Kauhajoki

Kauhajoki town PL 500, 61801 Kauhajoki +358 (0)6 2413 2000, fax +358 (0)6 2413 2009 www.kauhajoki.fi • kirjaamo@kauhajoki.fi • Map

A growing town in the midst of unpolluted natural surroundings

Attractions and tourist services:

• The Hämes-Havunen farmhouse dating from the early 19th century. The catering services including coffee, meals and banquets by appointment. 06 233 4204, 040 747 5571. Map
• Sanssinkartano Farm is a historic site which was renovated in the 1990’s to serve the local cultural life. It can be rented for various functions. 06 2413 2400.  Map
• The Winter War Museum of the Finnish Parliament featuring the hall where the Parliament convened has been recently restored, 06 2413 2000.  Map
• The  Kauhajoki Local History Museum is one of the best local museums in the province, ä 06-236 0065.  Map
• The Heritage House of the War Veterans of Kauhajoki presents the work and experiences of Kauhajoki  veterans for the national defence, 06 232 4484.  Map
• The Main Church designed in 1958 by Veikko Larkas is  an example of  modern architecture.  Map
• The Village Churches of Kauhajärvi and Nummijärvi. 
• Nummijärvi Camping  ***, providing a vacation close to nature in a beautiful lakeside landscape, open all year round, 06 233 2132.  Map
• The Summer Theatre Sotkanpesä, 06 231 1128.  Map
• The National Parks of Lauhanvuori and Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas.  Guided nature walks, a 150 km ATB bike trail, a good network of crosscountry skiing tracks and a good hiking area.  Map
• The Muurahainen nature tourism centre, with a summer café, a restaurant by appointment, providing banquet, meeting and programme services all year round. A nature cabin run by the National Forestry Board. 06 233 9150.  Map