Marttila

Marttila has some 2,000 inhabitants, half of them in the centre, which is the only major settlement. Koski has 2,300 inhabitants, likewise with half of them in the centre.

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By Train

Highway 10 and Hämeen Härkätie between

The town centre of Marttila is compact and walkable. Local buses connect the main districts and nearby attractions. Taxis are available from the train station.

Marttila

St. Martin's Church

( Pyhän Martin kirkko ),

Kirkkotie 3

( in the centre ),

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+358 44-774-5202 (info desk of the parish of Salo) ,

[email protected] .

A wooden Lutheran church from 1765, designed by Antti Piimänen. There is also a small museum in the church, open by agreement.   ( updated Aug 2023 )

Marttila Local Museum

( Marttila kotiseutumuseo ),

Härkätie 720

( near the municipal library ),

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+358 440-845-505 (the library) .

About Jun–Jul W 14:00–18:00 Su 12:00–16:00 .

Local museum in granaries built by imperial order in 1852–1859. In the vicinity there is a memorial to one of the last executions in Finland in peacetime, in 1824. The sentence was to be converted to lifetime prison, but the convicted wanted to redeem his murdering his father (by mistake in a confrontation) by getting executed; thus he was decapitated by axe.   ( updated Aug 2023 )

Koski

Koski Church

( Kosken kirkko ),

Maijankuja 6 ,

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+358 44-774-5202 (info desk of the parish of Salo) ,

[email protected] .

A Neoclassical stone Lutheran church from 1935, designed by Toivo Paatela.   ( updated Nov 2023 )

Yrjö Liipola Art Museum

( Yrjö Liip

Hirvasoja Nature Trail .

 

Kumpulanrannan jokipolku

( starting point by the churchyard, the church's parking may be used ).

1.4-km walk along the river, marked with blue bands; return by the cycleway. Depending on weather, the path can be muddy.

Free .  

Kylämäki Horse Farm

( Kylämäen Hevostila ),

Hallintie 31

( in Ylikylä ),

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+358 44-484-5800 ,

[email protected] .

Riding with Finnhorses. Lodging, meals (by agreement, also takeaway) and programme services. Tour riding in the terrain for groups of 2–10. Also two-day riding with lodging at the farm. Riding lessons in groups of 4–6.

Riding: groups of 4–10 1/2/3 hr €40/60/80 per person, 5 hr with snack break €120/person, group of two €100/hr, beginner terrain 1 hr €50/person .   ( updated Aug 2023 )

Laurilan lava ,

Salontie 544

( 2.7 km south from the Härkätie/Salontie crossroads ),

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+358 500-527-088 ,

[email protected] .

Apr–Sep Sa 19:00–23:30, sometimes also Su .

Dance pavilion .  

Palainen beach

( Palaisten uimapaikka ),

Palaistentie 436

( from the church, drive 3 km north-east along Härkätie, to Palainen, turn over the bridge to Palaistentie, drive 4 km for the beach as signpo

Kuokantalo ,

Marttilantie 18 ,

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+358 2 484 5220 ,

[email protected] .

A lunch restaurant.   ( updated Aug 2023 )

Grilli-Kahvio Pikkulämmin ,

Salontie 20

( along the Highway 10 ),

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+358 2 484 6114 ,

[email protected] .

  ( updated Aug 2023 )

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

There are no hotels, but lodging is available in connection with some activities, or at those places without using other services. If looking at aggregator sites, check that the suggested locations are indeed in the area.

Wild camping is not recommended, as there aren't any large woods, but there are designated spots and lean-to shelters along the trails of Marttilan Korven eräreitistö.

Sale Marttila ,

Härkätie 747 .

M–Sa 08:00–21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 .

A grocery store.   ( updated Aug 2023 )

Sale Koski Tl ,

Hämeentie 23 .

M–Sa 08:00–21:00, Su 09:00–21:00 .

A grocery store.   ( updated Nov 2023 )

K-Market Munkki ,

Pappilantie 2

( in Koski ).

M–F 08:00–20:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 10:00–15:00 .

A grocery store.   ( updated Nov 2023 )

Routes through Marttila