Discover Kyyjärvi

Kyyjärvi offers several specific points of interest to consider when planning your trip: the church and a war cemetery are part of the area’s history, while options for active pursuits include cycling routes, a multipurpose trail network, a marina, a swimming beach and an activity park. If you’re looking for a hotel in Kyyjärvi, these distinctions can help you decide what to focus on during your trip. Are you most interested in local history, cycling routes, or ways to stay active on land and by the water?

Church and remembrance

Kyyjärvi Church was consecrated on 12 December 1953; its separate bell tower was completed in 1954. The two dates mark different milestones: the consecration of the church and the completion of the freestanding tower the following year. Kyyjärvi’s war cemetery is the burial place of 73 fallen soldiers from the Winter War and the Continuation War. The church’s architectural history and remembrance of those who fell in two wars thus stand out as distinct aspects of the area’s history.

Collections and local history

Honkalehdon Kievari was once a post inn. Its collection includes old tools, kitchen utensils, children’s toys and handicrafts, among other things. Kyyjärven Kotiseutumuseo focuses on old objects related to farming and hunting. The collections therefore have different emphases: several aspects of everyday life come together at the Kievari, while farming and hunting take centre stage at the local heritage museum. At the same time, the Kievari’s former role as a post inn gives it a distinct historical dimension alongside its collected objects. Visits to Kyyjärven Kotiseutumuseo are by appointment; arrange your visit in advance.

Cycling routes and trail network

The Kyyjärvi cycling route runs partly along gravel roads, while the Tuliharju cycling route is paved. The Harsunkangas–Oikari multipurpose trail network links the landscapes of Harsunkangas and Oikari in Kyyjärvi and is approximately 10 kilometres long in each direction. When planning your trip, note that this distance refers to one direction. The cycling routes can therefore be compared by surface, while the multipurpose trail network is described by the landscapes it connects and its approximate length.

Harbour, beach and activity park

Kyyjärvi Marina has 22 berths for small boats. Larger boats can also be launched using the slipway. The berths and slipway thus serve different purposes and are intended for the stated boat types. Kallioranta is a public swimming beach at the Kyyjärvi Camping campsite. For trip-planning purposes, the harbour and beach offer two different ways to enjoy the water: boating facilities and public swimming.

The activity park near Kyyjärvi’s school centre offers a range of ways to stay active for all age groups. Its pavilion provides a place to rest when it rains. Unlike the cycling routes, the focus here is not on a route, but on activities for all ages and a place to take shelter and rest in the rain.

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