Village life and attractions
Village environment
See the canal lock, pop in to experience the atmosphere of the old mill, and visit the authentic village shop. Explore the village environment at your leisure and take a dip in the sea at the sandy beach by the harbor. Whether you're coming from near or far, it's easy to reach us by boat, car, motorcycle, or even bicycle!
Kerkonkoski Canal
The canal, the rapids area, and the waterway have been an essential part of the village of Kerkonkoski and the development of its settlement, economy, and entire way of life. It has been the community's main thoroughfare.
– Jukka Vesterinen, Kerkonkoski Village Book –
The Old Mill
The charming Kerkonkoski Mill now hosts various events, village celebrations, and parties.
Mill operations at the Kerkonkoski mill ceased in the mid-1950s. When in operation, the mill also produced electricity for the village of Kerkonkoski.
Located along the Kerkonkoski rapids, next to the canal, Wanha Mylly is open to visitors during the summer!
Anna Wildrose Art Gallery
Anna WildRose (Pirkko Toiviainen) is a self-taught visual artist and one of our village's sources of pride. Her works mainly consist of collages, assemblages, and installations. The artist uses recycled materials in her works, which are characterized by their abundance and the unprejudiced combination of techniques and materials.
Anna WildRose teaches the techniques she uses in her art workshops. The summer gallery is located at artist Anna WildRose's home in Kerkonkoski and is open by appointment.
Rastunsuon lintujärvi
Kiesimä Canal
There is another canal near Kerkonkoski. The historic Kiesimän Canal was built around the same time as the nearly 100-year-old Kerkonkoski Canal.
The channel has forest instruments and a giant swing, as well as a barbecue hut for snacks.
Temple of the Giants
The Temple of the Giants is a stone formation discovered in the 19th century by Henrik Laitinen in the village of Kiesimä on Tulenpalavanmäki hill. Location in Google Maps
Katariina Spring
Located in Kiesimä, Katariina Spring has been providing cool, fresh spring water to local residents and passers-by for over half a century. The spring was renovated in the early 2000s.
To prevent contamination, please use only the source's own scoop to collect water from the source into your own container. The water has not been tested. Use the water at your own risk!
Karhuniemi Lapp cairn
Numerous Lapp cairns have been found in Finland, mainly inland. They are usually located near the shore, often in a prominent position on top of a cliff. The majority of Lapp cairns are burial sites. The lapp cairns in Karhuniemi were discovered by Aarne Europaeus-Äyräpää in 1927. Access to the ruins is via the yard of Urho and Seija Karhu.