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.
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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
Unlock Your Company’s Potential at Viitasaari Hackathon! on September 18-19, 2024
A wave of international tech talent will arrive at the Viitasaari Digital Centre for an
The close cooperation between Talent Boost and Sydänsuomessa creates career opportunities for international students in the local municipalities.
International students have shown great interest in the job opportunities offered by municipalities and companies
Huopanankoski charms the summer visitor with its history, rapids and fish
Huopanankoski is a small, idyllic village on the western corner of Viitasaari. It's right next
Kolima Distillery distills moonshine in Pihtipudas
Pihtipudas's Putaanportti has an order bar for tourists and a moonshine factory for lovers of
All roads lead to Sydänsuomi!
Forget about the traffic jams! In Sydänsuomi we have these things called ice roads. They
The growth of nature tourism is pursued in the Heart of Finland
A project prepared in cooperation with tourism operators and developers in the area to promote
Wood bends into many shapes in the hands of a log entrepreneur
Wood specialist Timo Peiponen works with wood while respecting traditions and dreams of his own
From the Heart of Finland to German market
Bellapipe Oy has invested in product development and for the last 10 years has purposefully
International students fell in love with Kyyjärvi’s employers
In recent months, international students pursuing higher education degrees in Jyväskylä have shown a wide
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.