Kannonkoski Karstula Kinnula Kivijärvi Kyyjärvi Pihtipudas Viitasaari
We are strengthening the vitality of the region together
With the help of the municipalities in the heart of Finland, we engage in goal-oriented regional cooperation in northern Central Finland.
Get to know the municipalities
Heart of Finland in numbers
- 7 municipalities in Northern Central Finland
- 5 048 km² of land area
- 401 100 hectares of forest
- 18 485 inhabitants
- 1500 entrepreneurs
- 816 lakes
Get to know Sydänsuomi
The Startup Village development concept as a lever for the development of rural areas – workshop results from Kyläareena 2025
The Startup Village concept of the European Commission (JRC, Joint Research Centre) offers a new
From Skills to Business – Rural Opportunities in the Era of Digitalization
Digitalization has transformed the foundations of commerce, making buying and selling independent of time and
Dark magic in the heart of Finland
The dark season in Northern Central Finland offers an opportunity to escape the city’s light
Healers’ Sydänsuomi
There is a rich tradition of storytelling and healing magic in Northern Central Finland, Sydänsuomi,
Sisu Business project: Communication and support for those considering entrepreneurship and well-being for entrepreneurs
The Sisu Business is a communication project that promotes and supports entrepreneurshipand wellbeing in Northern
Here, in the heart of the raven forests, by the bogs and lakes, you will find the deep roots of Finnishness.
In the heart of Finland, in the nature of Finland’s southernmost wilderness, there are unique
The new tourism service in Kinnula – Kangaskoti offers accommodation services
On Monday, December 2, 2024, the opening day of the new tourism service was held
Mysterious Sydänsuomi
For a long time, the Finnish marshlands have been silent, but now the marsh has
Sydänsuomi is the first in Finland to join the European Start up village network
The actors in the European Union's Startup Village network develop innovations and entrepreneurship in rural
Find up-to-date information on major projects in your area
Major projects in the Sydänsuomessa area and the Kaustinen region are conveniently displayed on a map and in articles.