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LEPPÄVIRTA Located in the beautifulLake District of Finland, our lovely town is easy to access from both north and south. Those arriving by boat will also enjoy their stay at our high-quality harbours.The area provides various year-round attractions such as the Wellness and Sport center Vesileppis with its spa, ski arena, and multipurpose arena, and the beautiful and varied nature of the Lake District.

Fun and wellness for the whole family

The list of activities is impressive: hike, paddle, go riding, play golf,

go fishing, go shopping, check out the attractions, and enjoy your

stay in a cottage or in a hotel. In the winter, the activities include,

for example: cross country skiing, ice fishing, dog sled rides and rid-

ing a snow mobile. Seeing and petting farm animals at a real farm

is an unforgettable experience, especially for the children. The Val-

amo Convent in Heinävesi, only 45 km away, offers tranquility and

peace of mind.

A SMILE TO LAST THE WHOLE TRIP!

GO SHOPPING AT UNNUKKA!Located at the Travel Center Unnukka, the outlet store of the

world-famous Finnish brand Iittala has it all: souvenirs, pre-

sents, utensils, and items for decorating your home. Aku &

Ada is a high-quality clothing store with a wide selection of

clothes for women, children, and men. Why not treat your-

self with a cup of coffee or even a delicious meal at the res-

taurant Unnukan Ranta while you’re shopping? The Tourist

Centre also offers tourist information services and services

for those traveling by boat.

TOURIST INFORMATIONUnnukka Tourist Center Kalmalahdentie 2 • FI-79100 Leppävirta

RELAX AND ENJOY YOURSELF - FEEL REFRESHED AND HAPPY!

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ACTIVITIES FOR TOURISTS IN THE CENTER OF LEPPÄVIRTAThe Mansikkaharju Holiday Center is easy to access from Highway 5. The Travel Center Un-nukka, at the edge of Lake Unnukka, is a versatile destination on the way to the town center. There’s something for everyone year-round at the Wellness and Sport center Vesileppis. See pages 4-7.

THE CHURCH OF LEPPÄVIRTAThe Leppävirta Church, built in 1846 is the seventh largest Lu-theran church in Finland. It is also a popular venue for music events. See page 10.

THE BRIDGE OF LEPPÄVIRTAThe Leppävirta Bridge, built in 1965 was the highest arch bridge in Finland at that time. The bridge offers a magnificent view both to the Leppävirta river and to the center of Leppävirta. The unob-structed overhead clearance of the bridge is an impressive 26 me-ters.

THE KONNUS CANAL AREAThe Konnus canal area consists of three canals and five sections of rapids. The rapids area features duckboards, docks and a lean-to. The canal restaurant Konnustupa serves visitors. See page 11.

THE LEPPÄVIRTA LOCAL MUSEUMAlmost 3 000 different ethnologically and historically valuable items varying from household items to weapons, and hunting and fish-ing gear.

THE KAUPPILANMÄKI HILL At 155m, the Kauppilanmäki hill provides an impressive panoramic view to Lake Unnukka, the center of Leppävirta, Nikkilänmäki hill, and even the chimneys of the factories of Varkaus (25km away) are visible. The hill also features the water tower of Leppävirta and the ruins of an old cowshed.

THE ORINORO GORGE AND MUSTINMÄKI HILL

The 200m long and almost 20m deep Orinoro Gorge is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the

Savo region. There’s a 7km long nature-trail and a van-tage point at the top of Mustinmäki Hill. See page 9.

LAKE SORSAVESI (UKKOKIVI ROCK, KARHUNKIVET ROCKS, KUVAJANNIEMI CAVE ETC.) For the independent travelers and paddlers. The untouchable nature and the protected islands are a sight by themselves. The pre-historic rock painting of Ukkokivi Rock and the Kuvajan-niemi Cave are located in the northern part of Lake Sorsavesi. The southern part of the lake features, for example, the rugged Linnasaari Island and the massive Karhunkivet Rocks.

THE NIKKILÄNMÄKI HILL AND THE MUSEUM ROADAt 155m, Nikkilänmäki provides great views and the Museum road, parallel to Highway 5 is a few kilometers long and portrays a piece of traditional landscape of the Finnish countryside.

HALTUNNIEMIAt Haltunniemi, the Haltunjoki river flows beneath rugged cliffs. There is a charming old wooden bridge leading to a small marsh at the other side of the river. A small cave can be found from the side of the cliffs, and according to folk stories it was used as a hiding place during the great wrath (1700-1721) and the Finnish War (1808-1809).

THE

ATTRACTIONS IN LEPPÄVIRTA

For more information and instructions on how to reach the attractions, see WWW.LEPPAVIRTA.FI/SIGHTS

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The wellness and sport center Vesileppis is an ideal travel destination for a holiday – be it a summer, winter, or just a weekend vacation. The six pools, and five saunas of the spa will make your whole family relax. The water slide and the fun-filled climbing course will be an endless source of splashes accompanied by cries of laughter, especially for kids. The Vesileppis area provides a playground, a traffic park for children and a skatepark.

WELLNESS AND SPORT CENTER VESILEPPIS

SUMMER AND WINTER ACTIVITIES YEAR-ROUND

The biggest ski arena in the world carved in rock attracts both oc-

casional skiers and skiing enthusiasts. You can also try biathlon

and kick sledding at the Arena.

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Nurture yourselfThe wellness and sport center Vesileppis will

also make you feel wonderful with a range of

pampering treatments and massages. An en-

joyable experience is crowned by beauty treat-

ments and professional make-up services. There

are also wellness treatments available for men

and children.

Hotel and villas | RestaurantsSpa | Wellness and health services

Indoor ice rink | Ski arenaMultipurpose arena | Sports area

Services for meetings

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Our brand new attraction, opened in the spring of 2015, is the Vesileppis Arena, a multipurpose center for sport and culture. Vesileppis Arena provides unforgettable experiences with concerts, a wide selection of sports, tournaments, exhibitions, and congress meetings. Vesileppis and the Arena facilities are very versatile: you can organize an event for 10-1500 people. You won’t run out of additional activities either, thanks to the wide selection of sports and refreshing activities available in Leppävirta.

FIND YOUR FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES!

Year-round activities at Vesileppis:Skiing | Swimming | Bowling and glow bowling

Indoor climbing | Tennis | Volleyball | BasketballFloorball | Running | Long jump and triple jump

Throwing sports: javelin, discus, shot putGym and aerobics | Dancing and gymnastics

WELLNESS AND SPORT CENTER VESILEPPIS

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What does your company need?Vesileppis is also suitable for business events, for example organiz-

ing wellness and recreational days for your employees, workshops,

meetings, and/or company parties. Additional activities are aplenty:

sports, relaxation and other fun-filled activities. The conference

rooms provide modern equipment, and the trouble-free accom-

modation and restaurant services will make sure that your events

are carried out successfully.

A versatile training center for sports clubs The indoor ice rink, ski arena and multipurpose arena

combined make Leppävirta an excellent year-round

training and competition venue for sports clubs. Dur-

ing the summer, a grass football field, Finnish baseball

field, and a track and field stadium provide excellent op-

portunities for training. The pools in the spa are well suited

for swimming clubs. Don’t forget to ask for massage, phys-

iotherapy and sports physician services!

Leppävirran Lääkäripalvelut Oy (Medical Center)

Tel. +358 (0)44 023 7238

www.leppavirranlaakaripalvelut.fi

WELLNESS AND SPORT CENTER VESILEPPIS

Vokkolantie, 79100 LeppävirtaSales/receptionTel. +358 (0) 29 170 [email protected]/en/

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Ski and multipurpose arenaVokkolantie, 7FI-9100 Leppävirta

Vesileppis Sports Office

Tel. +358 (0)50 308 8485

Year-round skiing and biathlon.

Ilpo Lot and Holiday Ltdoffers different outdoor activities

Ilpo Kauhanen

Harjulantie 180, FI-79100 Leppävirta

Tel. +358 (0)45 864 5410

[email protected]

www.ilponerajaloma.fi/en

Konnus-GolfKonnuksentie 400

FI-79100 Leppävirta

Puh. +358 (0)44 088 4400

A nine-hole course in an upland area, in-

cluding a pro shop, café, changing rooms, and

equipment repair shop.

Kotamäki FarmKotamäentie 95, FI-79140 Kotalahti

Tel. +358 (0)40 508 1106

[email protected]

www.kotamaentila.fi

Fishing and nature trips, seine fishing for

groups, nature and scenic cruises, hunting and

conference services.

MetsänpiikaLeila Pitkänen, Korteharjuntie 45a,

Tel. +358 (0)40 572 3147,

[email protected]

www.metsanpiika.fi/english.html

Guided nature tours on land and water year-round

All Off Road Taipaleentie, FI-79330 Näädänmaa

Ari Argillander, Tel. +358 (0)40 768 2499

www.alloffroad.fi

Dog-sledding

AmatsoniaKayak paddling, instructions and training,

and equipment rental services.

Tel. +358 (0)400 236 598

www.amatsonia.fi

Vesileppis BowlingVokkolantie, FI-9100 Leppävirta

Tel +358 (0)40 098 0026

[email protected]

[email protected]

www.vesileppisareena.fi/en

MTG-TeamHorsmalahti

FI-79100 Leppävirta

Tel. +358 (0)45 122 4645

Guided canoe and kayak tours.

ATV and snowmobile safarisK-Extra Pentti Kaulamo

FI-79150 Konnuslahti

Tel. +358 (0)20 770 5511 or

+358 (0)400 376 253

[email protected]

Paanunpohja Riding StableKaivotie 124 a,79130 Sorsakoski

Tel. +358 (0)40 530 5232

Icelandic horse riding

www.paanunpohjantila.fi

Tmi Horse Service Jonna BordiLehminiementie 66

FI-79100 Leppävirta

Tel. +358 (0)50 345 1713

www.hevospalvelut.net

Heated manege.

Pajaharjun Muatila (farm)Rautalahdentie 150

FI-79150 Konnuslahti

Tel. +358 (0)40 573 5885

[email protected]

http://personal.inet.fi/luonto/lomamokit

Holiday cottages, museum, hiking trails,

petting zoo, fishing, and traditional smoke

sauna.

ACTIVITIES IN LEPPÄVIRTA

” Leppävirta provides excellent opportunities for camping and outdoor activities year-round. In summer, the town surrounded by large lakes is a busy port for canoes and larger boats. In winter, the natural beauty can be enjoyed by cross-country skiing or snowshoe-walking along well-marked trails, or even by dog-sledding.

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Hiking and walking trails For more information on hiking, canoe-

ing, and snowmobile trails, see

www.infokartta.fi/psavo

BeachKalliontie 10

Public beach, diving platform.

EVENTS IN LEPPÄVIRTAJune: Leppävirta Days,Blues Picnic Music FestivalJuly: Evening market with performances, Unnukka Lure Fishing CompetitionFebruary: Ladybug Rock ´n´ RollWeekender music eventMarch: Soisalo Skiing Competition, Kultakelloravit – harness racing on ice

For more information on events in the area, please visit: www.leppavirta.fi

ORINORO INVITES YOU FOR A HIKE!The Orinoro Gorge is a well-known and exciting hiking and picnic destination for the entire family, located in Mustinmäki in the island of Soisalo. Marked trails take you to the narrow gorge with vertical walls carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age. Nearby you can cook on an open fire at the lakeside lean-to. There is a spring at the bottom of the gorge, and snow and ice remain there as late as June.

LEPPÄVIRTA SUMMER THEATRE The summer theatre association of Leppävirta organises summer theatre activity together with Soisalo-opisto. Generally, two plays are prepared for each summer, one for adults and one for the whole family. The performances take place in June-July.

Summer Theatre of Konnuksen kanava

Street address: Konnuksentie 595

Summer Theatre of Konnuksen kanava has a

covered grandstand and services provided by

Kanavaravintola Konnustupa Restaurant.

For more information:

www.leppavirta.fi/Tapahtumat

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER TULENLIEKKI Tulenliekki provides concerts and dance events featuring well-known artists. In addition, Tulenliekki offers a karaoke pub, a café, lunch buffet, and other restaurant services on demand. The entertainment center is capable of providing facilities for up to 1000 people. Tulenliekki is also for rent for private events with entertainment and catering provided according to customers’ needs.

Entertainment Center Tulenliekki

Jylhäntie 30

Tel. +358 (0)17 563 603

[email protected]

www.tulenliekki.fi

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LURE FISHING AREAS

Suvasvesi fishing areaSize and location: 8,100 ha (20 015 ac.),

Suvasvesi basin; wilderness-type lake

basin.

Mooring:

• Enonniemi fishing harbour

• Vehmersalmi village shoreline

• Horsmalahti: small boats

• Levälahti and Mustinlahti

FISHING LICENCES: Leppävirta Neste S. Les-

kinen gas station, Tel. +358 (0)17 554 1567

UNNUKKA FISHING AREASize and location: 3 000 ha (7 413 ac.),

Central and southern parts of the Un-

nukka basin, areas in the proximity of the

city of Varkaus, including Huruslahti

Mooring:

• Kalmalahti: Tourist Centre Unnukka-

beach (for 2 boats)

• Mooring for larger vessels on the deep-

water channel side

FISHING LICENCES: Leppävirta Neste S. Les-

kinen gas station, Tel. +358 (0)17 554 1567

Sorsavesi fishing areaSize and location: 1 500 ha (3 706 ac.),

Sorsavesi.

Mooring:

• Sorsakoski harbour

FISHING LICENCES: Leppävirta Neste S. Les-

kinen gas station, Tel. +358 (0)17 554 1567,

Sorsakosken kyläkauppa

Tel. +358 (0)40 015 7888

RECREATIONAL FISHING

Konnus rapidsThe rapids are located directly next to the

Konnus canal; the area consists of sev-

eral rapids between islands. Jetties have

been built for fishing, as the beaches are

fairly deep for wading. A boat is the sur-

est way to catch fish. Fish species: brown

trout, grayling, sander, pike, whitefish,

ide, and perch. New trout are introduced

each summer.

Campfire areas, lean-to picnic spot, and

parking space available.

The café and vendace restaurant Konnus-

tupa is open during the summer.

FISHING LICENCES: Neste S. Leskinen gas

station, Tel. +358 (0)17 554 1567

Koirus-Sotka fishing areaSize: 9,400 ha (23 228 ac.),

Sotkanselkä, Koirusvesi, Konnusvesi from

Puutossalmi to the Konnus canal.

Mooring:

• Leppävirta Kalmalahti

FISHING LICENCES: VP:n Ranta Parkki, Tel.

+358 (0)41 507 6445, Neste Leppävirta, S.

Leskinen gas station Tel. +358 (0)17 554 1567

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

Leppävirta ChurchTel. +358 (0)40 187 2226

The grey stone church designed by C. L.

Engel was completed in 1846. It is the

7th largest Lutheran church in Finland

and can seat more than 2 000 people.

The church is full of light and provides

fine acoustics. The altarpiece was painted

by Samuel Elmgren.

Leppävirta Local MuseumTel. +358 (0)17 570 9210

Approximately 3 000 objects of cultural

and historical interest, from household

items to weapons and hunting, and fish-

ing equipment.

Konnus canal areaThree canals, the oldest dating to the

mid-1800s.

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN LEPPÄVIRTA

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Speciality shopsUNNUKKA TOURIST CENTER

Kalmalahdentie 2, FI-79100 Leppävirta

• Iittala Outlet

Tel. +358 (0)204 39 3522

www.store.iittala.com

• Aku & Ada

Tel. +358 (0)40 060 9504

www.akuada.fi

• Pikku Aku & Ada

Tel. +358 (0)50 468 2134

• Ravintola Unnukan Ranta

Tel. +358 (0)17 554 2629

www.ravintolaunnukanranta.fi

• Ateljee Lasielämyksiä

Glass objects for interior decoration, and

glass art designed, manufactured, and sold.

Rinnetie 4

Tel. +358 (0)50 369 3909,

www.designmuru.fi

• Dimex Outlet – work clothes

Kokoojatie 9

Tel. +358 (0)40 300 4528

www.dimex.fi

• Hanx Oy - sledge and motorbike gear at

Oravikoski

Tel. +358 (0)17 554 4205

www.hanx.fi

• Agdan Lähituotepuoti

Kievarinkatu 3

Store for local food, art and handicraft

equipment.

Tel. +358 (0)40 358 6203,

www.cafeagda.fi

• Natural products shop Zensa

Savonkatu 26

Tel +358.(0)40 517 5119

• Taito Shop Leppävirta

Suomalanpurontie 20

Tel. +358 (0)44 016 2242

MANSIKKAHARJU HOLIDAY CENTER / CAMPING

Mansikkaharju provides versatile accommodation opportunities: a caravan site, high-class villa with a view or villa by the beach, cottages provided with basic amenities, and traditional camping cottages. You can also camp by the water. You are provided with a social area, cooking shelter, playground for kids, barbeque shelter, beach and a traditional wood heated sauna. All activites are free for customers, for example: bicycles, boats, cayaks, canoes and a large bouncy castle.

The historic main building at Mansikkaharju, Harju Talo features a cozy café, which also

serves a versatile breakfast. In summer, the banquet hall features art sales/exhibitions. Harju

Talo also features a venue for meetings, camps, and family celebrations year-round and pro-

vides its own catering services. A video projector, 55” screen/TV, overhead projector, flip

chart, and Wi-Fi are available for your convenience. A piano, PA system, and karaoke system

are available for music events.

Mansikkaharju Camping

Kalmalahdentie 8, 79100 Leppävirta | Tel. +358 (0)50 598 1481

[email protected] | www.mansikkaharju.net

KONNUS CANALS

The Konnus canal area, consisting of three canals, built at different times, and five sets of rapids, is 6 km upstream from the center of Leppävirta. The canal connects the lakes Kallavesi and Unnukka.

This historic rapids area, favored especially by fishers and hikers, has duckboards to make hiking easier, as well as docks for fishing. A lean-to isprovided for roasting sausages or fish and making coffee over a fire.

Kanavaravintola Konnustupa Restaurant

Cafe, restaurant (licensed to serve alcohol), dancing platform. Konnustupa offers premises

for various types of events and meetings.

Tel. +358 (0)40 195 2500

www.konnustupa.fi

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Pajaharjun muatila (farm)Rautalahdentie 150

FI-79150 Konnuslahti

Tel. +358 (0)40 573 5885

[email protected]

http://personal.inet.fi/luonto/lomamokit

Salmitalo (Soinilansalmi community house)Heinävedentie 2700

FI-79100 Leppävirta

Reservations: Annikki Malkki

Tel. +358 (0)50 521 5957

www.soinilansalmi.net

FACILITIES for training, camping, and celebrat-

ing, accommodation for up to 150 people.

COUNTRYSIDE ATTRACTIONS

Hirvola, Pihapuisto InnIlkka Kanniainen

Timolantie 100, FI-78480 Timola

Tel. +358 (0)17 558 1188

Fax: +358 (0)17 558 1104

[email protected]

Mansikkaharju CampingKalmalahdentie 8, FI-79100 Leppävirta

Tel. +358 (0)50 598 1481

[email protected]

www.mansikkaharju.net

NiemilomatNiemeläntie 166

FI-78200 Varkaus

Tel. +358 (0) 40 715 9568

[email protected]

www.niemilomat.com

SERVICES: accommodation in cottages or

rooms, smoke sauna and restaurant. An ideal

venue for meetings and events.

HOTELS AND SPAS

Sport&Spa Hotel VesileppisSport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis

Vokkolantie 1, FI-79100 Leppävirta

Sales service:

Tel. +358 (0)29 170 0170

[email protected][email protected]

www.vesileppis.fi/en/

HARBOUR SERVICES

The Unnukka Guest Harbour at KalmalahtiRestaurant Unnukan Ranta

Tel./Fax: +358 (0)17 554 2629

www.ravintolaunnukanranta.fi

• Changing rooms with toilets, showers, and

washing machines

• 7 mooring berths, 24 mooring buoys

• 50 m of mooring

• Sewage and bilge-emptying facilities

• Dockside electricity and fresh water

• Recycling station

• Service station and shop nearby

VP Rantaparkki boating services next to the deep-water channelVeli-Pekka Jumppanen

Tel. +358 (0)41 507 6445

• Mooring available for stopovers

• Full-service fueling

• Fresh water, sewage-emptying, toilet,

shower, boating supplies, repair service,

café, and kiosk

Konnus CanalKanavaravintola Konnustupa Restaurant

+358 (0)40 195 2500

www.konnustupa.fi

• 40 m of mooring

• Drinks kiosk, barbecue hut, dry closet

• Konnustupa: cafe, restaurant, pizza res-

taurant, and dance hall; fishing license

sales

s.fi

ACCOMMODATION AND RESTAURANT SERVICES

Kuva: Helena Rönkä

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Neste, café-restaurantKokoojatie 17

Tel. +358 (0)17 554 1567

GT service station’s caféKokoojatie 3

Tel. +358 (0)17 554 1570

Teboil, café-restaurantTravel services

Leppävirrantie 45

Tel. +358 (0)17 555 5555

Annelin Kotileipä Bakery and Café

Savonkatu 35

Tel. +358 (0)17 554 1684

www.annelinkotileipa.com

Restaurant UnnukanrantaKalmalahdentie 2

Tel./Fax: +358 (0)17 554 2629

www.ravintolaunnukanranta.fi

Lunch, pizza, coffee.

RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS

Café AgdaKievarinkatu 3

Tel. +358 (0)40 358 6203

www.cafeagda.fi

Soup and salad lunch. Fresh and delicious

cakes, buns, and other sweet and salty pastry

made at the café every morning. We also serve

various types of coffee.

Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis• Food and social restaurant Bistro

• Lunch Restaurant Leppäkerttu

• Café Coffee Corner

• Social Restaurant Castro

Vokkolantie 1

Tel. +358 (0)29 1700 170

[email protected]

www.vesileppis.fi

Vesileppis BowlingA cozy café and terrace with a great view

Vokkolantie 1

Tel. +358 (0)40 098 0026

www.vesileppisareena.fi

Canal Restaurant KonnustupaLocated in the picturesque Konnus ca-

nal area

Tel. +358 (0)40 195 2500

www.konnustupa.fi

A licensed pub with outdoor seating in an

old loggers’ cabin. Serves tasty steaks, pizzas,

etc. Covered terrace, accommodates over 200

people. Also available for private events.

Mamma’s RestaurantKievarinkatu 3

Tel. +358 (0)17 369 6999

www.ravintolamammas.net

Restaurant and bar seating 100 people

indoors, and more outdoors in the summer.

Lunch buffet.

Entertainment Center TulenliekkiJylhäntie 30

Tel. +358 (0)17 563 603

[email protected]

www.tulenliekki.fi

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HOLIDAY COTTAGES

Everilä CottagesJousniementie 246 a, FI-79100 Leppävirta

Tel. +358 (0)40 508 3074

[email protected]

www.everilan-lomamokit.com

Hiskilä CottagesLaitilanniementie 317, FI-79140 Kotalahti

Tel. +358 (0)40 571 5167,

+358 (0)40 556 0915

[email protected]

http://personal.inet.fi/yritys/hiskila

Ilpo Lot and Holiday LtdHarjulantie 180, FI-79100 Leppävirta

Tel. +358 (0)45 864 5410

[email protected]

www.ilponerajaloma.fi/en

Kasanen Holiday CottagesTel. +358 (0)50 362 0047

[email protected]

www.kasanen.com

Kiilu CottagesTommi Koponen

Pönkälahdentie 338, FI-79100 Leppävirta

Tel. +358 (0)50 552 4250,

+358 (0)40 845 9985

[email protected]

www.kiilunlomamokit.com

Kolari CottagesTaisto Kolari

Huvikummuntie 82, FI-79350 Itä-Soisalo

Tel. +358 (0)500 271 021

Kotamäki FarmKotamäentie 95, FI-79140 Kotalahti

Tel. +358 (0)40 508 1106

[email protected]

www.kotamaentila.fi

Lakeside VillasKurolantie 219, 78500 Varkaus

Tel. +358 (0)40 570 2565

[email protected]

www.lakesidevillas.fi

Markkanen CottagesHannu Markkanen

Haasianniementie 25 B,

FI-71470 Oravikoski

Tel. +358 (0)17 554 4194,

+358 (0)40 821 4515

Purorannan Maalaistalo (Farmhouse)Jouko Puroranta and Rauha Vuorinen

Hanhisalontie 374 A,

FI-79150 Konnuslahti

Tel. +358 (0)400 255 601,

+358 (0)40 740 2494

Päivärinteen CottagesKolarisaarentie 407, FI-79255 Kurjala

Tel. +358 (0)44 0673 222,

+358 (0)44 566 7222

[email protected]

www.paivarinteenlomamokit.com

Rantama CottagesPönkälahdentie 66, FI-79100 Leppävirta

Tel. +358 (0)400 653 373,

+358 (0)40 549 1283

[email protected]

www.rantamanloma.net

Syrjäjärvi CottageIrma ja Aulis Keinänen

Syrjärannantie 101, FI-79330 Näädänmaa

Tel. +358 (0)400 172 995

[email protected]

http://personal.inet.fi/palvelu/syrjajarvi/

Vaajasalmi CottagesOraviniementie 431, FI-71470 Oravikoski

Tel. +358 (0)17 554 4195,

+358 (0)500 377 577

[email protected]

www.vaajasalmenloma.com

Viljovuori CottagesTorvenharjuntie 32 B,

FI-79330 Näädänmaa

Tel. +358 (0)44 054 6702

[email protected]

Remember to make your reservations for

accommodation early!

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SPEND YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY AT LEPPÄVIRTA!

UNNUKKA TOURIST INFORMATION

Oulu

Vaasa

Turku Helsinki

Kuopio Joensuu

Leppävirta23

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Jyväskylä

Distances

Helsinki 340 km

Kuopio 54 km

Joensuu 120 km

Jyväskylä 130 km

Mikkeli 110 km

Airports

Kuopio 70 km

Varkaus 35 km

Railway stations

Pieksämäki 50 km

Kuopio 54 km

Savonkatu 39, PL 4 • FI-79101 LeppävirtaTel. +358 (0)17 570 911 • Fax: +358 (0)17 570 9393

www.leppavirta.fiLEPPÄVIRTA

MUNICIPALITY

Kalmalahdentie 2FI-79100 LeppävirtaTel. +358 (0)44 790 6033

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Health clinic

Library with free Internet access

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Memorial

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Summer outdoor theatre

Beach or swimming pool

Golf course

Sports centre

Field for ballgames

Skiing

Ice-hockey stadium

Fitness trail

Riding stables

Paddling tours

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