Punkalaidun. The village flooded with stories

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1 Punkalaidun The village flooded with stories

2 Punkalaidun The City of Punkalaidun The 370-year long history of Punkalaidun offers an incredible amount of substance. One can start getting acquainted with it by visiting the destinations of this brochure. The city hall is one of the prettiest in Finland. Other exquisite buildings in Punkalaidun include the manse, as well as the community hall. The town center is historically valuable. When walking down Taikayöntie, one can enjoy the beautiful scenery offered by the farm lands and the river of Punkalaidun. Kyläportit welcomes the visitors to the town s many villages. Believe it or not, Punkalaidun is also one of the most international municipalities in Pirkanmaa county. For almost 20 years, the immigrants have brought color to the town s life. The city hall contact information: Punkalaitumen kunta Vesilahdentie Punkalaidun Tel [email protected]

3 Taikayöntie (The Highway of the Magic Night) offers the traveler a leisurely alternative and inspirational journey through the cultural scenery of Pirkanmaa and Satakunta counties. historically valuable highway are striking river views, magnificent nature, and rich cultural environment. Old rustic building style presents itself most authentically in the surroundings cultivated by the forefathers. Area museums bestow a grand opportunity to get acquainted with the unhurried lifestyle of the past. Maisematiemaraton ( The Scenic Way Marathon ) takes place on Taikayöntie on the second Saturday of every September. More information at: Taikayöntie passes through the spacious and diverse landscapes of Huittinen, Punkalaidun and Urjala. Along this Welcome to experience the magic of Taikayöntie! w w w. t a i k a y o n t i e. f i

4 Old times 1 Farmer-museum Yli- Kirra is a 19th century Satakunta county farmhouse built in a courtyard style. Here all the living and livestock structures are located around an enclosed yard. Other structures, such as a barn, a blacksmith s shop, a hill-cabin as well as shacks and machinery sheds are outside the main yard. Yli-Kirra is a functioning farmer-museum where the visitor can empathize with the farmhouse routines and explore the development of the agriculture. Yearly, during the first weekend of July, a customary event known as the Alltime Farmer Fair takes place. During this whole-family affair, experts on old work practices bring the farmhouse back to life. Formal rooms, along with the courtyard, can be rented for parties and business meetings. Guided museum tours are available for guest groups. The museum hosts a cafeteria and the smoke sauna can be warmed up if requested. Rasintie Punkalaidun Tel Cell [email protected]

5 Dancing 2 Dance stage Särkkä On a scenic peninsula of Lake Vehkajärvi, sits the nation s famous, and perhaps Finland s prettiest, dance stage of Särkkä. On summer Wednesdays it is the undisputed attraction of Punkalaidun. From the beginning of June to the end of August the dance stage hosts top of the line Finnish artists, who attract dancing folk of all ages to enjoy quality music. In connection with the dance stage Särkkä, there is also a restaurant serving beer and wine. Dancing from hours with ladies choice from hours Särkäntie Punkalaidun Contact person Jukka Uusi-Kouvo Tel Cell [email protected] Kuva: Markku Poutala

6 Relaxing golf 3 Kesälaitumen Golf Punkalaidun s own 9-hole golf course is a peaceful, placid, and otherwise pleasing place to discover the secrets of golf. Getting to know others is easy since playing on this course does not require a green card. Even many of the more experienced players are awestruck by this course s peacefulness and closeness to nature. The course rents golf equipment. This course is also an exceptionally suitable place for corporate or school sports days. We welcome you to explore! Kesälaitumen Golf Valkintie 18 Punkalaidun Tel [email protected]

7 Old mill 4 Myllypirtti Mill Myllypirtti is located by a stunning rapid in a nature conservation area. The mill s restaurant hosts parties, business meetings, balls, as well as concerts. During these events, one can find Finland s smallest pub in the mill s old potato cellar. Myllypirtti- ja museo Murronharjuntie Punkalaidun Reservations: Tel Cell The hut 5 KokkonKota Hut Kokkon Kota offers services throughout the year. The place can be rented for all kinds of events and provides catering from a simple warm-smoked salmon to a full feast. The hut is surrounded by awesome outdoor recreation areas. Kokkon Kota Kotatie Punkalaidun Tel [email protected]

8 Schoolbook & pointer 6 Koulutintti There are atmospheric meeting and party rooms for your use at old rural grammar-school of Sarkkila. It also offers opportunities for bird-viewing, golf tournaments, or even forest hiking trips with campfire coffee breaks. Includes comfortable B & B style lodging as well as cabins, a Schoolbook & Pointer program, and cheerful hosts. Koulutintti Oy Lauttakyläntie Punkalaidun Tel Cell [email protected]

9 Dimness of the smoke sauna 7 Maatilamajoitus Saarinen (Farm Lodge Saarinen) In the peaceful Smoke chamber overnight now stay, even bride and the groom, won t have to go away. Maatilamajoitus Saarinen Vesilahdentie PUNKALAIDUN Tel At the lodge, one can stay overnight at the barn, yellow, green, or blue rooms. The Barn s attic, Sauna chamber and Smoke chamber are well suited to host parties and business meetings. Order food and entertainment from the lodge or bring your own. [email protected]

10 Getting there an ala m sta Sa i TOURIST INFO 7 6 Koulutintti Oy (The old grammar-school of Sarkkila) 9 6 Lauttakyläntie 21 Punkalaidun Hanna-Riitta Sakari GUIDES Sastamala area guides Travel coordinator Outi Metso [email protected] Po riin He lsi nk iin

11 9 7 1 Distances: 8 5 Helsinki Tampere Turku Pori iin sink Hel km Farmer-museum Yli-Kirra Dance stage Särkkä Kesälaitumen Golf Mill Myllypirtti KokkonKota Koulutintti Oy Maatilamajoitus Saarinen Ski-center Porttikallio Punkalaidun City Hall

12 Exercise 8 The regional skicenter of Porttikallio offers a national championship level performance location in cross-country skiing and biathlon for professionals and amateurs alike. During the summers, Porttikallio lends itself to fine hiking opportunities. The exercisers at Porttikallio can use one light-up hiking-trail / ski-track as well as an abundant system of other ski-tracks. The tracks with lights are 1-2,5 kilometers in length. The exercisers can also exploit a trail that is 5 kilometers long. During the winters, skiers may speed around the 7-kilometer Tuomo s track. The illuminated biathlon shootingrange at Porttikallio has 32 targets. The ski-center boasts excellent service facilities and cabin lodging is currently being built. w w w. p u n k a l a i t u m e n k u n t o. f i