Discover Kiiminki

Kiiminki offers cultural history, illuminated winter routes and public beaches; nearby Koiteli has a very different landscape of rapids and islands. For families who like to fill their holidays with a variety of experiences, this offers a choice of culture, activity and nature. Which of these aspects you prioritise can also guide your search for a holiday rental in Kiiminki.

Wooden architecture and art

Kiiminki Church and its bell tower are well-preserved examples of late-18th-century Ostrobothnian wooden architecture. This gives the area a specific cultural and historical connection: a named architectural style and period alongside outdoor activities. Nearby in Koiteli, you’ll find Antti Laitinen’s free installation, “Olet Tässä”. It adds another artistic point of interest alongside the historic church.

Illuminated trails and beaches

In winter, Kiiminki has two illuminated routes of different lengths: the Honkimaa Ski Centre has a 5-kilometre fitness trail, while the Honkimaa–Jääli ski connection is 3.4 kilometres long. You can compare a longer trail with a shorter connection. The names also distinguish between the options: a fitness trail and a ski connection between Honkimaa and Jääli.

Kiiminki’s public beaches include Jäälin monttu, Jäälimaja Beach and Sports Centre Beach. They add beach destinations to the options alongside winter trails and trips to the river landscape. If you’re looking for different ways to spend your holiday, you can include these three places in your plans.

Koiteli: rapids, islands and trails

Near Kiiminki, Koiteli is a more than three-kilometre stretch of rapids on the Kiiminkijoki River, most of which remains in its natural state. It includes four islands: Koiteli, Sahasaari, Myllysaari and Tulisaari, connected by suspension bridges. A marked network of trails runs between the islands. The islands and bridges offer a specific focus for exploring, alongside the wider river landscape.

You can hike and fish in Koiteli. Canoeing is also available for paddlers of different experience levels. Most of the trail in Koiteli is suitable for prams and for wheelchair users accompanied by someone. The trail is not maintained in winter, so bear this in mind if you’re planning a visit during the colder months. The route to Koiteli is clearly signposted along Kuusamontie (Highway 20).

Choose the right focus for your holiday

When looking for a holiday rental in Kiiminki, you could start by thinking about which experiences you want to shape your days: cultural history, illuminated winter trails, beaches or nearby Koiteli. Koiteli is a destination in the surrounding area; the church, the ski trails mentioned above and the public beaches are in Kiiminki. This lets you plan around local attractions and a trip to the rapids landscape as separate focuses.

Discover more destinations: Haapavesi, Nastola, Karvia, Jokioinen, Strandby, Kesäniemi, Siikalatva, Lavia

For the overview of the wider region: North Ostrobothnia.