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Welcome to Jalasjärvi!
Jalasjärvi is the first municipality of Southern Ostrobothnia when you drive along
the Route 3 to the north, and it has thus
got a nickname the Gate of Ostrobothnia.
The area of Jalasjärvi has been populated
since the prehistoric time. Independent
Jalasjärvi was founded in 1867 at the time
of the municipal reformation. Today there
are almost 8,300 inhabitants in the municipality (2010).
This true rural municipality lives its lively
present by exploiting its roots. Whether
you come to visit or stay here, you will find
the services you need.
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Did you know that...
Jalasjärvi is lo- ...the symbol of Jalasjärvi is a
cated on the windmill? These windmills can
border of two be seen in the municipality
provinces. Here both in traditional and moyou will find both dern appearances. They
the plains typical of can be seen at the bus
stops and in the logo of
Ostrobothnia and the
the municipality.Jalashilly landscape typical of
järvi has got its name
northern Häme.
from the lake (’järJalasjärvi is the fourth biggest vi’ in Finnish) on
agricultural municipality in Fin- whose shores
land, which can also been seen used to grow
in the landscape. Spacious fields good wood
sleigh
and numerous dairy cattle are tell- for
ing their own story about the Finnish r u n n e r s
(’jalas’ in
spirit
Finnish).
of enterprise.
Entrepreneurship is common in Jalasjärvi also
in other branches.There operate a myriad of
companieshere many of which have managed to make their brands well-known in the
whole country.
Enjoy Culture
Jalasjärvi is traditionally famous for its skilful
folk musicians, and music has got a strong
status in the municipality at present, too.
Besides music, people like acting in Jalasjärvi.
There are two summer theatres in the villages of Jalasjärvi and moreover during the
Aukusti even there is always a play carried
one totally by the young of Jalasjärvi themselves.
A new generation of players and singers are
taught at the local music school. Different
kinds of concerts are also often arranged in
the municipality.
One of the experiences in Jalasjärvi is a
museum whose collection is the biggest in
the Nordic countries.Visiting a farmhouse, a
shop, a church and a school of the old days
is an unforgettable experience. The past
wars will become familiar in the house of
traditions of the War Veterans.The museum
is maintained by the Jalasjärvi society.
The musical tradition is passed on in its own
way in ‘Aukusti’, an annual cultural event for
the young and grown-ups, too.
The main church is located in the centre
of Jalasjärvi. The church was completed in
1800.There are seats for 1,000 people in the
church.
The altarpiece painted by Alexandra Frosterus-Såltin is from the year 1906.The older altarpiece painted by Mikael Toppelius was then
Places of interest and happenings for culture vultures
JALASJÄRVI MUSEUM, Vanhankirkontie 2. Tel
+358 6 457 3079 or +358 40 544 4614/ Jalasjärvi
Society, www.jalasjarvi.fi/museo
THE CHURCH OF JALASJÄRVI AND THE
KOSKUE VILLAGE CHURCH, Jalasjärvi congregation, Keskustie 14. Tel. +358 6 45 9000, www.
seurakunta.jalasjarvi.fi
moved to the then freshly completed village
church of Koskue.The ceiling painting of Toppelius is still in the main church.The church of
Jalasjärvi is open for visitors in the summer.
AUKUSTI FESTIVAL in August, for
further information see www.aukusti.
fi
Did
you
know
that...
...…Ensemble
Rehupiikles,
Kirsi
Ranto the tango queen,
master folk musician Teppo
Välimäki and Kalevi Kiviniemi,
the world-famous organist are all
from Jalasjärvi?
Enjoy Shopping
There are many factory shops and other
places for shopping in Jalasjärvi.
In the factory shop of Jokipiin Pellava there
can be found all kinds of good-quality linen
products and Juustoportti is widely known
for its award-winning dairy milk products.
In addition to cheeses, products of Pentik,
Topman and Marimekko can be bought at
Juustoportti.
In the centre of the municipality a versatile selection of textiles can be explored in
the factory shop of Lennol. There are also
many shops in the centre that sell gifts and
handicraft products.
The market place is full of life especially on
Tuesdays. Those who are looking for treasures are also recommended to visit the
vivid flea markets.
Not all companies in Jalasjärvi have their
own factory shops.The products of Pramia,
however, can be bought in Alko, the shoes
of Jalas in K-Rauta and Agrimarket and
products of Taivalkosken Mylly in groceries.
When on the road it is essential to have
good food and sufficient rest. There are
many different styled diners in Jalasjärvi,
out of which Neste Jalastuuli and ABC Jalasjärviare open 24h.You can find lodging in
a hotel as well as in a cottage.
The contact information for food and accommodation suitable for groups as well
as for individual travellers can be found on
page 11.
Visit these if you are into shopping
KÄSITYÖTAVARATALO (Handicraft store),
Keskustie 22, Jalasjärvi, tel. +358 6 456 1485
ASKEMA, Keskustie 18, tel. +358 400 164 442,
www.askema.com
LENNOL OY, Rantatie 22, tel. +358 20
775 6135, www.lennol.fi
HALPA-HALLI, Oikotie 2A, tel. +358 20 7183
960, www.HHnet.fi
LUTUNA, Keskustie 24, tel.
+358 6 456 1720
JUUSTOPORTTI, Keisarintie 145, Pentinmäki
(Jalasjärvi), tel. +358 6 456 6900, www.juustoportti.
fi (Marimekko, Pentik,TopMan)
JOKIPIIN PELLAVA, Pellavatehtaantie 35, Jokipii
(Jalasjärvi), tel. +358 10 839 4516, www.jokipiinpellava.fi
...…Jalasjärvi is located in
excellent place
on the crossing of
Routes 3 and 19 and
via it drives 15,000 cars
per day.
LYKKY-LUTTI, Keskustie 21, tel. +358 6 457
5170
Did
you
know
that...
Enjoy Nature
The nature and landscape of Jalasjärvi provides many surprises: plains, mounds, rivers,
bogs, lakes…
The most exceptional sight of the district’s
nature is the deepest weathering in Europe,
also called a giant kettle Pirunpesä (the devil’s
nest) in the village of Ylivalli (guiding from the
Route 3).
Shaped in the crag of Isovuori by nature, this
abyss which is 14 meters wide and 23 meters
deep fascinates imagination. If you dare, go
down the stairs to the bottom of the abyss
– and on your way back keep on climbing up
to the 21-meter-high lookout tower nearby.
In summertime there is a café and souvenirs
in the area. From there start out also nature
paths to the terrain of Isovuori.
In the Saarijärvi recreation area, which is by
the Route 3, you can swim and fish and enjoy
the services of a café which is open at summer time. The fishing board of Jalasjärvi sell
fishing licenses and takes care of the abundance of fish in the lake by sufficient planting. The
pier which is over 200 meters long is also suitable for disabled fishermen. At the southern
end of the pier there is a sheltered summer
kitchen, and at the northern end of the pier
you can skin your fish.
If you travel by bike or car, drive along the village
roads and admire their idyll – or let your mind relax
in the plains of Luopajärvi.
By the way, the cycle ways are extremely
good in Jalasjärvi.
Places of interest for nature lovers
HIRVIJÄRVI is a lake known for its birds.
www.sll.fi/pohjanmaa/jalasjarvi
PIRUNPESÄ (the Devil’s nest), Pirunpesäntie
100, Ylivalli (Jalasjärvi), guiding from Route 3. tel.
+358 50 544 5921, www.jalasjarvi.fi/pirunpesa
LAMMINJÄRVI area for recreation in the
centre of municipality,
Did
www.jalasjarvi.fi/lamminjarvi
SAARIJÄRVi, area for recreation, Tampereentie 2525, Koskue (Jalasjärvi), tel. +358 45 114 0725
/ restaurant Karhunpesä, www.jalasjarvi.fi/saarijarvi
KIUASKALLIO SPORT CENTRE,
www.jalasjarvi.fi/kiuaskallio
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FISHING LICENCES are sold by the fishing
board of Jalasjärvi, tel. +358 400 268 037
THE PLAINS OF LUOPAJÄRVI can be admired via Route 19
him in the area which was
designed by sculptor Heikki
Räsänen from Viitasaari.
Enjoy Sports
Jalasjärvi provides excellent possibilities for
sports around the whole year.There are several beaches, inter alia, in the recreational area
Saarijärvi (read more about the possibilities
for swimming and fishing on page 8). There
are also beaches in the camping site in Koskue
and also in the very centre, in Lamminjärvi,
where there is also a lit footpath.
The sport centre Kiuaskallio near the centre
of the municipality serves you both in summer
and winter. Sport hall and field, tennis courts,
shooting range, jogging paths, ski centre, and
ski tracks guarantee you healthy red cheeks
to go back home with.
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Eat Well and Rest in Jalasjärvi
ABC JALASJÄRVI 24 h, Oikotie 1, tel.
+358 107649380, www.abcasemat.fi/verkosto/liikennemyymalat/jalasjarvi
AULIN ATERIAT (lunch restaurant), Jalasjärven hallitie 14, tel. +358 50 376 5645
HESBURGER, Seinäjoentie 7 (Neste Jalastuuli), tel. +358 6 456 9713
HOTEL VALTATIE 3, Rantatie 22, tel.
+358 6 456 9900, +358 40 722 6667, www.
hotellivaltatie3.net
IMPIVAARAN PIHALOMAILU (cabins), Riskunperäntie 90, Koskue, tel. +358 50
590 5953, www.kalapaikka.net/impivaaranpihalomailu
JAKK (accommodation), Kurssitie 2, tel.
+358 201 45 800, www.jakk.fi
JALASLEIRINTÄ (camping), Tampereentie 1560, Koskue, tel. +358 6 457 1632, +358
500 562 791
CAFE IN JOKIPIIN PELLAVA’S FACTORY SHOP, Pellavatehtaantie 35, Jokipii,
tel. +358 10 839 4516, www.jokipiinpellava.fi
JUUSTOPORTTI, Keisarintie 145, Pentinmäki, tel. +358 6) 456 6900, www.juustoportti.fi
CAFE IN HANDICRAFT STORE, Keskustie 22, tel. +358 6 456 1485
KALLIOMAJAT (cabins), Fräntintie 20,Ylivalli, tel. +358 40 553 3401, www.kalliomajat.
fi
CAFE RESTAURANT KARHUNPESÄ, Tampereentie 2525, Saarijärvi recreation
area, tel. +358 45 114 0725, www.jalasjarvi.
fi/saarijarvi
KUHAN KEIDAS (cabins), Kannontie 93,
Jokipii, tel. +358 6 456 0286, +358 400 269
225, +358 500 269 225, www.travel.fi/etelapohjanmaa/lomanna
MAJAN TALO (cabins), Tampereentie
1594, Koskue, tel. +358 6 457 1838, +358 50
512 6138
MIHINÄMOON (charter restaurant of
Pramia Ltd), Ilvesjoentie 1060, Ilvesjoki, information and reservation tel. +358 40 830
3788, www.pramia.fi
NAR KEBAB & PIZZERIA, Keskustie 22,
tel. +358 6 456 0359
NESTE JALASTUULI 24h, Seinäjoentie
7, tel. +358 6 456 9700, www.jalastuuli.fi
CAFE NONPARELLI, Keskustie 6, tel.
+358 6 456 0221
PETÄYS CABINS, Kannontie 530, Jokipii, tel. +358 6 457 1180, +358 40 583 3362,
www.travel.fi/etela-pohjanmaa/petays
PIHLAJAN KEVARI (charter restaurant
for groups), Koskimäentie 46, Pentimäki, tel.
+358 6 457 2829, www.travel.fi/etela-pohjanmaa/pihlajankevari
TAIVALTUPA, premises for festivities and
accommodation in the former village school
of Taivalmaa.Tokerotie 1144, tel. +358 50 581
8111 or +358 40 873 5178, www.harraste.jalasjarvi.fi/taivalmaannuorisoseura/taivalt.htm
VENESNIEMI, Kangasniementie 200, Jokipii, tel. +358 6 453 3051, +358 400 166 065,
www.venesniemi.fi
YKKÖSGRILLI (grill food), Rantatie 22, tel.
+358 6 456 0838
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INFORMATION:
Jalasjärvi municipality
Kirkkotie 4, 61600 Jalasjärvi
tel. +358 6 458 0111
www.jalasjarvi.fi
Etelä-Pohjanmaan Matkailu Oy
(South Ostrobothnia Tourist Service)
Matkakeskus, 60100 Seinäjoki
tel. +358 6 420 9090
www.epmatkailu.fi
The map shows the centre of Jalasjärvi.
Find the map of the whole municipality
in www.karttatiimi.fi/jalasjarvi
Outside the Centre: Saarijärvi recreational centre
and Koskue village church
in Koskue, weathering Pirunpesä in Ylivalli.
SHOPPING
In the centre
9. Market place
and specialized shops,
see p. 7.
Outside the centre:
Juustoportti
Jokipiin Pellava.
FOOD AND COFFEE
ACCOMMODATION
5. Ykkösgrilli
10. Cafe in Handicraft
store
11. ABC service station
24 h
12. Kebab-pizzeria
13. Cafe Nonparelli
14. Neste Jalastuuli service station 24 h
14. Hesburger
5. Hotel Valtatie 3
15. JAKK
There are several places
to have food or coffee
outside the centre, see
p. 11.
Several places for
accommodation outside
the centre, see p. 11.
© Jalasjärvi municipality 2011
SIGHTS,
ACTIVITIES
1. Main Church of Jalasjärvi, congregation centre
2. Jalasjärvi Museum
3. Lamminjärvi Recreational Centre
4. Kiuaskallio Sport Centre
5. Night Club CinemaBar
6. Children’s Traffic Park
7. Library
8. Swimming Hall