Isojoki

With a population of 2,353 Isojoki is a small destination. In terms of interest to travellers, it's mainly a good base to explore the nearby Lauhanvuori National Park.

Get around

By taxi

Keskustaksi, Taksini: see Southern_Ostrobothnia#By_taxi

Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi

Isojoki is accessible by car via regional roads. The nearest airports with commercial service are within a few hours' drive. Train service may be available to nearby towns, with local buses or taxis completing the journey.

By taxi

Keskustaksi, Taksini: see Southern_Ostrobothnia#By_taxi

Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi

Isojoki has a historic centre with traditional architecture, a parish church, and several notable historic buildings reflecting the local heritage.

Lauhanvuori National Park

Lauhanvuori National Park

( Lauhanvuoren kansallispuisto ).

24 hr daily .

Free .   ( updated Feb 2022 )

In this region is located the Lauhanvuori National Park , established in 1982, also known as one of the highest spots in Western Finland. This outstanding place is 53 km².

It is a very exciting place to visit. Most of this area was below the sea level after the Ice Age, except for the Lauhanvuori hill which lays 100 meters above the surrounding areas and it is over 230 meters above today’s sea level. It is very curious and interesting to see the differences on the species between this highest point, which still reflects the ancient landscape, and the rest of the park. The hilltop, which remained above the sea level, is today covered by exuberant mixed woodland, while the lower landscape, washed by the waves, is dominated by pinewoods. With only a few kilometres apart the difference is very noticeable.

Here there is also a unique Stone Field (Kivijata), one of Lauhanvuori’s most popular places, which is spread 800 meters wide. It is a spectacular sight and there is a bridge that helps to walk over it and admire it from the inside. This phen

Marian Luo .

Specializing in natural food, cooked without electricity. It is an interesting thing to try, although the restaurant only accepts visitors with previous requests and booking. Contact number can be asked for at Lauhansarvi (see sleep section).

Cafes and bars in the town centre serve coffee, wine, and local beverages. Regional wines and spirits are worth sampling.

Lauhansärvi camping sites ,

Lauhanvuorentie 490

( 6 km east of the centre, 7 km from Lauhanvuori; 2 km from the park border ),

+358 40-825-8751 ,

[email protected] .

Restaurant and reception: Tu–Su 11:00–18:00 .

This place offers cottages for 2 to 10 people.The area also includes a restaurant with space for 100 guests, several saunas (including smoke sauna and dry sauna, as well as pit treatment saunas), as well as different sized banquet and meeting facilities.

Kangasjärven leirintäalue ,

Kangasjärventie 366

( 6 km north-east of the centre ),

+358 46-851-2732 ,

kangasjä[email protected] .

Camping site with many facilities, next to a lake. Allows for swimming and fishing and has saunas and a burger restaurant.

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Local shops offer regional products, handicrafts, and everyday necessities. Markets may be held weekly in the town square.

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