The Night of the Book Quarter (Kirjakorttelin Yö) is a unique cultural event and literary festival held in Sastamala. The event centers around the Book Quarter in Sastamala’s historic center, which features six bookstores and the Pukstaavi Museum of the Book within a 200-meter radius. The event is a two-day gathering in early August that … Continued
Local products and cheeses from the cheese factory.
Breakfast, lunch and a la carte restaurant.
Guided Tours and Drama Tours: Cultural Centre Jaatsi, the Childhood home of Finland´s National Artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Drama Tours only in Finnish. Welcome!
The Pirulanvuori observation tower in Suodenniemi offers breathtaking views of a landscape immortalized on the reverse side of the Finnish one-euro coin. From the tower, you can admire a stunning lake view and an ancient water route that once connected the heartlands of Sastamala to the Gulf of Bothnia, a route still in use for … Continued
The location of Karkku Church was once the subject of heated debate, as residents of the former Karkku municipality could not agree on which side of Lake Rautavesi the church should be built. The dispute was resolved when Alfons Ekholm, owner of the nearby Koski manor, donated land for the church and cemetery on the … Continued
The Sastamala Church Pilgrimage is a journey of about 40 kilometers, starting from the village of Karkku and continuing through the center of Sastamala in Vammala, then onward to Keikyä on the other side of the municipality. The first section, about 20 km long, runs near Lake Rautavesi along country roads, passing the churches of … Continued
Taipaleenvuori is an outdoor area of about 17.5 hectares, where hikers can enjoy a lean-to shelter. The area is maintained by Sastamala City Sports and Youth Services. For more information: liikuntapalvelut.sastamala@sastamala.fi
In 1828, the residents of Sammaljoki and nearby villages in Southern Tyrvää petitioned the Turku Cathedral Chapter for permission to build their own preaching house and cemetery, citing the long distance to Tyrvää Church in Kalliala. Permission was granted, and the first church was consecrated in 1834. In the early 1900s, the people of Sammaljoki … Continued
In summer, Kaalisaari is the perfect place to enjoy the lively atmosphere. On the best days, the outdoor area is buzzing with activity. Young people gather at the skate park, while excitement fills the air at the diving tower as friends cheer each other on. The beach volleyball courts are busy with enthusiasts, and the … Continued