Kauhajoki offers high culture, beautiful natural surroundings and even key sites in Finnish military history to explore.
A holiday in Kauhajoki offers something for everyone, be it culture, history or sports. Explore the informative museums nearby or even take part in the traditional Kauhajoki Food Fair, the junior football Kauhajoki Cup or the Nummirock Metal Festival.
A holiday in Kauhajoki is a fantastic travel destination all year round and the easiest way to travel is by car or public transport. There are no trains to Kauhajoki, but you can catch a bus from the railway station in Seinäjoki, some 40 miles away. The nearest airport is Vaasa, about 56 miles away, with regular flights from Helsinki and Sweden.
Kauhajoki has much to offer in terms of sightseeing and activities, and the museums are well worth visiting. During the Winter War of 1939-1940, the Finnish Parliament temporarily moved to Kauhajoki. If you’re interested in history, you should definitely visit the Parliament in Exile Museum. For military history, go and visit the surviving military equipment at the Museum of the Kauhajoki Veterans. The Kauhajoki Local History Museum also has plenty of exhibitions about the region’s cultural history and the lives of the local townspeople during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Hämes-Havunen Museum Building also hosts the annual food fair.
Make sure to enjoy the varied landscape, with its unique Ostrobothnian river valley setting. The Lauhanvuori and Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Parks offer a variety of hiking paths. Kauhajoki has an abundance of places suitable for swimming, and one of the best beaches is at the picturesque Lake Nummijärvi. You can also go swimming in the clear waters of Lake Kauhalammi in the Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park.
Kauhajoki has many attractions for active travellers, such as the popular Botnia Golf resort, which offers challenges for both beginners and experienced players. In winter, visit the Sotkanrinne Ski Slope and the Virkku Recreational Swimming and Sports Hall. For motorsports enthusiasts, don’t forget to visit the Sotka Motorsports Centre.
Kauhajoki is a fantastic travel destination all year round and is great if you want to enjoy both cultural expositions and beautiful scenery.
