Ystävykset kuvattuna Lakeuden Ristin edessä. Toinen ystävistä kuvaa toista, joka kurkottaa Ristiin.

Attractions in Seinäjoki Region

Seinäjoki region offers a wealth of attractions for lovers of culture, architecture, and history. In the Seinäjoki region and across South Ostrobothnia, you’ll find a wide variety of fascinating sights: impressive churches, striking statues, powerful memorials, and many other unique and unexpected landmarks just waiting to be discovered.

Lappajärvi church
Lappajärvi

Lappajärvi church

Lappajärvi Church is a cruciform wooden church with chamfered outer corners, built in 1765 by...
Kanavapuisto Accessible Nature Trail, the Millions of Years Sculpture Exhibition, Arboretum and Rock Garden
Lappajärvi

Kanavapuisto Accessible Nature Trail, the Millions of Years Sculpture Exhibition, Arboretum and Rock Garden

The arboretum and rock garden in Kanavapuisto showcase Finland’s beautiful tree species and the...
The Perttilä bridge
Isokyrö

The Perttilä bridge

The Perttilä Suspension Bridge is the oldest steel suspension bridge in Finland still open to...
Isokyrö open-air museum
Isokyrö

Isokyrö open-air museum

Located next to the historic Isokyrö Old Church on the scenic banks of the Kyrönjoki River, this...
Isokyrö soldier museum
Isokyrö

Isokyrö soldier museum

The museum of armed man in Isokyrö displays artifacts and stories from all of Finland's wars. A...
Isonkyrön main church
Isokyrö

Isonkyrön main church

The red-brick Isokyrö Main Church was completed in 1877 and can accommodate approximately one...
The Tuomaanmäki bronze age cairn cemetery
Isokyrö

The Tuomaanmäki bronze age cairn cemetery

The Tuomaanmäki Bronze Age cairn cemetery is located about 7 kilometers south-southwest of the...
 The old chuch of Isokyrö
Isokyrö

The old chuch of Isokyrö

Dedicated to St. Laurentius, this single-nave grey stone church stands proudly on the banks of the...
 Battle of Napue monument
Isokyrö

Battle of Napue monument

Designed by architect and visual artist Matti Björklund-Visanti (1885–1957), the Battle of Napue...
Statue of Ilkka
Ilmajoki

Statue of Ilkka

The statue of Ilkka is an impressive historical monument in Ilmajoki, in the heart of South...
Legend – Juha Mieto Statue
Kurikka

Legend – Juha Mieto Statue

The Legend sculpture by renowned Finnish sculptor Pekka Jylhä portrays the legendary cross-country...
Kivijata
Isojoki

Kivijata

Located in Lauhanvuori, Kivijata is made up of sandstone. It is a remnant of an eroded cliff edge...
Pajakappeli commemorative chapel
Lapua

Pajakappeli commemorative chapel

Pajakappeli was built in 1926 according to the plans of Professor Onni Tarjanne. At first, the...
Kurikan Lakkitehdas designed by Aarne Ervi and Factory Museum
Kurikka

Kurikan Lakkitehdas designed by Aarne Ervi and Factory Museum

Kurikan Lakkitehdas Today, in the Kurikan Lakkitehdas area, which is classified as a nationally...
Piiri
Seinäjoki

Piiri

A new district of Seinäjoki, Piiri, has been built in the historical environment of the old...
Art and Culture centre Kalevan Navetta
Seinäjoki

Art and Culture centre Kalevan Navetta

The Art and Culture Centre Kalevan Navetta, located near the centre of Seinäjoki, is a diverse and...
Isojoki Church
Isojoki

Isojoki Church

The long distance to Lapväärtti Church created a need for a local church in Isojoki. Construction...
Kyllikki Saari’s Bog Grave Memorial
Isojoki

Kyllikki Saari’s Bog Grave Memorial

The murder of 17-year-old Kyllikki Saari in Isojoki on May 17, 1953, remains one of Finland’s...
The World’s Largest Potato Peeler Statue
Isojoki

The World’s Largest Potato Peeler Statue

A statue of the world record for potato peeling. In 1984, potatoes were peeled for a total of 1...
Historical Kosola Tavern in Lapua
Lapua

Historical Kosola Tavern in Lapua

The historical tavern at the Kosola House, which stands as a landmark in Lapua, is open again after...
Aalto Library
Seinäjoki

Aalto Library

Aalto Library is a part of the Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki and one of the 11 libraries Alvar Aalto...

Churches Unite Architecture, History, and Spirituality

The Seinäjoki region is home to numerous beautiful churches that offer much more than just spiritual significance. These sacred spaces are also excellent cultural attractions, showcasing the architecture of their respective eras. When you step inside a church, you’re stepping into centuries of history and artistry. Their charm lies in their elegant facades, ornate interiors, and peaceful, well-kept surroundings.

Churches are also perfect places for a quiet moment of reflection – to pause, breathe, and simply be.

For fans of modern architecture, a visit to Lakeuden Risti is a must. This cathedral-style church, designed by world-renowned architect Alvar Aalto, is the most iconic landmark in Seinäjoki. But Lakeuden Risti is just the beginning – you’ll find many other beautiful churches worth visiting throughout the region.