Isojoki

Finland’s kökkä capital
Its outdoor activities and inviting atmosphere encourage visitors to come back time and again. Isojoki offers plenty to see, do and experience! In addition to the services and sights on offer in the centre, the best thing about Isojoki is Lauhanvuori and Lauhanvuori National Park. From the top of Western Finland’s highest point, you can enjoy panoramic views over Ostrobothnian forests, all the way to the sea.

The region’s vast pine and spruce forests hide coastal formations created in the aftermath of the Ice Age, beautiful waterways, stunning springs, expansive shingle beaches and easy-to-navigate nature trails. Situated next to the national park, Kangasjärvi is a beautiful clear-watered lake, which offers comprehensive campsite services on its shores. For a longer stay, you can find cottage accommodation amid beautiful natural surroundings from the selection on offer at the Lauhansarvi nature travel centre or other rental cottage providers. In 2020, the Lauhanvuori-Hämeenkangas area achieved the sought-after status of UNESCO Geopark.
Juuri sitä parasta

Kohokohtia

Lauhanvuori National Park

Wildlife & Nature

Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas Geopark in the border regions of the three provinces, in the area of ten municipalities, brings together the region’s internationally significant geological heritage, valuable nature, special features of local culture and the most attractive tourist services. The Lauhanvuori and Kauhaneva – Pohjankangas National Parks, Hämeenkangas, Haapakeidas and other magnificent sites present Geopark’s unique nature and geological story.

Lauhanvuori National Park Viewing Tower

Landscapes & Sceneries

The top of Lauhanvuori rises 231 metres above sea level. It is one of the highest spots in Western Finland. In Lauhanvuori, you can climb up a viewing tower with a hundred steps and admire breathtaking views over the surroundings. The viewing tower and the car park located in its vicinity serve as an excellent starting point for a hiking trip, a tour of the Geobike cycling route or a cross-country skiing trek in the winter. The car park is equipped with clear signposts and info boards.

Lauhanvuori Hiking Tour

Outdoor & Sports

From the top of Lauhanvuori, a splendid, Lapland-like view opens up to the forests of the vast area, and beyond, up to the sea. The Lauhanvuori Hiking Tour allows you to explore the area’s geological past, traces of the Ice Age, and diversified nature with different waterways, swamps, and forests. The landscapes of the area are characterized by open, dry pine heath forests, lush spruce wood on the top of the hill, and open swamps in the area, which contrast with ponds, springs, and brooks.