Heikki Kuorikoski, who was involved in the construction of Alavus Church at the time. The tower’s plans were drawn up by the Superintendent’s office. The wooden church, which seats about 700 people, …
Spend a memorable night in Koskenkorva! Located next to the distillery, this solid stone house was originally built as spacious living quarters for the distillery manager and his family, but it has been converted into unique holiday accommodation that has room for ten people. The building offers high-quality spaces for various events, including a large …
Art Gallery Harri is located by road 66 close to the centre of Alavus in a beautiful spot on the shore of Alavudenjärvi. The building is owned by the Town of Alavus. The art gallery opened its doors on 22 September 1990. Its changing exhibitions present works by a wide range of interesting artists. The …
Run by the Alavus Historical Association, the Old War Veteran’s Museum is located in an old granary next to Alavus Church. The museum derives its name from a poem written by J.L. Runeberg, the national poet of Finland, for his book The Tales of Ensign Stål. The museum’s exhibition covers two floors, which house items …
The first Säästöpankki bank ever to open in Finnish-speaking South Ostrobothnia was established in Alavus in 1866. The oldest objects showcased at Bank Museum date from the first decade of the bank’s operations. The museum is located alongside Alavus bus station, next to the town hall.Open by request.
From the top of Lauhanvuori, a splendid, Lapland-like view opens up to the forests of the vast area, and beyond, up to the sea. The Lauhanvuori Hiking Tour allows you to explore the area’s geological past, traces of the Ice Age, and diversified nature with different waterways, swamps, and forests. The landscapes of the area …
Ketunlenkki is a diversified and variable part of the Palaneen Polku trail and part of the longer trail of Prännin Patikka (20 km). The delicate details of the rocky terrain with their geological features give the trail an interesting background. The trail passes on the Palaneenkalliot rocks in a forest terrain characterized by occasionally steep …
The Pyhäjärvi-Lakeaharju Hiking Trail offers lake landscapes in terrains of Lappajärvi, a crater lake created by the impact of a meteorite about 76 million years ago. The crater is surrounded by a bench rising to 100 m from the surface of the lake on the south-eastern shore of the lake, as a hogback consisting of …
The Jyllinkoski Nature Trail combines nature and history of electricity production in a fascinating way. Lush groves with demanding plants thrive in the steepbanked river valley in the middle of the South Ostrobothnian fieldscape. As a large dam in the River Kyrönjoki, Jyllinkoski also represents the history and present of South Ostrobothnian river construction. Along …
The Katikankanjoni canyon is located at the upper course of Hyypänjoki River, considered as a landscape area of national value. The exceptional landscape of Katikankanjoni surprises and delightsthe visitor. In the middle of an even landscape, there is a deep canyon with narrow ridges. In the middle of a shady spruce forest, there is a …