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Haukivuori

Haukivuori is a naturally beautiful countryside home to 2700 inhabitants. It is located near Lake Kyyvesi which is abundant with fish and islands in the so-called Lake District of Finland.
Land area 509 km2
Water area 109 km2

Distances:
Mikkeli 43 km
Helsinki 270 km
St. Petersburg 390 km

Situated in the suburbs is the village of AsemakylΣ spread out over both sides of the Savo railway and main road no.72. Connections to the town centre are quick and flexible.

Lake Kyyvesi is a recreational fishermanÆs paradise with the main catch being pike-perch. There are a number of cruise baots and canoe routes crossing the lake. In the winter you can drive a snowmobile over the ice as well as hunt.

The countryside is lush and full of forest. You can hike alone, in pairs or on the back of an Icelandic horse. The mileau of the village is culturally rich with: museum, church, travel companies. On the eastern side of the village in Saksanharju a magnificent view opens up before you over Lake Kyyvesi. The Martin Gallery stands on a ridge as a unique monument of woodwork.

The Posaskoski Mill offers history and the present day with services. The summer theatre "HenkireikΣ" provides spiritual enjoyment and culinary enjoyment may be obtained from the Bosnian restaurant.

Activity programmes:
- Woodland Safaris, snowmobile safaris; tel. +358 (0)500 651430 / +358 (0)500 653960
- Toivonharju Riding Centre, horse riding with Icelandic horses; +358 (0)15 669916
- Lake Kyyvesi boat cruises, regular and charter cruises; +358 (0)400 766194
- Porsaskoski Mill, cafΘ, fishing and canoeing services; +358 (0)500 404299
- Martin Galleria, uniquely designed gallery, cafe and a shop selling plants,
hndicrafts, gifts; tel. +358 (0)15 662808
- The Nykälä Rapids fishing at Koskentila Estate, an old farmhouse for fishermen,
boats and fishing tackle to be hired, sauna, accommodation in a traditional finnish
log cabins; tel. +358 (0)15 6699819

Hotel and catering services:
- The Haukiranta Holiday Centre; +358 (0)15 412390
- Marjolahti Holidays; +358 (0)15 412051
- The Game Hunting Lodge; +358 (0)15 662161
- PykΣlΣnmaa Country Holidays; +358 (0)15 669829

Cottage Holidays:
- PitkΣniemi Cottage Holidays; +358 (0)15 669837
- Koivuranta Holiday Cottages; +358 (0)15 669824
- Lake Kyyvesi Cottage Holidays; +358 (0)15 412609
- Lomamökit Keidas; +358 (0)15 619013

Yearly events:
- Haukisafari - guided snowmobile happenings
- Snowmobile church - in nature on ice - Rantokangas skijumping games
- ChildrenÆs Fairy Tale Land - childrenÆs activity event weeks
- Lake Kyyvesi Fishing Event - an event for the whole family at the harbour
- Local culture week - various events through the week
- Kyyvesi lure fishing event - pike-perch being the main catch.
- HaukiRock - a concert at the harbour arranged by youth
- Barn Nook - Village event for everyone
- Flea Night - evening event with music and theatre with a recycling theme.


Haukivuoren Matkapalvelu
Asematie 1
51600 HAUKIVUORI
puh/fax +358 (0)15 669912





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Updated 16 december 1997