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In the spring and winter of 2024, we started working on village tourism, and time has flown by \u2013 that's how it should be when the work is meaningful and the company is good. The Traveling to Kerkonkosken project, managed by Kerkonkosken Ketter\u00e4 ry, differed in nature from the previous Kerkolla kyl\u00e4\u00e4n project, which focused on concrete measures.<\/p>\n

Local residents have played an active role in the development work. The like-minded project team members have formed an excellent team.<\/p>\n

The first year was largely spent brainstorming, mapping, and building guidelines and partnerships. In the second year, we got down to business when it was time for a study trip to Germany. The trip was rewarding and brought with it a wealth of new ideas, insights, and international contacts. As a result of these insights, the project focused on day visitors from the surrounding area. Several hundred thousand people live within an hour's drive, and the range of tourism services is only just beginning to develop. So why reach out to Central Europe at this stage when there is potential right next door?<\/p>\n

Hankkeen aikana syntyi Kyl\u00e4retki<\/strong>Village trip- concept, which we hope will continue in the future with the help of the villagers. This year, five trips were organized, which have brought together over a hundred participants. In the winter, we went for a brisk walk to Noitanen Island during the full moon, in the spring we explored the World of Birds with the guidance of the Sis\u00e4-Savo Nature Friends, in the summer we cycled the Two Channels Tour and cruised on Lake Kiesim\u00e4j\u00e4rvi, and in the autumn we explored the secrets of mushrooms with the guidance of Tuomo V\u00e4h\u00e4sarja.<\/p>\n

The trips have allowed us to enjoy the area's magnificent nature, see familiar surroundings with new eyes, learn new skills and, above all, meet each other. The idea is that this fruit of the project - Village Trips - would live on and strengthen community long after the project has ended.<\/p>\n

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One of the most significant highlights of the project was the return visit of the Germans to Kerkonkoski. The visit offered a great opportunity to introduce village life, community spirit and nature tourism opportunities to international partners. The program included warm encounters, getting to know local attractions, activities and traditional delicacies. The visit strengthened friendships and cooperation and generated new ideas and enthusiasm to continue international networking in the future.<\/p>\n

A route plan based on gravel cycling routes has been completed for the Kerkonkoski and Kiesim\u00e4 and Koipiniemi villages, and at least one nature trail and further development have been planned for the coming years. The work has required careful terrain mapping and contact with landowners. Fortunately, the cooperation has been excellent \u2013 \u200b\u200bfor this, a big thank you goes to the villagers.<\/p>\n

During the project, a tourist map was also created, featuring the giants of the area and the \u201cChurch\u201d itself, and efforts were made to market the area, including new cycling and hiking-themed photos.<\/p>\n

My work in Kerkonkoski will end today, but the implementation of the trails will continue with the help of volunteers. Every contribution is a great help in the village work, so please reach out if you feel you have something to give.<\/p>\n

I have gained much more from this village than I ever could have imagined. It has been a pleasure to get to know and work with these iron-hearted \u201cGallics\u201d of Savo.<\/p>\n

My biggest thanks to our wonderful project team for all the enthusiasm, cheer and trust! Thank you villagers and partners for these years! Joy and enthusiasm for your coming years \u2013 so keep up the good work!\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can read more about the project, the trip to Germany and the visit to Kerkonkoski: visitkerkonkoski -blogista<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The text was written by project worker Johanna Koponen.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Traveling to Kerkonkoski project has received EU rural development funding through the Mansikka Development Association.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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