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Kuortane Tourist Info

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ABOUT KUORTANE
Kuortane is a charming and scenic village in Southern Ostrobothnia that offers versatile opportunities for vacationers.

Whether you are a sporty active traveler, a nature lover or a vacationer looking for peace, Kuortane has something to offer to you.

BRIEF HISTORY FLASH

Kuortane has been permanently inhabited since the 16th century. It´s idyllic landscape is Finnish nature at its most beautiful: lakes, forests and fields. The municipality's main source of livelihood is industry and service industries.
In every three summers Kuortane has a week-long tar burning event. Next time the tar pit will be burning in July 2025.
Tar burning is one of the most significant factors in Kuortane's cultural history. Already in the 17th century, it formed an important business for the people of Kuortane. The real heyday of tar burning began in the middle of the 18th century and it brought prosperity to the village until the 1860s. Almost 400 tar pits have been found in Kuortane.The famous two-story peasant houses were built mainly in the early 19th century with the help of tar revenues. The remaining 170 two-story residential buildings in Kuortane represent as a whole one of the most valuable pearls in Finnish peasant culture.

EAT. SLEEP. PLAY. AND MORE. 🔥

Kuortane offers outdoor activities in the beautiful scenery of Lake Kuortanejärvi, hiking on nature trails, cycling, kayaking, or, for example, fishing. The village has versatile accommodation options that suit different needs and budgets. If you want to combine your vacation with exercise and well-being, the internationally well known Kuortane Olympic Traning Center is the perfect choice.The OTC offers modern rooms, sports facilities and gyms, as well as the opportunity to participate in various activities and wellness courses. Please note that pre-registration is required for guided activities.

Kuortane offers a wonderful environment also for a relaxing cottage vacation.There are different size and levels of cabins and Bed&Breakfast accommodation to choose from. Many cottages are located by the lake, so you can enjoy your own sauna and take a dip directly in the refreshing water. In addition, Kuortane Golf offers the possibility of peaceful accommodation by the green golf course and by the water. Kuortane offers also several Airbnb locations.
Kuortane offers free parking 365 days a year, so if you are traveling with a camper van or trailer, Kuortane has the opportunity to park safely in beautiful scenery. Travel park destinations reported by users can be found, for example, in the Park4night mobile application. Please follow the rules of the area, be considerate of other users of the area and take out the trash when you go.

EAT

Kuortane Golf Club
www.kuortanegolf.fi
Address: Vierteentie 89
Contact: [email protected] Tel. +358 20 198 3098 or +358 400 395 303

Kuortane Olympic Training Center Restaurants
www.kuortane.com/ravintola-169723.html
Address: Opistotie 1
Contact: [email protected] Tel. +358 40 9300 703 or +358 516 6111 (hotel reception)

Neste Kuortane
www.nestekuortane.fi/kahvila-ravintola/
Address: Seinäjoentie 10
Contact: [email protected] Tel. +358 20 755 8730.

SLEEP

ACCOMMODATION

PLAY

Children's Outdoors Playground
Address: Kirkkotie 7
Opening hours: 24/7

Lake Kuortane Beach
Address: Klemetinpolku 2

Kuortane Golf Club
www.kuortanegolf.fi
Address: Vierteentie 89
Contact: [email protected] Tel. +358 20 198 3098 or +358 400 395 303

Kuortane Olympic Training Center
www.kuortane.com/kuortane-olympic-training-center.html
Address: Opistotie 1
Contact: [email protected] Tel. +358 6 516 6111

Activities and hobbies in Kuortane Area
kuortane.fi/vapaa-aika/liikunta/liikuntapaikat-a-o/

AND MORE

SIGHTS

Tourist Info / Kuortaneen Kirjakauppa
Address: Keskustie 30
Contact: [email protected]
Opening hours: tue-fri 10–17, sat 10-14

TAXI Kuortane
Tel: +358 400 865 770

Towing Service Valkonen 24/7
Tel. +358 400 363 633

Grocery shopping K-Market
Address: Keskustie 43
Contact: Tel. + 358 6 5254 223

Pharmacy Kuortaneen Apteekki
Address: Keskustie 48
Contact: Tel +358 6 542 1400
Opening hours: mon-fri 9-17, sat 9-14

Hair Salon Studio Viivi K.
Address: Keskustie 30
Contact: [email protected], Tel. + 358 50 460 6020

Bank Kuortaneen Osuuspankki
Address: Keskustie 36
Contact: Tel. +358 10 254 1621
Opening hours: mon-fri 9.30-16

Hardware Stores
Ala-Honkola (also fishing equipment etc.)
Address: Keskustie 65
Contact: www.facebook.com/alahonkola/
Tel. +358 5254264

Kuortaneen Kone ja Tarvike (IKH)
Vesterintie 1
Contact: Tel +358 40 5533 580.

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