Photo: Toivakka Parish/Heikki Kotilainen
Photo: Toivakka Parish/Heikki Kotilainen
Photo: Villa Paasirinne, Villa A

1 day

All year

Day trip to Toivakka

Welcome to Toivakka! The natural beauty of Toivakka attracts travelers with its lush greenery and proximity to water bodies. The area offers cultural experiences, year-round events, wellness, and nature activities to suit every taste.

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Season

All year

Vehicle

  • By car

  • By bike

Duration

1 day

Length

23 km

The natural beauty of Toivakka attracts travelers with its greenery and proximity to water bodies. The area offers cultural experiences, year-round events, wellness, and nature activities to suit every taste. The route can be traveled by car and also by bike in the summer, and its total length is just over 20 km. The route is best traveled in the summer. We recommend checking the opening hours of each destination separately.
Below you will find a map and more detailed information about the destinations.

 

Map and tips

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Rent an eco-friendly electric car for your trip:
– Avis
– Omago (in Finnish)
– Charging points for electric cars on the map (in Finnish)

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Attractions

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  • Toivakka Church and heritage trail

    First, it’s worth heading to the center to examine the Toivakka Church (in Finnish), which is famous for its unique ceiling paintings by Pellervo Lukumies. The paintings can be viewed during the summer during the road church’s opening hours and in winter by appointment. The Toivakka Church, designed by architect Ludvig Isak Lindqvist, is impressive both for its interior adorned with paintings and its facade. From the church’s parking lot, you can access the approximately 6 km long Toivakka heritage trail (in Finnish), marked with Perinnepolku signs and Vakkaukko markers.

    Opening hours: You can visit Toivakka Church in the summer. Check opening hours here (in Finnish).

     

    Toivakka Church
    Photo: Toivakka Parish/Heikki Kotilainen

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  • Toivakka's Old Vicarage

    From Toivakka Church, you can continue sightseeing in the vicinity of the village at the Old Vicarage (in Finnish), which houses a local history museum and a Veteran Bunker. The name derives from a similar bunker built by JR 27 during the war at Rajajoki. In Toivakka’s Veteran Bunker, you can explore wartime traditional items.

    Opening hours: Both the local history museum and the Veteran Bunker are open on summer Mondays and at other times by appointment.

     

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  • Lunch: Upi's Lunch Café or Nukula

    After seeing the sights, visitors should head for lunch at Upin lounaskahvio & Grill , located a stone’s throw away in the center of Toivakka. The restaurant offers delicious home-style lunches on weekdays. Alternatively, it is possible to order meals from Nukula in connection with accommodation or sauna services.

    Opening hours:  Check Upin lounaskahvio’s opening hours here (in Finnish).

     

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  • Rummakko's hiking trail

    The Rummakko hiking trail (in Finnish) winds around the slopes of the Heinälamminvuori and flanking the Ylä-Rummakko and Ala-Rummakko ponds. Options include 3km or 5km routes. Both are mainly difficult terrain. There is a shelter with a campfire site along the Rummakko trail, and you can grab firewood from the parking area.

    Opening hours: The trail can be visited year-round. Note! No winter maintenance.

     

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  • Huikon helmi

    After the activities, you can stop by for coffee and, if necessary, a small salty snack at Huikon Helmi’s summer café. In the beautiful scenery of Lake Maunosjärvi, it’s nice to sit for a moment enjoying refreshments and, if desired, take a dip in the water. On the other side of the road, at Huikon Helmi’s holiday cottages, you can inquire about renting a rowboat and make a quick visit to a nearby island.

    Opening hours: Huikon Helmi is open in the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish).

     

     

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  • Overnight stay

    If fatigue is already weighing you down, you can also rent a place to stay by the lake at Huikon Helmi holiday cabins. For those seeking nature-friendly accommodation, Nukula offers an excellent alternative. You can choose to stay in a room in the 200-year-old log house Lumous or in a hammock in the million-star hall. At Nukula, guests can enjoy longer stays with wellness services and beautiful nature. Larger travel groups can comfortably stay in the luxury cabin at Villa Paasirinne. The villa’s courtyard offers a variety of activities from yard games to year-round fishing.

     

    VIlla Paasirinne cottage and summer
    Photo: Villa Paasirinne, Villa A

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