Discover Kauhava

Kauhava reveals itself from different sides on its ski trails, in historic buildings and at changing exhibition venues. The cross-country ski trail lengths offer a practical choice; in Kosolanmäki, a farm museum and a loan granary tell the story of regional architectural history. There is also art and aviation history. Which of these aspects shapes your stay may also play a part in choosing a holiday apartment in Kauhava.

Ski trails of different lengths

At Mäenpää, there are three ski trails at Lammintie 49, measuring 5, 3 and 1 kilometres. In Mäki-Hannuksen Urheilupuisto, another trail at Mäkipassintie 17 is 6.5 kilometres long. This gives you a choice of different trail lengths at two named locations. Trail preparation and skiing conditions depend on the season.

When planning, you can match the lengths to the time available in your day without assuming anything about the difficulty level. The three trails at Mäenpää each offer shorter options; the trail in Mäki-Hannuksen Urheilupuisto is longer than any one of them. Before setting out, it is worth checking the latest trail preparation and conditions.

Farm history and exhibitions

The Iisakin Jussin tupa farm museum in Kosolanmäki represents the South Ostrobothnian architectural style of the late 19th century. The main room, chambers and upper floor are furnished with original furniture. In addition to the main house, the farmyard includes seven other farm buildings. The site therefore comprises several buildings in a farm complex, not just a single house.

Kosolanmäki is also home to the Kosolanmäen lainamakasiini loan granary. It dates from the 1850s and has been preserved in its original form. Today it is used for a variety of exhibitions and events; the programme may change. If you would like to plan a visit around an event, check the latest listings in advance.

Galleria Kaari is a 58-square-metre exhibition space at Kauppatie 88. It shares its building with the Kauhava City Library and the knife and textile museum. The gallery focuses on art, textile and design exhibitions. These usually change about every two months, although the schedule may vary. Checking the current exhibition will help you fit a gallery visit into your plans.

Another stop for cultural history is Kauhava Aircraft Park. This aviation history attraction displays training and practice aircraft from the period of the aviation and flight schools associated with Kauhava. Its focus is on the connection between the aircraft and local aviation history.

History and trails in the municipality

In Hahtomaa near Kauhava, Kalan Torppa offers a journey back to the 1880s. Period furnishings and original objects donated by the Kalan family bring that era to life in the house. The site complements the architectural history of Iisakin Jussin tupa with a different perspective on a period and home.

The Haarus hiking trails in the municipality include Peiponpolku, a 1.2-kilometre nature trail that starts at Ruskoranta. The Haarus trails are suitable for hiking, cycling and trail running in spring and summer, when there is no snow or ice. Another hiking trail in the municipality, the 2.2-kilometre Joutsenenkierros, crosses a ridge formed during the Ice Age and passes Stone Age animal trapping pits. Here, the route connects with visible traces of natural and human history. Trail conditions depend on the season.

Getting here and choosing a location

Highway 19 and main road 63 run through Kauhava. The nearest airports listed are Vaasa and Kokkola-Pietarsaari; check which flight connections are available before travelling. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can consider whether cross-country skiing, exhibitions, architectural history or trails in the municipality will be the focus of your stay.

Discover more destinations: Kuortane, Isojoki, Ojutkangas, Soini, Alavus, Länsikylä, Alajärvi, Jalasjärvi.

For the broader travel overview: South Ostrobothnia.