Kyyjärvi - Volunteer work and perseverance for the common good
Basic information
Kyyjärvi is located in northern Central Finland, on the border of South Ostrobothnia. There are two highways that run through Kyyjärvi, road 13 and highway –16 end there. The surrounding neighbour municipalities in Central Finland are Karstula and Kivijärvi and in South Ostrobothnia Soini, Perho and Alajärvi.
The population of Kyyjärvi is about 1100, of whom slightly less than half are of working age. The municipality covers an area of 469.6 km².
The main livelihoods of Kyyjärvi consist of various business activities. There are about 65 companies, the largest of which are Betset, Taipaleen teräs and the municipality of Kyyjärvi.
Distances near and far
From Kyyjärvi, you can quickly run errands in nearby municipalities if necessary, but all the larger towns nearby are also less than two hours away.
Public transport runs through Kyyjärvi. Onnibus drives on highway 13 on certain days, it also stops at Kyyjärvi. Karstula and Perho can be reached by bus. However, it is recommended to use your own car due to the irregularity of public transport.
To nearby municipalities and towns
Karstula 20 minutes
Kivijärvi 30 minutes
Alajärvi 30 minutes
Perho 20 minutes
Soini 30 minutes
To bigger cities
Jyväskylä 1hr 30 minutes
Seinäjoki 1hr 15 minutes
Kokkola 1hr 30 minutes
Vaasa 1hr 55 minutes
Teamwork, community spirit and volleyball
Kyyjärvi‘s slogan reads: Small village, big heart. This sentence is true, there is strong teamwork in this village. Residents actively participate in events and are also involved in organising them. In Kyyjärvi, volleyball in particular keeps the whole village in suspense when Kyyjärvi KyKy plays in the men‘s championship league. Kyyjärvi offers its residents an active everyday life by building together and a space to relax. The municipality has a good setting for outdoor activities and you can recharge your batteries in the middle of nature.
Services
Kyyjärvi has good basic services, as well as a shopping centre. You can pop in to shop for shoes or even visit a masseur during a shopping trip. In addition, the municipality offers free early childhood education to its residents.
Living
In Kyyjärvi, you can build a house on the shore or buy a ready-made house. There are plenty of apartments for sale and they can also be found for rent. Kyyjärvi is a peaceful place to live, even if you live in the city center. There are also ten villages in Kyyjärvi, from which it is about a 10–15 minute drive to the city center.
Hobbies
Kyyjärven KyKy is a local sports club with different sections and hobby opportunities from ball games to skiing and athletics. There are also opportunities in the field of art and culture, as there is a camera club and an amateur theatre in Kyyjärvi. Learn more about the opportunities offered by the municipality, the sports club and the offerings of associations and adult education centres.
Work, start a business or study
If you are looking for vacant business premises and are planning to locate your company in Kyyjärvi, ask the municipality‘s technical director for help. If, on the other hand, you need help with starting a business or at different stages of its life cycle, a consulting company can help you. If you are looking for a job or a place to study, find out more about jobs and study opportunities in Sydänsuomi.
Did you know?
1. Volleyball
KyKy–Betset plays in the men‘s volleyball championship league. The local concrete company Betset strongly supports KyKy‘s activities, for example by employing players. The team also brings internationality to Kyyjärvi, as some of the players are foreigners. At home games, there is an atmosphere at the Kyy York arena, with about 300 viewers arriving at the venue, which is a quarter of the village‘s inhabitants.
2. Memorial to the Battle of Lintulahti
One of the attractions of Kyyjärvi is the monument to the Battle of Lintulahti. In the Kyyjärvi municipal book, you can read about ghost soldiers marching and singing at the Lintulahti crossroads. According to the story, soldiers have died in the war and their souls cannot find peace, even today, according to the story, you can hear the soldiers‘ singing at the memorial. Below you can read more about the Battle of Lintulahti.
3. HET-theatre
Founded in 2014, HET–teatteri ry consists of amateur actors from several municipalities. The theatre actively produces plays performed in the summer, which are performed at the Heikki Luoma Arena. The theatre honours the writer born in Kyyjärvi in arenas name. The HET Theatre was responsible for the construction of the arena and actively uses it in its performances.
Visit Kyyjärvi
For tourists, Kyyjärvi offers opportunities for outdoor activities in nature, shopping and culture. This small municipality may surprise tourists with its vitality, especially in the summer. Kyyjärvi Camping brings life to the village with summer events and offers accommodation options. In addition, Kyyjärvi has a few year–round accommodations such as Sahapakka, Eräkartano and Harsunkangas Ski Lodge. Learn more about Kyyjärvi‘s tourist destinations on the municipality‘s and Kyyjärvi Camping‘s websites.
The jewel of the town
Paletti Shopping Centre
The Paletti shopping centre could be called a landmark of the municipality of Kyyjärvi. The shopping centre is a large part of Kyyjärvi‘s service offering and also serves as a stopping place for passers-by and tourists. Paletti is located at the intersection of highways 13 and 16, so it‘s easy to pop in. The stores offer Finnish design, interior design products, clothes, and you can also visit a grocery store and pharmacy at the same stop. Events are also held in the palette and the stores often have good offers, which are worth following on the shopping centre‘s website.
Events
Traditional annual events in Kyyjärvi include the Kyyjärvi fair, the Christmas opening and summer theatre plays. In addition, the Paletti Shopping Centre regularly organizes events.
Check out the events in Kyyjärvi through the links below. At Menoinfo, you can find, for example, the games of the KyKy–Betset team.
