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- Kauniainen
Kauniainen is one of the four towns in the metropolitan region. It is situated 15
kilometers west of the capital Helsinki and surrounded by the neighboring town Espoo. The
shopping center of Kauniainen has been built around the railway station. There you will
find the Town Hall, the Library, the two churches as well as shops and other kinds of
service. Surrounding the center are forests and nature trails, parks, schools, sport
grounds and the villas and small houses which make Kauniainen the nice garden town it is
today.
- Keitele
Keitele is easy to get to as
it lies on the popular tourist route, the Blue Highway. This highway (KT 77) begins in
Norway, on the Atlantic coast, and runs via Keitele and Pielavesi right the way across to
the Karelian Republic. You can now travel to Keitele by boat, as well, following the
completion of the Keitele Canal. Opened in 1993, the canal links Kansallisvesi with the
Päijänne waterway. And yachtsmen sailing into Keitele can literally cast anchor right in
the centre of the village. There are not even many cottages in this area. Nilakka ranks
among the top 20 Finnish lakes in size and is a great favourite with fishermen. The most
common fish are pikeperch, whitefish, pike and perch. It will not therefore come as any
surprise to find plenty of fish on the Keitele menu. Keitele offers you typical Finnish
scenery with imposing ridges. The length of the shoreline in Keitele is 216 kilometres.
The largest lakes are called Nilakka and Koutajärvi.
- Kemijärvi
The town of Kemijärvi is
East Lapland's service center and the northernmost town in Finland. The town is surrounded
by the lakes Kemijärvi and Pöyliöjärvi, as well as the river Kemijoki, the largest
river of Finland. The total area in Kemijärvi is 3 942,19 km² , 453 km² (11,5 %) of
which is water. The town of Kemijärvi is the centre of versatile services and culture:
spa-swimming halls, culture centre, music school, 200 kilometres of officially marked
snowmobile routes, 80 kilometres marked boat routes and five ski centres (Pyhä, Luosto,
Suomu, Salla and Ruka) close to the town. Kemijärvi also has some very attractive events
made by many firms and volunteers. The town of Kemijärvi has a selection of hotel,
cottage and youth hostel accommodation, and restaurant services to offer its visitors, as
well as the Lapponia Hospital, banks, service stations, offlicence and shops.
- Kempele
There is plenty to see and experience in
Kempele municipality. There are tourist and culture sights to interest every family
member. Our historical and traditional sights, shopping centre Zeppelin and recreational
swimming pool, Zimmari guarantee an unforgettable experience in our beautiful
municipality. The two most interesting tourist sights in Kempele are churches. An old
wooden church from the 1600's, is one of the oldest churches in Finland and a new modern
church from the 1990's which again is one of Finland's most modern churches. Both churches
are built on the same hill and thereby create a unique entity. When the new church was
planned, the old church and its graveyard were given considerable thought. Kempele Museum
of Local History and Culture is located near the business centre on Kirkkotie-road. Its
history begins in 1733 when a royal commander's official residence, "Hovila" was
built on the site. This site was owned, after many eventful spells by Aappo Matturi until
the municipality bought it and its buildings in 1975. The museum was opened in 1980. It is
open from June to August.
- Kerava
Welcome to our modern and verdant town, which can boast more pedestrian-cycle
paths than any other town in Finland. Kerava is part of the greater metropolitan area,
about 30 kilometres to the north from Helsinki. Travelling to Kerava by land, sea or air
is quick and easy. Everything here is conveniently close at hand, so if you wish you can
easily dash from one place to another by bike. We have space enough for a centre that
forms a nucleus reminiscent of larger towns, yet still have verdant parks and residential
areas with lush gardens and paths. Kerava has gained international recognition for the
layout of its centre, the pedestrian shopping street, the pedestrian-cycle path network,
as well as for the floral arrangements in its parks.
- Kestilä
Kestilä is located in Northern Finland,
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa region around the fertile headwaters of the River Siikajoki and most of
its population is concentrated on the river banks. The landscape is dominated by fields,
pine forests and marshlands. The unpolluted forests and lakes provide excellent
possibilities for recreation. Different entrepreneurial activities have emerged along with
traditional agriculture and foresty. Pihkala Manor and Riitan talli stables are good
examples of farm operations that provide popular services to tourists all the year round.
Both cater for riding camps, school excursions and family holidays. Pihkala Manor further
offers hotel and restaurant services and facilities for meeting, courses and hobby groups.
- Kesälahti
Kesälahti is situated in the south of North
Karelia at the eastern frontier of Finland between two lakes, Puruvesi and Pyhäjärvi.
The lakes are perfect for swimming, fishing and diving because the water is clear and
unspoilt. The nature offers beautiful scenery of lakes, sunny beaches and wide peaceful
forests. Wild berries and mushrooms grow in the forests in autumn for everybody to pick.
Kesälahti offers great possibilities also for wandering and hunting. Kesälahti is
especially famous for strawberries and vendace.
- Kiikoinen
The pleasant municipality of Kiikoinen is located favourable on the eastern boundary line
of Satakunta Region, on the highway number 11 connecting Pori, capital of the region, and
Tampere in the neighbouring region. Kiikoinen lies only 50 kilometers away from Pori on
the west coast of Finland, and 70 kilometers to the west of Tampere. So Kiikoinen has
great road traffic connections to the largest cities in southwestern Finland. The coastal
location of Satakunta and diversified nature and cultural environment offer lot to see end
experience. The local societies organize several cultural happenings during summertime. In
the beginning of July, the amount of people in Kiikoinen grows threefold for one weekend,
as folklore fans from all over Finland gather for the regional Folklore Festival
"Purpurijuhlat". It is a festival for the wholw family. As its main theme the
Festival presents folk music and folk dance performances based on the Western-Finnish
peasant and crofter tradition. It has been the aim of the local organizers to keep the
fancy fair feeling away from the festival, so if you want to experience something
original, come to the "Purpurijuhlat"! The name "purpuri" stands for a
local wedding and festive dance from the 18th century. Other activities: hiking, skiing,
volleyball, archery and outdoor winter swimming.
- Kisko
The municipality of Kisko, very scenic and rich in lakes, is one of the twelve
municipalities in Salo area which is in Varsinais-Suomi region in the south west of
Finland, one of the regions in the Western Administrative District. Kisko municipality was
founded in 1867. When visiting this area one can still imagine how everything was done in
this small rural county in the past. Flowing rivers and numerous lakes and ponds have
always attracted people. The total area of Kisko municipality is 283 sqkm of which 33 sqkm
is water. The total length of shoreline is 230 km. Today Kisko is a secure vigorous and
active rural area. During summers this municipality doubles its population thanks to
summer inhabitants, who spend, like the majority of Finnish people, their holidays and
summer weekends in the countryside. A visitor can experience beautiful and unspoilt nature
in Kisko either by walking, biking or by canoeing. The canoeing route, 70 km long, starts
near the highway E18 and ends in the sea.
Art exhibitions, concerts and summer theatre performances play a very important role in
Kisko during the summer.
- Kittilä
Main tourist season is winter, skiing (both slalom and cross-country), snowmobiling,
northern lights, peaceful winter twilight (kaamos in Finnish) and also Christmas spirit
bring tourists here from Finland and abroad.
Others seasons are as attractive and beautiful as winter but not yet so popular. In summer
hiking, canoeing and fishing are among the activities tourists like. Autumn is a short
season in Lapland but the the bright colours of the forests and mountains make it a
spectacular experience.
- Kiuruvesi
Kiuruvesi is a lively countryside town located in eastern Finland in the county called
Itä-Suomen lääni. Surrounded by unspoiled nature and committed to sustainable
development it is proud to call itself "Finland´s Capital of the Sustainable
Development". In July our
little town is getting filled with visitors from near and far during the "Vihreät
Niityt"-festival (translates as Green Fields). This four-day happening brings
together the most popular Finnish singers of easy listening and dance pavilion music. It
is a celebration of the romance of the white northern nights, tango, nostalgic lyrics and
the unique dance pavilion culture of Finland. Dancing and singing goes on four days and
nights. The winners of qualifying singing competitions around the country meet to see who
is the best young talent in Finnish popular music. If you want to try becoming a singer
yourself you can take singing lessons from a Finnish maestro during the festival.
- Kokemäki
If you wish to swallow the scenery in one gulp, drive along the uneventful main roads pass
Kokemäki. But if you have the eyes, heart and a moment of your time to give to the
beautiful nature and the rustic peasant culture of the region, an abundant treasure chest
of ancient history and magnificent landscapes opens up before your eyes. Passers-by may
wonder, why Kokemäki is called the town of water. Take a look at the map! The proudly
running Kokemäki River flows through the town landscape. Before power stations were
built, roared dozens of rapids among the forests and fields. The bright Kauvatsanjoki
River brings waters from the wilderness. Largest of the lakes is Lake Sääksjärvi formed
in a meteor crash, impressive in all seasons of the year. The reed-covered Lake
Puurijärvi is part of the Isosuo—Puurijärvi National Park. Its rich birdlife with
species from swans and eagles to storks and osprays attracks yearly tens of thousands of
nature enthusiasts to the site.
- Kokkola
Kokkola is a classical small town on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. A walking
tour in the heart of the town takes you back in history. Many museums wish you welcome to
acquaint yourself with their exhibitions. Cruises to the beautiful but barren archipelago
of Kokkola give a splendid opportunity for a landlubber to discover the rugged charm of
the costal islands of western Finland. Tankar, the lighthouse island outside Kokkola
invites you to an unforgetable adventure in the Gulf of Bothnia. This islet, risen from
the sea, has worked as a base for fishermen and sealhunters for centuries. Even today
there are some old cottages left from the very old, idyllic settlement. The geographical
location of the island in the outer archipelago gives a special mark on its nature. The
sensitive and unique landscape is composed of the contrast of barren rocky shores and lush
groves. Every plant, animal, stone and rock tells you its own story of the eventful past
of the island.
- Kolari
Kolari is a municipality of 4000 active
inhabitants and it offers a variety of services to everyone. Kolari is known as a growing
tourist attraction because of our international skiing centre Ylläs. In Ylläs you can
enjoy cultural events, too: an exotic Lappish opera in autumn or a popular jazzfestival in
spring. Nature is our pride and joy. You can go trekking, hiking and cross-country skiing
in our huge and magnificent forests or downhill skiing on the slopes of Ylläs and enjoy
the beautiful wilderness view. If you are fond of fishing or canoeing you should go to
Tornio-Muonio river – the border between Finland and Sweden – and see if you can
catch your own salmon! In Kolari you can really experience the atmosphere of Lapland.
- Konnevesi
The beauty of Kontiolahti's landscapes,
constantly changing and highly varied, are attributable to the transitional nature of the
area. Here it is that Finnish Lakeland changes into the Karelian fell country. The
northernmost reaches of Kontiolahti touch the Koli National Park and its fell landscapes,
while the southernmost reaches of Kontiolahti are dominated by the magnificent water
systems of Lake Höytiäinen and the River Pielinen.Most of the southernmost basin of the
vast Lake Höytiäinen water system is in Kontiolahti. Recreational fishermen enjoy the
lake's wide variety of fish. Boaters love to visit the lake's beautiful islands. Lake
Höytiäinen has no water transit connections leaving the lake to live its own peaceful
life. The open water islands are protected from development by Finland's Lakeshore
Protection Act. This guarantees that there will be no construction and they will remain
the valued nature areas they are today.Kontiolahti is not for the idle! The community offers a wide range
of recreational activities to suit almost every taste. The rambler will be spoiled for
choice by the many paths and hiking trails. The abundance of fresh water offers limitless
opportunities for aquatic activities of all kinds. The Kontiolahti Biathlon Centre is
currently under construction and will be the most technologically advanced type of its
kind in the world. There the skier will find well-cared for and well-equipped ski trails
in the winter and a "roller- ski" track in the summer. Plans are in the works to
develop the facility into a multi recreational sports centre. At Mustavaara fell there are
four slalom tracks for downhill skiers to enjoy. Golfers will find a championship class
full-size 18-hole gold course in Kontioniemi. Nature lovers will find Kontiolahti a dream
come true situated in the heart of North Karelia's breathtaking natural beauty.
- Kontiolahti
Enjoy our beautiful wildlife on our hiking
trails and other tourist routes. Search for the wonders of nature in the midst of silent
wilderness in Finland's largest town... whether alone or with friends... have a nice cup
of coffee at the fireside or grill a savoury sausage snack on the fire... feel yourself to
be a part of nature and its life. We invite lovers of clean winter landscape, glimmering
snow and fishing to experience ice fishing in Kuhmo. Or in the summertime to take a
fishing trip to Kuhmo's rapids. Fill up your backpacks and take your time... enjoy the
delight of fishing on a bright summer's night. Bounteous mother nature offers her
delicacies during the berry and mushroom picking season. You can find your way through the
forests with the help of a guide or a map... and pick a basket full of berries or
mushrooms. Explore Kuhmo by canoe as have many others before you. A huntsman may get a
good catch in Kuhmo. Sit on a stump on the Lentua lake shore and let your thoughts fly
high up in the blue. The organisers of nature tourism will help you to find various kinds
of rest, recreation and pleasure in our wilderness, and maybe even something new to learn.
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