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Ilmajoki
Things to See and Do
ILMAJOKI MUSEUM was built in 1914 based on old
plans for another church built in 1638, in Ilmajoki. It
is one of the oldest rural museums in Finland. Its collection consists of 15,000 objects, including those of
the Könni master artisans. The chapel, built in 1861,
functions as a separate church museum. The museum
grounds also have a memorial dedicated to the Aalto
artillery battery.
Open in summer by appointment
and during events.
(06) 424 8474
www.ilmajoenmuseot.fi
THE LAURONEN MONEY COLLECTION at the Ilmajoki
Museum is a collection of 5500 pieces of currency
donated by Antti Lauronen. It includes roman coins
from a period spanning all the emperors as well as,
other donations and objects of interest. The collection can be viewed in the vaults of the Nordea bank
weekdays between 9.30–16.00 and on weekends by
appointment.
Martti Koskenkorva 050 371 0088
ILMAJOKI TELEPHONE MUSEUM is open by appointment. Guided tours, meeting rooms for 50 persons.
THE ILMAJOKI CHURCH AND PARISH CENTRE
A wooden cross-shaped church built in 1766 by Matti
Honka. The churchyard features a memorial commemorating those who died in the Civil War of 1918
by Pauli Aaltonen (1924) and a memorial to the fallen
at the Winter and Continuation Wars by Aimo Tukiainen (1951). Aulis Jääskeläinen (2007) has designed
the statue guiding visitors through the memorial. The
Parish Centre was designed by Aulis Jääskeläinen and
completed in 1972.
The church is open 1.6.–31.7. 9–15.
(06) 424 0428
www.ilmajoenseurakunta.fi
ILKKA’S FIELD, ILKKA’S STATUE by Matti Visanti
(1924). Erected in honour of the leader of the Cudgel
War, Jaakko Ilkka. RAIVAAJAPATSAS statue by Kalervo
Kallio (1954) commemorates the pioneering work
of the farmers who cleared the vast plains to reveal
arable land. The memorials at the OLD CEMETERY
provide insight into the history of Ilmajoki.
MEMORIAL TO JAAKKO ILKKA’S HOUSE is located
by the Ilmajoki-Koskenkorva road at the Vesikko
intersection.
YLI-LAUROSELA HOUSE MUSEUM
MEMORIAL TO THE BATTLE OF SANTAVUORI by Matti
Visanti (1925) is located at Kapalankangas, next to
highway 67. This was the site of the final battle of the
Cudgel War on 27.2.1597. The stones used to build
the monument were hauled by hundreds of men from
Käräjävuori in Kurikka.
www.ilmajoenmuseot.fi,
www.ilmajoki.fi
THE SANTAVUORI OBSERVATION TOWER provides a
view of the vast plains characteristic to the region.
Keskustie 12, Ilmajoki
Reservations 044 512 0009
www.ilmajoenmuseot.fi
From highway 67 turn to Varpahaiskyläntie.
ALAJOKI PLAINS; thousands of hectares of field where
also the ALAJOKI NATURE TRAIL is located, and the
Alajoki sauna with adjoining buildings and
observation tower. Bird-watching tower can be
found on the east side of the river.
PERÄLÄ COTTAGE is a traditional Ostrobothnian cottage.
Open by appointment.
Located in Tuohistonmäki 3 km
from the centre of town.
Leo Palomäki 040 077 5148
A relief honouring
SENATOR MATTI PAASIVUORI
can be found at the community hall. Reliefs by
Reijo Paavilainen honouring JAAKKO ILKKA can be seen
at the offices of Osuuspankki,
Nordea and Altia. Memorial
stone for SAMUEL RINTA-NIKKOLA
next to the Nikkola suspension bridge.
A memorial for ERKKI ALA-KÖNNI can
be found in Ilkka’s field.
Find out about cafés, restaurants, places to shop, factory
outlets etc. from the Ilmajoki
Business Directory or
http://yritykset.seinajoenseutu.fi
ILMAJOKI MUSIC FESTIVAL 5.–14.6.2015
Ilmajoki Music festival celebrates its 40th anniversary with the premier of ELÄMÄLLE – OOPPERA
OSKAR MERKANNOSTA, an opera about the composer
Oskar Merikanto. The opera is shown 5.–7.6. and
12.–14.6.2015 at the opera arena on the banks of the
Kyrönjoki. Composer Jaakko Kuusisto, libretto Juhani
Koivisto and director Anna Kelo. In leading roles Jussi Merikanto, Johanna Rusanen-Kartano. The festival
also features several high class concerts, for example
JUBILEUMCONCERT – KARITA MATTILA, PELTOMIEHEN
RUKOUS – JORMA PANULA 85V. In 2017-2018 an
opera about Mannerheim is shown. Screenplay
by Laila Hirvisaari and Eve Hietamies.
Further information Ilmajoki Music Festival.
(06) 424 2900
www.musiikkijuhlat.fi
ILKKA’S MARKET will be held 16.–17.5.2015 and
SYYSMARKKINAT (the Autumn fair) 5.9.2015
in Ilmajoki.
Ilmajoen Kisailijat (06) 424 6141
GLASS ART STUDIO MINNA TUOHISTO-KOKKO has an
annual summer exhibition concurrently with the
Music Festival. Quality art exhibitions in an unique
environment.
Events - Art - Handicraft - Mementoes
RIVER CRUISES Cruises on the Kyrönjoki river on
the covered Jakko Ilkka riverboat that takes 52 passengers by reservation. Self service luxury pontoon
boat LUXORY I available for cruising in Kyrönjoki for
groups between 1-12 persons.
Namitupa (06) 424 1912, 050 036 6759
airot@lakeusristeilyt.fi, www.lakeusristeilyt.fi
MARITA HENRIKSSON HOME ART STUDIO
Maurio mansion. Sculptures and paintings.
Open by appointment.
Könnintie 15, Ilmajoki
050 369 9306, (06) 424 8411
FINGERPORI Offers wool and linen clothes as well as,
sewing and mending services.
Open by appointment.
040 824 7466
fingerpori@fingerpori.fi, www.fingerpori.fi
PELLAVAPIRTTI Finnish handicrafts, handwoven linen
products, picture soaps etc.
Tuohistonkuja 141, Koskenkorva
(06) 422 9023, 050 313 0222
lasiateljee@netikka.fi,
www.minnatuohisto-kokko.fi
Nikkolantie 244, Ilmajoki
046 542 4191
pellavapirtti@gmail.com, www.pellavapirtti.fi,
facebook.com/pellavapirtti
SÄRKYNEEN SILLAN MARKKINAT (The Broken Bridge
fair) 11.–12.7.2015 is held at the banks of Kyröjoki
next to the old suspension bridge. Sixty carefully
selected market vendors with their products, program
for children, archery, the mystic Alexander XIII show
and much more.
JARI MÄKI OY´s American style store can be found
in Koskenkorva. Offers gifts, country and western
products, car parts and accessories for American
cars, spare parts for moped cars, garage and
limousine service.
Särkyneen Sillan Ystävät ry 050 097 2945
(06) 422 9888, 040 065 4888
mail@jarimaki.fi, www.jarimaki.fi
NAMITUPA is a sweet factory outlet where you can
watch sweets actually being made.
Kauppatie 25, Ilmajoki
(06) 424 1912, 050 571 5671
namitupa@namitupa.fi, www.namitupa.fi
KIVA PÄIVÄ – ENTERTAINMENT SERVICE Work place
health promotion days, stag and hen parties and other
entertainment services for large and small groups.
Namitupa (06) 424 1912, 050 036 6759 oikein@kivapaiva.fi, www.kivapaiva.fi
ILMAJOEN KROUVI Opening hours Mon. 10.30–15,
Tue. and Wed. 10.30–15 and 18–24, Thu. 10.30–24,
Fri. 10.30–03, Sat. 15–03, Sun. 15–22. Summer terrace,
lunch Mon.-Fri. and à la carte.
Kauppatie 11, Ilmajoki
(06) 424 6424
ilmajoenkrouvi@netikka.fi,
www.ilmajoenkrouvi.fi
HOSTEL PALONKORTTEERI has 40 double rooms available
in summer, and 5 rooms all year-round. Also sauna,
cabinet with fireplace and meeting facilities available. For
further information about the accommodation service
provider and contact details see www.palonkortteeri.fi
Kauppatie 26, Ilmajoki
ILMAJOEN KESTIKARTANO Lunch restaurant as well as,
services by reservation, events and meetings. Accommodation available in the manor in 6 stately rooms, homely
common rooms, large kitchen and sauna. Available for
events, meetings and guests.
Kartanontie 5, Ilmajoki
040 840 7900
info@kestikartano.fi, www.kestikartano.fi,
www.facebook.com/IlmajoenKestikartano
KOSKENKORVAN TRAHTEERI Facilities for meeting, dining, family events, sauna and spa getaways – for groups
by reservation. THE KOSKENKORVA MUSEUM depicts the
history of the Altia factory and the Koskenkorva estate
and village, Finnish alcohol policy as well as, the Könni
clock artisans. Open; weekdays in summer and in winter
by appointment. Dining for 60 people in winter and 150
in summer. Conference facilities with two fully equipped
rooms for 30-55 people.
Trahteerintie 3, Koskenkorva
Hostess 040 071 9392, Host 050 371 0088
koskenkorvan@trahteeri.com, www.trahteeri.com,
www.koskenkorvamuseo.com, www.ilmajoenmuseot.fi
THE HERRALA CULTURE CENTER operates in a former
school built in 1887. The building is an integral part of
the beautiful and historical cultural landscape of the
Kyrönjoki. The facilities can be rented for events,
training, and meeting and exhibition purposes.
Ilmajoen kunta, Päivi Kivimäki 044 419 1293
paivi.kivimaki@ilmajoki.fi
KORVAN ROUVI offers live performances and karaoke.
Meeting facilities, sauna, summer terrace. Opening
hours: Winter: fri.-sat., terrace opening party 1.4.
See www.facebook.com/KorvanRouvi
Koskitie 2, Koskenkorva
korvanrouvi@gmail.com
050 443 4383
JUSSI’S RIVER SAUNAS can be found at Ilmajoki´s Alajoki and provides dining, family events, sauna bathing
and meetings. ERKIN HAUSSI is a small cottage in the
middle of the village available for small parties, meetings
and accommodation. By prior reservation also Zetor
tractor drives with entertainment in the Ilmajoki area.
Röyskölänkuja 20, Ilmajoki
Juha Rinta-Röyskö 040 512 0984
info@lakeudenluontopalvelut.fi,
www.lakeudenluontopalvelut.fi
SOUTH OSTROBOTHNIA FOLK HIGH SCHOOL A full
service education centre. Also available group dining
and accommodation.
Opistontie 111, Ilmajoki
(06) 425 6000
toimisto@epopisto.fi, www.epopisto.fi
PERÄPIRTTI and SINIKUMPU cottages as well as, a new
60 m2 cottage by pond with clear water.
Huissi, Esa ja Kaisu Lähdesmäki 050 350 1880 koskenkorvan.marjohovi@gmail.com
Restaurants and
accommodation
NUIJALATO can be rented for meetings, training, and
family events for up to 50 persons. Sauna, kitchen and
modern meeting equipment available.
Alaanentie 16, Ilmajoki
050 036 9669, 050 036 3882 ilmajoenmoottoripyorailijat@gmail.com,
www.nuijalato.fi
RUOKONEN FARM Liisa and Paavo Ruokonen.
Opintie 22, Koskenkorva
(06) 422 9499, 040 046 9499
liisa.ruokonen@netikka.fi,
www.netikka.net/ruokosentila
MYLLYLAMPI BERRY FARM at Kujanpää.
Cottage and smoke sauna on the shores of a pond.
Lahdentie 124, Ilmajoki
050 059 3848
www.lomarengas.fi/mokit/ilmajoki-siperia-7712
MÄKI-RANTA
Opistontie 91, Ilmajoki
040 530 3637, (06) 424 6156
VÄSTINKORVA SPA in Koskenkorva. Swimming pool
and sauna facilities available for training and meeting
purposes.
Markku Salomäki 040 041 5333,
Johanna Salomäki 050 066 0550
Ilmajoki
taitto: mainostoimisto aada, paino: painotalo seiska
p.o. box 23 | ilkantie 18 | 60801 ilmajoki
telephone exchange (06) 419 1111
turistinformation and travel guides
ilmajoki guide club
Tuula Löppönen, tel. 050 343 5719
tuula.lopponen@netikka.fi
Marianne Tallgrén, tel. 044 419 1211
marianne.tallgren@ilmajoki.fi
www.ilmajoki.fi
south ostrobothnia tourist service, Seinäjoki
tel. (06) 420 9090
matkailu@epmatkailu.fi
www.epmatkailu.fi
kuvat: ilmajoen kunta, esa järvi ja veera hölsö
ilmajoki municipality