Seinäjoki City Guide 2015

Seinäjoki
City Guide
2015
eat | drink | see | do
Seinäjoki beats for you
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Seinäjoki info
City hall, Kirkkokatu 6
phone +358 (0)6 416 2999
[email protected]
www.seinajoki.fi
Open Mon–Fri 9–15
Publisher of the guide
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Development association of Seinäjoki
city centre Sydämellinen Seinäjoki ry
Sanna Martin
[email protected]
www.sydamellinenseinajoki.fi
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4 SEINÄJOKI IN ITS PRIME
8Eat and drink
14Accommodation
18 See and experience
26Shopping
34Events
38 Meetings and celebrations
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Eat and drink
SEINÄJOKI
IN ITS PRIME
Tourist information
Accommodation
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South Ostrobothnia Tourist Service Ltd.
Travel Center (Matkakeskus),
Valtionkatu 1
phone +358 (0)6 420 9090
[email protected]
www.epmatkailu.fi
Open Mon–Fri 9–17,
(1 September–30 April 9–16)
See and
experience
Seinäjoki City Guide will take you to the
most interesting places in the city. Follow
the numbers in the info boxes to stay on
track. You will find the map at the end of
the brochure.
Shopping
Welcome to Seinäjoki!
Events
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Meetings and
celebrations
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info
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www.seinajokicityguide.fi
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Nanna Rintala
Restaurant Juurella
offers dishes prepared
with love.
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food blogger
Savoury Seinäjoki!
What should you see
and do in Seinäjoki?
Read our tips and
find your own
favourites!
1. What kind of food
best describes Seinäjoki?
– To me, Seinäjoki isn’t
any traditional dish, but
the “Herkkupala” (gourmet snack) burgers, a Seinäjoki specialty containing ham, cream cheese, egg
and roe paste. I’ve heard they even sell
it at a grill in Tampere under the name
Seinäjokelainen.
2. What would your Seinäjoki menu
include?
– A Seinäjoki menu should be influenced by the surrounding area: locally
produced fish, meat and vegetables to
create a robust and filling menu honoring South Ostrobothnian traditions.
I would definitely make a modern version of the sour milk gruel for dessert.
3. Not taking into account your own
home, where would you take your
guests for a meal?
– Restaurant Juurella offers dishes prepared with love. They use local produce
inventively, too. The atmosphere and
relaxed service are also praiseworthy
there.
4. Where do you most enjoy spending
time in Seinäjoki?
– In my spare time I enjoy the outdoor
running tracks, the forest, cliffs and
lean-tos by Jouppilanvuori hill. I also
like to bike along the river bank.
5. What about any “hidden gems”?
– The mental landscape of South Ostrobothnia, the rural plains stretching
to the horizon, is a specialty not to be
forgotten. Experience the plains along
biking and canoeing trails, or by horse
riding.
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SEINÄJOKI
IN ITS PRIME
Santeri Hänninen and
Niko Meuronen
Savonian summer reporters at the
family tourism campaign Lakeudelle.fi
Chill out in
South Ostrobothnia
Elina Risku
speed skater
Uphill running
at Joupiska
1. Finish the sentence:
Seinäjoki is a place
where …
– … you will find the
best conditions for my own
sport in all of Finland.
2. You are a speed skater, but what
team do you support in Seinäjoki?
– The floorball team SPV, the ruling
Finnish champions. From the team
sports played in Seinäjoki, I’ve been to
their games the most.
3. What kind of sports would you like
yet to try?
– American football and speedway.
Seinäjoki Crocodiles are in the Finnish
championship league. You will also find
a speedway course here.
4. Where will you find the best terrains in Seinäjoki?
– In winter, the best “terrain” would be
the ice sport centre rink. The slope at
Joupiska is also long and steep enough
for uphill running.
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Niko Kivelä
stand-up comedian from Seinäjoki
I love the Provinssi Festival
1. Do you tell any jokes
about Seinäjoki on your
gigs?
– I’ve never made fun of
Seinäjoki, but some tales I tell
take place here. My home town
is close at heart, and it isn’t my style to mock it.
2. Is there such a thing as Ostrobothnian
humor?
– I’d like to think that Ostrobothnians
recognize authenticity quicker than the rest.
You can say anything in front of an Ostrobothnian, as long as you don’t mock them.
And if you do, mock yourself. This goes for
everyone, but it’s even clearer in South
Ostrobothnia.
3. What do you miss about Seinäjoki?
– I miss the short distances, and my mother
declaring “such a traffic jam!” when there are
four cars in line. I miss the spinach pancakes
and minced meat gravy from my old school,
accompanied by three cans of milk. Oh my.
The Provinssi Festival
is full of feel good!
I miss feeling carefree and the notion that
it’s easy to make things happen in Seinäjoki.
4. What would you like to show your
guests in Seinäjoki?
– I always take visitors here and there, telling them things that happened when I was
at school. My pride and joy is the yard at our
house. And I love the Provinssi Festival.
5. Finish the sentence: The Ostrobothnian mental landscape is like…
– …milk from local free-range cows. At first
you think, what on earth, but then you have
to take a second sip. The Ostrobothnian
mental landscape is like a field of grain: At
the end of the summer it’s glowing in the
sunlight. Then someone runs it down, but
in spring it starts to grow again… The Ostrobothnian mental landscape is like a painting
by the Ostrobothnian artist Juhani Palmu; it
doesn’t matter what is going on around you
or what other people think, it’s simply larger
than life!
1. You are from eastern Finland, did
you know South Ostrobothnia before
you came here?
– I’ve (Santeri) lived in Kauhajoki for a
while when I was little. Most of my relatives still live there. South Ostrobothnia
is a lovely place to chill out!
2. What is required to make a great
video clip?
– A great video requires a brilliant idea.
To get there you need a clear vision for
the outcome, the ability to let go during
filming, and enjoy what you’re doing!
Our work requires skills, creativity and a
“you only live once” attitude. When we’re
working, we lay it all out there, because
“it’s all about the shot”.
3. What could South Ostrobothians
learn from Savonians, and the other
way around?
– Well, I seriously hope it’s not the Savonian dialect. I don’t know if Savonians
know much else. We could learn how to
be larger than life.
4. When our summer job ends we’ll...
– …be even more crazy and hungry for
more adventures!
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Eat and drink
FC Casa Grande offers
genuine tastes from Italy.
Great tastes
of the food
province
Seinäjoki lies at the centre of a food province, where people are proud of
their local produce. In Seinäjoki you can try local produce and international
cuisine in different restaurants. There are many to choose from! Enjoy the
delicacies of South Ostrobothnia at Restaurant Juurella, or spend a Mexican
night at Pancho Villa. The brewery restaurant Mallaskosken Panimoravintola
serves mouth-watering dishes and their own brews on the scenic river bank.
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Shopping
Mallaskosken
Panimoravintola
Eepee restaurants
Events
Meetings and
celebrations
At the heart of Seinäjoki, you will find restaurants to all tastes. Our restaurant buffet
includes the Rosso, Fransmanni, Amarillo and
Matador restaurants, the Wilson and Hospoda
Korbel pub restaurants, the Coffee House
café, the Karma nightclub and Hesburger. Next
to the Prisma supermarket there is a restaurant world including the Buffa and Hesburger
fast food chains and the Presso café. Please
visit raflaamo.fi/seinajoki for more information
online. Welcome to enjoy good food and great
company!
Brewery restaurant Mallaskosken Panimoravintola is a private restaurant located next to Seinäjoki’s local brewery. The restaurant is located in a
placid natural setting, close to the city centre. We
have the largest sun terrace in the area! Apart
from our own beer, we offer live bands in summer 2015. You can reserve a tour of the brewery
or beer theory and tasting courses throughout
the year. In winter we offer different events,
meeting facilities and arrange Christmas parties.
Open every day in May–August. In September
Thu–Sun. Other times open by reservation.
info
4 Mallaskosken Panimoravintola
Vesitorninkatu 1, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)50 4131280
www.mallaskoskenpanimoravintola.fi
Omistajan käyntikortti
Rosso
coffee house
8 fransmanni
9 amarillo
10 karma
www.raflaamo.fi
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hesburger
matador
wilson
hospoda
korbel
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experience
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5 Ship restaurant M/S Barpuuri
Kampusranta
Kalevankatu 56, 60100 Seinäjoki
www.barpuuri.fi
Shopping
Accommodation
3 Restaurant Juurella
Keskustori 1, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 414 0720
www.juurella.fi
Events
Eat and drink
Ship restaurant M/S Barpuuri is located in
the city centre, by the banks of the flowing
Seinäjoki river. On the sunny terrace of M/S
Barpuuri you can enjoy cool refreshments from
May until the end of August. Our high-quality
kitchen is open in June and July.
The idyllic location and scenic surroundings
of Barpuuri will take you to the bygone times of
the steam ship romantics. An experience you
might not have expected in Seinäjoki!
Meetings and
celebrations
Ship restaurant
M/S Barpuuri
This restaurant located in the Seinäjoki city
centre creates innovative dishes from seasonal
produce all year round. In addition to the
well-composed menu, there is also the Juurella
menu, the Food province menu specializing
in Finnish cuisine, as well as the 5-course
surprise menu. The courses are completed
with great products of small producers and
wines from the old as well as the new world.
Restaurant Juurella has taken the best traits of
South Ostrobothnia and made them their own:
hospitality, local produce and ambition. Open
Tue–Fri from 16, Sat from 14.
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Kalevankatu 14, 60100 Seinäjoki
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phone +358 (0)10
 9890
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 
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
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
Enjoy the tastes of Mexico! Pancho Villa in
Seinäjoki is known for its tasty meals and warm 
atmosphere. We also serve lunch on weekdays


11–15.

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Seinäjoen kaupunki, Karttapalvelut
lupa nro 107/2015
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info
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Pancho Villa
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Meetings and 
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celebrations
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Carlsberg Sports Bar The wine cellar
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Carlsberg Sports Bar is a modern sports and
Grande
 of FC Casa
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
drinks
bar
in
Seinäjoki
city
centre.
The
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you
meetings
or
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
15 FC Casa
Grande

16 Carlsberg Sports Bar
Maamiehenkatu
4, 60100 Seinäjoki
Maamiehenkatu 4, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 417 7300

phone +358 (0)6 417 7300
www.fccasagrande.fi
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

 

Shopping
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





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


FC Casa Grande
 
Maamiehenkatu 4, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 417 7300 
www.fccasagrande.fi
 
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
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experience
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

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for lunch and dinner. Our customersare pizza
lovers but also those who like to enjoy Italian 

 food all night long in the candlelight. The romantic Italian atmosphere is enhanced by fresh

flowers on the tables and a service-friendly

staff. Our menu
includes delicious antipastos,
pasta, risotto, pizza and, of course, Italian des 
serts. We can
our 
 seat 50 people, in summer
 


European
style
terrace
increases
the
 covered

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number
of
places
to
150.
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
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 
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

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 
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  

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 
 

RESTAURANTS ON the MAP
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

FC Casa Grande is a popular restaurant both 

 

Accommodation


FC Casa Grande
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
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Eat and drink
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
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Would you like to stay in an atmospheric historical setting, or do you prefer
the modern and avant-garde? The hotel offering in this busy city with its
many events and conferences is bountiful. All hotels are centrally located.
In total they offer approximately 1200 beds in the city centre. During large
public events in summer, you can also enquire for private lodging through
the South Ostrobothnia Tourist Service. The latest addition to the city’s
accommodation services is the water tower hotel opening in July 2015.
A unique historical
milieu in the city centre.
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Seinäjoki, which has grown along the railroad,
will get its very own tower hotel in July 2015,
when Hotel-Restaurant Alma expands. The
massive 18-meter water tower which provided
water for the steam locomotives from 1926
to the 1960s, and has been unused ever since,
will be restored as hotel rooms. The building
which was originally constructed to contain
two water tanks of fifty cubic meters will come
to life after decades of retirement.
The water tower has five floors. The second
to third floor will have a total of six double
rooms with king size beds. On the top floor
there is a more than sixty square meter large
suite with sauna and jacuzzi. A new tower part
has been added for stairs and an elevator, so
that the entire water tower can be used for
the rooms.
The rooms have been decorated to represent the life of the railroad workers during the
first half of the 20th century. The unique artworks made to order reflect the period of the
six-meter-high Art Noveau hall, where you can
also enjoy lunch or dinner or arrange parties
and conferences. We also offer three tastefully
restored conference rooms of different sizes.
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18 Hotel-Restaurant Alma
Ruukintie 4, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 4215200
www.hotelalma.fi
railroad and nearly cover one wall, revealing
the bricks in the other walls. Under the ceiling
of some rooms there are even railroad tracks
installed. The interior fitting, relaxed atmosphere and good working conditions in the
rooms guarantee you will enjoy your stay
in this completely different hotel.
The hotel reception, breakfast and restaurant services are located in the old railroad
worker’s building nearby, i.e. in Hotel-Restaurant Alma.
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The building of the railroad workers from 1909
was restored as a private hotel restaurant in
2006, helping to preserve an important part
of the history of Seinäjoki. What was an important meeting point of Seinäjoki was once more
given new life as a venue for parties, conferences and gatherings.
The new hotel was built to suit the older
restaurant’s style and atmosphere. The
twenty unique and spacious rooms are partly
decorated with antique pieces, yet adding
modern comfort. There are single and double
rooms available with extra beds as well as two
gorgeous suites with jacuzzis and saunas. Each
room has been named after the old steam locomotives, including Ukko-Pekka, Lankkihattu
and Amerikan Iita.
All rooms are equipped with mini bar, WiFi,
ironing board and iron, TV, radio, bathrobes,
slippers and a long shoehorn. The room
charge includes parking, use of the sauna and
breakfast. Breakfast is served in the stunning
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The tower hotel will be
completed in July 2015.
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Sensations
for all senses
Why not begin your visit to Seinäjoki by ascending the tower of the
Lakeuden Risti Church and admire the flat lands stretching out around you.
Architect Alvar Aalto has designed this remarkable landmark. Lakeuden
Risti is a part of the Aalto Centre group consisting of six buildings. Aalto’s
signature is visible even in the smaller design details – door handles, lighting
fixtures and furniture have been designed uniquely for each building.
Go for a picnic in the Törnävä mansion park or on campus by the river
bank. In summer, get to see Seinäjoki from the river! Hop on a river cruise
provided by Kaanaa Lines. In Duudsonit Activity Park the whole family
can try out stunts together. What will your day in Seinäjoki be like?
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In the Amfora gallery
you can admire the wonderful sculptures of designer
and artist Päivi Rintaniemi.
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Seinäjoki
city orchestra
The Aalto library went into bloom once again,
when it reopened after a complete restoration
in spring 2015. The restoration was thorough,
respecting the signature of Aalto in countless
details, but also keeping in mind the needs of
the customers and modern library technology.
Next door to the Aalto library lies the Apila
library designed by the JKMM architects. The
building was nominated for the Finlandia Prize
for Architecture. The library, which is known
for its bold design, has become a meeting place
and public living room for the people in the city.
Seinäjoki city orchestra has a permanent string
quintet and a brass quintet. The orchestra is
about to expand to a symphony orchestra.
The main concert venue of the orchestra is the
Seinäjoki hall. Apart from classical music, the
current programme also includes influences
from other genres: the orchestra pulls off a decent tango and lets loose with some swing. We
also offer opera stars, choirs, film music, grand
composers and concerts for children. Enjoy a
concert night with us!
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20 Seinäjoki city library
– regional library
Alvar Aallon katu 14, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 416 2317
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The Aalto library
and Apila
22 Seinäjoki city orchestra
Keskuskatu 32 A, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 420 2924
www.skor.fi
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Kari Heiskanen
actor, director
21 Seinäjoki Theatre
Alvar Aallon katu 12, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 416 2600
www.seinajoenkaupunginteatteri.fi
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19 The Aalto Centre
Book a trained guide from
South Ostrobothnia Tourist Service
phone +358 (0)6 420 9090
www.seinajoki.fi/aalto
A theatre is always
planted on the ground,
but at Seinäjoki Theatre
the sky is the limit!
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Seinäjoki Theatre is one of the significant
venues for artistic entertainment in the region.
The theatre interprets the local consciousness
and through its modern classics opens doors to
the mental and physical world.
Over the year from September to May, the
theatre gives approximately 250 performances
on four stages (in Finnish).
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In Seinäjoki city centre you can dive deep into
modern Finnish architecture and acquaint
yourself with the creations of Alvar Aalto.
The Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki is a truly unique
architectural unity on an international scale.
The six buildings included are the city hall, the
library, the theatre, the government office, the
Lakeuden Risti Church and the parish centre.
From the civic square you can admire the
staple of Lakeuden Risti which has become
the most renowned landmark in the city. The
defence corps building on Kauppakatu was
designed by Aalto in his youth.
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The Aalto Centre
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The river boat
Seinäjoki art hall
In summer Seinäjoki presents itself from a
different point of view. One could almost say
that a river cruise is a must for both visitors
and locals. The boat can also be booked for
private events: surprise the birthday girl or
boy with their own cruise with coffee and
cake, combine a cruise with dinner in a genuine
Ostrobothnian house, or take your colleagues
for a wellness at work cruise and enjoy the
nature at Paukaneva. The skipper guides you
through the sights along the river bank. Ask us
for timetables and more information.
Seinäjoki art hall displays modern art and
offers an event centre for visual art. The art
hall is located in the vicinity of Seinäjoki city
centre, about half a kilometer from the Aalto
Centre. In addition to the exhibitions, the hall
offers workshops and different events. There
is a café, a shop and the Seinäjoki art lending
service, from which you can rent art for your
own home at a small monthly fee, or purchase
them on down payment. The facilities can be
reserved for meetings and events. Welcome
to the world of modern art!
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1 Tourist Service
Valtionkatu 1, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 420 9090
www.epmatkailu.fi
25 Seinäjoki art hall
Upankatu 3, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 416 2390
www.seinajoki.fi/taidehalli
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24 The Varikko gallery
Kalevalantie 6 B, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)44 0669920
www.varikko.fi
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23 Provincial museum
of South Ostrobothnia
Törnävä museum area
Törnäväntie 23, 60200 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 416 2648
Varikko ry is a collective of visual artists, maintaining an art gallery and ateliers for artists in
Seinäjoki city centre. The Varikko was built in
2000 by eight female artists and other helping
hands in the storage room of the old locomotive garage. The Varikko supports young
artists from Ostrobothnia through invitation
exhibitions, participates in international culture
exchanges and promotes experimental visual
art. Currently, seven visual artists representing
different genres work at the Varikko. The gallery displays new art exhibitions every month.
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Get to know the history of Seinäjoki and South
Ostrobothnia at the Törnävä museum area and
the Provincial museum of South Ostrobothnia
as well as the new Keidas nature museum. The
history of the Defence Corps and the Lotta
Svärd organization is presented in the newly
restored museum designed by Alvar Aalto in
the 1920s. The Defence Corps and Lotta Svärd
museum is located in the heart of Seinäjoki at
the address Kauppakatu 17.
The Varikko gallery
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Provincial museum
of South Ostrobothnia
Photo: Seija Panula
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More summer theatre in Finnish on the terrace
of brewery restaurant Mallaskosken Panimo­
ravintola 12.6–7.8. Enjoy the show and try the
house’s own brews and a snack.
Other summer theatres include Aisamäen
Kesäteatteri in Peräseinäjoki 27.6–3.7, and
Jyrkän kesäteatteri in Ylistaro.
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1 Tourist Service
phone +358 (0)6 420 9090
www.epmatkailu.fi
www.seinajoenkesateatteri.fi
26 Duudsonit Activity Park
Yrittäjäntie 8, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)44 7272 153
www.dap.fi
Traffic park
The dust hardly settles on these roads! In
Seinäjoki traffic park, children under 12 years
are invited to learn the traffic rules safely
from behind the wheel of a pedal car. During
the open hours of the park, the youngsters
get to practice their skills on tricycles and kick
mopeds. Sometimes they can use their own
bikes. The instructors in the park keep traffic
park driving schools, in which the kids can take
a driving license. The traffic park is located
across the street from the indoor swimming
and sports centre, the address is Kirkkokatu
18. Driving is free of charge. Drive safe!
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phone +358 (0)40 7748 374
Kirkkokatu 18, 60100 Seinäjoki
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phone +358 (0)6 420 9090
www.epmatkailu.fi
www.seinajoenkesateatteri.fi
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The indoor activity park filled with explosive
Dudeson energy gets even the most notorious
slacker going. Jump from giant trampolines into
the foam pool. Try your skills at the parkour
course or the skating and scooting park. Experience the thrill of speed on the pedal car and
ball canon courses. Put your skills to the test in
different sports ranging from long jump to American baseball. We also have a climbing world,
football flipper, a cart riding simulator, a cable
slide and many more tricks and stunts. People of
all ages are welcome to roam about in the park.
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In summer 2015 Seinäjoki summer theatre
presents the musical The Beauty and the Beast
(in Finnish). The theatre is located on the scenic
island of Törnävä. There are 700 seats in the
covered stand. There are refreshments and you
can order a meal at the buffet. The nostalgic
dancing pavilion serves as a restaurant. Tickets
and reservations: South Ostrobothnia Tourist
Service.
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Activity Park
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Traditional
sweaters
and design
Seinäjoki city centre is a lively, compact hub of shops and boutiques.
There are five shopping centres located within walking distance of each
other. From the handicraft shop Kaarakan Rustoopuori you can acquire
modern Ostrobothnian products, a genuine jussipaita (traditional knitted sweater) and much more. In Boutique S, which specializes in women’s
fashion, you can find impressive heels designed by the famous Finnish shoe
designer Minna Parikka!
All the shops are situated
within walking distance of each other.
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Keskuskatu 3, 60100 Seinäjoki
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Valtionkatu 14, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 4291 291
www.supersport.fi
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



TAITO ETELÄ-POHJANMAA. Rustoopuori
Seinäjoki postcards, pins and magnets. Locally

is a shop specialized in handicrafts and gift
produced products such as the famous salty
items. We offer Ostrobothnian products,
gifts,
liquorice
powder of Namitupa, books and
Seinäjoen
kaupunki,
Karttapalvelut
lupa nro 107/2015
souvenirs, handicraft materials and kits.
board games.
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


 

Seinäjoki souvenirs

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 
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
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 
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  
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 
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 
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  
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 
 
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  





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







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
 



 
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



 

Events
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

 



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
 

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
 

 





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






  





 


 

 















 








 



 






  













Päivölänkatu 32, 60120 Seinäjoki

 

phone +358 (0)6 4122 824

www.amfora.fi, www.rintaniemi.fi
 

 
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
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






 














 

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
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
 
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

 

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
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














 



 

 






 




 
 


 
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 Amfora  
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
 





Rustoopuori



   
 







 

Shopping
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
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











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See and
experience
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
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
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



















 
 




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


 


















SHOPS ON the MAP
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












 


 











Boutique S
 
Koulukatu 22, 60100 Seinäjoki

phone +358 (0)45 318 1567
www.boutiques.fi


Amfora tableware and interior decoration 


products. Awarded
Finnish design. The gallery

displays Päivi Rintaniemi’s sculptures. Open


Tue–Fri
10–17
and Sat 10–14. Welcome!
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








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Boutique S is a women’s fashion shop in
Seinäjoki city centre. We sell Finnish design
and international top brands, such as Minna


Parikka and By Malene
Birger.


 






 



 





Accommodation
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

 

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


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
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
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













Amfora


Boutique S










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33 Moda Aukia,
Epstori shopping centre
Kalevankatu 6–8, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 4291 020
www.aukia.fi
Events
The Seinäjoki market place lives up in summer.
The market place is located in the front plaza of
the Torikeskus shopping centre, between the
Kauppakatu and Torikatu streets. Fresh local
produce is one of the great attractions. Choose
from seasonal fruits, vegetables and berries,
fresh bread, fish and other treats. The summer
market is the great event at the Seinäjoki market place. The market traditionally takes place
during the week of the Tango Festival, when
people from all over Finland arrive in the city.
Visit the market place for morning coffee and
fresh pastries and enjoy the atmosphere!
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Events
The best international brands and inspiring
news! Our aim is to offer quality and style
aware customers the latest fashion for work
and casual wardrobes. We always have the
popular brands and excellent service. Let our
expert staff help you find the perfect jacket or
party outfit.
Moda Aukia was established in 1956, when
we opened our first shop in Seinäjoki. Today,
there are also Aukia chain shops in Vaasa,
Kokkola and Tampere, as well as online aukia.fi.
In our Seinäjoki shop you will find departments
for e.g. Gant, Peak Performance, Marc O’Polo,
Ted Baker, S.T.I, Esprit, Jack&Jones, Guess
and many other brands. The most popular
newcomer in summer 2015 is Michael Kors.
Open Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 10–16. Welcome to
our shop!
34 Seinäjoki market place
Kauppatori 3, 60100 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)40 530 5111
www.seinajoenkauppatori.fi
info
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Shopping
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Valtionkatu
Insinööritoimisto
Aaro Kohonen
Events
Oppikorjaamo,
Sedu
Aikuiskoulutus
&
SEINÄJOEN
YKKÖSAPTEEKKI
Meetings and
celebrations
info
35 Epstori shopping centre
Kalevankatu 4, 60100 Seinäjoki
www.epstori.fi
The trump card of the shopping centres in
Seinäjoki is their versatility. There are numerous fashion shops for women, men and children, as well as cafés and restaurants, offering
many opportunities for shopping and leisure.
All five shopping centres are located within
walking distance of each other.
Seinäjoen Torikeskus is a meeting place
for the people in the city and one of the larger
shopping centres in the region. The restaurants and cafés serve tasty treats ranging from
burgers to mouth-watering pastries. Shop for
fashion, accessories, shoes and cosmetics.
Kauppakeskus Epstori is also a popular
place to meet. In addition to the cafés and
shops, you will find a book shop, an optician
and an on duty pharmacy.
In Mega-keskus you will find fashion, cosmetics and expert service. The shopping centre
is centrally located and has large parking areas.
Kauppakeskus Lehtinen has been serving
customers for over 70 years. Here you can find
an organic shop, a dry cleaner, a shoemaker,
the only lingerie boutique in the city centre and
much more.
Citypiha is located in Seinäjoki city centre
a stone’s throw from the railway station. In the
restaurants of Citypiha you can sample Italian,
American or Asian cuisine, or go for a pint in
sports bar. For more information and open
hours (in Finnish) please visit www.kauppaseinajoki.fi.
Shopping
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Kauppaseinäjoki.fi shopping centres
Meetings and
celebrations
Shopping
Epstori shopping centre is located at the heart
of the liveliest shopping street. Here you will
also find one of the most popular meeting places in the city, Café Hanna ja Kerttu. The only
sushi restaurant in the city, Juku Sushi Bar is
also located here. At Pizzeria Piikki you can devour the all you can eat buffet. In Epstori there
is also the hip meeting place Coffee House and
the family favourite restaurant Rosso.
Epstori has one of the larger concentrations
of fashion shops in Seinäjoki with an especially
varied selection of men’s fashion. For women
we offer plenty of choices for everyday and
party attire, both from local businesses and
brand stores. Spend a nice time by shopping at
vibrant Epstori.
Alvar Aallon katu
JALASJÄRVI 35
See and
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Epstori
shopping centre
Torikatu
Täältä
saat
kaiken!
Events
Kalevankatu
See and
experience
Accommodation
MATKAKESKUS
Maamiehenkatu
Koulukatu
Matti Visannin kuja
Työväenkatu
Porvarinkatu
Accommodation
Vapaudentie
Keskuskatu
torikeskus
epstori
37 mega-keskus
38 lehtinen
39 citypiha
www.kauppaseinajoki.fi
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ILMAJOKI 15
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Puskantie
Kauppakatu
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LAPUA 25
VAASA 75
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Maakunnankatu
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Events
At the centre
of things
Seinäjoki is known
as a city of great events.
In Seinäjoki we think big! The major events in summer including the
Provinssi Festival, Seinäjoki Tango Festival, Vauhtiajot Race & Rock Festival
and the Solar Sound Festival, brings tens of thousands of visitors to the city.
The Seinäjoki events calendar also includes many other events large and
small, as well as a great number of sports and cultural events. Check out
our events calendar online to find your own favourites!
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SEINÄJOKI
IN ITS PRIME
SADW
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See and
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Seinäjoki Art & Design Week takes place in
September. Enjoy art, design and other interartistic program full of surprises during the
SADW week, now arranged for the third time
8–13 September 2015. Choose from many
themes and programmes or be brave and try
something new and exciting! Open houses,
exhibitions, workshops and much more give
great opportunities for everyone to take part.
30 event venues, 50 programme numbers and
over 11,000 visitors create a unique atmosphere during the festival. The programme is
published in August.
Seinäjoki Art & Design Week
Kulttuuriosuuskunta Kick!
phone +358 (0)40 592 7518
www.sadw.fi
Meetings and
celebrations
info
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Sydämellinen Seinäjoki RY
phone +358 (0)40 530 5111
www.sydamellinenseinäjoki.fi
high-quality experience with our top artists,
venue layout and services. Expanding to four
days gives us the opportunity to display our
many faces full-scale. We wish to surprise,
interact and offer options. We have all the
prerequisites to make the best festival ever.”
We wish to surprise,
interact and offer options.
Provinssi Festival
Törnävänsaari, Törnäväntie 20
phone +358 (0)6 4212 700 Mon–Fri 12–16
www.provinssi.fi
Events
Events
The shopping events in Seinäjoki city centre
bring great offers and entertainment to town
all year. The Komiat Karkelot shopping event
is held each year in October and March–April.
The Joulunavauskarkelot Christmas opening is
held at the end of November.
This summer, the Provinssi Festival celebrated for the 37th time goes on for four days!
The festival is arranged from Wednesday to
Saturday 24–27 June 2015, the weekend after
Midsummer, on Törnävänsaari in Seinäjoki.
A great party for the people!
The programme at Provinssi is more
versatile than ever before. Over 100 bands
and artists will play at the festival. The main
artists Muse, Calvin Harris and Faith No More
represent the best of the best internationally.
We also have nearly 40 other international
performers from the hottest hits to interesting
newcomers. The Finnish artists include popular names, cult figures and rising stars.
In addition to the famous artists, the new
Provinssi also offers even better restaurant
and other services all over the venue.
Festival director Sami Rumpunen promises:
“This year Provinssi will become a genuine
and original festival adventure worthy of
the 2010s. We offer a more versatile and
Meetings and
celebrations
OJEN
MIEN HINT
Provinssi Festival
info
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MAHROTTO
Komiat Karkelot
& Joulunavauskarkelot
Shopping
Photo: Susan Seppälä
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Great facilities for organizing
events in Seinäjoki.
Seinäjoki Congress
Seinäjoki is located centrally by the main
railway!
From Helsinki, you will reach Seinäjoki by
train in less than three hours, from Tampere
in one hour and from Oulu in just over three
hours. Apart from functional and versatile conference and exhibition facilities, we also provide the best service in the country! Contact
us, and we will take care of the facilities, meals,
accommodation and additional programme
according to your needs, so you can focus on
the contents of the event and your guests. And
what is more, our services are free of charge!
40 Seinäjoki Congress
Tiedekatu 2, 60320 Seinäjoki
phone +358 (0)40 558 9232
www.seinajokicongress.fi
A lively
conference
city
Seinäjoki is the city of large events, exhibitions and national congresses and
meetings. There are plenty of conference rooms and auditoriums for events
of different scale. Exhibitions, concerts and large events are organized at
Seinäjoki Areena. Rytmikorjaamo is the best rock music club in Finland,
and also offers excellent facilities for corporate and private events. Seinäjoki Congress puts the services out to tender and makes all reservations
for you. Bring your event to Seinäjoki, the metropolis of events!
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If you like, you can rent a bike to take you around the city. If you want to
get a deeper understanding of the city, we recommend booking a Seinäjoki
guide, who is well informed of the city and its many tales. In summer, you
can admire the city from onboard the river boat and city train – ask for more
Medical services
43 Seinäjoki healthcare centre
On duty first aid every day 8–22
Building Y-talo, Koskenalantie 18
phone +358 (0)6 425 5311
In the night 22–8 the central
hospital is on duty
phone +358 (0)6 415 4555
44 Seinäjoki central hospital
Hanneksenrinne 7
phone +358 (0)6 415 4111
www.epshp.fi
Pharmacies
Seinäjoen ykkösapteekki
Kauppakatu 5, Epstori
phone +358 (0)6 412 5000
www.seinajoenykkosapteekki.fi
Seinäjoen Keskus-Apteekki
Kalevankatu 11–13
phone +358 (0)6 420 1900
www.keskusapteekki.net
Törnävän Apteekki
Törnäväntie 20
phone +358 (0)6 429 4800
www.tornavanapteekki.fi
Hyllykallion Apteekki
Kauppakeskus Prisma,
Hyllykalliontie 2, Nurmo
phone +358 (0)6 429 2222
www.nurmonapteekki.fi
Nurmon sivuapteekki
Nurmontie 22, Nurmo
phone +358 (0)6 4127 013
www.nurmonapteekki.fi
Peräseinäjoen apteekki
Nikolaintie 2 C, Peräseinäjoki
phone +358 (0)6 417 4092
www.peraseinajoenapteekki.fi
Ylistaron apteekki
Kaukolanraitti 7, Ylistaro
phone +358 (0)6 474 7100
www.ylistaronapteekki.fi
Accommodation
Bus transport
Local traffic
– timetables and routes
Härmän Liikenne Oy
phone +358 (0)10 328 7000
www.komialiikenne.fi
45 Oy Matkahuolto Ab
Ruukintie 2
phone +358 (0)200 4000
www.matkahuolto.fi
Taxi
46 Travel Center (Matkakeskus),
Valtionkatu 1
phone +358 (0)100 84 999
Events
WE ARE HERE
FOR YOU!
First aid
Emergency number 112
41 Police
Police station in South
Ostrobothnia
Juhonkatu 4
phone +358 (0)71 874 0391
www.poliisi.fi/etela-pohjanmaa
42 Post office
Valtionkatu 1
phone +358 (0)200 71 000
1 South Ostrobothnia
Tourist Service
Trevel Center (Matkakeskus), Valtionkatu 1
phone +358 (0)6 4209 090
[email protected]
www.epmatkailu.fi
Our office is open Mon–Fri 9–17
(during 1 September–
30 April 9–16)
Meetings and
celebrations
Important
phone numbers
For interesting sights, shopping, restaurants, or whatever you need, please visit our
website www.epmatkailu.fi/seinajoki.
We also offer customized group outings and
conference services.
Railway station
46 Travel Center (Matkakeskus),
Valtionkatu 1
Parking
There are over 1200 parking
spaces in the city centre.
info
Our tourist office is located in the Travellers’
centre by the railway station, you can’t miss it.
We offer a large selection of free brochures
and maps. You can also book tickets to most
events at our office.
We can also assist you in matters of accommodation – there are hotels, but also countryside tourism for comfortable and relaxed stays.
The scenic and awarded camping site in Seinäjoki is located only 4 km from the city centre.
Renovated cabins and large caravan lots await.
The popular and many times awarded Kalajärvi
in Peräseinäjoki offers excellent settings for
holiday-makers: cabins, caravan lots, restaurant, beach and much more! Kalajärvi is located
some 30 km from the city, a short drive away.
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experience
WELCOME TO SEINÄJOKI!
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Get to know the city
on a rented Jopo-bike.”
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 

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
 

 nro 107/2015
© Seinäjoen kaupunki, Karttapalvelut lupa
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 

info

Seinäjoen kaupunki, Karttapalvelut
lupa nro 107/2015
5




Matkahuolto............................................41

41

Police...........................................................41
  
42

office.................................................41

Post



44
 
Seinäjoki central hospital...................41




43
Seinäjoki
healthcare centre...............41 

2
Seinäjoki info...........................................3 
South Ostrobothnia

1
Tourist Service .......................................41
46
Travel Center (Matkakeskus)............41
42


  


 
 

  




  
Other important contacts











 

 
40


 
 



45




Seinäjoki Congress.
.
..............................39

 
40







 





Meetings
and
celebrations
 








29
Amfora........................................................28



28

Boutique S.................................................28
 

39
Citypiha (shopping centre)................33


35
Epstori (shopping centre)...................32
 
32

Halonen Seinäjoki..................................29





38
Lehtinen
(shopping
centre).
.
..............33



37


Mega-keskus
(shopping centre)......33


 


33 
Moda Aukia..............................................30






  Rustoopuori





30


–Taito Etelä-Pohjanmaa.....................28
 




34

 
Seinäjoki
marketplace.........................31



  
31

Supersport.
.
..............................................29










Torikeskus
(shopping centre)............33 36
 



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
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  

22 
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










 

Meetings and
celebrations




   
 








 

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
 
 



Events








Shopping















Shopping




 31






 
 







41




 












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
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
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
 30 
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See and
experience
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Duudsonit Activity Park.....................25
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Provincial museum
23
of South Ostrobothnia.........................22
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25
Seinäjoki art hall.....................................23
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Seinäjoki city library
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
20
– regional library....................................20
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


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Seinäjoki city orchestra.......................21
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Seinäjoki
Theatre.
.
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Summer
theatres ..................................24
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The Aalto Centre....................................20
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The river boat
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The Varikko gallery...............................23
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Traffic park...............................................25
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Hotel-Restaurant
Alma
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.
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Accommodation
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Eat and drink
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Important contact information is marked by green dots.
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All the presented contents are marked on the map with distinguishing
colors.
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Amarillo......................................................11
Carlsberg Sports Bar............................12
Coffee House...........................................11
FC Casa Grande......................................12
FC Casa Grande wine cellar .............12
Fransmanni...............................................11
Hesburger.................................................11
Hospoda Korbel.....................................11
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Karma..........................................................11
Mallaskosken Panimoravintola........10
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Matador.....................................................11
Pancho Villa..............................................13
Restaurant Juurella..............................10
Rosso...........................................................11
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Ship restaurant M/S Barpuuri..........11
Wilson.........................................................11
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Map of
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SEINÄJOKI
IN ITS PRIME
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Sydämellinen Seinäjoki ry
– Development association
of Seinäjoki city centre
Into Seinäjoki Oy
Tiedekatu 2
phone +358 (0)40 530 5111
[email protected]
www.sydamellinenseinajoki.fi
Seinäjoki info
City hall, Kirkkokatu 6
phone +358 (0)6 416 2999
[email protected]
www.seinajoki.fi
Open Mon–Fri 9–15
FROM
Rovaniemi
6 h 30 min
South Ostrobothnia
Tourist Service Ltd.
Travel Center (Matkakeskus), Valtionkatu 1
phone +358 (0)6 4209 090
[email protected]
www.epmatkailu.fi
Open Mon–Fri 9–17
(during 1 September–30 April 9–16)
Travel comfortably
– take the train
to Seinäjoki!
From Oulu
3 h 45 min
from Vaasa
45 min
Seinäjoki
from Jyväskylä
2 h 50 min
from Tampere
1 h 10 min
From Lappeenranta
4 h 30 min
from Turku
3 h 5 min
from Helsinki
2 h 40 min
Seinäjoki is located at the hub of great communications