Vihanti

Vihanti municipality, Kirkkotie 2, FIN-86400 Vihanti
(08) 289 11, fax (08) 289 1310
vihanninkunta@vihanti.fiwww.vihanti.fiwww.raahenseutukunta.fiMap

 



Vihanti - full of vitality

Vihanti is a municipality pursuing a policy of good basic services. Actively seeking new approaches and openly building on cooperation,Vihanti offers a good living environment for the inhabitants. The municipality provides good opportunities for the pursuit of outdoor leisure activities, e.g. bird watching at lakes Rantasenjärvi and Saarelanjärvi, some of the best lakes for bird watching in northern Finland, as well as several leantos. In the municipality, the wellbeing of the inhabitants is a primary concern. Come and enjoy your holiday here!

Attractions
• Vihanti Church, (1784). 010-4250 270.
• Granary Museum
beside the church is open on Sundays 11-14 in summer, also Mon-Fri 13-15 in July.
• Orthodox Tsasouna chapel
is open by agreement. 08-280 130, 050-603 94.

Accommodation and catering
• Hotel-restaurant Seurahuone, 08-281 221, www.vihanninseurahuone.fi
• The accomodation, catering and meeting facilities of the Vihanti Local Heritage Association by Lake Kirkkojärvi form a memorable whole. In the same area there are a museum, accomodation facilities, a swimming beach as well as a library and a café providing additional services. Reservations Tel 08-2891 267, on weekdays 8-19, at other times. Reservations: 08-2891 267 on weekdays 8-19, at other times 044 564 721

Shopping
• Kumppanin Kamppeet Ay, art and craft, business gifts. 08-280 123, www.kumppaninkamppeet.com
• Vihannin Pieni Posliinipuoti, handmade ceramics. 050 413 2213

Events:
• The famous Vihanti market, the fourth Saturday in May.
• The Ox Feast, entertainment for the whole family in Mäntylampi, the second Sa­turday in August.
• Celebrating Ukonkanttis day
on Saturday in Ukkos week.
 
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