The Kurikan Lakkitehdas and village of Panttila have been classified as nationally significant built cultural environments. The factory consists of three buildings, the most significant of which is the newest building, built in 1938 and designed by architect Aarne Ervi. The oldest building, a log factory building dating back to 1913, is protected by decree …
Located in the village of Koskenkorva, next to the famous vodka distillery, Koskenkorvan Trahteeri offers experiences you will never forget! In the summer months, Trahteeri’s yard houses an outdoor café that serves local delicacies and beverages. The café also has a shop where you can buy beverages and souvenirs made locally. Children find plenty to …
Soile Yli-Mäyry’s Art Hall is located in the village of Mäyry, where the artist was born. In summer, the art hall is open daily between 12 noon and 5 pm. The exhibition presents new paintings and glass sculptures every summer! The artist is present during the summer months.
The Jurva Activity Park houses a pumptrack, skatepark and a climbing course.
In 1912, volunteers built a house of prayer in the village of Koskue in Jalasjärvi, which has served as Koskue’s church since the 1940s. In the 1950s, architect Paavo Riihimäki designed a bell tower for the church. The organ designed by M. Erola is from the 1970s. The altarpiece The Crucified by Mikael Toppelius was …
Completed in 1800, Jalasjärvi Church is a wooden cross-shaped church built by Salomon Köhlström (Köykkä). The church seats about 900 people. Painted by Aleksandra Frosterus-Såltin, the altarpiece is from 1906 and it depicts the transfiguration of Jesus. The church acquired a new 30-stop organ from the German organ manufacturer Paschen Kiel Orgelbau GmbH at the end …
Built in 1802, Jurva Church is a cross-shaped church in the Gustavian style. The drawings for it were approved in Stockholm. The building work was started by Gabriel Antinpoika Hakola and brought to completion by Jaakko Jaaksi. Another person that was important to the construction of the church was captain Gustav Adolf Hobin, a soldier …
The completion date of Kurikka Church can be seen on the inscription on its ceiling: ‘This house of worship was built during the rule of Tsar Nicholas I in 1847. Erik from Kuorikoski.’ The church was built by the well-known church builder Erik Kuorikoski on the basis of drawings approved by architect Carl Ludwig Engel. …
Completed in 2019, Kurikka Pump’n, SK8Kurikka’s pump track, offers a great place for skateboarders and BMX riders of any age to put their skills to the test.
In addition to a full-sized swimming pool, Kurikka’s swimming centre Molskis houses multi-purpose, cold-water, and wading and teaching pools. Children can play with water toys in the wading and teaching pool. The multi-purpose pool has a water slide. Diving is allowed into the large pool and there are water toys to play with – fun …