Haapajärvi
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HAAPAJÄRVI - READY TO MEET THE CHALLENGE OF TOMORROW -
a rural town offering an opportunity
The town of Haapajärvi, a rural centre with approx. 8000 inhabitants, is located in the middle of Finland. The town has an active and versatile industrial life.
In Haapajärvi the plains of Ostrobothnia meet the hills of Central Finland. The landscape is marked by a strong agriculture and the peace of the countryside which is always near at hand provides a good setting for people to live. In Haapajärvi, visitors can familiarise themselves with local and national history, a variety of places of cultural interest and the beautiful Ostrobothnian natural landscape
As the old local saying goes, ”In Haapajärvi even cows drink spring water.”
Attractions
- The childhood home of President K.J. Ståhlberg, 044-4456 201
- Local heritage museum, 08-772 7500, 040-846 8924
- Haapajärvi Church, 08-769 8230
- Art home Jykelä, 08-768 208, 044-282 4450
- Teacup collection, 044-445 6201
- The prize collection of crosscountry skier Mika Myllylä at the town hall, 044-445 6201
- Lemmensilta bridge
- Pitkäkangas ridge landscape and nature trail
Why not come and see for yourself.
You are welcome to ask for more information
Haapajärvi Town, 044-445 6201
haapajarvi@haapajarvi.fi • www.haapajarvi.fi
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