Rural and free Kinnula
Basic information
Distances near and far
Kinnula is surrounded by several municipalities. People do business, travel and work in many different directions, such as Viitasaari and Pihtipudas. Some of them conveniently go shopping in the direction of Northern Ostrobothnia in Ylivieska or Oulu. While some drive in the direction of Kokkola or Vaasa.
There is no public transport, only school transport. A bus goes in the direction of Perho and one goes to Kivijärvi. Your own car is necessary.
To nearby municipalities and towns
Viitasaari 45 minutes
Pihtipudas 40 minutes
Kivijärvi 25 minutes
Lestijärvi 20 minutes
Perho 40 minutes
To bigger cities
Jyväskylä 2hr
Kokkola 1hr 35 minutes
Vaasa 2hr 45 minutes
Seinäjoki 2hr 10 minutes
Oulu 2hr 50 minutes
Safety, community and closeness to nature
In Kinnula, people are open and happy to get to know new villagers and tourists. The warmth of the people creates a sense of community and security in the municipality, here you are not left alone, but you get help when you need it. In this small parish, people also spend time together with hobbies and relax close to nature.
Welcome to get to know this warm–hearted and scenic municipality, its everyday life and people.
Services
Kinnula has basic services. There are two grocery stores in the city centre. Gas station the Parlamentti (Parliament in English) you can fill up your stomach and the car‘s tank. There is a car service in the village and the local hardware store helps with smaller and larger projects.
Living
In Kinnula, you can find terraced houses, apartment buildings or detached houses in the countryside or next to the city centre. Those who prefer a quiet place to live can find an apartment near the city centre or a short distance from the villages.
Hobbies
Kinnula actively plays baseball, but there are also floorball and football groups. The Adult Education Centre and the Music Institute offer opportunities for culture and art enthusiasts, and there are also active dog enthusiasts in Kinnula. Ask for more information about hobby opportunities from the municipality or local Facebook groups.
Work, start a business or study
If you are looking for vacant business premises and are planning to locate your company in Kinnula, please contact the municipality‘s business services. The municipality is responsible for renting business premises and industrial plots. Behind the links you will find contact information. When looking for a job or study place, learn more about jobs and study opportunities in Sydänsuomi.
Did you know?
1. Swimming hall
There is a swimming hall in Kinnula, which is open a few days a week. What makes this swimming hall special is that it can be rented for private use on weekends and holidays.
2. International Upper Secondary School
Kinnula Upper Secondary School is special in that international students study there. Their goal is to complete their upper secondary school diploma in Finnish, and they already know the language when they arrive in Kinnula.
3. An old Finnish tradition Nuuttipukki
Nuuttipukki, resupukki or retupukki, this tradition is still going strong in Kinnula. Exceptionally, in Kinnula, these slightly scary Santa Claus toured houses on Christmas Eve without a gift bag. Nowadays, the municipality of Kinnula chooses its own Resupukki every year, which represents Kinnula in various contexts.
Visit Kinnula
Kinnula offers tourists a variety of experiences based on nature. The hiking opportunities provided by Salamajärvi National Park are easy to combine with tourism in Kinnula. There are several companies in Kinnula that offer accommodation and relaxation while enjoying activities and good food. The tourism entrepreneurs of Kinnula and Lestijärvi work closely together under the name Syvänmaa in English known as Deepland. Read more about tourism in Syvänmaa below.
The jewel of the town
Salamajärvi National Park
Salamajärvi National Park is partly located in Northern Central Finland and is part of the nature of Kinnula and Kivijärvi. Salamajärvi is known for its extensive swampy areas and untouched beautiful forests. In the national park, you can also experience how silence roars in your ears. Explore the park on a day trip or go hiking through the longer hiking trail network Peuran polku. In the national park, you may also encounter wild forest reindeer, as they live in the area.
Events
In Kinnula, traditional events include an Easter bonfire, which is traditionally lit behind the Kinnula Parlamentti. Heinä–Rokki is held in Kinnula in the summer and there is a program for the whole family. The Muttiteatteri which is a local theatre group also performs in the summer. In the autumn, a local food day will be held in Kinnula. Check out the current events in Kinnula through the links below and join us.
Social media channels
The Facebook pages maintained by the residents of Kinnula are called Puskaradio Kinnula and Kinnulassa Tapahtuu. These groups are actively in use. It is worth joining them if you want to follow current discussions from residents, information about events or ask about available apartments or hobby opportunities.
Also follow the social media channels maintained by the municipality of Kinnula (Kinnulan kunta). Also Syvänmaa the Kinnula and Lestijärvi tourism area produces social media content together. You can find these social media channels below. The channels are in Finnish, but in order to get the information you can use a translator.