Kaustinen

Travel Guide

A holiday in Kaustinen naturally offers folk music but you can also enjoy a vigorous hike along a rocky trail and learn about folk art or equestrian culture.

The plains of Central Ostrobothnia host an annual summer celebration of folk music, but violins, jouhikko lyres, kanteles and accordions can be heard all year round in Kaustinen. The best known concert venues in Kaustinen include the Pelimannitalo folk music hall and the folk art centre, where the Kaustinen hall is blasted out of the rock. The same venue also hosts Finland's folk instrument museum, with an exhibition of the musical history of the River Perhonjoki valley featuring more than a thousand instruments ranging from simple whistles to folk music instruments from the last century. Get to know the violin folk music culture that started life as a wedding tradition and listen to the distinctive kantele music from the River Perhonjoki valley. When you have listened to your heart's content, it is time to admire the visual beauty of the folk art centre's architecture, both inside and out. The folk art centre also includes a cinema known as Kino Kansantaiteenkeskus.

The verdant nature in the River Perhonjoki valley is one of the other key experiences of a holiday in Kaustinen. Follow the hiking trail along the rugged Kaustinen rocks in the middle of the village or check out the rapids on River Perhonjoki. And how about a fishing trip or rowing on the river?

Kaustinen has much more on offer in terms of active fun in every season. In the winter, the downhill ski slopes and illuminated cross-country skiing tracks serve visitors who may play tennis or football in the summer, or even try their hand at athletics. In the summer, there are pleasant beaches in Nuolinen, Kola and Tastula.

Kaustinen has a long tradition of equestrian sport. The Nikula harness racing course stages races every month, and nothing can beat the atmosphere of competition. In the local area there are several training stables, which are home to about 200 horses.

Folk traditions are also represented in Kaustinen by the folk medicine centre, where intrepid visits can try bone-setting or cupping. If you are looking for something a bit less intense but pleasant, try one of the wide range of herbal baths, massage sessions or peat treatments. The folk medicine centre is a superb choice for accommodation if you are coming to Kaustinen for a wellness holiday. In addition to comfortable accommodation, the centre has a cosy restaurant and physiotherapy, hairdressing and cosmetology services.

Kaustinen's regional guides arrange a variety of trips and tours around Kaustinen. How about a walking tour entitled "In the Footsteps of Konsta" through the centre of Kaustinen or an evening in the folk music centre listening to local stories and tunes?

Check out Kaustinen's beautiful yellow wooden church, which was designed by the local Kuorikoski church-building family.

Book a holiday in Kaustinen – plenty to experience for all the senses!

Hotelli Kaustinen
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